WORK STUDY: Human Rights and Diversity Intern

About the Job

The Human Rights and Diversity Intern will create and deliver workshops, events, and campaigns related to the field of social justice:
• Assisting in program planning, development, and evaluation
• Researching social justice issues, best practices, and educational resources to
inform programming
• Preparing written materials and graphic designs to market and promote SJC
programming
• Conducting outreach activities to promote SJC and get students involved (e.g.
informational tables, doing class talks)
• Liaising with campus and community partners including committees, societies,
departments, student activist coalitions, and community groups

Individuals should have a passion for the following areas of specialty:
• Anti-Racism Advocacy
• Indigenous & Decolonization Advocacy
• International Student Advocacy
• Sexual and Gender Diversity Advocacy
• Accessibility & Disability Justice Advocacy
• Social Justice (Generalist) Advocacy

Tasks/Duties:

• Personal intercommunication skills
• Public presentation skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Awareness and analysis of systems of oppression and their impacts
• Social media content development and delivery
• Graphic design for publicity campaigns
• Developing educational messaging
• Time management
• Conduct research

Expected Learning Outcomes:

• Opportunity to develop Research skills
• Opportunity to work in collaboration with a dynamic team
• Opportunity to work independently, problem solve, and take initiative

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled, full time, at Cape Breton University and in good academic standing
• Ability to work independently
• Conduct research
• Ability to create posters, flyers, and possess social media knowledge
• Familiar with current social justice issues
• Comfortable public speaking
• Strong organization skills

How To Apply: 

Email cover letter and CV to Scott_thomas@cbu.ca by Friday, October 20th 11:59pm.