GENERAL INTERNSHIPS

As a charity, we rely on dynamic individuals to ensure that we can deliver our services effectively. We are looking for a students that finds working with like-minded people exciting, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to enhance their understanding and knowledge about women involved in prostitution. We are looking for enthusiastic students who are passionate about social change and want to use their skills to support a small but growing charity. Joining us as a general intern will give you the chance to be a part of a fantastic forward-thinking team in London and is a great opportunity to gain valuable in depth knowledge and experience of what it means to work in the charity sector. 

As a charity, we rely on dynamic individuals to ensure that we can deliver our services effectively. We are looking for a students that finds working with like-minded people exciting, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to enhance their understanding and knowledge about women involved in prostitution. We are looking for an enthusiastic student who is passionate about social change and wants to use their skills to support a small but growing charity. Joining us as a general intern will give you the chance to be a part of a fantastic forward-thinking team in London.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Experience

  • Experience of communicating and organising with a variety of staff (Desirable)
  • Experience of working in the UK charity sector (Desirable).
  • Experience gathering data and writing reports (Desirable).
  • Knowledge of key issues for those involved in prostitution and the sex trade (Desirable).

Qualifications

  • In the process of being educated to degree level or equivalent (Essential).
  • Industry specific training (Desirable).

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We are looking for flexible, adaptable and passionate interns who share the same enthusiasm to see sexual violence and exploitation end and want to use their research skills to achieve this.

We are particularly looking for those who show:

  • Good administrative and IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office packages: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, WordPress, and Outlook (Desirable).
  • Demonstrable ability to present data in a concise and coherent way.
  • Good personal organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, to work to, and to meet daily priorities and deadlines.
  • A passion for working alongside charities, whose purpose is to create societal change.
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively across teams and with a variety of people both inside and outside the organisation.
  • Good oral and written communication skills, especially when discussing sensitive issues, where language and wording is important.
  • A fascination about exploring and learning about issues involving women.
  • Professional level of accuracy in all work with excellent attention to detail and excellent written skills in English.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Desire to contribute to social change through research.
  • Demonstrable ability to work independently.

STREETLIGHTUK GENERAL INTERN APPLICATION FORM

Once applications reopen, this form needs to be completed by you (the applicant) and sent to info@streetlight.uk.com.

Secondly, you will need to attach a CV and cover letter to the same email address. Once you have sent your application form we will email you, letting you know that we have successfully received your application and will consider you for the available role.

STREETLIGHTUK GENERAL INTERN APPLICATION FORM