Purpose: CISV Jacksonville will be hosting 30 youth and adults from at least 12 countries in the summer of 2023 for an international educational camp called Seminar. CISV Jacksonville will also be sending about 50 youth and leaders from Jacksonville to represent the USA at international camps and programs around the world.
Job Description
The communications outreach intern will support the execution of tactics build awareness and donations for CISV. The intern will assist CISV’s VP of Programs in a wide range of projects including:
- developing a social media communications strategy for CISV,
- updating CISV Jax’s social media sites,
- developing relationships with school principals, teachers and PTAs
- developing collaborative relationships with similar community organizations,
- identifying opportunities to collaborate with like-minded organizations,
- assisting with the strategic fundraising plan,
- developing relationships with local community groups, businesses, foundations and sponsors,
- updating and enhancing the Chapter website,
- updating and publishing member, volunteer and prospect directories,
- coordinating programs to recognize and appreciate volunteers,
- facilitating a membership campaign, and
- coordinating programs to recognize and appreciate donors.
Other work may include media relations, special events planning and execution, evaluating issues, and developing and implementing solutions.
Candidates applying should be available to spend between 5 and 20 hours per week for 8 to 10 weeks and are responsible for coordinating credit hours for internship if desired. Internships are available each semester, including over the summer.
Qualifications
Excellent communications and research skills, computer skills (desktop publishing a plus), strong interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to work on deadline and on multiple projects simultaneously. Students pursuing bachelor’s and/or graduate degrees in international studies, environmental studies, communications, public relations, social work, sociology, advertising, business or related fields. Interns must have a laptop computer with mobile internet.
Application Instructions
Send send your resume and writing sample to cisvjax@gmail.com. If you have questions, call Lisa Taylor at (904) 646 7740.