CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
INTERN POSITION
Join a fast-paced small business in the Little Italy neighborhood of San Diego committed to creating opportunities for change in educational and social services agencies serving youth in the out-of-school time hours. As an intern in our office you will have hands-on experience working with a team to create staff development opportunities, training, organize conferences, building community partnerships, database development, event planning, non-profit fundraising, assisting with program and resource development, and coordinating media and marketing outlets on a national level. We are seeking several creative, enthusiastic people to help us grow and serve.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and background in any of the following: event planning, liberal studies, psychology, sociology, sales and promotions, ad and marketing campaigns, social media and marketing including Facebook, Twitter, non-profit fundraising.
- An interest in developing out-of-school time programs, partnerships, and resources to enhance program quality.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Adobe PDF Reader and Adobe PDF Writer
- Ability to work independently as part of the team.
- Strong work ethic, reliable, with top notch customer services skills.
- Proven leadership qualities, proactive, resourceful, creative, and detail-orientated.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with a diverse clientele via phone, email, in person.
- A passion to make a difference and a positive attitude is a MUST.
INTERN DUTIES:
- Conference and event planning
- Fundraising for scholarship program
- Sales and marketing (includes colding calling)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FALL INTERNSHIP
- Must be available for a minimum of 16 hours per week between September 29, 2011-December 13, 2011 for a total of 160 hours. Must be available to assist at the Healthy Behaviors Conference, December 7-9, 2011 (All expenses paid).
COMPENSATION
This is an unpaid internship for school-credit or resume building. We are happy to work with your hours of availability but you must be available a minimum of 16 hours per week between the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday-Thursdays only for a total of 160 hours to complete the program.
ABOUT BOOST COLLABORATIVE
The BOOST Collaborative supports out-of-school time professionals through quality professional development opportunities. The BOOST Collaborative includes a training and technical assistance department; a resource department; the BOOST Boot Camp; and the BOOST Conference. We provide Coaching, Mentoring, Training and Technical Assistance and Leadership for out-of-school time professionals. Clients include County Offices of Education; School Districts; Community-Based Organizations and Non-Profits agencies such as YMCA's, Harmonium; Boys & Girls Clubs; and similar programs serving youth.
ABOUT BOOST CONFERENCE
The BOOST Conference is one of the largest professional development opportunities in the country, serving over 2,000 professionals that work with youth in the out-of-school time hours. The BOOST Conference is a national event held in Palm Springs, CA each spring and offers cutting-edge workshops, special events, speakers, exhibitors, and the best networking opportunities in the country.
For more information on the BOOST Collaborative, please visit our website www.boostcollaborative.org
For more information on the BOOST Conference, please visit the conference website www.boostconference.org
HOW TO APPLY
Please send cover letter and resume to
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No phone calls please. Internships are available on an on-going basis. We will contact you for an interview.
Deadline to apply: September 8, 2011 (Candidates will be contacted the week of September 5th for interviews)
Interviews: Monday, September 12- 1:00pm; Tuesday September 13- 10:00am & 1:30pm
Start date: Week of September 26, 2011
Last Day: December 13, 2011
