Program Information The Gender & Sexuality Equity Coalition (GSEC) is a student-run activist organization that strives to empower all students through its three programs: the Women’s Program, the Queer Program, and the Trans Program. The GSEC challenges societal norms that have been used to oppress and marginalize, by providing opportunities for leadership, personal development, and referral services. We offer a safe and inclusive space where the campus and community can effectively support the academic mission of the university.
The GSEC uses feminist, multicultural and intersectional theories to guide our work.
Social Work students will be engaged in primarly mezzo and macro practice by developing and implementing events and programs related to social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Micro level experiences are also possible with referral services and relationship building with fellow students as the GSEC operates a drop-in office space.
Potential Intern Responsibilities:
- participate in the collaborative planning and implementation of GSEC legacy events such as the annual Womxn's Conference, Queer Prom, Trans* Week of Resilience, Take Back the Night and Feminist Fridays among others.
- take leadership role in developing and implementing educational/awareness raising event for the campus community
- respond to needs in the community with activist and advocacy strategies including rallies, protests and other actions; conversations with stakeholders; serving on task groups/committees.
- provide and update referral services for on and off campus resources such as reproductive health and abortion optoins, support groups, basic needs, and others.
- participate in education and training with colleagues related to communication, activist strategies, event/action planning, with focus on diversity, equity and inclusion
- meet and engage with campus and community partners for collaborative efforts