Description:

Urban Word NYC is currently seeking four (4) outreach interns with experience and an interest in community outreach to assist with the following responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of appropriate outreach partnerships and assume the responsibility of partner liaison as needed
• Updating and maintaining our database of public and school contacts
• Developing letters and fact sheets and other informational materials about Urban Word NYC for potential new sites;
• Identify and staff community events such as fairs, neighborhood organization and parent-teacher meetings.
• Ensuring timely follow up to all inquires and meetings
Interns will be trained on program promotion, data tracking skills and gain knowledge of the organization’s mission and youth development priorities.

In order to provide a valuable and well-rounded internship experience, interns will have the opportunity to attend selected meetings and briefings with program staff and take advantage of the professional development opportunities that may arise as a result.
This internship is unpaid. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as Urban Word NYC internships will offer direct exposure to the workings of a youth development organization, close supervision by the Urban Word Program staff, interaction with other youth/arts organizations, government officials, and opportunities to attend, trainings and special events relating to the field. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

Educational/Skill-building goals of this internship include:

• Donor database management experience;
• Creating effective targeted outreach campaigns designed to reach middle and high school teens such as creative writing programs, scholarship events, poetry slam events and distribution

Qualifications:

Applicants should be exceptionally well-organized, self-motivated and reliable. The ability to work as part of a team is highly desired. An excellent written and oral communication skill in English is required. Ideally, interns should be available at least two days a week / 8 hours for a period of three to six months

• Excellent communication, social and organization skills (required)
• Flexible hours that may include mornings/some evenings and weekends
• Students pursuing a degree in the areas of communication, marketing & promotion, or education a plus

Length/Availability:

flexible

End Date:

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Deadline:

Open

Tags:

outreach  communications  sales  advertising 

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