Courage to Care (NSW) - Research Intern

The Organisation
Founded in 1998, Courage to Car e (NSW) is a volunteer-based not for profit organisation that empowers individuals to stand up against prejudice and discrimination.

Courage to Care achieves this through a social tolerance and positive bystander education program and travelling exhibition. Using Holocaust survivors’ stories of rescue as an example, it educates visitors towards an understanding of the roles of victim, perpetrator and bystander, empowering participants to take positive action in relation to discrimination in all forms, from the schoolyard to the workplace and beyond – not to be bystanders, but to make a difference whenever possible.

The Position
We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive individual for the position of part-time Research Intern based in our UNSW office. The Courage to Care exhibition is looking to extend its exhibition content to include stories of rescue from genocides other than the Holocaust. Reporting to the Program Manager, and working closely with our small team, it will be your task to research and write up additional stories to be included in our travelling exhibition.

The internship is unpaid and involves a commitment of 2 days/week (flexible) for a period of a minimum of 3 months (150 hours). The internship is project-based and overall timelines are negotiable. To become familiar with C2C's goals and programs, you will initially be required to undertake a 1 day induction.

This position is ideal for history/arts student seeking internship for course accreditation or work
experience.

Key Areas of Responsibility
● Research stories of rescue from survivors and/or their rescuers from genocides other than the
Holocaust
● Negotiate and arrange meeting times/interviews with identified stakeholders
● Produce draft content including images and text for exhibition
● Work with External Graphic Artists and suppliers on preparation of Exhibition materials
● Undertake other areas of research as instructed by Program Manager

Selection Criteria
● Experience in historical/cultural research
● Good organisational and time management skills
● Excellent written communication and research skills
● Understanding and respect of survival stories and ability to communicate sensitively
● Ability to work independently and take initiative

If you think this position is for you please send your application, including a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria with your resume to info@couragetocare.com.au .

For more information please contact us on 02 9321 6300 or info@couragetocare.com.au