Guatemala: Communications and Grant Writing Intern

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This volunteer request was posted on behalf of The Appropriate Technology Collaborative. Learn more about this organization's projects at https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/solar-women-of-guatemala-education-and-business/. To apply, please contact Monika Goforth at monika@apptechdesign.org. Learn more about GlobalGiving volunteer opportunities here.

The Appropriate Technology Collaborative is seeking a Communications and Grant Writing Intern to support on-going development and outreach efforts. The Communications Intern is encouraged to use their creativity while applying communications strategies to increase awareness and support for ATC's work. The intern will work closely with senior staff to reflect ATC 's accomplishments and goals to our audience.

Duties:

Assist with drafting and editing of content: Letters of Inquiry, Grants, Press Releases, blog posts, webpages, pitches.
Assist in the design and implementation of a communications campaign.
Design and implement an earned income stream to support ATC's mission. This may include setting up and administering online sales of products from our Guatemalan partners and solar equipment.
Support crowd-funding efforts, including: press support, outreach, analysis. Make a video, photo collage or presentation to share the ATC story to a wider audience.
Find and attract users to follow/friend/like ATC online.
Track the growth and the impact of social media, implement changes based on these findings.
Reply to comments, messages, etc. from interested supporters of ATC.
Research methods of improved communications strategies and report findings and appropriate actions to staff for future benefit.

Specific Skills:

Candidate will be working towards or have completed a degree in Communications, International Development, International Relations, English, Gender Studies, Sociology, Political Science, or other related field. They have a significant experience and knowledge of marketing, communications, web design, graphic design, blogging, grant writing, project management, or other relevant fields. They have excellent verbal and written communications skills and demonstrated experience in online communications.

Confidence in applying creativity in communications (graphics, photos, video, written story-telling, and statistical figures to raise awareness of appropriate technologies and needs in the developing world)

Ability to identify target audiences and express ATC's message in a form that resonates with these audiences.

Organized and self-motivated with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.

The intern will work at ATC's headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Work hours are negotiable, minimum 5-10 hours a week up to full-time (additional responsibilities added for full-time interns). We are able to support participants wishing to apply this internship for academic credit.

Please email monika@apptechdesign.org with cover letter and resume explaining your interest in working with ATC and applicable skills and experience.