External Affairs Intern
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Job Description
At Acero Schools we are what we believe.
AchievementWe set goals and do what it takes to achieve them.
Community We contributeto respect and serve in our communities.
Excellence We expect ourbest and strive to make our best even better.
Resilience We learn andgrow through adversity and challenges.
Optimism We believe inour ability to create the future we envision.
Position Description:
External Affairs Intern
Salary: This is an hourly position $12 per addition classcredit is available depending on your schools guidelines.
Location: Chicago IL
Reports To: Chief External Affairs Officer
How to Apply: Candidates invited to interview should bring along two references
Start Date: Seeking candidates available fromMarch through June 2018. Start and end dates are negotiable. This position will not exceed 17 weeks ofwork.
Hours: 10-20 hours per week both in office and on site at schools. Specific hours negotiable depending on classschedules.
Position Overview
This internship is an excellentopportunity to experience various aspects of external affairs includingcommunications marketing government relations and fundraising while workingfor a nonprofit organization. The intern will work primarily with the FamilyEngagement team on enrollment outreach which includes producing anddistributing information packets for school enrollment events and identifyinglocal activities such as neighborhood fairs carnivals and other appropriatevenues to promote Acero Schools.
The interns will acquire valuableresume-building experience put into practice the skills learned in class. Atthe completion of this internship the intern can expect to gain experience inhow marketing materials are developed from idea to production; how nonprofituse social media to forward their mission; how potential donors are prospectedcultivated and asked; and how database management can make all effortsmanageable and increase productivity.
Core Responsibilities
- Enrollment: Support Family Engagement team in enrollment marketing efforts include researching events organizations and businesses to improve outreach capabilities and assisting with the planning and execution of community outreach campaigns
- Marketing: work with Family Engagement and Marketing staff in the coordination of marketing materials; help provide event details and updates for social media and other communications channels
- Database: Assist in database clean-up contact management
- Giving: Assist in assembling donor communications. Provide on-site support at annual fundraiser.
- Government: assist in web-based research assignments and preparation for meetings with regulatory organizations and industry groups. Assist with logistics and planning for lobby day activities.
- Other duties may include reporting on meetings providing on-site assistance for marketing activities providing assistance with on-site marketing logistics and attending relevant weekly meetings
Required Qualifications
Education
- Working toward a college degree preferably in a related field (e.g. Public Affairs Marketing Communications or Public Relations) (preferred)
Experience
- Must be computer literate (working knowledge of Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel).
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner when dealing with colleagues families or with other external contacts
- Ideal candidates will be detail oriented organized and possess a professional work ethic and be eager to learn how to apply their education to professional assignments
Certification
- Must hold permanent residency in the UnitedStates (required)
Physical Demands
Nature of work requires an abilityto operate standard business office ability tocommunicate and exchange information collect compile and prepare workdocuments set-up and maintain work demandsrequire the ability to stand bend reach high and low stoop and walk aroundup to 60% of the addition walking up and down stairsseveral times a be able to lift 15 to 20 pounds for shortperiods of time and push and pull 15 to 20 lbs.
Working Conditions
Majority of work performed in ageneral office requires availability forextended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform requires participation and attendance atorganization-sponsored events and meetings.
NOTE: The foregoing list ofessential duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of thetasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptiveof any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function doesnot preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if suchfunctions are a logical assignment to the position.
Acero Schools is committed to apolicy of equal treatment for all individuals. Acero Schools does notdiscriminate on the basis of race color gender handicap age religion sexualorientation or national or ethnic origin
Employment Type
Full-Time
