Fall 2016: Goochland Free Clinic & Family Services - Communication Intern
Aug 26, 2016
Posted in: Advertising internships, Internships & scholarships, Journalism internships, Public Relations internships
Goochland Free Clinic and Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to providing access to health care and basic human services to Goochland residents in need. The organization is a safety net for impoverished, disabled, and low-income individuals and families. GFCFS’s goal is to provide holistic care, including a free clinic, food pantry, thrift store, critical home repair, emergency housing and other services.
Position: Communications Intern
Description:
GFCFS seeks an intern to provide public relations and marketing support to the Development Office, including donor relations and volunteer engagement. The intern will assist with a capital campaign, annual appeal, volunteer resources development and other duties.
Responsibilities:
- Create marketing materials for the capital campaign, annual appeal and volunteer appreciation events.
- Recruit volunteers through community events and social media.
- Plan and facilitate both donor and volunteer engagement events, including major annual fund raising event and annual volunteer appreciation events.
- Support staff with graphic design, public relations and social media.
Qualifications:
- Enthusiasm for the GFCFS mission to serve Goochland residents in need.
- Proficiency with graphic design, public relations writing, copywriting, social media and public speaking.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on team work.
- Willingness to collaborate with others until the project is excellent.
- Desire to learn from and teach others.
- Strong organizational skills including ability to meet deadlines and be attentive to details.
Start Date:
Flexible, opportunities available for each semester for 50, 100 or 150 hours.
Compensation:
Internship is unpaid.
Location:
Family Services Building
3001 River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
How to Apply:
Apply online at http://goochlandfreeclinicandfamilyservices.org/volunteer/ or contact Diane Reale at dreale@goochlandva.us or (804) 556-6260.