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3 people are interested
Communications Internship
ORGANIZATION: ECDC African Community Center -DC
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3 people are interested
Summary - This multi-dimensional internship provides the intern with experience in the diversity of communication roles in a non-profit setting. The intern will help plan and conduct outreach for events, expand the online presence of ECDC/ACC, and will be the first contact for clients and public inquiries to the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning community and fundraising events, including donor and audience outreach.
- Design flyers, invites, and other media material for ECDC events.
- Update online social media accounts on a weekly basis.
- Create quarterly newsletter.
- Be front-of-house contact for walk-in clients and those with appointments.
- Answer public phone and direct print communications.
- Maintain open and direct communication with the resettlement manager and other ECDC staff.
- May include case management trouble-shooting (assisting refugees with food stamps, Medicaid, medical appointments, housing, and other issues that may arise)
- Assist the program manager and resettlement team with other tasks as directed.
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Present by Internship Completion or Before):
- Current undergraduate or recent graduate required.
- Foreign language proficiency a plus.
- Commitment to mission: to help refugees rebuild safe, sustainable lives through supportive networks of people, services and community activities.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Previous experience related to communications a plus.
- Computer skills (Word, Excel, Publisher, social media) required.
- Use of personal computer and vehicle a plus.
- Intercultural communication skills and experience a plus.
- Interest in working in a multicultural environment.
- Knowledgeable about and sensitive to the experiences of refugees and immigrants.
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite). Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet use.
- Background check.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding of the timelines and processes refugees go through from arrival-5 years.
- Increased intercultural communication competency.
- Exposure to non-profit operations and environment.
- Exposure to non-profit event planning.
- Knowledge of marginalized populations - challenges and opportunities.
- Experience working with limited English proficiency populations.
- Knowledge of refugee benefits systems.
To Apply:
Please submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) writing sample to volunteer@ecdcus.org
Applications are considered on a first come, first served rolling basis.
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About ECDC African Community Center -DC
Location:
901 S. Highland St., Arlington, VA 22204, US
Mission Statement
The African Community Center of the DC Metro (ACC-DC) is a branch office of The Ethiopian Community Development Council, Inc. (ECDC), one of ten Resettlement Agencies authorized by the Department of State to resettle refugees. ECDC’s mission is to resettle and assist refugees and immigrants in integrating successfully into their new communities in the U.S.. ACC-DC is responsible for directly helping refugees located in the DC metro area with offices in Arlington, VA and Silver Spring, MD. ACC-DC provides social, educational, and employment programs for newly resettled refugees while working with community partners to promote self-sufficiency and integration across the DC area.
Description
ACC-DC is non-profit organization that works toward the resettlement of refugees within the United States. We conduct case work, as well as educational and social outreach programs for newly arrived refugee families. These programs are aimed to help the families recover from past traumatic experiences, get adjusted to American life, and become economically self-sufficient contributing members of their new communities. The refugees we work with refugees come from all across the globe.
Some of the services that we provide refugee families include:
- Housing and rent for 3 months (families will hopefully be self-sufficient by this time)
- Basic home furnishings
- Enrollment in ESL classes
- Setting up medical and social security appointments
- School enrollment for the children
- Helping refugee families connect with their new communities on a social and logistical level
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8121 Georgia Avenue, Suite 800Silver Spring, MD 20910
DATE POSTED
May 1, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Social Media / Blogging
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- minimum 2 days/week
- Please submit a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) writing sample to volunteer@ecdcus.org.