Social media and Communications Intern-Unpaid

Stipend: n/a
Temporary
Part Time
Not Benefits eligible

This is for Winter/Spring Semester/Quarter

Job duties:
Overall job duties include assisting the Director of Development with reaching out to current and potential donors who believe in LSS/NCA’s mission to walk with those in need and mobilize community partners to provide services that offer hope and rebuild lives. Our current programs focus on:
• Adoption and Foster Care
• Disaster Preparedness and Response
• Refugee and Immigrant Services, including resettlement, employment training/services, and language classes
• and Youth Haven Camps for children and teens living with HIV/AIDS.

Specific duties include:
• helping organize, market, and implement strategies to ensure the success of LSS/NCA’s fall fundraisers, including Help the Homeless campaign and Expressions of Abundance
• coordinating weekly acknowledgement and monthly pledge reminder process
• assisting in donor outreach and cultivation through mail, phone, and in-person visits
• serving as a LSS/NCA contact to local businesses, individuals, and congregations
• drafting letters, newsletter articles, media releases, and other documents
• updating LSS/NCA’s Facebook cause page
• other duties as needed

Minimum requirements: Passion for social justice. Knowledge of MS Office Suite. Strong writing skills. Team player. 15-20 hrs; evening and weekends may be required

Preferred requirements: Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising (or related) majors preferred, but anyone with a passion for social justice and strong writing skills is encouraged to apply.

Requirements for applying: Cover letter, resume, and 3 writing samples of 1-3 pages each. Term paper excerpts are OK, but please do not submit long papers en totem; letters, articles, media releases are preferred. Send requirements to lssrecruiting@lssnca.org. Be sure to indicate “Development Intern” in the subject line.

Will be glad to fill out paper work for course credit.

Development office is located in Falls Church, VA however there is flexibility with your work location.