People Opposing Weightism (POW!) is an ad hoc group at UNH that was formed in 2013 to address issues related to weight bias, fatphobia and body-policing; size diversity; the promotion of the Health At Every Size (HAES) philosophy; and civil and human rights for people of all sizes. To address these issues, we work in the following areas: Research and Policy; Education and Visibility; Grass-Roots Activism; Community Building and Support; and Accessibility and Inclusion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The POW! Intern would work with the committee to advance the objectives of the group.

150 hours of work are required for the Internship. Interns would earn four credits under WS 797 and need to attend the seminars for the course

While the intern will determine the specific work for the semester with their supervisor, duties could include: Scheduling meetings, developing agendas, and taking minutes Recruiting members and promoting leadership development Forming coalitions with other diversity groups on campus to advance fat acceptance as a key social justice issue in our society Helping to plan workshops, do public speaking, and develop curricula Doing promotion of the organization and publicizing POW! Events Advancing an online presence through the web, new media and social networking Working on creative projects to promote respect for all shapes and sizes Assisting the committee with surveys, focus groups and research to assess campus climate for people of size Creating policy to end discrimination on the basis of weight Planning and hosting informal fat-positive social events Assessing the campus environment to determine the level of accessibility for people of size



Skills and Qualifications Preferred:

While no specific skills are required for the position, applicants should be passionate about issues related to body image, supportive of efforts to end fatphobia and weightism, and able to network and partner with diverse individuals and departments across campus.

How to Apply:

Anyone interested in more information or to apply for the internship should email Joelle.Ryan@unh.edu to set up an appointment.