Internship Description for Black Legacy
The Legacy internship is designed for individuals who have a desire to contribute to anti-racist community organizing work and want to help build racial equity. An interest in politics and race and topics ranging from institutional racism, health care disparities, and policies to create racial equity is an indicator that this might be the internship for you. Activities will help interns develop skills needed for work in the health policy and advocacy world, including legislative and policy research, analysis, multi-media health marketing for a variety of audiences, and/or community organizing.
Legacy offers unpaid internships that are often available for course credit. Internships are structured for those able to commit 30 – 120 hrs a semester and are offered during fall, spring, and summer terms. We currently offer three to five internships at a time. All interns are required to participate in our anti-racism training during orientation.
Three distinct Black Legacy internships are available: Media & Communications, Research, and Video Production.
Media and Communications
- Writing press releases and public service announcements
- Calling reporters to “pitch” news stories and events
- Writing articles for the Legacy newsletter, various websites, and local papers
- Assist others in writing articles for the Legacy newsletter, various websites, and local papers
- Assist with Legacy e-mail blasts, action alerts, and posting new materials
- Administrative tasks such as tracking Legacy media hits
- Using various tools to develop effective multi-media marketing materials such as leaflets, posters, banners, short videos, etc.
- Conduct research and work on policy papers and fact sheets
Strong written and verbal communications skills are required as is a high level of interest in our mission of promoting racial equity through local community organizing. An interest in media activism/health marketing is a definite plus.
Research
- Background research
- Literature review
- Data collection and analysis
- Writing articles and effective educational briefs for various audiences
Strong research and writing skills, experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods, and skill at working independently. Skill with Excel required. Non-academic sample no longer than 1000 words is required with application.
Video Production
These projects allow students to develop narrative skill, visual style, presentation technique, and videography as tools for social change. These internships are project based. Some projects include:
- Creating 3-5 minute videos to
- Promote events
- Educate various groups about racial equity
- Depict structural racism
- Document the processes related to anti-racist community organizing
Activities can include some or all of the following:
- Step 1: Writing the Script. Selecting the Idea, Developing the Story, and Writing the Script
- Step 2: Pre-Production. Storyboarding, Directors Script, Addressing Assets and Copyrights, Identifying Location, Securing Production Manger, Sound, and Crew
- Step 3: Production. Secure Equipment (camera, lighting, audio), Shooting (includes Framing, Cutaways, Zooms, Stills, etc.)
- Step 4: Post-Production. Exporting, Arranging Clips, Transitions, Special Effects, Titles and Credits, Sound Track, Finalizing
The topics of the video will be selected by our leadership team. We can provide access to a digital recorder, video editing software, and other resources however experience in video production is required. This project is only offered when an internship has been secured during the prior semester. As a result, if you are interested in this internship, you can apply now for an internship that would take place during the next semester.
How to Apply
Interested parties are encouraged to send your cover letter and resume, including areas of study and/or interest areas to Keesha LaTulippe, Director of the Office for Racial and Economic Equity at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .Please type “Application for Internship” in the subject line. The next steps will include the completion of our "Employment Appliation."
