Resources

Women's and Gender Studies

Women's Resource Center: The primary goal of the Women's Resource Center is to foster a campus community in which women and men can live and work in a climate of mutual respect, understanding, and equality, and where women are encouraged to reach their full potential. The staff and Advisory Board will work toward the feminist goal of affirming the dignity of all women and empowering them to control their own life choices. Through a variety of co-curricular supportive services, educational, cultural, and social programs, we try to address the needs of women on campus, with special emphasis on the needs of students.

Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender : The Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender supports faculty development, scholarship, and interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration on issues of race, ethnicity, and gender and their intersections with other aspects of difference.

Office for Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Awareness: The Office of LGBT Awareness, is committed to making Bucknell a safe place for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. This is accomplished by supporting student groups and efforts to educating and increase awareness about LGBT issues and current public policy concerns. The Office is guided by an advisory board comprised of students, faculty, staff, and administrators who are interested in and committed to the mission of the Office.

Office of Multicultural Affairs: The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) is dedicated to developing multicultural and international perspectives through educational programming offered to the larger Bucknell community. The OMA also offers guidance to individual students and assists in their acclimation to the Bucknell Community. It likewise actively supports student organizations and offers guidance on issues related to diversity.

Women's and Gender Studies Internship Opportunities:

CDC LGBT Career Resources
http://www.bucknell.edu/x2774.xml
Navigating an internship or job search can be enough work in itself without the added challenge of figuring out how your sexual identity may or may not play a part in the process. This site contains several resources, including a PowerPoint presentation to provide advice, support and guidance.

Action without Borders
http://www.idealist.org
Action Without Borders/ Idealist.org is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives.

American Association of University Women: Internship, Public Policy and Government Relations
http://www.aauw.org/About/career/upload/internPublicPolicy.pdf
AAUW’s Public Policy and Government Relations Department seeks two to three interns to work with both its legislative and grassroots teams each quarter/semester. Interns will learn about the legislative process and provide grassroots assistance to members. Past interns have had the opportunity to monitor legislation, participate in lobby visits, attend Congressional hearings and press conferences, and respond to requests from policy-makers and members.

Feminist Majority Foundation
http://www.feminist.org/intern/
The Feminist Majority Foundation, one of the nation's leading research and advocacy organizations for women's rights, develops creative long-term strategies and permanent solutions for the pervasive social, political, and economic obstacles facing women. FMF seeks highly motivated undergraduate students with an interest in public policy and political science, particularly in areas concerning gender, human rights and development.

Global Fund for Women
http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/cms/about-gfw/jobs/internships.html
Global Fund for Women internship opportunities are designed for undergraduate and graduate students to provide first hand experience in the world of women's international philanthropy. Interns will work closely with particular teams in achieving their assigned goals.

GLSEN: Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network
http://www.glsen.org/cgi-bin/iowa/all/home/index.html
The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

Human Rights Campaign: McCleary Law Fellows Program
http://www.hrc.org/about_us/5628.htm
As the nation's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, the Human Rights Campaign is dedicated to ending discrimination, securing equal rights and protecting the health and safety of GLBT Americans.

Human Rights Watch
http://www.hrw.org/internships/undergraduates/undergraduates.html
Internships for Undergraduate Students – Human Rights Watch offers academic semester and summer internships for undergraduate students in our New York, London, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Brussels, and Berlin offices. Interns may be placed in one of the following regional or thematic programs at HRW: Africa, the Americas (does not include US or Canada), Asia, Europe & Central Asia, Middle East & North Africa, United States, Arms, Children's Rights, Women's Rights, HIV/AIDS & Human Rights, Business & Human Rights, Refugees, Emergency Response, Terrorism/Counterterrorism, International Justice, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Rights. Internships also are available with the Advocacy, Communications & Press, Development & Outreach, Legal & Policy, Human Resources and Finance & Administration departments as well as the International Film Festival.

Description: Undergraduate internships are primarily administrative and clerical in nature, but other projects can be assigned as they arise and match the student's interests and abilities, including research, drafting documents, translating, and helping researchers prepare for missions.

Institute for Women’s Policy Research
http://www.iwpr.org/About/employment.htm
The Institute for Women's Policy Research conducts rigorous research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialogue, and strengthen families, communities, and societies. IWPR focuses on issues of poverty and welfare, employment and earnings, work and family issues, health and safety, and women's civic and political participation.

International Women’s Tribune Centre
http://www.iwtc.org/90.html
The International Women’s Tribune Centre welcomes applications for internships in connection with its Global Policies-Local Action, Human Rights and Peace Building, Poverty Alleviation, Basic Needs, and ICTs programmes and the Women, Ink Project.

JP Morgan Winning Women’s Finance Boot Camp
http://www.careercore.com/AlumniAthleteWomansFinance.aspx?grpid=37&q=1&hf=1
The JPMorgan Winning Women's Finance Boot Camp is a one day introduction to the world of investment banking and financial markets for female students. Led by JPMorgan business professionals, along with representatives from CareerCore and the AlumniAthlete Network, the boot camp offers an intensive and experiential opportunity to develop the knowledge, tools and skills needed for a successful career in finance.

Minnesota Women’s Consortium
http://www.mnwomen.org/intern.htm
An internship at the Minnesota Women's Consortium offers the opportunity to get politically involved and make a worthwhile contribution to the women's movement.

National Organization for Women
http://www.now.org/organization/intern.html
With over 500,000 contributing members, NOW is the largest feminist organization in the United States. Since NOW was founded in 1966, we have struggled to end the injustice and inequality women face daily. As an intern with the National NOW Action Center you will be on the front lines of the women's rights movement.

National Women’s Law Center – Jobs, Fellowships, and Internships
http://www.nwlc.org/details.cfm?id=2168&section=Jobs
The National Women's Law Center is a non-profit legal advocacy organization that works to advance the rights of women, particularly the rights of low-income women and girls. The primary focus areas include education, employment, family economic security and health. Students with majors in English, education, political science, pre-law and women's studies are encouraged to apply; however, all majors will be considered.

National Women’s Studies Association
http://www.nwsa.org
http://www.nwsa.org/students/internships.php
The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership is a not-for-profit educational organization that provides ethical leadership training and professional development for women. Ethical leadership is concerned with the means as well as the ends to personal and professional achievements. As such, Woodhull has developed a community that encourages women to lead with honesty, respect, courage and compassion; to strive for the common ground in decision-making; and to share in community service.

National Partnership for Women & Families
http://www.nationalpartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aboutus_jobsInternships
Internships – The National Partnership invites bright, energetic women and men who are passionate about our issues to apply for internships with us. Internships are available throughout the year in each area. This is an opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals, to work inside the advocacy/public policy community, and to advance issues that have a direct impact on women and families nationwide.

Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) – Women & Public Policy Internship
http://www.plen.org/internships.html
We all remember what that feeling was like - being in college, collecting internship applications, wondering if you would ever make it to Washington. Somewhere along the way someone reached out and helped you; a door opened; a networking connection came through. PLEN is that door for hundreds of young women every single year.

Syracuse University – Diversity Career Resources
http://students.syr.edu/career/undergrad/diversity-women.htm
The goal of this collection of resources is to provide women with information and guidance that speaks to the unique needs and issues that come with being a woman in a search for temporary as well as permanent career opportunities. Students should examine the other diversity sections if they share one or more characteristics with the other targeted populations.

The Aspen Institute: William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students http://www.aspeninstitute.org
The Aspen Institute, founded in 1950, is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering enlightened leadership and open-minded dialogue. Through seminars, policy programs, conferences and leadership development initiatives, the Institute and its international partners seek to promote nonpartisan inquiry and an appreciation for timeless values.

The Pedro Zamora Public Policy Fellowship
http://www.aidsaction.org/fellowship_new.htm
http://www.aidsaction.org/fellowship_everett.htm
The Everett Summer Internship Program. AIDS Action is offering internship opportunities to current undergrad or graduate students who seek experience in HIV-related public policy and government affairs. Selected individuals will work with staff in numerous roles, including researching a variety of public health and civil rights issues related to HIV prevention, treatment and care; attending Congressional hearings and coalition meetings; monitoring voting records; reviewing the federal register and Congressional Record; preparation of briefing materials, correspondence, and mailings; and general office administration. Aids Action is looking for candidates with strong research, writing, and organizational skills and a willingness to work in a professional office. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment is critical. Familiarity with HIV-related issues and the legislative processes is preferred, but in no way essential. People of color, women, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals, and HIV-positive individuals are encouraged to apply.

Wider Opportunities for Women
http://www.wowonline.org
Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) works nationally and in its home community of Washington, DC to build pathways to economic independence for America's families, women, and girls. WOW has a distinctive history in changing the landscape of women and work.

Women’s Commission for Refugee Women & Children
http://www.womenscommission.org/about/employment/internships/summer.php
The Women' Commission's mission is to improve the lives and defend the rights of refugee* women, youth and children. We work in consultation with refugee women, children and young people to ensure that their voices are heard.

Women’s eNews: Internship Program
http://www.womensenews.org/intern.cfm
Women's eNews offers internships in three departments: Editorial, Arabic Editorial, Marketing and Development. Each of these internship programs offers a fabulous opportunity to students and new graduates to gain real-life experience in their chosen fields.

Women For Hire Career Expos
http://www.womenforhire.com/career_expos
Women For Hire career expos are high-caliber recruiting events that enable talented women in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from top employers. Whether you're an experienced professional with several years of experience under your belt or a graduating college student, these one-day events are an ideal chance to launch or advance your career.

Intern with COLAGE
http://www.colage.org
Apply for the Felicia Park Rogers Summer Internship Program. Come work in the national headquarters of COLAGE this summer! COLAGE is a national movement of children, youth, and adults with one or more LGBT and/or Q parents, with the goal of community building and working toward social justice through youth empowerment, leadership development, eduction, and advocacy.

Other Links of Interest

History of Women in America
The Women's Library
Emancipation of Women
Women and Social Movements in the United States
National Women's History Project
History of International Women's Day
Sufragismo y feminismo: la historia de los derechos de la mujer 1789-1945
Mujeres en Red
International Information Centre and Archives for the Women's Movement
What can you do with a Women's Studies Major?