Fall-Winter '09-10 Internship Opening

WHAT A RUCKUS INTERNSHIP CAN TEACH YOU:

Event & Party Coordination
Foundation Research
Website management
Training Camp Planning
Social Media
How to work in a multicultural organization
Consensus-based decisionmaking models
Grassroots Fundraising
Grant Editing
How small activist-nonprofits work
Direct action skills!

WHO IS THE RUCKUS SOCIETY?

The Ruckus Society is a nonprofit organization that has been providing training and action support in creative nonviolent direct action to progressive communities and individuals for over a decade.  Ruckus works with communities moving towards a vision of sustainability and self-determination by supporting fearless leaders to develop realistic visions of change and directly confront those in power.

THE INTERNSHIP: THE FINE PRINT

When:  To start as soon as possible - Fall '09 through Winter/Spring '10 - length of term is negotiable.  Will consider applicants who can't start until January/February school semester begins.

Where: Oakland, CA

Time commitment:  Part-time 10-20 hrs per week (more hrs may be possible if desired) - regular schedule is ideal.

Compensation:  There is no stipend available.  Class credit is encouraged.

Supervised by:  Megan Swoboda, Managing Director

The internship will serve a variety of functions, for a well-rounded experience.

PLEASE APPLY IF YOU HAVE…

• A passionate commitment to the principles of nonviolent struggle for social change
• A strong understanding of logistics and support roles as the backbone of effective programming
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in computer skills: spreadsheets, databases, word documents, email, internet research; etc. Knowledge of website maintenance and opensource software a bonus!
  
• Self-motivation skills; able to take on projects by yourself
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to initiate projects and see them through to successful completion
• Sensitivity and commitment to diversity
• Flexibility and sense of humor!

HOW TO APPLY:

Send your application to megan@ruckus.org with “Internship-[Your Last Name]” in the subject line!

You will hear back from us if we are interested in interviewing you.

The Ruckus Society is dedicated to fostering the leadership of those most affected by the injustice and oppression we struggle against.  Therefore, in all of our initiatives, we aim to prioritize the voices and visions of youth, women, people of color, indigenous people and immigrants, poor and working class people, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people, persons with disabilities, and other historically marginalized communities.