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Empower, Connect and Support all East Tennessee lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQ+) people
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Non-Profit Internship Description:
All interns accepted will be supervised by Internship Coordinator for Appalachian Outreach. Given the nature of non-profit work, all interns must have a passion for advocacy and the betterment of the LGBTQ+ communities living in East Appalachia. An ideal intern will want to gain experience in grant writing, community and economic development, and case management. All tasks assigned are expected to be carried out under limited supervision within the office or remotely, therefore only intern candidates with sound judgment, time management skills, and internal motivation should apply.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The following are some (and are not intended to be limited to) of the duties and responsibilities for interns:
● Creation and/or maintenance of community resources directory
● Facilitation of support group(s)
● Assisting in data tracking for grant writing/funding
● Assist in marketing via social media outlets
● Case management of assigned clients
● Networking with community partners and other non profit organizations
Qualifications:
● Experience or willingness to work with individuals within the LGBTQ+ communities
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Experience or willingness to facilitate/start up support groups
● Organization and time management skills
● Experience or willingness to network with community partners or other non profits
Requirements:
● Dependable vehicle with no significant traffic violations
● Clear background check
● Access to computer/internet
Compensation:
There is no stipend for this internship. There may be opportunities for a stipend to be given that is dependent on grant funding.
Application Process
Interested candidates should forward a resume and short (no more than 500 words) personal statement of interest to etn.appalachianoutreach@gmail.com
Fair Housing Laws Protections for our LGBTQ+ communities
We Are Protected
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) enforces fair housing laws and investigates complaints of housing discrimination. It is illegal to discriminate in the sale or rental of housing, including against individuals seeking a mortgage or housing assistance, or in other housing-related activities. If you believe you may be a victim of housing discrimination because of your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or family status, contact HUD to file a complaint or learn about your fair housing rights, click the "Find out more" link to the right.
Persons who identify as LGBTQ and believe they have experienced housing discrimination because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity can assert their rights under the Fair Housing Act by filing a complaint with HUD. HUD will accept and investigate all legally sufficient complaints of sex discrimination, including discrimination because of actual or perceived gender identity or sexual orientation, and enforce the Fair Housing Act where it finds such discrimination occurred or is about to occur. In addition, some LGBTQ persons may have claims arising under other provisions of the Act, e.g., race, national origin, color, religion, disability and familial status. HUD’s Equal Access Rule also requires that eligibility determinations for housing assisted by HUD or subject to a mortgage insured by HUD be made regardless of actual or perceived gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status.
The #FairHousingAct prohibits discrimination in housing, including rentals, sales, mortgage lending, and insurance, because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or familial status. Learn more or File a Complaint with HUD at www.hud.gov/fairhousing/fileacomplaint #FairHousing #FHnow
Learn More
Click below to file a complaint and learn more about your housing protections or click the rainbow house above to learn more about LGBTQ+ protections.