The Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless (GCCH) is currently accepting applications for 5 part-time unpaid summer interns. Each intern will create an individual work plan and be assigned a specific project or provide general support for a particular program during the specified time period.
ABOUT: GCCH located in Over-the-Rhine is a non-profit social action agency established in 1984 with the solitary mission of eradicating homelessness. GCCH works towards this mission by coordinating services, educating the public, grassroots organizing and advocacy and publishing and distributing the Streetvibes newspaper. Homeless and formerly homeless individuals are incorporated into all programs and initiatives at GCCH.
PROGRAM DATES: Summer internships range from a 2-3 month commitment which is negotiated on an individual level and flexible between May and September (dependent on university summer term).
TIME COMMITMENT: Flexible hours, approx. 15-20 hours per week; must be able to attend weekly staff meetings. Summer interns typically attend school and/or work part-time jobs as long as they do not interfere with the internship commitment.
INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Development Intern- reports directly to the Director of Development and Operations
Education & Outreach Intern- reports directly to the Director of Education & Outreach
Statistics Intern- reports directly to the Director of Education & Outreach
Information Technology Intern- reports directly to the Executive Director
Journalism, Media & Public Relations Intern- reports directly to the Editor of Streetvibes
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
* Hard working and have the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
* Creative and willing to bring fresh ideas to the table and a positive attitude.
* Have a minimum of one year of undergraduate work completed
* Must be able to use a computer
* Good written and oral communication skills and diligence about checking work for spelling and grammar mistakes
* Familiarity with Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
* Interest in learning about local area nonprofit agencies
* A commitment to serving those in poverty
* Comfortable working with and speaking to homeless individuals
* Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals
* Dependable
TO APPLY: If interested please send a cover letter and resume with desired internship title (e.g. Development Intern) in the subject line to gcch.intern@gmail.com by noon on April 29th. Interviews will be held in early May. Direct any questions to the email listed above.
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTIONS:
Development Intern:
Intern currently studying or interested in: Non-profit business development, administration, fundraising, marketing, individual giving, grant writing and pursuing donors. Intern will assist and report to the Director of Development and Operations.
Key tasks:
* Maintain and improve development plan
* Coordinate and acquire In-kind donations
* Research and apply for grants
* Lead an individual giving campaign
* Work on Summer fundraiser as well as prepare for Winter Annual Dinner
* Communicate with donors via phone and letters
* Attend development committee meetings
* Streamline fundraising database
* Other tasks TBD.
Education & Outreach Intern:
Intern currently studying or interested in: education (teaching and curriculum development), sociology, social justice, social work, program coordination & development, service learning and working with youth. Intern will assist and report to the Director of Education and Outreach.
Key tasks:
* Main project: develop a plan for the implementation of the 2011 City-Wide Shantytown program during Homeless Awareness Month.
* Assist with improvements to the educational and service outreach plan
* Research and update list of schools and social service agencies throughout the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area
* Assist with the facilitation of educational and service learning activities as needed
* Assist as a receptionist as needed
* Other tasks TBD.
Statistics Intern:
Intern currently studying or interested in: research, statistical analysis, math, social science research, computer science, engineering or related field. Intern will assist and report to the Director of Education and Outreach.
Key tasks:
* Main project: Work independently to assess GCCH’s programs; compile, review and analyze data; develop a plan for tracking data and analyzing outcomes; track and analyze outcomes for a specified time period and create a final report.
* Gather, collect, record, track and verify data and information.
* Uses software to compile and generate reports, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence and presentations.
* Assist with the development of a database for tracking and analyzing program data.
* Assist with compiling updated statistical data related to homelessness and poverty with a focus on Ohio and links to national statistics.
* Other tasks TBD.
Information Technology Intern:
Intern currently studying or interested in: information technology, networking, managing software and hardware, computer science or related field. Intern will assist and report to the Executive Director.
Key tasks:
* Main project: Work independently to assess GCCH’s stock of computers, swipe old computers of data and recycle; assess and update computer software on computers in use; determine networking capabilities and develop and implement a plan to put all computer data on a server.
* Other duties related to computer management including: assessing security risks and updating anti-virus software.
* Assist with the development of a database for tracking and analyzing program data.
* Assist with the launch of GCCH’s new website.
* Other tasks TBD.
Journalism, Media & Public Relations Intern:
Intern currently studying or interested in: Journalism, public relations, social networking, advertising, marketing or related field. Intern will assist and report to the Editor of Streetvibes.
Key tasks:
* Main project: Work independently to upload articles and pictures from old Streetvibes editions to the Streetvibes online blog as well as GCCH’s website.
* Develop a viable newspaper recycling plan.
* Build up readership and support of Streetvibes and GCCH’s via social networking sites.
* Assist with reporting, photojournalism, production, copy editing and advertising as needed.
* Other tasks TBD.
Email: GCCH.INTERN@gmail.com Fax: 513-421-7813 Mail: 117 E. 12th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Visit the website: www.cincihomeless.org
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