Clery Internship
Clery Internship
Clery Internship Overview
Sexual and relationship violence is far too prevalent and has long-lasting impacts on those who have experienced it directly and indirectly. Barnard strives to change and dismantle the culture of violence in the world. By strengthening and uplifting our community of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni through educational workshops, bystander intervention, and connection resources.
The Clery intern supports campus power and gender-based violence awareness and prevention efforts. Efforts lead to dismantling a culture of violence in the world through educational workshops, bystander intervention, and promoting consent. Also involved in these efforts is raising awareness of campus and community resources, such as Being Barnard, Barnard's violence prevention program, and Columbia Health Sexual Violence Response.
In memory of their daughter, Jeanne Clery, alumna Constance Clery (BC’53) and her husband Howard K. Clery designed The Jeanne Clery Internship to support these efforts. The Jeanne Clery Internship is designed to support Barnard students who would like to participate in meaningful gender-based violence prevention work experiences and may not otherwise be able to do so without funding.
As a result of Mrs. Clery's generosity and commitment to violence prevention, we are honored to be able to support and empower students to make changes within the campus community and beyond.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Clery Internship, you must be:
- A current Barnard student in good academic and judicial standing
- Able to commit 1 academic calendar year to the role (Fall 2025-Spring 2026)
- Able to participate in in-person training the week of August 25th (housing and meals will be provided)
- Available to work in-person with a hybrid flexibility schedule of up to 6 hours per week in the Fall and Spring semesters
The internship is a 1 year paid opportunity funded by Barnard alum Constance Clery (Barnard ’53) and her husband Howard Clery in memory of their daughter Jeanne Clery.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Increase the visibility of the wide variety of resources available to the Barnard community through independent and collaborative outreach with campus partners
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Conduct outreach education to the campus community
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Coordinate educational workshops and events throughout the academic year
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Coordinate the Annual Jeanne Clery Lecture Series as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April
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Develop at least one social media campaign each academic year in relation to sexual violence, relationship violence, and/or resources available
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Conduct independent research on prevention strategies and conversations relevant to the experiences of college students and power-based violence
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Attend weekly meetings with internship supervisor(s) to discuss goals and progress within the internship
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Assist with general office duties
Application Process
Applications will open on Friday, March 28th for the Fall 2025-26 calendar year. Clery Internship applications must be submitted no later than Friday, April 4, 2025.
Timeline:
- March 28, 2025: Application opens
- April 4, 2025: Application due.
- April 10th - April 17th: Interviews
- Week of August 25th: Internship training
To apply, complete the following Clery Internship application.
Frequently Asked Questions
While we appreciate the enthusiasm, no late submissions will be accepted.
Academic credit is not an opportunity for this internship at this time. We invite you to contact Beyond Barnard to learn about other internships where you can receive academic credit.
In addition to gender-based violence prevention, the Clery Center focuses on hazing, and campus fire safety. Learn more about the Clery Center.
Sophia Bartley BC '26
Daniela Kroul BC '26
Absolutely! While experience planning events is preferred, we welcome all experience levels. Training and weekly supervision will provide ongoing support to selected interns
18th Annual Clery Lecture Series - Restorative Justice for Sexual Harm: Why I Fought for a Circle, Not a Courtroom
Join Being Barnard and the Clery Interns for the 18th Annual Clery Lecture Series. In 2019, Marlee's sexual assault case became the first in North America to conclude with restorative justice through the courts. She fought for the man who raped her to go to therapy instead of criminal trial and eventually, they met in an 8-hour restorative circle. In this program, Marlee takes a vulnerable and educational approach to talking about this alternative to the punitive system. The focus throughout the program is to create a vision of justice that is synonymous with healing. In an environment rooted in hope and empowerment, listeners learn about this justice pathway that breaks cycles of harm and ignites cycles of healing.
About the Speaker: Marlee Liss (she/her) is a somatic educator, author, social worker and sparkle-loving queer Jewish feminist. She made history in the justice system when her sexual assault case became the 1st in North America to conclude with restorative justice through the courts. Since then, she has supported thousands in learning trauma-informed pleasure and inclusive consent education. Learn more at marleeliss.com or follow @marleeliss
17th Annual Clery Lecture Series: The Importance of Intersectionality: Considering the Role of Diverse Identities in the Dialogue on Sexual Assault
The 17th annual lecture will focus on the broad theme of "believe survivors" in the context of intersectionality. Although there has been much discourse regarding the narratives of those who have experienced sexual violence, the conversation has not centered on the experiences and perspectives of individuals from marginalized communities. Through this event, we hope to explore the disparities in accessing resources for people with different identities and how we might amplify their voices.
This event is sponsored in part by Being Barnard, and Health & Wellness at Barnard.
Swiping Safely: Don't Get Swindled
Spring 2021-Spring 2022 Clery Intern, Mary Bence presents an interactive discussion on online dating safety. A recent survey shows that 91% of college students are using dating apps. As Netflix shows such as The Tinder Swindler and Bad Vegan gain popularity, digital protection becomes just as important as in-person protection. Drop by the table in Diana to identify the red flags and green flags for your own dating profile and others. On your way out, drop by the Stuf'd food truck for some FREE sliders.
15th Annual Jeanne Clery Lecture Series: Navigating Relationships & Sex During COVID
This much-needed conversation will feature sex educators, Francisco Ramirez and Bianca Laureano, in discussion around how to best navigate relationships and sex during this significant moment in our collective history.
Together, we will explore communication strategies for strengthening our relationships, what consent looks like – both in person and from a distance, ways to promote respect, and how to take care of our mental health during this challenging time.
The Jeanne Clery Lecture Series was established by Constance Clery BC ’53 and Howard Clery, Jr. in memory of their daughter, Jeanne Clery.
Clery Interns
Sophia is a junior studying Political Science, Economics, and Human Rights. She is passionate about advocating for equitable, interactive, and inclusive forms of sexual health education. Sophia hopes to normalize consent education that recognizes how factors such as socioeconomic status, cultural affiliation, and gender identity impact perceptions of consent. She hopes to use her experience as a consent peer educator to help foster holistic sexual health spaces in Barnard’s community.
Daniela is a sophomore studying Political Economics with an interest in Science and Public Policy at Barnard. She hopes to address the barriers to medical advocacy and empower the Barnard community in navigating our healthcare and wellness systems. Utilizing her experiences with group facilitation and community engagement, her goal is to encourage others to implement rhetoric regarding boundaries and consent in all relationships, to prioritize personal well-being.