Do you want to be inspired by creative models for social impact, hone your leadership skills and use your talents for the good of the community? Apply today for 2012 internship opportunities with DurhamCares, Ministry Spotlight, Global Generosity Movement and Christian Technology Initiative. These positions offer the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in a results-focused, fun and team-based environment!

DurhamCares offers internships at our location on 801 Gilbert Street near downtown Durham, NC. Interns are unpaid, but we would be willing to work with you to arrange course credit. Our intern program is open to college students, recent graduates and members of the community. Intern candidates must be available for a minimum of 10 hours per week during daytime business hours.

DurhamCares is looking for the following interns for the Spring 2012 semester:

• Marketing and Communications Intern
• Online Curator
• Reporter
• Verticals Analyst
• Video Storyteller
• Volunteer Match Specialist

To be considered for an internship, you must complete this online application form and submit your resume and cover letter to internship@durhamcares.org by December 31, 2011.

Thank you for your interest!

VERTICALS ANALYST

As a Verticals Analyst, you will work the project manager to understand the scope of particular issues facing Durham, including mapping available assets and service providers working on the issue. You’ll research answers to key questions about the size of the issue, underlying factors and trends, as well as causes and correlations. Then you’ll help the project team synthesize the research with the perspective of local experts in a way that motivates people to strategic action.

Successful applicants will demonstrate attention to detail and excellent research skills, as well as the desire to think strategically about how best to understand issues of poverty, education, homelessness, etc. in a local context. This position requires someone who is passionate about helping others understand and respond to issues in their community.

VIDEO STORYTELLER

In this position, you will have the opportunity to produce short videos telling the story of DurhamCares’ non-profit partners, the families and individuals they serve, and the volunteers who are involved in loving their neighbors. You’ll be assigned to an event or organization and will be responsible for scheduling interviews/filming sessions, editing the footage and producing a short completed video to be distributed through our YouTube channel and social media outlets and shared with partner organizations. The stories told through the videos will play a crucial part in DurhamCares’ larger effort to engage those not yet involved in the community.

Successful applicants will have the ability to produce high-quality videos from start to finish, including both shooting and editing footage. Applicants must have their own transportation, but do not need to own their own camera or editing software (video camera and iMac with Final Cut software available for use in DurhamCares office). Applicants must be able to provide portfolio of previous work!

VOLUNTEER MATCH SPECIALIST

As a Volunteer Matching Specialist intern you’ll work with the matching team at DurhamCares to consult with individuals looking to serve their community, and connect them to opportunities that match their skills and interests. You will be able to gain an in-depth understanding of the organizations and programs working in the non-profit sector in Durham, and think creatively about how to position volunteer candidates to serve - the backbone of what we do here at DurhamCares!

Applicants must be comfortable, friendly, and engaging both over the phone and email, and must be able to clearly communicate expectations to volunteers and keep scheduled appointments. Interview with the Match Program Manager is required.

ONLINE CURATOR

This position will allow you the opportunity to both manage content for an existing nascent website. As the curator for The Office List (a site highlighting one Christian ministry video per day), you will watch, catalog and prioritize positing the existing videos in the database, as well as source new videos to feature. You’ll be responsible for regularly scheduling posts within the WordPress platform and promoting daily posts through social media outlets and managing comments/responses. Additional responsibilities include researching additional distribution channels and networking with relevant organizations on Twitter/Facebook.

Successful applicants must have an interest in Christian ministry both in the US and internationally and a love for watching videos. Applicants must be familiar with the WordPress platform and use of social media and should be able to work in a self-directed manner.

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

As the Marketing and Communication Intern for the Global Generosity Movement, you will help to craft and execute the movement’s social-media marketing plan. With a huge emphasis on social media and SEO, you will help to connect and support organizations and individuals focused on the biblical message of generosity. In addition, you will be responsible for content distribution and messaging as well as building a following by posting relevant content.

Successful applicants will have the ability to manage multiple media channels and be comfortable interacting with customers and partner organizations around Christian topics. This position requires someone with excellent communication skills who is comfortable with WordPress CMS. Junior, senior or graduate Journalism majors preferred.

REPORTER

As a reporter for the Global Generosity Movement, you will help to tell the stories of individuals and organizations exemplifying biblical generosity around the world. You will work to design and produce a series of news stories for print, web and podcast that align with the organization’s strategy.

Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills, as well as experience with AP style and in reporting stories for publication. This position requires someone who is comfortable communicating Christian messaging and thrives in a start-up environment.  Junior, senior or graduate Journalism majors preferred.

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