WPJC seeking a peace education intern

The peace education intern will focus primarily on developing a booklet that serves as a comprehensive local resource for nonviolent survival after high school. 

Working closely with the Alternatives to Military Service (AMS) project over the course of the semester or year, the intern will develop expertise in counter-recruitment efforts in Whatcom County. This may include:

• Building an understanding of common reasons why local youth enlist in the military
• Researching alternative ways to learn skills, serve community, and make a living
• Identifying green employers, worker-owned cooperatives, sustainable farmers, artists/performers, boat builders, and more who are willing to guide youth on apprenticeships and training opportunities 
• Collaborating with local groups to identify shelter, food, and transportation resources 
• Consulting with international peacebuilders based in Whatcom County about opportunities to volunteer and work abroad
• Working toward producing a local guide to alternatives after high school, similar to this national one from 2009: http://www.afsc.org/sites/afsc.civicactions.net/files/documents/itsmylife_0.pdf

Qualifications

An interest in building up alternatives to a culture of militarism is the only requirement. The Whatcom Peace & Justice Center calls on our government and society to disavow violent policies and practices.

Experience in the following will be helpful, but none are required for this internship:

• Community service with Americorps, Washington Conservation Corps, or similar program
• Military service and/or coming from a military family
• Part-time or full-time employment
• Web or graphic design and/or journalism
• Community organizing
• Nonviolent communication

To apply, please email [email protected] with the following materials by January 29, 2018:

A letter of interest with your contact information that explains **at least three** of the following:

• What about this project interests you
• What skills you can bring to the project
• Experiences that have prepared you for this project
• How you see yourself growing and learning by working on this project
• How you will fit this project in with your current obligations
• What support you anticipate needing to successfully work on this project