Intern Wanted

Published by WRSA on September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Job Title:
Project Intern/Research Assistant

Organization:
The Consortium/Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy

Location:
Holyoke, MA (Remote/Hybrid options available)

Position Type:
Internship – For Academic Credit (Part-time, 10-15 hours/week)

Becoming a Sexual Self Advocate, a project of Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy, aims to enhance the quality of life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) in Massachusetts by providing tailored sexual education. Our mission is to develop a specialized sexuality education curriculum that addresses the unique needs of this population, focusing on sexual health, safety, and fostering confidence to engage in healthy relationships. This initiative is crucial for filling existing gaps in sexual education and ensuring that individuals with ID/DD have the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate their intimate lives safely and confidently.

Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy is a team of local self-advocates working together to promote education, equal rights, responsibility, and informed choice for people with disabilities to live full lives in the community.

Position Overview:

The Project Intern/Research Assistant will be integral to the Becoming a Sexual Self Advocate campaign, contributing to the development and implementation of the specialized sexuality education curriculum for adults with ID/DD. The role involves assisting with curriculum development, content creation, and evaluation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Creation (Video Editing & Design):
  • Assist in creating educational assets such as handouts, guides, visual materials, and instructional videos.
  • Utilize video editing and design tools to develop engaging and accessible digital content to support the curriculum.
  • Ensure all assets are well-designed, accessible, and suitable for the target audience with ID/DD.
• Metrics, Evaluation, and Focus Group Support:
  • Assist in developing metrics to assess the effectiveness of the Becoming a Sexual Self Advocate curriculum.
  • Track and analyze data related to participant knowledge, comfort levels, and engagement with the curriculum.
  • Support the coordination and organization of focus groups, including scheduling, preparing materials, and collecting feedback.
  • Analyze focus group insights and data to measure program outcomes and success.
• Outreach and Advocacy:
  • Support the project team in promoting the campaign through social media, newsletters, and community outreach initiatives.
  • Assist in identifying potential collaborators, such as schools, community organizations, and advocacy groups.
  • Help organize and prepare materials for workshops, webinars, or other public events.
• Administrative Support:
  • Assist with scheduling meetings, maintaining project documentation, and organizing files.

Preferred Skills:.

• Strong interest in sexual education, disability rights, curriculum development, and/or content creation.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with or interest in working with individuals with disabilities is a plus.
• Proficiency in video editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar).
• Experience with design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva).
• Experience with data collection and analysis, or an interest in learning how to track and measure program outcomes.
• Experience or interest in assisting with focus group logistics.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume, and cover letter to Amber Pettell, Self Advocacy Peer Coordinator, at Apettell@wmtcinfo.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.