Community Arts - Community Building and Engagement
Summary: Dwelling Place is looking for an intern to assist with organizing and administrative duties associated with specialized community projects. Candidates should have basic word processing skills, strong written and verbal skills and an interest in making positive community change in a diverse transitioning neighborhood. This position includes clerical and organization focused work to support Dwelling Place’s community engagement activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure whenever possible that projects are in collaboration with other interns, DP staff, resident or AmeriCorps Members.
- Provide administrative and technical support for specialized community research projects with a focus on resident engagement and collaboration between nonprofit and business organizations
- Design and execute community art events at Dwelling Place apartment communities
- Build relationships with Dwelling Place resident leaders and collaborate on projects
- Create and distribute meeting reminders
- Update and improve existing email lists
- Research new grant possibilities and write and upgrade current/new grants
- Coordinate special projects and general outreach programs
- Serve on one community committee
- Create press releases, flyers and informational letters to the public
- Assist with fundraising and creation of communications
- Other duties may be assigned as needed
Website: dwellingplacegr.org
Interested applicants should send a brief email stating their interest, the position Title applying for, availability and resume to: jschaub@dwellingplacegr.org . Please include “Learning Lab/ Internship Application” in the subject line.
Special Note: This is an unpaid internship; the schedule can be flexible however, interns are encouraged to work a minimum 8-10 hours a week, between 9am and 5pm M-F for 3-4 month terms. Additional meeting times outside of work hours may be required to fulfill duties and requirements. Must be able to work independently and with other team members.