Trans Emergency Fund Summer Internship: Uplifting Trans People of Color in the Workforce


DESCTIPTION

The Transgender Emergency Fund of MA (TEF) has dedicated itself towards serving low income and unhoused members of the gender nonconforming community since its founding in 2008. To best serve the Massachusetts community TEF has operated a mutual aid program that served to connect individuals to resources and direct aid. TEF also operates the only transitional housing program made solely for the gender expansive community in New England. We’re launching a new Internship with us at Trans Emergency Fund that aims to provide meaningful work experience to new professionals as they seek to expand their professional development and community connections.

The Internship is a part of a greater initiative to Uplift Trans People of Color in the Workforce, and is broken down into three parts.

Part 1) Setting in and learning how a program like Trans Emergency Fund operates. Gain casework, counseling and social work experience as you support our Mutual Aid and Transitional Housing program. Receive meaningful feedback on resume development, interview skills and networking.

Part 2) Delve deeper in TEF’s operations and attend community events in support of TEF’s mission. Gain support from TEF’s full time staff in developing your own project proposal that aims to uplift low-income and unhoused Trans people in Massachusetts.

Part 3) With support from TEF’s team you will execute your project.

*Project proposals can be wide and varied, from events, systems or community based projects as long as the result aims to support TEF’s mission statement of uplifting the low-income and unhoused gender expansive community in Massachusetts

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Community Outreach
    • Support workshops and targeted outreach to local organizations and nonprofits
    • Assist in planning community engagement and event installations
    • Prepare materials, and documents for meetings with clients
    • Conduct initial client intake interviews and gather information about an applicant’s needs
    • Regularly monitor aid applications, document progress and report to supervisor
  • Direct Services and Case Management
    • Support Housing Director by conducting Check Ins with Past Members
    • Assist current House Members progression through Resurgence Program
    • Help review applications to Transitional Housing Program
      • Process any backlogged applications
  • Professional Development
    • Engage with professional development programming, provided by TEF, in a meaningful and timely manner
    • With support from full time staff, develop a personal project that seeks to give back and serve the low-income gender expansive community of Massachusetts
    • With support from full time staff, execute your project vision to the best of your ability

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Improve professional communication skills, resume writing, and interview tactics
  • Build self and professional confidence through the actualization of the interns project
  • Grow community connections within the Massachusetts nonprofit and organizing community
  • Develop a skill set in casework management, and community outreach

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
  • Desire to gain professional development opportunities and openness to new experiences
  • A passion for community work and grassroots organizing

REQUIREMENTS

  • 18+ age requirement
  • Day time availability, with some nights and weekends
  • English proficiency
  • Basic computer skills and experience with Google Workspace

POSITION DETAILS

  • $18/hr for 3 month term 10-15 hours a week
  • Flexible work schedule, depending on events, project and programming
  • Potential for hybrid work

APPLY THROUGH THE GOOGLE FORM HERE

Additional Information

Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We are prioritizing applicants from Black, Indigenous and Trans backgrounds. Individuals who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate are also encouraged to apply. Send a brief cover letter and resume to Transgender Emergency Fund info@transemergencyfund.org. Application deadline is April 28th 2025.

As an intern at The Transgender Emergency Fund of MA, you will be required to follow all company policies, specifically those that prohibit any employee from bringing with them from any prior employer any proprietary information or proprietary materials.

You will be required to sign the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). On your first day of work, please bring with you all of the documents that establish your identity and employment eligibility.

You should be aware that your employment at The Transgender Emergency Fund of MA is part of an internship program and is expected to last no longer than the dates indicated above. Nothing herein, however, modifies your status as an express “at-will” employee. Under “at-will” employment, you are free to resign at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. Similarly, the Company is free to conclude its employment with you at any time. The “at-will” employment status cannot be modified or amended except by written agreement signed by both you and a representative of the Organization.