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Race Equity Intern

Listed by Strathclyde Students' Union

Applying

Application deadline: Mon 07 Jul 2025 23:59
Applicants should complete a CV and a Cover Letter and upload these using the application link below. The Cover Letter should be no more than 500 words. In your letter, please discuss: • What attracts you to this internship and what you aim to gain from the internship • What skills, knowledge and experience you will bring to the internship • How this internship will help you with your future academic and career goals.

Rate

£12.60

Interview

Wed 16 Jul 2025

Job Duration

14 weeks

Details

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Black History Month is a key observance at Strathclyde. The Race Equity intern will assist in celebrating the diversity of our community and enabling conversations on race and race equality in both celebration and contemplation, providing a forum to engage with and reflect on the demographics and histories of our locality. Black History Month UK educates people on the achievements and contributions African and Caribbean heritage peoples have made to the UK’s history and culture.

The 2025 programme will be co-produced directly with students. The intern will gather evidence around how students prefer to engage with Black History Month (for example in-person or online events, synchronous or asynchronous activities, and events focused on culture, history or entrepreneurship); what they would like to see on campus; and how they can shape the programme of activities. Later, the intern will survey students on the effectiveness and appeal of the programme and how it could be improved for the future.

The intern will also work to support the university’s Race Equality Charter accreditation. Responsibilities of the intern may include developing communications, engaging directly with student societies, and producing reports and enhancing student voice on issues such as decolonisation, anti-racism, and inclusive curriculums. This work will enhance student and staff awareness of and engagement in the month and ensure that student voice and co-creation is prioritised in the programming. 

This internship provides a paid opportunity for a Strathclyde student to work in partnership with the Equality & Diversity Office at the University of Strathclyde and with Strath Union to support Strathclyde’s ongoing commitment to advancing race equality at the University.

 

Aims of Internship Project

  • Working alongside Strath Union and the University to support the development, promotion, and delivery of a programme of activity for Black History Month 2025, prioritising student voice and co-creation . 
  • Enhance student and staff awareness of and engagement in Black History Month and related activities. 
  • Support the university’s work towards obtaining AdvanceHE’s Race Equality Charter accreditation. 

 

Main Activities/Responsibilities

  • Gathering evidence around student engagement in Black History Month and Race Equality initatives through surveys, focus groups, and more.
  • Work with University and Strath Union staff to plan, organise, promote, and deliver an exciting and engaging programme of activity around Black History Month 2025 for staff and students.
  • Work with students to co-create activities, events and communications for Black History Month 2025 that prioritise student voice.
  • Support the Race Equality Charter by developing communications, engaging directly with student societies, producing reports, and enhancing student voice on issues such as decolonisation, anti-racism, and inclusive curriculums.
  • Work closely with staff in the University’s Equality & Diversity Office and Strath Union, alongside the student executive team and elected student representatives.
  • Prepare a final report outlining key activities undertaken and reflection about the internship experience itself. 
  • Participate in regular meetings with staff and provide regular a progress updates.
  • Any other duties deemed appropriate by the Project leads.

 

Person Specification:

Educational and/or Professional Qualifications

A current undergraduate or postgraduate student at Strathclyde with an interest in, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion

Essential

Demonstrable interest in, commitment to and understanding of racial equity and justice, including key observances such as Black History Month

Essential

Experience of organising and facilitating events online and in person 

Desirable

Experience of presenting information using different media (e.g. videos, infographics etc)

Desirable

Job Related Skills and Achievements

Good verbal communication skills, proven ability to communicate with a wide range of groups and individuals

Essential

Good written communication skills, proven ability to write documents / reports / emails / social media in a professional manner

Essential

Strong organisational and planning skills, and proven ability to manage multiple tasks

Essential

Good time management skills, and proven ability to meet deadlines

Essential

Ability to work independently and within a team, seeking guidance where needed

Essential

IT skills including Outlook, Microsoft packages, and Zoom

Essential

Other Information

In keeping with the University's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from all sections of the student community, and particularly those from currently underrepresented backgrounds such as students who are Black, Asian and other minoritised ethnicities.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Simran Kaur (simran.kaur@strath.ac.uk) and Teilo Qiu (teilo.qiu@strath.ac.uk).

All applicants are encouraged to look at the resources provided by the Careers Service to help you structure your CV and cover letter.
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