Intern & Volunteer

The MTPC internship program gives high school, college students, or any community member the opportunity to advance professionally and/or academically by learning about, and working in, a small non-profit that focuses on transgender civil rights, non-discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression, and political advocacy.

How long do internships last?
We ask that interns stay for a minimum of 4 weeks - long enough to really dive into a project and make a significant contribution. We'll work with you to set your start and end dates any time throughout the year. Internships can last as long as a year.

What qualifications do I need to be a MTPC intern?
Strong interest in transgender rights, social justice, economic justice, public policy, and/or LGBT rights. You do not need to be enrolled in school to be an intern. An internship is a great opportunity to build a resume with job experience.

All internships are UNPAID.

Internship areas:

• Legislative and Public Policy
  Responsibilities include:
  • Policy research and writing
  • Assist with community advocacy trainings
  • Identify constituents and set up meetings with legislators
  • Create legislative talking points and advocacy materials

• Development
  Responsibilities include:
  • Grant research and writing
  • Assist with direct mail and fundraising events
  • Develop and maintain a donor and corporate database
  • Handle request for information and coordinate bulk mailings

• Public Relations
  Responsibilities include:
  • Create media database
  • Write press releases
  • Update community listings and mailing list database
  • Assist with content of newsletter and website
  • Create new print ads, brochures, flyers, and handouts
  • Research costs of advertising

• Special Projects
  • Done on a student by student basis:
  • We currently looking for students interested in developing transgender suicide prevention materials and transgender curriculum development.

Internship Application

MTPC is building a statewide coalition of volunteers to educate communities, legislators, and policy makers on transgender discrimination, hate crimes and the legislation, "An Act Relative to Gender-Based Discrimination and Hate Crimes". We need help in many areas ranging from outreach to data entry to fundraising and training and much more. The only qualification required is a commitment to be helpful.

To volunteer some of your time to help with this vital effort, please submit our simple online form:

Volunteer Form