Summer 2024 Community Engagement Intern

Assist in community engagement and resource development tasks.

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Overview

Assist in community engagement and resource development tasks.

You have:

  • An interest in international affairs and refugee/immigrant issues.
  • Effective communication and writing skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects.
  • A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting.
  • Time management skills.
  • Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assist Community Engagement Coordinator in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases; - Collect and record community engagement prospect information - Attend community engagement events and information sessions - Provide direct service to clients as needed by the Resource Development team; - Assist with Resource Development needs including community engagement, external communications, event planning and fundraising; - Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs; - Other duties as assigned

Qualifications - An interest in international affairs and refugee/immigrant issues; - Effective communication and writing skills; - Strong attention to detail; - Excellent organizational skills; - Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects; - A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural setting; - Time management; - Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.

This will be a hybrid role. This role will report to the Community Engagement Coordinator.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time you effectively communicated a message? This helps assess your communication skills in real situations. Provide a clear example of how you conveyed information to different audiences, highlighting the outcome.
How do you prioritize your tasks in a busy environment? This evaluates your organizational and time management skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an experience where you took initiative on a project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org