The Feminist Majority Foundation is the proud publisher of Ms. magazine and sister organization to The Feminist Majority. As opportunities are posted on the site, they’ll be tagged FMF / FM / Ms.
East Coast
Opportunities at the Feminist Majority Foundation: Arlington, VA
Internships (Spring / Fall / Summer)
The Feminist Majority Foundation works to achieve women’s social, political, and economic equality around the world; our interns are essential.
Interns perform a wide variety of responsibilities, including monitoring press conferences, research, web and social media outreach and writing, event and community organizing, public policy analysis, organizational networking, media relations, and monitoring Congressional hearings. Each intern works closely with a staff member in order to learn directly from hands on experience and to contribute to substantive projects. All who are interested are encouraged to apply. Application details are here.
Interns in our Washington, DC office have the opportunity to work in one or more of the following areas:
- Choices Feminist Campus Leadership Program Work with FMF’s campus staff to launch pro-choice student groups on college campuses nationwide and conduct outreach to global women’s studies programs. Work on current campus initiatives including: Campaign to Expose Fake Clinics, Global Women’s and Reproductive Rights Campaign, Young Women’s Leadership Conferences, and our Gender Equity in Education Campaign.
- Education Equity Program Work on new efforts to save Title IX, contribute to a national network to help educators increase gender equity, and develop new FMF gender equity materials.
- Global Health and Rights Help research and mobilize a feminist constituency on US foreign policy including international family planning,violence against women, sweatshops, peace and the environment.
- Government Relations Work closely with FMF’s Government relations director. Monitor congressional activity, research legislation, and attend committee meetings on the Hill.
- Media Team Contribute stories to the Feminist Daily Newswire, research media contacts and strategy, and develop press materials.
- National Clinic Access Project Be a part of the nation’s largest and oldest clinic defense team. Research and collect data on anti-abortion violence directed at health care workers and patients; monitor anti-abortion websites and literature.
- Web & Communications Team Be a part of an award-winning web team. Plan, organize, and market FMF’s website; research potential partnerships with other websites, participate in online discussions of feminist topics; and contribute new content to FMF sites. No prior web experience necessary.
West Coast
Opportunities at the Feminist Majority Foundation: Los Angeles, CA
Internships (Spring / Fall / Summer)
The Feminist Majority Foundation works to achieve women’s social, political, and economic equality around the world; our interns are essential to our work.
Interns in our Los Angeles office have the opportunity to work in one or more of the following areas:
- National Clinic Access Project (NCAP) – Be a part of the nation’s largest and oldest clinic defense team. Research and collect data on anti-abortion violence directed at health care workers and patients; monitor anti-abortion websites and literature. Learn more about NCAP.
- Public Relations, Social Media & Development – Research and conduct outreach to media contacts, develop press materials, and promote FMF on social media. We are looking for outgoing and detail-oriented feminists with a knack for Microsoft Excel and internet research.
- Girls Learn International (GLI) – Work with GLI program staff to develop educational materials for middle and high school students to learn about human rights, with a focus on the obstacles that girls and gender-expansive youth face in realizing their full rights, both in the U.S. and globally. Learn more about GLI.
Application Process
Part-time and full-time interns are accepted for the following periods:
Spring (January – May)
Summer (June – August)
Fall (September – December)
Spring and Fall applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
The deadline to apply for the summer internship program is March 31.
To apply, please email your resume (including GPA), cover letter, and a brief writing sample to [email protected], specifying the internship area in which you would prefer to work and the term for which you are seeking an internship.
If you have any questions or concerns about your application, please contact the Internship Coordinator at [email protected].
Opportunites at Ms. Magazine: Los Angeles, CA
We’re looking for bright, energetic, resourceful people to come on board as Ms. interns! Our internship program is open to highly motivated undergraduates, recent graduates and graduate students. Work with the editorial or staff in Los Angeles and gain experience in magazine marketing, advertising, writing, researching and other areas of publication—and new feminist perspectives. Applicants with background in both journalism and feminist activism will be given priority. Applications are processed on a rolling basis. We have fall, spring, summer, and winter internships; please specify your availability. Intern applicants from outside the United States are welcome but if accepted, are responsible for obtaining the documentation necessary for their entry into the United States.
Ms. Editorial Internship
Editorial Interns will work closely with our editors on print magazine and digital content production—including fact-checking pieces, contributing to different sections of the print magazine and writing regularly for the Ms. blog. This is a great opportunity to learn how a non-profit magazine operates and build a portfolio as a writer. Applicants should be excellent writers with strong research skills.
Application Process
Interns are accepted for the following periods:
- Spring (January – May)
- Summer (June – August)
- Fall (September – December)
We strongly believe that diversity strengthens a publication and we encourage interns of all backgrounds to apply.
How to apply: Send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Include up to three writing samples, either as links or attachments.
Ms. Social Media Internship
Social media interns will work closely with our digital editor to craft and implement strategies for social media management, digital promotions and online community-building projects—and have the opportunity to share some of the print magazine production responsibilities described above and contribute to the Ms. blog. This is a great, hands-on opportunity to learn how to leverage social media to create social change and gain insight into how social media shapes digital publishing—as well as a chance to grow your own social media bonafides. Applicants should be well-versed in using a variety of social media platforms and work well under pressure and at a fast pace.
Application Process
Interns are accepted for the following periods:
- Spring (January – May)
- Summer (June – August)
- Fall (September – December)
We strongly believe that diversity strengthens a publication and we encourage interns of all backgrounds to apply.
How to apply: Send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Include up to three writing samples, either as links or attachments.