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95 people are interested
Social Justice Storytelling Intern
ORGANIZATION: Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
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95 people are interested
HELP FIGHT FOR JUSTICE, HOUSING, JOBS & OPPORTUNITY
by researching and writing compelling stories and social media posts
about BOSS' work and the policy issues that create inequity and injustice!
Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) has been helping homeless, poor, and disabled people for over 50 years - helping people overcome crisis and turn their lives around. We are looking for a reliable, organized, detail-minded social media & marketing intern who can help us with this work! The BOSS development office is responsible for:
- Find and create great content: Research stories & issues that are relevant to BOSS's work; write website blog and social media posts about BOSS programs, staff, participants, and the policy and community issues relevant to our work; help inspire and encourage community members to get involved in social change!
- Assist Marketing Department: Work with the BOSS Marketing & Communications Manager to ensure a continual stream of compelling posts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube; help make sure BOSS channels are up-to-date by clearing out old content or reorganizing posts, etc.
- Tabling at local events/fairs: Help with events & other community outreach as time permits!
- Learn digital and grassroots marketing and organizing techniques
- Learn about the causes of - and solutions to! - poverty
- Work alongside people who are committed to social justice
- Great networking opportunities
- Experience at an award-winning human services nonprofit for your resume
- Unforgettable memories!
Days/times:
FLEXIBLE! We can arrange a schedule that works for you. While most of the work can be done remotely, we ask interns to come on-site once a week to meet with the Marketing & Communications Manager.
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About Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
Location:
1918 University Ave. #2A, Berkeley, CA 94704, US
Mission Statement
Our Vision BOSS believes in building a community where everyone has access to affordable housing and the means to care for themselves and their families, and where there is inclusive participation in community decision-making. Our Mission BOSS's mission is to help homeless, poor, and disabled people achieve health and self-sufficiency, and to fight against the root causes of poverty and homelessness. Our Values In order to be most effective, BOSS strives every day for excellence in behavior and ethics, excellence in service delivery, excellence in systems, and excellence in leadership. Our relationships are guided by the principles of active compassion, courtesy, and dignity.
Description
Since 1971 BOSS has provided housing and services to over 1,500 homeless people each year. We have programs for both single adults and families with children. Most BOSS participants are dealing with multiple challenges: mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, illiteracy, lack of job skills, social isolation, trauma, and entrenched feelings of exhaustion and hopelessness. BOSS programs focus on teaching life skills, connecting people with community resources, and creating supportive and positive environments that motivate people and build hope.
Our services address 4 areas:
- HOUSING: Shelter, transitional/special needs housing, permanent housing assistance.
- HEALTH: Physical and mental health services, medication monitoring, drug/alcohol recovery counseling, socialization, case management for the seriously mentally ill.
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Job readiness assessments, resume-building, job search assistance, job development with employers, job creation, adult education.
- SOCIAL JUSTICE: Community building, leadership development, and collaborative action campaigns on targeted policy goals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2023
SKILLS
- Interactive/Social Media/SEO
- Public Relations
- Reading / Writing
- Research
- Social Media / Blogging
- Internet Research
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 8-10 hours/week (scheduling is flexible)