COMMUNITY OUTREACH INTERNSHIP
Brighter Lives BTL, Inc. is a startup nonprofit organization that works to do just that–brighten lives. This organization was created to improve the lives of those who have been overlooked by forming initiatives and programs through which members advocate for the advancement of their everyday lives. This is a service-oriented organization, which will work alongside other entities to provide an improved quality of life to communities that are under-resourced. Brighter Lives BTL, Inc. focuses on five target issues, which include, but are not limited to economic inequality, educational inequality, identity-based discrimination, political involvement, and youth empowerment & recreation.
The Community Outreach Intern will be responsible representing the organization and communicating with our target communities. This position ensures all policies, objectives, and initiatives for this organization pertaining to the target community are adhered to and executed. This position also maintains organizational knowledge of community issues, thoughts, and solutions. This position will be fully remote, and more information about physical location will be provided, if necessary. We are currently hiring for Spring 2021 but, there is possibility for permanent position with organization. The following are the basic responsibilities of this position:
Researching the conditions of our target communities regularly
Informing Brighter Lives BTL administration about target communities needs and goals, as prescribed from their data
Preparing reports and presentations to display research for potential donors and other interested entities
Search for individuals and other organizations to form partnerships with BTL
Collaborate on and execute several strategic media plans to spread awareness and increase participation in our organization
Evaluate donor and member relations protocols and practices*
Qualifications:
Enrolled in an accredited college or university (any year/classification) during course of internship
Proficiency in Google Workplace (Doc, Sheets, Slides, Drive primarily)
Access to computer/tablet/etc. with internet access
Experience with Canva, Adobe Photoshop, and/or similar software preferred
Self-motivated and passionate individuals who bring their personality and imagination to their roles
Excellent and in-depth research ability
Dedication to our work required
Collaborative work and leadership style
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience with information storage, analysis, and public speaking a plus
Unrelenting creativity, innovation, and enthusiasm required!
We're looking for individuals who are:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
Part Time: 10-19 hours/week
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 10AM to 6PM but subject to availability
US Work Authorization Required
To apply, send over a resumé and cover letter to our official email or apply through Indeed or Handshake. We'll contact you promptly, no need to contact us!