Please find attached the job description; people are encouraged to apply through Handshake at https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/9431201 (which should be available to all UMD students) but can also apply by sending a cover letter and resume to info@transmaryland.org with the subject line “Trans Maryland Internship Spring 2025.” 

Trans Maryland Internship Spring 2025

Description:
Trans Maryland is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for transgender, gender
non-conforming and nonbinary people all across the state of Maryland. Every year, we work with
a variety of leaders and community members in pursuit of our mission. We work with state
legislators to advance policy around a variety of trans equity topics, with state agencies to
implement recently passed legislation, with county and state-level commissions and boards to
promote trans/queer/LGBTQIA+ equity initiatives, and directly with thousands of trans
Marylanders as they seek name and gender-marker changes on their ID documents, build trans
community, and share access to resources.

We are seeking 2-4 undergraduate or graduate interns who:
● Either have lived experience in trans and queer topics, or have strong allyship and a
learning mindset. Being trans or queer is not required, though it is preferred, as we are
a trans-led organization.
● Are interested in or have experience with the legislative and policy process at the state
level. Previous experience is not required, though it is preferred.
● Want to better understand how to make tangible change in our local communities
● Have a strong tolerance for uncertainty, can work independently, and have interest in a
work environment and work expectations outside of many workplace norms
● Enjoy working with the public
● Don’t mind navigating red tape and bureaucracy when it’s needed
Interns will receive a $1000 stipend, academic credit where available with their
college/university program, and, if desired and in good standing upon completion of the
internship, a letter of recommendation from our Executive Director, Lee Blinder.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
● Researching, tracking, and summarizing legislation throughout the legislative season
● Attending legislative hearings and sessions on weekdays in Annapolis, taking notes, and
writing memos of what transpired
● Delivering public spoken and written legislative testimony to committees in Annapolis
● Recruiting community members to testify on bills in Annapolis and assisting them in
preparing their testimony
● Assisting with planning social media and email campaigns to drive awareness of
legislative issues and recruit community members to testify
● With training, leading coordination and logistics of testimonial days, including
communicating with community members and assisting with planning their travel to
Annapolis
● Scheduling, communicating, organizing, and leading meetings with various stakeholders
relevant to legislation we are tracking
● Other administrative, logistic, and/or clerical duties as they arise

Basic Requirements:
● Be a currently-enrolled college or university student in the state of Maryland in good
academic standing, preferably in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Health, Social
Work, or Gender/Sexuality Studies, but students of any major are welcome and
encouraged to apply
● At least an academic understanding of intersectionality, marginalization and oppression,
and how identity interacts with and impacts/is impacted by systems. It is preferred that
candidates have either lived understanding or prior work demonstrating understanding
● Public speaking or testimonial skills, or a willingness and aptitude for acquiring them
quickly
● Demonstrated research and writing ability via coursework, independent research, or
personal projects
● 15-20 hours of work availability weekly; Either reliable transportation to Annapolis, or ability to carpool to/from Baltimore
○ At least 2 weekdays (Monday through Friday) with at least one of those days
being Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
○ Availability to be and work in Annapolis with a preference for 6-8 hours of
availability both days

Bonus Qualifications:
● Experience or skills in social media, graphic design, or marketing
● Previous experience in community organizing, activism, politics, or policy
● Previous experience working as a volunteer, or with a primarily volunteer-led
organization
Proposed Duration:
● The duration of the Maryland legislative session, January through April 2025
● Potential to extend to the entirety of the Spring college semester, or through May 2025
To Apply:
● Preference is to apply via the Handshake platform
● It is also acceptable to email your cover letter and resume to info@transmaryland.org
with the subject line “Trans Maryland Internship Spring 2025”
Application Deadline:
● Priority deadline of November 15, 2024
● We will accept applications on a rolling basis past this deadline until all positions are filled