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INTERN APPLICATION 2010 WEI INTERNSHIP: Review of Applications begins January 15, 2010 until positions are filled.

Please send your completed application by land mail to WEI, Internship Program, P.O.Box 128, North Branch, MN 55056
Or: Send by Email with attachments to wei[at]w-e-i.org/ Subject Line:  WEI Internship Application
Questions: call 651-583-0705 or contact us www[at]w-e-i.org

Along with this application, provide a copy of your resumé or cv with relevant information regarding your background and preparation for this WEI internship and contact information for three individuals willing to serve as work references for you (eg. Prior employer, teacher, supervisor, mentor, coach, etc). For your references, provide name, official relationship to you, years of contact (eg. 2007-2008), and telephone/E-mail. Include this resumé or CV in your application sent by land mail or as an attachment with your E-mail application.  For E-mail applications, you can download this application form into a word document, complete the application, and send as an attachment.

Name:          

Street Address, City, State, Zip:

Home Telephone:            

Cell:

Email:          

Indicate the internship at WEI are you interested in (for Student Farm Internship, find separate application form at the WEI website):

_____Social Network and Webwork Intern
_____Nonprofit Administrative Intern
_____Events Coordinator Intern (which quarter?)
_____Growing  Power/Little  Earth Intern
_____WEI Research

Are you interested in designing a special internship with WEI that will utilize and develop your skills and talents?  Please describe:

If you are applying through an academic internship attach a copy of that internship and provide the following information:  

Academic major and year:

Institution/Department:

Academic Supervisor:

Semester/Term and Number of Credits: 

Academic Supervisor's Contact information:  (Academic Affiliation, Telephone, E-mail).

BRIEFLY ANSWER:

Why are you interested in this WEI Internship?

How are your future plans related to this WEI internship?

What education, training or experience do you have relevant to this WEI internship?

Have you worked as an intern for another agency? Describe your experience.  What makes an internship work best for you?

What do you want to learn with this WEI internship? (Be as general as you like)

What are your learning goals for this internship (Be as specific as possible)?

What would you like to have as learning outcomes (Concrete products or skill building)?

In what ways would your internship help build the capacity of WEI and effectively enhance WEI's environmental and agricultural justice mission?

How would you describe your commitment to WEI’s mission?

Do you have a vehicle for personal transportation purposes?

What dates and times are you available to begin work on this internship?

Do you have special concerns or questions?

What are the best times to reach you by phone for an interview?

How soon do you need a decision on your internship options?

Are you available for Monday morning (by skype or in person in Twin Cities) staff meetings?

Do you have special concerns or questions?

Any other questions?

The Women’s Environmental Institute is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, public assistance or veteran status.