Are you Passionate about Freedom for Tibetans? Here's an opportunity for you

Another paid internship opportunity.
Ashley Arden
EXECUTIVE & BOARD COORDINATOR THE DAVID SUZUKI FOUNDATION
From:canada@studentsforafreetibet.org

Sent: May 21, 2010 1:14 PM

Subject: Come Intern with SFT Canada this Summer!
Are you dedicated to the Tibetan freedom movement? Are you a student or do

you know a student looking for a summer job?
SFT Canada is hiring one student intern for a 9-week summer internship at

SFT Canada's headquarters in Toronto!

As an intern, you will gain a thorough understanding of the Tibetan Freedommovement, work on SFT Canada's campaigns, and get hands on grassroots organizing experience.
You will work with the National Director on office operations as well as on  grassroots coordination; corresponding with supporters and chapters across Canada; creating and maintaining databases; participating in SFT-organized activities; and maintaining the SFT website amongst other responsibilities.
This is a paid position for 30 hours per week beginning June 21, 2010. You will also be expected to attend the SFT FREE TIBET! ACTION CAMP from June 23-29th in Phoenicia, NY.
Interested candidates may send their résumé and cover letter tolobsang@studentsforafreetibet.org by Friday, June 4, 2010.
As this position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program, the
intern must be someone who:

a. was registered as a full-time student during the preceding
academic year;
b. intends to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year;
c. is a student in a secondary, post-secondary, CEGEP (Quebec only),vocational or technical program;
d. is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive at the start of employment);
e. is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
f. is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Commitment to the Tibetan Freedom Movement. Experience volunteering with SFT is an asset.
- Good communication skills.
- Experience working with young people and people from diverse cultures.
SKILLS:
- Good computer skills, including knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, email, word processing. Graphic design and web design skills are a plus.
- Fluency in spoken and written in English. Tibetan or French language skills a plus.
CHARACTERISTICS:
- A desire and enthusiasm to work for Tibetan independence.

- The ability work independently.

- Creativity, integrity and flexibility.



ORGANIZATION:
Students for a Free Tibet Canada (SFT Canada) is a youth-led national

organization with a grassroots membership base, including chapters at

universities and high-schools across the country. Using education,

grassroots organizing, nonviolent direct action, and innovative web

and communications technologies, SFT Canada engages in strategic

campaigns to promote human rights and freedom in Tibet. SFT empowers and

trains young Tibetans and Tibet supporters to be effective activists and

leaders in movements for social justice.



SFT Canada is a national branch of Students for a Free Tibet International.

SFT's global network is led and coordinated by SFT Headquarters (SFT HQ)

located in New York City. The SFT Canada National Director works closely

with the SFT HQ staff.
For further information, please contact: lobsang@studentsforafreetibet.org.
Sincerely

Tenzin Lobsang and everyone at SFT Canada