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ATTN: Towson University

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Sankofa Yoga and Wellness Center and Sankofa Health Center are expanding our support services for women, birthing persons, babies & families in the DMV, Baltimore and Washington Metropolitan Area.

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Located in Laurel, Maryland (Prince George's County), we are a new, small, ambitious organization supported with professionals who have a passion for improving women's health and wellness. Staffed with midwives, doulas, yoga teachers, bodyworkers and perinatal mental health practitioners, Sankofa Moon is looking for interns with a skillset that includes education, facilitation, and a demonstrated commitment to reproductive justice and holistic health and wellness.

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The internship provides students the opportunity to gain hands-on practical skills in a broad range of career paths related to Women's Studies. 

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ELIGIBILITY:​

Eligible candidates must be Towson University students enrolled in the Women's and Gender Studies graduate or undergraduate program.

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IDEAL APPLICANTS:

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• Professional, compassionate, responsive and self-motivated

• Has a passion to provide educational resources to the community

• Interested with and familiar with holistic health and wellness

• Are in alignment with the mission of Sankofa Yoga and Wellness Center and Sankofa Health Center.

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RESEARCH INTERESTS:

This internship is well-suited for students who have the following research interests: reproductive health; reproductive justice; midwifery; Black women's mental health, coping skills, or stress management; Black women's agency; advocacy; holistic health; etc.

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COMITTMENT:

This internship is available for Spring, Summer and Fall semesters. Hours are flexible and/or can be based on your program requirements. Remote options, if needed. This position is unpaid.

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Please complete our application form below. You will soon receive an email with further instructions. 

The deadline to apply for Spring Semester is Sunday, January 9, 2022.