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3 people are interested
Nonprofit Summer Communications Intern
ORGANIZATION: YOUTHBUILD PREPARATORY ACADEMY
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3 people are interested
YouthBuild Preparatory Academy is a non-profit organization that is looking for an intern to further and improve the its’ online presence on the web and social media platforms. This is a non-paid opportunity that will help interns gain real-world work experience in a social-sector environment. The internships positions are unpaid, but interns may arrange with their college to receive course credit (each department does things differently but there is usually some sort of internship proposal form. Talk to your department heads for more info). In exchange for their work interns will also gain valuable experience in a growing nonprofit and will receive a letter of recommendation at the end of their internship. Please attach cover letter with resume.
Tasks:
- Responsible for social media presence
- In charge of the developing YouthBuild’s blog
- Develop content for monthly enews blast
- Assist with general institutional visibility and community outreach
Requirements:
- Good writing skills are important
- Must be computer literate and experienced in using different social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc).
- Experience with the Microsoft Office suite is necessary.
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop will be useful
- Previous experience with WordPress or other CMS platforms is a plus.
More opportunities with YOUTHBUILD PREPARATORY ACADEMY
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About YOUTHBUILD PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Location:
217 Westminster Street, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903, US
Mission Statement
YouthBuild Prep Academy provides a liberating educational experience to all students, with a focus on engaging young men of color, preparing them to be confident, civically engaged leaders.
Description
YouthBuild Preparatory Academy, an umbrella organization which is authorized to operate both a school (SY2020) and a YouthBuild Program (YouthBuild Providence).
YBPA provides education, occupational skills training, leadership development and post-program placement opportunities to opportunity youth in Providence, Rhode Island’s most distressed neighborhoods: Olneyville, South Providence, Elmwood, and West End. YouthBuild Providence is an affiliate of YouthBuild USA, a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping low-income young people become educated, productive adults in their communities. We are one of roughly 226 YouthBuild programs, nationally.
Our model is designed based on a community that recognizes and supports the diverse needs of urban youth, creates an environment for individual growth, and cultivates social and emotional development resulting in the successful transition from adolescence to adulthood. YB Prep is laser-focused on academic excellence and achievement. We provide a rigorous and relevant, standards-driven experiential learning community to ensure all students master the content and skills necessary to earn a post-secondary degree.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
66 Chaffee StreetProvidence, RI 02909
DATE POSTED
April 25, 2019
SKILLS
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Public Relations
- Adult Education
- Journalism
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Social Media / Blogging
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Flexible