YSA Internship Program: 7 Fall and Winter Positions Available
By Angeline Mutima
Youth Service America 2008 Internship Program YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA (YSA) seeks to improve communities by increasing the number and diversity of young people, ages 5-25, serving in substantive roles. Founded in 1986, YSA is an international nonprofit resource center that partners with thousands of organizations in more than 100 countries to expand the impact of the youth service movement with families, communities, schools, corporations, and governments. For more information: www.YSA.org. YSA’s Internship Program offers young people an opportunity to gain work experience in a national non-profit organization devoted to strengthening the role of youth as active contributors to their communities. In a small and dynamic team environment, interns work directly with staff members on different projects that advance YSA’s core strategies; public mobilization campaigns, tools, information and training; and incentives and recognition. 2008 Fall and Winter Internship Opportunities 7 positions available   1.    Grants Intern Responsibilities*: •    Design web pages for ongoing grant program (Disney, State Farm, and Wofford awards) •    Update outreach database to recruit grant reviewers •    Research available web-based grants management software available •    Assist with Disney interim report Desired skills/interests include: •    Strong writing skills •    Analytical skills •    Knowledge of graphics and web-design 2.    Global Youth Service Day, International Intern Responsibilities*: •    Update and create resources •    Analyze specific outputs and outcomes from GYSD evaluation survey •    Develop strategies to encourage greener projects •    Work on global outreach and global partner communications Desired skills/interests include: •    Strong writing skills •    Research and analytical skills •    Organizational and interpersonal communications skills 3.    Web Intern Responsibilities*: •    Help YSA expand their online toolkit using Drupal and CiviCRM Desired skills/interests include: •    Familiarity with Drupal and/or content management systems •    CiviCRM skills a plus •    PHP and MySQL skills •    Database hacking •    Communication/user experience a plus 4.    Online Community Intern Responsibilities*: •    Respond to comments and engage users on YSA social networking communities (MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, Change.org, ThinkMTV, and TakingITGlobal) •    Write and/or ghost write on blogs, twitters, etc. Desired skills/interests include: •    Strong writing skills •    Knowledge of social networking communities 5.    Outreach Intern Responsibilities*: •    Assist in recruitment of new International Coordinating Committee(ICC) and National Partners for GYSD •    Assist in updating partner materials •    Assist in data entry of new partner database •    Targeted outreach to promote advocacy in support of service-learning (including Learn and Serve Challenge, www.learnandservechallenge.org) •    Targeted outreach to promote youth civic engagement (ServiceVote.org) •    Post National Service Briefing articles to servenet.org, NSB archive •    Manage social media & social networking sites Desired skills/interests include: •    Highly skilled in writing/composition •    Interest in policy/advocacy and/or outreach •    Experience with technology (VERY basic website management, experience in social media) •    Communication/collaboration skills – experience working with multiple organizations on a single project 6.    Global Youth Service Day, U.S. Intern Responsibilities*: •    Assist in coordination of logistics for conference of 300 participants •    Create and send event reminders and invitations •    Track event attendees and registration payments •    Assist in the production of materials for the events •    Secure and work with event vendors •    Create and send event reminders and invitations •    Develop and compile event evaluation results •    Other duties as assigned by Global Youth Service Day Manager Desired skills/interests include: •    Strong oral and written communication skills •    Strong attention to detail •    Excellent organizational skills •    Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)   •    Event planning and publication design experience a plus 7.  Finance Department Responsibilities*: •    Assist Chief Finance Officer in day-to-day accounting •    Assist Chief Finance Officer with YSA program budgets •    Assist Chief Finance Officer with financial policies and procedures •    Assist Chief Finance Officer with vendor communications and filing Desired skills/interests include: •    Strong oral and written communication skills •    Strong attention to detail •    Excellent organizational skills •    Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)   •    Knowledge of Accounting Software •    Interest in finance and/or accounting *Responsibilities are subject to minor changes depending on the intern skill level and department needs. TIME COMMITMENT: Must be available between September and December. Hours are flexible, up to 30 hours per week and more if completing credit for undergraduate or graduate courses. REQUIREMENTS: High school students, college students and college graduates welcome; Self-motivated; interest in community service and youth involvement; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent computer skills; ability to manage several tasks at one time; and a sense of humor.  COMPENSATION: Unpaid. Credit hours can be provided if applicable. APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 25, 2008 TO APPLY: E-mail resume and cover-letter to amutima@ysa.org with subject line: “YSA Internship Program”. Cover-letter should highlight position/department you are interested in working in as well as relevant skills that you posses that will contribute to your success in this position. References may be requested for finalists. Youth Service America (YSA) is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
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