Position: Communications/ Blogger Intern
Location: USA
Seeking applicants from: USA
Salary: small stipend
Deadline: 3 September 2010
Company name: South Asian Americans Leading Together
Contact: info@saalt.org
Communications Intern
The Communications Intern will provide support for all of SAALT’s online, media, and other communications, including:
* Assisting with communications, including website development, media outreach, press kits, and community outreach
* Blogging about relevant events as well as SAALT’s work
* Assisting with marketing through social networking sites, conference attendance, and other outreach opportunities
* Providing research support on conferences
Qualifications
* Understanding of issues affecting immigrant or South Asian communities
* Strong verbal and written communications skills
* Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other basic programs
* Program planning and implementation experience a plus
* Experience with web or graphic design and development a plus
* Interest in learning more about the nonprofit sector
Compensation
SAALT will be able to provide a small stipend for each position, depending on experience. We can also work with potential candidates to arrange class credit. We encourage a commitment of 15 hours per week for the duration of the semester.
How to Apply
Please email a brief letter of interest and resume to info@saalt.org and indicate in the subject line which internship you are applying for. We are accepting applications and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, and will give priority consideration to applications received by September 3.
Only potential candidates will be contacted.
Blog Intern (Ongoing)
* Assist with maintaining and updating the SAALT Spot
* Post short daily updates (Daily Buzz) on the SAALT Spot using available resources (Google Reader/alerts) with stories of interest for the South Asian community
* Write longer pieces based on interest/need
* Help moderate comments as necessary
Qualifications
* Previous experiences with blogging and writing on the internet and an understanding of the blogosphere a plus
* Experience with or willingness to learn WordPress blogging format
* Interest in/passion for progressive causes
* Ability to post regular Daily Buzz posts every morning
To apply to be a blog intern, please send a cover letter and resume to info@saalt.org.
More information here.
