An opportunity for experience in communications, marketing and relationship development.
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
- High level of personal integrity
- Understanding and passion for the vision and mission of The Global Orphan Project and GO Threads
- Proactive, self-motivated and energetic
- Professional acumen, flexible and positive attitude
- Very organized, strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills
- Accepts responsibility for actions, projects and results
- Working knowledge of social media tools and basic computer skills
SUMMARY: The GO Threads’ Intern will work under the supervision of GO’s Community Director to mobilize student leaders for The Global Orphan Project’s initiative, GO Threads.
- Play an active role in the marketing of GO Threads and the 2012 Team Challenge to young adults and college campuses
- Research and identify student–group leaders across the country
- Collect and enter student–group leaders’ information in GO Project’s database system
- Contact leaders by phone, email or social media to build interest in GO Threads’ and the 2012 Team Challenge
- Mobilize student leaders and identify next steps to help them get involved
- Promote the GO Threads’ Team Challenge using social media
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The GO Threads’ Internship will focus on developing a marketing strategy and mobilizing young adults and student groups across the United States. Work would include: researching contacts, regular communication with student leaders, assisting leaders in joining the GO Threads’ movement.
This internship is a great opportunity to gain real world experience in communications and relationship development. College credit is also possible; please provide the necessary requirements for credit prior to the start of your internship.
HOURS:
- 5-10 hours per week with a 3 or 4 month commitment (February – May OR June – August)
- Own or have access to a computer; position is not based from GO Project office in Kansas City
- Unpaid internship
ABOUT: The Global Orphan Project (GO Project, for short) is a 501(c)(3) global orphan care ministry headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. GO Project mobilizes local churches in some of the poorest areas on earth to care for orphaned and vulnerable children in their communities… children of last resort with no viable means of care.
GO Threads is a sustainability initiative of GO Project. GO Threads’ sewing centers are small businesses located in extremely poor areas of the world. The centers create local jobs, produce quality clothing, including children’s school uniforms, and generate profits to help sustain orphan care costs. Turning tragedy into opportunity, a unique global partnership with a key U.S. partner drives GO Threads. That partner? YOU!
Please send resumé and cover letter, along with internship for credit requirements, to Sonya Wedel.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and required skills. Employees may perform other duties as assigned.
