Aims of Internship Project

• Working alongside Strath Union staff and student representatives to assist with the development, promotion, and delivery of a programme of activity for 16 Days of Action prioritising student voice and co-creation .
• Enhance student and staff awareness of and engagement in 16 Days and related activities.

Main Activities/Responsibilities

• Work with Strath Union staff to plan, organise, promote, and deliver an engaging programme of activity around 16 Days
• Work with students to co-create activities, events and communications for 16 Days that prioritise student voice.
• Attending regular organising meetings, tracking actions and minute taking.
• Work closely with Student Engagement staff, alongside the student executive team and elected student representatives.
• Prepare a final report outlining key activities undertaken and reflection about the internship experience itself.
• Support the work of the Voice team and other Strath Union campaigns, as required.

Person Specification:

A current undergraduate or postgraduate student at Strathclyde with an interest in, and commitment to gender equality and campaigning against Gender Based Violence (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)

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)
 

Application Procedure

Applicants should complete a CV and a Cover Letter. 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

All applicants are encouraged to look at the resources provided by the Careers Service to help you structure your CV and cover letter: https://www.strath.ac.uk/professionalservices/careers/studgrad/apply/cvsandcoverletters/

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Alison McNaughton via alison.mcnaughton@strath.ac.uk

Please submit your application by midnight on Thursday 18^th September by uploading your cover letter and CV via Deputy 

Interviews will take place week beginning 22^nd  September