Internship Announcement – November 2012
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTERN
Greater Newark LISC seeks a community development intern to support activities of the Building Sustainable Communities (BSC) and assist with our web/social/print media communications activities. The intern will also provide general assistance to various program activities.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Community Development intern will be responsible for the following tasks:
Building Sustainable Communities Program:
- Assist non-profit partners with implementing quality of life projects that improve neighborhoods;
- Attend and report on community meetings and events;
- Identify and establish relationships with local and regional public/non-profit partners to advance collaborations on neighborhood-based initiatives; and
- Assist with program compliance and funding reports.
Communications
- Write & edit content for Greater Newark LISC website, eNewsletter, and blogs;
- Establish and/or maintain the organizational presence on social medial networks;
- Attend and produce articles on community meetings and events;
- Take, edit and post photos of community events and activities;
- Draft press releases and media advisories;
- Perform writing assignments, (including op-eds, letters, etc.)and
- Compile news clips.
General Program Assistance
- Assist with the development and writing of funding proposals and grants:
- Research grant opportunities, specifically to support activities in BSC programs;
- Assist with special events including community trainings, neighborhood achievement awards, etc.; and
- Perform day-to-day office functions such as faxing, copying, ordering supplies and answering correspondence.
Qualifications & Experience
- Candidates must be either undergraduate or graduate student.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills and organizational skills required.
- Strong familiarity with/interest in the field of community development preferred.
- Self-directed, independent worker who takes initiative and is able to create the systems and processes inherent to this position
- Excellent computer skills, including demonstrated competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Skills in Adobe, Illustrator, or related software preferred.
- Experience with GIS mapping or similar digital mapping software strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in the uses of technology, social media and website management required.
- Flexibility and poise in dealing with a diverse set of individuals and organizations
- Detail-oriented while still able to understand and promote a global view of the community development field and LISC
Additional Information
- Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer positions available (4-month commitment requested, with possibility of extension.
- Part-Time (approximately 15-20 hours/week)
- A maximum stipend amount of $1,000 available per semester (4-month period).
- Applicants must provide confirmation from an academic institution that participants will receive credits toward a degree.
- Candidates may be required to attend meetings outside of traditional business hours.
About LISC
Greater Newark Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) helps resident-led, community-based development organizations transform distressed communities and neighborhoods into sustainable communities – good places to live, do business, work and raise children. By providing capital, technical assistance, training and information, LISC supports the development of local leadership and the creation of affordable housing, commercial, industrial and community facilities. For more information, please visit www.lisc.org/greaternewark.
LISC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED
TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
