About GLAAD

As the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, GLAAD is at the forefront of accelerating acceptance to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation that leads to cultural change. For over 35 years, GLAAD has been a dynamic media force rewriting the script for LGBTQ acceptance. Our work tackles tough issues that shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.

The work of GLAAD is a campaign-style work environment that operates on a breaking news cycle; there is always a high level of energy and rapid activity for everyone in the organization; preparing for the next events/activities to accomplish our important media advocacy work, challenging anti-LGBTQ rhetoric, and changing hearts and minds about our need for full equality. Staff members are expected to consciously and continuously promote the mission, values, programs, and impact of the organization when presented with opportunities for participating in membership development and reaching out to personal connections on behalf of GLAAD.

GLAAD operates with support from foundations, corporations, and individuals from every corner of the United States. Our highly skilled team of more than 60 staff works out of our Headquarters in New York, Los Angeles, and Remote Employees.

The Opportunity

GLAAD’s internship program is a unique opportunity to contribute to the inner workings of a national leader in the fight for LGBTQ acceptance. The GLAAD Media Institute (GMI) Intern is part of a dynamic team that provides education, consultation, and research to accelerate acceptance for the LGBTQ community, in accordance with GLAAD's mission. The GLAAD Media Institute intern will support the Vice President of the GLAAD Media Institute in logistics, research, project management, community outreach, promotion, and facilitation of GLAAD Media Institute courses and workshops.

For more information about the GLAAD Media Institute, click here.

Candidate Profile | Competencies | Personal Qualities

Responsibilities

• Support scheduled training and consultations for community and corporate partners hosting or attending a GMI course or workshop
• Attend and provide production support for GMI courses and workshops
• Field interest and inquiries in courses, workshops, and individual training
• Provide research notes to inform strategic action by the GMI
• Engage with GMI alumni, tracking media hits and accomplishments for promotion, communicate about opportunities for further engagement with GLAAD
• Performs all other related duties as assigned
• This is a hybrid role and may at times function out of the NYC office location

Qualifications

• Start Date: July 10th, End Date: September 1st
• Availability to work 30 hours a week
• Strong written and oral communication skills with both internal and outside stakeholders
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines, and desire to be a self-starter
• Ability to work under pressure with tight turnaround
• Initiative for motivation and problem-solving
• Inclusivity is a vital part of GLAAD’s work. The skills necessary to create a more diverse and inclusive environment are a plus. Strong commitment and passion for GLAAD’s mission and core values
• Desire to learn skills and teach them to others
• Proficient with Google workspace

Education

• The ideal candidate is a recent graduate (graduated within the past year) or an undergraduate/graduate student in Pre-law, Public Policy, Sociology, Psychology, Religion, History, Communications, or any other related fields.

New Knowledge & Skills Intern Will Learn & Compensation

• Strategic relationship building for future action
• Research into individuals and organizations: history, red flags, accomplishments
• Project management
• 8-week program with an overall stipend of $3,500

GLAAD Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

GLAAD is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, height, and weight, or other personal characteristics as may be protected by applicable law.

Commitment to Diversity:

GLAAD was established with the premise that expanding diversity within the organization enhances the work experience and furthers the understanding of the entire mission that GLAAD is based. An atmosphere of civility and mutual respect towards difference is indispensable to the work process and enables the free interchange of ideas that is the basis of a successful organization. These differences may be cultural, ethnic, religious, intellectual, ideological, or political. Each of these qualities is integral to the identity we form as individuals, and all are essential to creating a vibrant workforce here at GLAAD composed of individuals with unique perspectives and backgrounds. GLAAD has committed itself to a workforce of inclusion, respect for difference, and fairness, and guarantees the same rights to all its employees to ensure the fullest degree of success within the organization.

GLAAD is also committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, height, and weight, or other personal characteristics as may be protected by applicable law. We especially encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including LGBTQ people, women, people of color, and people with disabilities.

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