Unpaid 2012 Community Engagement Spring Internship

Student Intern- Community Engagement

Position Purpose:  Under the direction of the SSW Program Coordinator, the student intern will develop and maintain new data resources and provide project management support to the members of the Southland Human Services Leadership Council and SSW Staff

Principle Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, and organize a detailed Southland Human Services Directory across issue areas.
• Research and pull data across issue areas to conduct a community assessment of Southland community services.
• Assist SSW Staff in planning meetings and or special events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursing an undergraduate degree in social sciences, preferably Sociology or Public Policy.
• Organized and ability to prioritize competing assignments within deadlines.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Good judgment and initiative.
• Discretion in working with highly confidential information.
• Fully proficient and experienced in latest Microsoft Office environment (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of diverse populations and community engagement a plus.

Behavioral Expectations:

• Represents United Way positively, professionally, courteously and effectively.
• Assists or takes on new tasks to help United Way achieve its mission.
• Integrates United Way’s business strategies by building positive internal and external relationships.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding personnel and organizational information.
• Adheres to the values, and Code of Ethics of United Way at all times.

Required hours: 

10-15 per week, per supervisor’s approval.

 Please note that this is a learning experience and the student intern is not replacing a regular staff position.  Both United Way and the student understand that no wages will be given for the internship period.

The candidate must be able to commute to the  South-South-west office in order to be considered for the internship. 

If you are interested in applying, please complete the Pre-Screen Assessment found in this link: United Way Spring Internship 2012. Please provide a resume as well.