Narrative Lab Internship Research and Writing Intern

Position: Narrative Lab Internship – Research and Writing Intern

Status: Part Time, Temporary (Minimum 3 months, ~15 hrs/week)

Location: This position can be remote or work out of TLC’s offices in Oakland or Brooklyn 

Reports to: Narrative Lab Manager

Compensation: $2,100 per month of the internship

Note: We’re thrilled by the interest in this role! To help our team manage the volume of applications, we kindly ask that you avoid calling or emailing to check on your status. We’ll be sure to reach out if you’re selected to move forward.

About Transgender Law Center

Transgender Law Center (TLC) is the largest national, trans-led organization working to set all people free. We champion the rights of all transgender and gender-nonconforming people to make their own choices and live freely, safely, and authentically. Prioritizing BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ communities, we advance community-driven strategies that harness trans knowledge, power, and joy to ensure that we all not only survive but thrive at all ages and phases of life.

You can learn more about our work at www.transgenderlawcenter.org.

About the Trans Agenda for Liberation Narrative Lab

The Trans Agenda for Liberation Narrative Lab (TA4L Narrative Lab) amplifies the political power for trans communities in the South and Midwest by resourcing the communications and narrative infrastructure of trans-led and/or trans community-focused nonprofit organizations.

About the Position

Under the supervision of the Narrative Lab Manager, the Narrative Lab Intern is responsible for supporting the multimedia advocacy activities of the Trans Agenda for Liberation Narrative Lab.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct media tracking and analysis


• Draft and copy-edit emails


• Research and write memos or fact sheets on media portrayal of transgender issues


• Support the development of a Narrative Lab newsletter and outreach schedule


• Represent the Trans Agenda for Liberation Narrative Lab at events, internal and external task forces, coalitions, workgroups, as approved by the Principal Narrative Strategist


• Participate in team meetings as requested


• Take part in professional development activities at the organization


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Demonstrated ability to proofread documents for both substance and typographical errors;


• Takes initiative to manage the execution of projects once direction is given;


• Excellent organizational skills and can handle multiple projects;


• Meets deadlines consistently in a fast-paced environment;


• Ability to hand confidential information with discretion;


• Has strong interpersonal skills and displays cultural sensitivity and awareness;


• Demonstrates flexibility, agility, and adaptability to changing priorities, setbacks, and challenges;


• Demonstrated commitment to advancing transgender freedom and racial & economic justice.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Transgender Law Center is proud to be an affirmative action employer. All interested individuals, including Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; women and femmes; people with disabilities; and people who are transgender, intersex, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer are particularly urged to apply. For more information about Transgender Law Center please visit our website: www.transgenderlawcenter.org.