April 27, 2011

Greetings!

Thank you for your interest in becoming a 2011 Justice Summer Intern at the Beloved Community Center in
Greensboro, North Carolina. The Beloved Community center is a local grass roots organization that strives to
uplift and create Dr. Martin Lurther King Jr.’s vision of a “Beloved Community.” Since our official founding
in 1991 the Beloved Community Center has been a leader in cutting edge social justice work in Greensboro
and around the nation. The BCC has participated and played a leader role in a variety of struggles since the
early 1990’s, including the landmark Kmart Struggle for workers rights, the Free Kwame Cannon Campaign
for justice in the courts and criminal justice system, and the struggle for indigent health care. Recently, the
BCC has been a leading force in building unity between African American and Latino communites, working
with Farm Laborers, fighting for health and environmental justice and against the re-opening of the White
Street Landfill, pressing for professionalism and accountability within the Greensboro Police Department,
providing various services for our homeless neighbors, and playing a key role in bringing the first Truth and
Reconcilliation process to the United States.

We are very excited to have another class of Greensboro Justice Summer Interns in 2011. This ten week paid
internship will invite ten interns from diverse backgrounds and experiences to continue to build community
and fight for justice and equality in Greensboro and beyond. We invite all to apply who are interested in social
justice, community building, and improving Greensboro.

As a participant in Greensboro Justice Summer 2011 you will become immersed in the culture and mission of
the Beloved Community Center for 10 weeks. Interns will have the opportunity to not only receive extensive
training in community building and organizing by veteran organizers, but interns will work closely with an
inter-generational team at the Beloved Community Center as they contribute to improving the City of
Greensboro. Interns may also have the opportunity to attend regional, state and national events that relate to
the work they are participating in.
Summer Interns will have the opportunitity to participate in the following areas:
- Strategizing and implementing a 5 million dollar Energy Grant to make neighborhood
homes more energy efficient
- Accountability and professionalism within the Greensboro Police Department
- Civic engagement and helping communities to understand the issues and the importance of
voting
- Door to door canvassing related to the issues above
- Homeless Hospitality House
- Interns may also have the opportunity to attend regional, state and national events that
relate to the work they are participating in.
- Communications: telling our story when no one else will using the Internet and advanced
technology.
Below you will find important dates and deadlines for our summer internship, please fill out the attached
application and return the application by either mail or e-mail to:

Elena Conley
Internship Coordinator
Beloved Community Center
P.O. BOX 875
Greensboro, NC 27402
elenac@belovedcommunitycenter.org

All applications must be received by 10 AM May 5, 2011

Important Dates and Deadlines:

April 26, 2011 Applications are made available by either calling 336-230-0001 or visiting our website
www.belovedcommunitycenter.org

May 4, 2011 ALL Applications must be received either by mail or e-mail by 5 PM

May 6-10, 2011 Applicant interveiws will be conducted

May 18, 2011 2011 Justice Summer Interns will be announced (all applicants will receive notification of
status)

June 2, 2011 2011 Justice Summer Interns Start!!

August 4, 2011 2011 Justice Summer Interns’ Last Day

Please Print
Last Name First Middle
Current Mailing Address (please indicate effective dates)

City State Zip Code

Home Phone Permanent Phone Cell Phone

E-mail Address
Permanent Address / City State ZIP Emergency Contact Person for summer:

Academic Program or Languages Spoken:

Major: Choose
Please list your summer academic schedule:
Graduate
Undergraduate
Other: _______________

Indicate at least two references that can speak to your qualifications for this internship:

Name Relationship Phone Email

How did you learn of the BCC Summer Internship Program?

Optional Demographic Information :

Age Gender Racial & Ethnic Background

 Please respond to the following questions. Please type your response; response should
not total more than two pages.

1. Please describe your role in social justice activities, including the successes you
experienced, the challenges you encountered, and the learnings you have gained.

2. What academic preparation, knowledge, skills, and/or experiences can you bring to this
internship opportunity?

3. What experience do you have working with people of a different race, economic class, or
faith? How have those experiences affected you?

4. Please share any experience you have had with organizing on your campus, your
community or neighborhood.

5. What is your relationship with the Beloved Community Center and why are you interested
in the Greensboro Justice Summer Internship?

6. What are your hobbies and interests?

7. Will you have access to transportation this summer?

8. While Greensboro Justice Summer is a paid internship, housing is not providing. Will you
have housing in Greensboro for the summer?