#summer jobs
2015 Application
http://www.onlinecpi.org/sej_application
Who will be the next class of organizers in San Diego? SEJ Fellows are the current and future leaders in the fight for social and economic justice.
Help spread the word to passionate college students interested in fighting for social and economic justice!
Overview
The Students for Economic Justice (SEJ) summer fellowship will be an intensive 6-week program that will give committed student activists organizing experience in a current campaign for economic justice. College students will receive organizing skills training and will be engaged in educational discussions on various topics. The goal of this program is to build the next generation of young leaders and community organizers who will effectively push forward social change and economic justice in San Diego. Students receive trainings from various community and labor leaders throughout San Diego and will finish the program with a better understanding of the social and political landscape of the region. These are some of the trainings and hands-on experience that will be provided during the summer internship program:
Organizing Skills
Doorknocking, Phonebanking, and Turnout 101
Understanding Power / Choosing Your Strategy
Coalition Building
Communications and Using the Media
Organizing and Taking Action to Win Change
Political Education
Accumulated Struggles: A History of Economic and Social Movements
Understanding San Diego’s Regional and Political Landscape
Current campaigns for economic & social justice in San Diego
Ideal candidates
First, second, and third year college students are encouraged to apply. If you are a graduating senior, we highly recommend for you to apply for the SEJ Assistant Coordinator part-time position.
Commitment
The SEJ fellowship is an intensive full-time program. It is not recommended that fellows hold other jobs or attend summer school at the same time. Exceptions may be negotiated. Fellows are also expected to stay involved after the program is over and to hold SEJ info sessions at their respective schools.
Dates of Program
Monday, June 29, 2015 - Friday, August 7, 2015 (six weeks). It will be up to 40 hours a week. Some evenings and weekends may be required but not mandatory.
COMPENSATION
This is a paid fellowship at a living wage ($14/hr). CPI makes the effort to ensure that interns are compensated fairly for their time and that financial challenges do not inhibit students from participating in the program.
Requirements
All applicants are required to fully complete this application form and also submit (1) a separate page with answers to two essay questions, (2) a resume, and (3) one letter of recommendation.
Applications Due Date
5:00 pm, Friday, February 27, 2015. Applications should be submitted via email to [email protected].
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, contact Trinh Le: 619-584-5744 ext. 24 or [email protected].
The Center on Policy Initiatives is proud to be an affirmative action employer. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
