Outreach for the Grassroots Leadership College:

• Share the stories of remarkable local leaders with the community at large
• Raise awareness of the need for leadership training
• Work with neighborhood and community wide media outlets to inform the public about our programs and the accomplishments of current students and alumni

Specific task areas are listed below:

Recruitment/Retention:

• Maintain ongoing communication with participants and alumni through electronic and paper newsletters and collecting of alumni stories
• Promote the GLC and the work of our alumni by actively working to get alumni stories in local media outlets

Public Relations:

• Develop and distribute the “Grassroots Leader” newsletter via mail and website
• Work with area media at the neighborhood and community level to publicize the activities and accomplishments of the GLC and its graduates

Administration:

• Track and maintain files on media coverage of the College and our alumni
• Other administrative duties as necessary

Experience and Skills Needed:

• Demonstrated Skills/Abilities Requirements: Proven skill in communicating verbally and in writing with diverse individuals, strong people skills, and competency with personal computers are all required. Necessary computer skills include proficiency with word-processing and graphic design software. The intern should also have interest in or experience writing media releases, working with the media, and doing basic newsletter and brochure design.


• Education/Training Requirements: Relevant coursework in public relations, journalism, and/or communication, volunteer or professional experience in one or more of these areas is a plus.



Contact Grassroots Leadership College:
1321 E. Mifflin St., Suite 203, Madison, WI 53703 | Phone: (608) 441-0085
E-mail: amy@grassrootsleadershipcollege.org