Advocacy Intern (unpaid)
ORGANIZATION: Richmond Peace Education Center
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Richmond Peace Education Center is currently seeking a Advocacy Intern.This is a great opportunity for current students or recent grads looking for behind-the-scenes experience in either the nonprofit sector, or social media campaigns for businesses.
Responsibilities
- Assist with development of website updates, email campaigns, and social media updates;
- Develop and produce content that can make RPEC's audience aware of the world at large;
- Be aware of national,local ,and international social justice movements.
- Attend community events related to social justice movement.
- Aid in facilitation of some RPEC sponsored community events.
Qualifications
- Experience with social media and website management required;
- Current enrollment in, or recent graduation from, an undergraduate or graduate program of study;
- Major or specialization in Communications,Gender Studies,African American Studies, Journalism, English, or relevant experience;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Energetic, self-starter, with flexible and positive attitude;
- Proficiency in google apps and Microsoft Office Suite
How to apply
Please submit a resume, cover letter describing your experience, and any links or attachments showing your work to:
rpec@rpec.org .
More opportunities with Richmond Peace Education Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Richmond Peace Education Center
Location:
4500 Kensington Ave, Richmond, VA 23221, US
Mission Statement
The Richmond Peace Education Center works for a just and peaceful community by promoting nonviolence locally and globally
Description
Founded in 1980 by community members and people of faith concerned about the proliferation of nuclear weapons, the Richmond Peace Education Center works to advance peace locally and globally. With over 800 members, it is the largest, and the oldest, organization of its kind in the Richmond area. The center conducts public education on war and militarism and sponsors the Richmond Youth Peace Project, a coalition of high school students that promotes nonviolence through performing arts. The Richmond Peace Education Center has trained hundreds of youth and prisoners in nonviolent conflict resolution techniques over the past decade. In addition, it publishes a bimonthly newsletter with a circulation of about 1,000.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3500 Patterson Ave.Richmond, VA 23221
DATE POSTED
May 9, 2019
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Public Advocacy
- Secretarial
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- flexible hours
- Must be willing to attend local activist and organizing events to learn more about various causes