If you’re looking for a job that offers a wonderful work environment and a chance to put your activist ethics and skills to work, you’ve found the right place!

rabble.ca is seeking new editorial interns — please see descriptions of each below. Application forms for these six-month long, part-time internships can be found at our jobs page.

Applications are due Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 by noon PT (4 p.m. ET).

Internship 1: Blogging and books

The blogging and books intern will have the opportunity to take part in every aspect of the production of this multilayered books-focused section, from shadowing the editing of reviews, to review writing, to contributing to the radio book lounge. You will also be responsible for the online events listing “book it” and assist the editor on administrative and other tasks as required. The successful candidate should have a genuine interest in the world of books and have an interest in making regular contributions to and playing a strong role in guiding the direction of the radio book lounge podcast. Existing experience in producing audio segments an asset.

Time commitment required: 10 to 12 hours per week; location of supervising editor: Vancouver

Your location is not important but your access to the internet and ability to meet regularly by Skype, IM or telephone is essential.

Please send your resume and one-page covering letter describing your qualifications, why you’d like this position and three potential blog post or book ideas you’d like to investigate to Alexandra Samur c/o [email protected]. Please note “blogging and books internship” in the subject line.

Internship 2: Activist toolkit

The activist toolkit is the most recent addition to rabble.ca. It is a dynamic place for community activists to share workshop designs, posters, flyers, on-line tools and ideas.

By making these tools available, the activist toolkit inspires and supports the people involved in community work worldwide by developing leaderships and helping organizations grow.

This internship opportunity involves researching activist tools to help expand this long anticipated section of rabble.ca, networking with social change organizations across Canada, moderating discussion on tools, as well as drafting and curating toolkit articles.

Time commitment required: 8 to 10 hours per week

Please send a one-page covering letter indicating why you think you are the right person for this position to: Kim Elliott c/o [email protected]. Please note “activist toolkit” in the subject line.