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Outreach and Communications Intern

Job Title: Intern, Outreach and Communications
Country Profile: US Programs
Location: Tucson, AZ

  

Position Description:
Through incisive written communication and careful networking skills, the Outreach and Communications Intern assists the Development Coordinator in managing IRC's strategic relationships with community businesses, organizations, foundations and individual donors. Learn and perfect critical marketing, public relations and administrative skills applicable in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors while contributing to meaningful social change.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Research prospects and manage portfolio of potential in-kind donors, focusing on corporate engagement
  • Approach potential in-kind donors to form partnerships and solicit resources.
  • Conduct field research and draft articles to capture current agency trends and achievements  
  • Represent IRC at relevant community outreach opportunities
  • Participate in planning and implementing IRC events to raise public profile
  • Assist with the publication of Tucson’s monthly newsletter
  • Assist with the development of IRC Tucson's media and outreach materials and story archive

 

Requirements:
  • Pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client/donor information
  • Strong writing, problem solving and organization skills  
  • Ability to work independently with attention to detail
  • Personable and professional demeanor and appearance with excellent communication, coordinating and networking skills
  • Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds
  • Drivers license, vehicle, auto insurance and clean driving record preferred
 
Commitment:
  • Minimum commitment of 10 hours/week for 3 months
  • Availability during IRC business hours (M-F, 8:30am to 5:00pm); occasional weekend events
 
Reports to: Development Coordinator
 
To Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter, and internship application to Andrew Jenkins, Internship Coordinator, at VolunteerTucson@Rescue.org. Some positions may require additional documents. Applicants will not be contacted for interviews until all materials are received.