Community Outreach Specialist Internship
Responsibilities:
Outreach for the Grassroots Leadership College:
- Raise awareness of the need for leadership training.
- Work with neighborhood associations, neighborhood centers, and community groups to encourage involvement in the Grassroots Leadership College
Specific task areas are listed below:
Recruitment/Retention:
- Work with Recruitment committee to design, track, and carry out outreach to neighborhood associations, neighborhood centers, and community groups
- Promote the GLC and the work of our alumni by actively working to get alumni stories in local media outlets
Administration:
- Track and maintain files of the results of the efforts of the recruitment committee to reach into the community
- Other administrative duties as necessary
- Maintain a supply of outreach materials
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 spreadsheet software
- Education/Training Requirements: Relevant coursework in public relations 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
