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61 people are interested
Public Relations Intern
ORGANIZATION: DeKalb Community Service Board
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61 people are interested
Time Frame: Year Round
Hours: Flexible
The DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in DeKalb County, Georgia.
The DeKalb CSB is looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual to help in our Community Relations office. This internship is an excellent opportunity to build your portfolio and gain real world experience. Projects may include employee communication, media relations, community awareness efforts, special events and fundraising/development. The primary responsibilities of the PR intern position include:
- Writing and editing web content, press releases, flyers, and publicity materials
- Planning and executing social media efforts (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages)
- Assisting with community outreach and coordinating special events (including a 5K run/walk fundraiser)
- Taking photographs, clerical duties and database management
Qualifications
* College graduate or student (Preferred degrees - Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or English)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Graphic design skills are a plus but not required.)
* Critical skills required include customer service, initiative, versatility and self-management
Interested candidates should email a resum, cover letter and two writing samples to:
Jennifer Highsmith
Community Relations Director
DeKalb Community Service Board
jenniferh@dekcsb.org
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About DeKalb Community Service Board
Location:
445 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030, US
Mission Statement
The DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, substance abuse treatment and developmental disabilities programs to more than 10,000 DeKalb citizens annually.
Description
As a public, not-for-profit organization, the DeKalb CSB operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff. Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential. The DeKalb CSB is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
445 Winn WayDecatur, GA 30030
DATE POSTED
July 28, 2015
SKILLS
- Graphic Design / Print
- Interactive/Social Media/SEO
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Public Relations
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training