| Last updated on May 8, 2008 |
 This internship is an amazing opportunity to get some real world experience in the fields event planning, development and public relations. We are interested in identifying individuals who possess a strong desire to gain serious experience in their field of study before graduating college and who will take advantage of this tremendous opportunity.
The Development Assistant will be responsible for assisting with all communications and public relations efforts of the agency including, but not limited to, writing and distributing press releases for online and print publications, designing original direct mail pieces and ads, and he/she will be integrated into the event planning process for all agency events during the internship period.
In addition, the individual will function as a volunteer coordinator. He/she will be responsible for recruiting, interviewing and placing volunteers. Additionally, the individual will assist in the assessment of volunteers and help coordinate the volunteer program for the entire agency.
Web site and database maintenance is also required and we are willing to train.
Accepted applicant will receive a stipend during the duration of the internship.
***WE RECRUIT FOR BOTH FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER INTERNS ONLY.
NEXT INTERN WOULD IDEALLY START IN AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER OF 2008.
High school diploma required. Some college preferred. Knowledge of communications and public relations helpful.Graphic design skills a plus. Self-motivated, in addition to, oral, written and organizational skills. This opportunity is sponsored by: AIDS Care Ocean State
This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Weekdays |
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Weekly |
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Contact Person:
Kelly Brennan, Communications And Development Manager , (401) 521-3603, (email)
Address:
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18 Parkis Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(See a map) |
Directions:
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Most volunteers will be working at an alternate site.
However, these are directions to our main office that can be used for initial contact and interview.
FROM POINTS NORTH: Take 95 south to the Atwells Avenue exit. You are now on Service road #7. Follow to Broad Street(YMCA). Take a right onto Broad Street. Follow to Elmwood Avenue (Broad street turns into Elmwood if you go straight. There will be a cemetary on your left). Parkis Avenue is the second left after West Friendship Street but before Dartmouth Avenue.
FROM POINTS SOUTH: Take 95 north to Thurbers Avenue. When you exit the highway stay to the left crossing back under the interstate. Continue on Thurbers Avenue until you hit Broad Street where you must turn. Take a right at the CVS and continue on Broad Street passing St. Joseph's Hospital. Parkis Avenue is on your left after Dartmouth Avenue but before West Friendship Street.
FROM POINTS EAST: Take 195 west to Providence. When you come into the city stay right and get onto 95 north. Stay to the right and cross over to the first exit for Broadway. Take your first left and cross over the interstate. Take your first left onto Service Road #7. Follow to Broad Street(YMCA). Take a right onto Broad Street. Follow to Elmwood Avenue (Broad street turns into Elmwood if you go straight. There will be a cemetary on your left). Parkis Avenue is the second left after West Friendship Street but before Dartmouth Avenue.
Nearest Bus Stop: The #11 bus to Broad St/Parkis Ave OR the #20 bus to Elmwood Ave./Dexter Ave., 1 minute walk |
Web Site: http://www.aidscareos.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Handicap accessible? |
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No
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| Does this opportunity provide services to low-income communities? |
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Yes
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