Intern, Global Development Research
CNIB Foundation, Canada

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Internship Dates: May 21, 2024, to August 9, 2024

Onsite: Jamaica, Guyana, St Lucia, Antigua, Barbuda

Vacancies: 8

Reports to: Vice President, Research amp; International Affairs amp; Chief Accessibility Officer

Direct Reports: No

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today.

We're looking for a mission-driven Intern, Global Development amp; Research who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.

This is an unpaid internship. The cost of travel and living expenses will be covered by the internship program. Please note, there will be no direct transfer of money to interns during the program.

• Support host organization through assigned daily responsibilities and duties.
• Engage in disability-inclusive international development and research activities, as assigned by preceptors.
• Manage a project designated by the host organization. This may include research, business administration, human resources, marketing, communications, program creation and management, and more.
• Engage in learning and mentorship activities.
• Prepare plain language and accessible documents.
• Attend project meetings with host organization members and preceptor, as required.
• Attend regular meetings with the CNIB International Youth Internships team.
• Conduct academic literature searches and create formal reviews.
• Develop and engage in knowledge translations activities.

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications

• All persons aged 18-30 years who identify as living with disability.
• Canadian citizenship.
• Valid passport, which does not expire for at least six months after proposed return from travel.
• Willingness to engage in eight consecutive weeks of international travel.
• Willingness to participate in disability-inclusive international development and research activities.
• Openness to engage in learning and mentorship activities.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Knowledge of accessibility, inclusion, and disability.
• Knowledge of the international disability rights movement.
• Ability to work with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to use Office 365 suite (or equivalent) and communication technologies (Zoom/Teams).
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Benefits

If this sounds like the role for you, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two professional references by April 5, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST including answers to the following four questions:

1. What is your understanding of disability inclusive international development and advancement? (150 words or less)
2. Why do you think you are an excellent candidate for this program? (150 words or less)
3. What is your experience with inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility? (200 words or less)
4. What was your most meaningful extracurricular experience? What did you learn from it? (250 words or less)

Please ensure that all documents are submitted using Arial or Verdana font, minimum 12-point size, single spaced, and only as a word document (or equivalent). Documents in PDF form will not be assessed. Resumes should be no longer than 2 pages. Please refrain from using friends or family members as your professional references.

Surpassing the page, spacing, and font limits for accessibility reasons are encouraged. CNIB recognizes and supports each applicant’s diverse accessibility needs.

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Information sessions with Qamp;A will be held virtually over Zoom on the following dates:

• Thursday March 14, 2024, at 1 pm ET or 7 PM EST

Job Rewards and Benefits