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4 people are interested
Communications Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Mercy Housing Lakefront
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4 people are interested
Mercy Housing Lakefront is seeking an experienced writer/reporter to volunteer in our Resource Development department. The volunteer will support our marketing communications, social media, and development efforts to further enable us to share our mission and raise funds to provide housing and services to those who need it most.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Interview, photograph and write-up resident success stories
- Attend, take notes and photos, and write-up news stories about public events such as groundbreakings, grand openings, volunteer events, etc.
Skills desired include:
- Ability to effectively use Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Publisher, Fackbook and Twitter
- Ability to take quality photos
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills including note taking, writing and journalism
Location/Travel:
- Volunteer opportunity located in Chicago or Milwaukee
- Ability to travel to a variety of locations throughout the Chicagoland or Milwaukee regions
Hours:
- 8-10 hours per month- flexible with some weekend opportunities
More opportunities with Mercy Housing Lakefront
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Mercy Housing Lakefront
Location:
120 South LaSalle, Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, US
Mission Statement
Established in 1986, Mercy Housing Lakefront’s mission is to create stable, vibrant, and healthy communities by developing, financing and operating program-enriched quality housing for families, seniors, and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access safe, affordable housing opportunities.
Description
Mercy Housing Lakefront (MHL) is one of the largest and most innovative community development organizations in the Chicago and Milwaukee regions. Established in 1986, Mercy Housing Lakefront’s mission is to create stable, vibrant, and healthy communities by developing, financing and operating program-enriched quality housing for families, seniors, and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access safe, affordable housing opportunities. To meet this mission, MHL has developed and currently manages 28 affordable rental properties enabling over 4,000 people to live in hope.
In addition, MHL is doubling in scale in 2016 by completing construction of four new buildings and assuming stewardship of a housing ministry sponsored by the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters. Ultimately, this work enables working families to overcome poverty, seniors to stay independent, kids to do better in school, and the homeless to escape the streets.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
120 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1850Chicago, IL 60603
DATE POSTED
May 12, 2016
SKILLS
- Journalism
- Social Media / Blogging
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Graphic Design / Print
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 8-10 hrs/month with flexible hrs & some weekends