Community Engagement Intern (Fall 2024)

Assist with community outreach and communication efforts

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Overview

Assist with community outreach and communication efforts

You have:

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with basic video editing and graphic design software.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable.
  • Comfortable taking a leadership role as appropriate.
  • Interested in learning about the Charlottesville community.
  • While a personal vehicle is not required, it would be helpful on occasion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Assist with outreach to potential program partners and manage outreach efforts through database tracking.

•Provide support for special IRC projects and events.

•Support community outreach by contributing to IRC’s social media accounts, newsletter, and other communication efforts.

•Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard.

Qualifications •Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•Familiarity with basic video editing and graphic design software

•Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable.

•Comfortable taking leadership role as appropriate.

•Interested in learning about the Charlottesville community.

•While a personal vehicle is not required, it would be helpful on occasion.

This position is unpaid and reports to the Community Engagement Coordinator.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you successfully engaged with a community or group? This question assesses your ability to connect with and understand community needs. Provide a specific example highlighting your approach and the outcome.
What experience do you have with social media management? The interviewer wants to know your familiarity with social media tools and strategies. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you took on a leadership role. What was the outcome? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why are you interested in learning about the Charlottesville community? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org