Internship Opportunities

• Intern positions are unpaid volunteer positions.
• Due to current circumstances, ALL intern positions are online and remote until further notice.
• Internships require a minimum of 120 hours to be completed over a minimum of 12 weeks.
• All Fall and Spring interns participate in the practicum that covers the 8 Dimensions of Positive Sexuality. The practicum is 14 weeks long and alternates between a biweekly speaker via Zoom and a biweekly written assignment. Hours spent on the practicum can be counted toward total internship hours. (Practicum is not offered during Summer session.)
• Interns interested in obtaining course credit must include their university or college requirements for receiving said credit in their application.

4th Sunday of the month, 12 PM PT: January, March, May, July, September.

2023 Orientation Dates are as follows: Jan 22, Mar 26, May 28, July 23, Sep 24. Other dates may become available as needed.

*Please attend the Orientation nearest your start date.

The Education Department of CPS is focused on the interdepartmental synthesis and dissemination of sex-positive knowledge. Education internships may work “in-house” with content creation and project updates from various departments, and may concurrently attend panels to become a CPS educator.

Those with course creation, professional development training, and content management are encouraged to apply!

If you are interested in only becoming an educator, consider volunteering in the Education Department.

During this internship the intern will have the opportunity to gain educational public speaking experience, create educational material, and learn how to become a lead presenter. The intern will be able to go through our standard presenter training and moderator training for a variety of sexuality-based presentations.

By the end of the internship, we expect the intern to have completed the following:

1. Create, update, and/or complete reference materials assigned on a project-by-project basis
2. Revise and update a current presentation
3. Create a new presentation not currently offered
4. Present / Observe at least three presentations
5. Moderate at least one presentation

*Presentations and presentation topics are subject to submitted requests.

Qualifications:

• Ability to verbally communicate clearly and concisely
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, Google Suite, and Zoom
• Ability to work well in diverse groups
• (Recommended) Course creation experience, professional development training, and/or content management experience.

During this internship, the intern will gain hands-on understanding and experience developing and implementing marketing for an established 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. They will be required to virtually attend all board and development committee meetings scheduled during their internship. They should be prepared to complete at least one marketing proposal to be given to the development team and possibly the board of directors.

They will be responsible for tasks such as targeting specific audiences, designing strategies for marketing programs and services, assisting with ongoing strategies, projecting trends, providing data to support new or current programs and services, contacting potential corporate entities for sponsorships, and/or other marketing and development duties. Depending on their given task, the intern may be responsible for a task force of volunteers. The intern may be required to work with our Executive Director, Development Committee, Treasurer, Secretary, Social Media Coordinator, and/or other board members and volunteers.

By the end of the internship, we expect the intern to have completed one of the following:

1. Marketing and/or Development proposal of a specific program or service
2. Strategic Plan development or revision notes
3. Trend projections on specific existing or new programs
4. Marketing Strategy for targeting new or existing audiences
5. Proposing a plan for targeting a specific corporate entity for sponsorship potential

Qualifications:

• Background in business management or related field (can be a current undergraduate or graduate degree student)
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, Google Suite, and Zoom
• Ability to work with diverse groups or on solo projects
• Ability to lead groups and assign tasks
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines

During this internship, the intern will learn about the two outreach branches and assist with the various projects this department has for the current school year or upcoming events.  Interns will learn the importance of connecting with community members, businesses, individuals, and other relevant organizations regarding event planning and execution.  They will be responsible for taking on at least one project within the department or creating an event of their choosing.

If applicable to the intern’s location, the intern will assist with outreach events and learn how to connect with others, and advocate for causes they are passionate about.

By the end of the internship, we expect the intern to have completed one of the following:

1. Plan and/or coordinate a major event
2. Participate in and/or lead an event
3. Table or participate in a minimum of two (2) outreach events

*Other projects may be assigned depending on availability during the internship.

Qualifications:

• Outgoing, enthusiastic, and able to communicate
• Organized, reliable, and goal-oriented
• Creative, imaginative, and innovative in event planning
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work with diverse groups or on solo projects
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• (Preferred) Flexible schedule

Are you interested in doing academic research on positive sexuality? We are looking for motivated interns to assist our Research Affiliates on their projects! Our research affiliates are typically professors or advanced graduate students pursuing scholarly research and community advocacy projects. General areas of research include sexual identity, sex work, non-monogamy and polyamory, and kink/BDSM. 

All research interns gain a greater insight into the world of sex-positive academic research by contributing to active research projects. Interns also occasionally have the opportunity to collaborate on and co-author a peer-reviewed publication. This is a particularly great experience for students who plan to pursue a research-based graduate degree or professional work in policy and advocacy.

By the end of the internship, we expect the intern to have completed at least one of the following:

1. Conduct a literature review for an academic article or policy paper
2. Perform quantitative or qualitative data collection and/or analysis
3. Draft sections for an upcoming publication
4. Disperse findings from recent research to communities or decision-makers (e.g. article or blog post)

Qualifications:

• Willingness to conduct and write sex-positive research
• Excels in reading and writing comprehension
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, Google Suite, and Zoom
• Stable internet connection for online collaboration
• Maintain timely and consistent communication with research affiliates and CPS staff

It’s also great if you have:

• Research skill experience – literature review, qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis, interviewing, academic writing
• A background in Women’s, Gender, or Sexuality Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Public Health, or related fields