Summer Internships!
Written by Plant With Purpose on May 25, 2010 in General
Grant Writing Intern
Responsibilities:
-Researching potential foundations and grant opportunities
-Writing letters of inquiry for funding and completing grant request applications
-Managing grant funding opportunity database
-Writing weekly blog posts
Requirements:
-Competent computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint and Word, Apple Pages, and Adobe Create suite a plus.
-Excellent internet research proficiency
-Adaptability
-Creativity
-Detail oriented and organized
-Strong writing and proofreading skills
-Good organizational communication
-Preferably working toward a degree in non-profit management, fundraising, and/or, journalism
-A heart for helping the poor
-Knowledge/experience in Community Development a plus
Plant With Purpose, an environmental nonprofit organization that helps the
rural poor through reforestation efforts, seeks a Public Relations and
Events intern for the spring semester. The intern will assist the Marketing
Coordinator with the following duties.
Responsibilities:
-Seek out, write, and email proactive pitches
-Write weekly blog posts
-Compile and maintain lists of media contacts
-Write and edit news releases
-Post events to online calendars and websites
-Help with book promotion
-Maintain clip file
-Proofread all documents and collateral
-Support for annual gala planning, including local media efforts
-Monitor HARO pitches and Google Alerts
-Assist in maintaining social networking sites
Requirements:
-Proficient computer skills- Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint
and Word
-Basic knowledge of Dreamweaver a plus
-Highly accurate and organized
-Excellent writing and proofreading skills
-Good communication skills
-Preferably working toward a degree in public relations, marketing
or a related field
-A heart for helping the poor
Please send your resume and cover letter to Corbyn Small at
corbyn@plantwithpurpose.org.
visit www.plantwithpurpose.org or www.plantwithpurpose.blogspot.com to learn more about Plant With Purpose’s work.
