Apply to be a Summer Fellow

Campus Pride seeks college students with a desire to learn more about campus organizing and social justice issues to work as Summer Fellows in our home office based in Charlotte, NC. Summer Fellows have many opportunities to observe and participate in substantive work and develop resources to support student leaders across the United States.

The Campus Pride Summer Fellowship will run from Monday, May 21 through Monday, August 20. You will be expected to relocate to Charlotte, NC where you will be placed in housing near the Campus Pride office. You will be expected to arrange your own transportation to and from the office Monday through Friday. For questions please email Campus Pride.

Deadline to apply is Monday, April 2, 2018. 

Submit Your Application

• 1 cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications
• 1 professional resume

Recommendations

• 2 letters of recommendations from faculty/staff/mentors
• Letters must be uploaded to this form

Summer Fellow Details:

• 40 hours/week
• Works from the office in Charlotte, NC.
• Requires strong writing, editing, and communication skills, as well as adaptability, self-motivation, and knowledge about the various Campus Pride programs.
• Monthly stipend with shared host housing.
• Vehicle is necessary for transportation.

Summer Fellow responsibilities include:

• Special project work based on organization priorities.
• Assisting staff with the daily operations of the office, including email and phone correspondence (including checking voicemail).
• Preparing for Camp Pride summer leadership camp in July.
• Updating web pages and social media websites.
• Writing and editing blog pieces.
• Contacting potential advertisers, sponsors, and donors.
• Planning Campus Pride programming for the upcoming academic year.
• Working with staff to coordinate interns and volunteers.
• In charge of long-term projects related to Campus Pride programs such as the LGBTQ-Friendly College Fairs, Stop the Hate program, Camp Pride, the Campus Pride Index, Lambda 10, Speakers Bureau, etc.
• Attends and supports Camp Pride in a to be determined capacity.
• Attends annual Board of Directors meeting and monthly conference calls

Summer Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $650 pro-rated per month plus host housing accommodations. It is mandatory that Summer Fellows have transportation. Food is not provided.