Massachusetts Peace Action is Building Student Chapters

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Join a Campus Chapter of Massachusetts Peace Action or Build your Own!
 Brandeis Peace Action: read an update
Brandeis Peace Action is led by Maggie Ziegel and Marie Alegria. BPA achieved official recognition in fall of 2016! Since then, they have engaged in regular meetings featuring speakers on nuclear abolition and other key issues, and are currently working with the Every Campus a Refuge movement.
Newton South High School Peace Action: visit on Facebook
High school junior Kimia Tabatabaei initiated Newton South Peace Action, which received official recognition in spring of 2016. Alongside “Windows into Syria”, NSPA has held regular meetings, created activist buttons, and hosted school events including a fundraising bake-sale. This fall, NSPA hosted a speaker event featuring Reese Erlich and Angela Kelly, which drew over a hundred students.
 
“It brings me joy to see students be so passionate about what they believe in and it gives me hope that with this passion many issues going on domestically and internationally will be addressed in this generation… I feel privileged to be a part of an organization that never stops pushing for collective action and initiatives for the common good.”
Micaela Fraccolossi, Emmanuel Peace Action
 

Organize a Chapter on YOUR CAMPUS!
 
Are you a student at another school, not listed above?
 
Do you want to gain experience in project management, communications, and political work? 
Do you want to get involved with the largest grassroots peace organization in the country?

If you answered yes to these questions then the Massachusetts Peace Action Student Organizer Internship is the ideal next step!

Internship Description and Expectations:
The student organizer leads efforts to identify, motivate, and organize students to create and develop a Peace Action student chapter on their campus. Responsibilities: 

  • Organize a recognized Peace Action chapter or Peace and Justice Club at your school 
  • Identify students, faculty, and existing groups interested in your initiative 
  • Register the club as an official campus organization 
  • Schedule, organize and hold meetings to develop members’ engagement and make plans 
  • Lead the club to organize events and campaigns on your campus – You may participate in state or national Peace Action campaigns or create your own! 
  • Design and circulate promotional materials 
  • Build relationships with other community activists, like minded organizations, and Peace Action members
  • Use social media to advance your campaign 

What you get from us: 

  • Freedom in choosing an issue or issues (together with your club members) that reflects your commitment to peace 
  • Guidance in grassroots organization, networking, and educating 
  • Campaign templates that will ensure your success in creating original materials 
  • A 50-page manual to get your club started
  • Access to state and national networks of peace activists 
  • Experience in public policy/advocacy 

Compensation: 

  • The internship is unpaid, but a $300 stipend is awarded at the end of each academic term. 
  • May receive academic credit depending on the policies of the college or university 

Requirements

  • Undergraduate or high school student in a Massachusetts institution 
  • Desire to organize students for peace and social change, leadership, and/or advocacy
  • Strong writing and communication skills 
  • Knowledge of utilizing social media to advance a campaign or strategy 
  • Ability to work both independently and creatively 

To Apply

Send resume, letter of interest, and writing sample to Brian Garvey, Organizer, brian@masspeaceaction.org.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.