INTERNSHIPS/EXTERNSHIPS

CFLC is recruiting interns on an ongoing basis to assist in development and execution of our projects, educational materials, and service areas.  Please visit the current list of projects in development.  Your internship could have a significant impact during this important growth period!

NOTE: These positions may be remote, so no need to be in the NYC area! 

We have two internships - when applying, please be clear which you are applying for per below!

I. NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT AND GRANT SUPPORT INTERNSHIP

Chosen Family Law Center is a 501c3 Non-for-Profit (NFP) seeking a volunteer or nonprofit management intern to assist in development of our fundraising, marketing, and grant-writing programs.  You do NOT need to be in law school for this internship!

This position will directly support non-profit management for a prominent new nonprofit, and you will have direct supervision and mentoring from our Executive Director and Director of Operations. You will have the opportunity to support and be part of a passionate, mission-driven, high-performing team that is committed to providing legal services to the low-income LGBTQIA community in New York, New Jersey, and making an impact nationwide through direct services and education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• NFP organizational development and research
• Promotional material development and research
• Grant availability research and Grant writing
• Prepare for and assist with donor and prospect cultivation 
• Assist with maintaining contact reports and records
• Assist with foundation grant cycle research and management
• Conduct online searches regarding tools and resources
• Provide administrative support as needed; other projects as requested

REQUIREMENTS:

We are seeking either currently enrolled students in Nonprofit Management - specifically 501c3 - who are looking for hands-on intern/externships, or those who have significant past experience working in NFP organizations and assistance with development and fundraising who would like to volunteer their time to CFLC and motivated to gain hands-on experience in fundraising best practices.

This position is expected to be at least 15 hours (2 full days) a week during business hours for a minimum of 10 weeks, but may be full time for available applicants, with some flexibility to do independent work off-hours.

Summer (May-August) internships/externships are expected to be part time and require commitment of 15 hours/week during business hours for at least 10 weeks during those months. 

Fall (September-December) internships/externships are expected to be part time and require a minimum commitment of 15 hours/week during business hours for at least 10 weeks during those months.

Winter/Spring (January-April) internships/externships are expected to be part time and require a minimum commitment of 15 hours/week in-person during business hours for at least 10 weeks during those months.  

Our volunteer positions and intern/externships are unpaid. We are happy to comply with school requirements for securing intern/externship or public interest course credit.

TO APPLY:

To apply, please send your resume, a sample of your relevant work, and a letter explaining how your interests are a good fit for this organization and its goals with the subject line “Application for CFLC NFP Management Volunteer Position” to the Chosen Family Law Center at contact@chosenfamilylawcenter.org.

Please clearly indicate whether you are applying for Fall, Winter/Spring, or Summer internship/externship. 

II. LAW STUDENT INTERN/EXTERNSHIP:

This internship is appropriate for rising 2nd or 3rd year law students with significant experience with family law, LGBTQIA+ issues, and/or nonprofit development and organizational experience with an interest in contributing to the development of our organization and projects. 

The intern/externship will involve hands-on training in family law practice, LGBTQIA+ rights and issues, and non-profit management with direct supervision and mentoring. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Depending on the interests and ability of the student, this internship could involve:

• Document drafting, filing, and procedure for family law matters 
• Development of educational materials
• Legal research and writing for project development
• NGO organizational development research
• Grant writing
• Client interviewing and intake

REQUIREMENTS:

This internship requires excellent research and writing skills and at least a basic family law class, and an ideal candidate will have taken classes on assisted reproduction, adoption, and/or LGBTQ law.  All applicants should be culturally competent to serve the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Fall 2023 (September-December) internships/externships are expected to be part time and require a minimum commitment of 15 hours/week during business hours for at least 10 weeks during those months. 

Winter/Spring 2024 (January-April) internships/externships are expected to be part time and require a minimum commitment of 15 hours/week in-person during business hours for at least 10 weeks during those months.

Summer 2023 (May-August) internships/externships are expected to be part time and require commitment of 35 hours/week (in-person and/or remote) during business hours for at least 10 weeks during those months.  

Our internships are unpaid. We are happy to comply with school requirements for securing externship or public interest course credit, and we have served as an externship placement for Harvard Law School, Brooklyn Law School and New York Law School for several years. Opportunity exists for mentoring on specific skill development, a recommendation letter and references/connections for public interest, small firm, solo practice, or legal service/non-profit/LGBTQ practice at the end of the semester.

TO APPLY:

To apply, please send your resume, a writing sample containing evidence of excellent research skills, and a letter explaining how your interests are a good fit for this organization and its goals with the subject line “Application for CFLC Legal Internship/Externship” to the Chosen Family Law Center at contact@chosenfamilylawcenter.org

Please clearly indicate whether you are applying for Fall, Winter/Spring, or Summer internship/externship. 

Our posting can be also be found on Symplicity sites for NYC area law schools, and also on PSJD.