Front Porch Center for Innovation and Wellbeing Intern

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Position Background and Description

The Front Porch Center for Innovation and Wellbeing (FPCIW) explores the innovative uses of technology to empower individuals to live well, especially in their later years. FPCIW works collaboratively with all stakeholders and in partnership with funding sources, researchers and technology partners. The intern will support and implement activities for CIW’s diverse portfolio of projects and programs, and will report to the FPCIW Volunteer Coordinator and assigned FPCIW direct supervisor.

Job Functions

The following job functions may be included in the role of CIW Project Intern. Duties will be assigned as deemed appropriate by the FPCIW Director and FPCIW Volunteer Coordinator.

1. OUTREACH
   1. Promote resident participation in project-related activities that will include designing and posting flyers, speaking with residents, and ensuring activity attendance.
   2. Provide as-needed written and verbal translation services.
   3. Nurture the development of community leaders to support project activities.

1. TRAINING/SUPPORT
   1. Support scheduled training and workshop activities at the targeted communities.
   2. Provide technical assistance with projects, including but not limited to community site visits and holding office hours.

1. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
   1. Distribute, collect, enter, and organize data from surveys following each activity.
   2. Aid in analysis and report of project outcomes.
      
2. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
   1. Assist in the development and synthesis of new project ideas, concepts, and components.
   2. Research information, evidence, and resources to aid in the design and deployment of solutions, projects, and programs.