What does it mean to be an Intern for SFL?
Students For Liberty (SFL) is the largest pro-liberty student organization in the world, with students active in 117 countries on every inhabited continent. With a multi-million dollar budget and over 70 full-time staff members, we serve pro-liberty students in their pursuit to become leaders of liberty. The SFL team is passionate about liberty and making the world a freer place. SFL team members go the extra mile to ensure that more students worldwide can benefit from our programs and resources. Being in an Internship for SFL means flexibility, meaningful work, and autonomy. We pride ourselves on growth, hard work, advancement opportunities, embracing entrepreneurship, and a passion for the product: liberty.
About the Role
Position: Communications Intern
Duration: November 1st, 2024 – April 30th, 2025
Location: Remote
Stipend: $600 per month
Time: 10 hours per week
Application Deadline: Friday, October 25th, 2024
As a Communications and Recruitment Intern, you will…
Develop Chapter-Building and Recruitment Skills
- Gain experience in helping students establish and grow pro-liberty chapters on their campuses, including strategizing and implementing outreach and recruitment campaigns.
Enhance Communication and Persuasion Techniques
- Improve your written and verbal communication skills by engaging with students and local organizations, learning how to effectively present ideas and persuade others to join the liberty movement.
Strengthen Organizational and Project Management Skills
- Learn how to manage multiple tasks, track recruitment progress, and organize chapter development efforts, sharpening your ability to meet deadlines and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Master Outreach and Engagement Tactics
- Gain hands-on experience in planning and executing outreach campaigns aimed at student recruitment and chapter growth, learning the best practices in community engagement.
Collaborate Across Teams to Achieve Shared Goals
- Work with multiple departments within SFL, understanding the importance of cross-team collaboration to ensure the success of communication and recruitment efforts.
Build Confidence in Leadership and Initiative
- Take a proactive role in chapter development and communication strategies, honing your leadership and self-motivation abilities to drive the success of pro-liberty initiatives.
Expand Your Network in the Liberty Movement
- Establish connections with liberty-minded students, local groups, and professionals, broadening your network and creating opportunities for future involvement in the liberty movement.
Qualifications
- Passion for communications, recruitment, and chapter development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team
- Enthusiasm for liberty, and a drive to help students succeed in advancing the cause
Application Process
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter in PDF format to the North American Program Associate, Keaton Powell ([email protected]), outlining your reasons for applying to the trainee program, relevant prior experience, and what you would bring to the role. SFL will contact candidates whose applications we wish to pursue further. The application deadline for these positions is Friday, October 18th, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
