“I joined Steep Rock Association not just to enjoy their gorgeous property, but to expand my education into a real-world setting while being part of an organization that does such great work and has deep roots in the community that I have been part of for so long.” (Former DTCE Intern)
Overview:
The Denise Trevenen Community Engagement Intern is a paid, part-time position that will help coordinate special events and support fundraising and community engagement activities. This position will also assist as needed with data entry, surveys, reports, grant research, social media posts, and video editing.
Expectations:
- Keep a positive attitude, have an eagerness to learn, and a willingness to do one’s best
- Always demonstrate professionalism: dress, communication, and behavior
- Maintain accountability, responsibility, and respectfulness in one’s work, including daily logistics and tasks
Specific tasks may include:
- Help coordinate donor and community outreach events
- Document (image, video, written) Events, Community Science programs, Trail Work Parties, Judea Garden activities, and similar events for multiple distribution channels.
- Ensure donor records are current and accurate with all necessary and pertinent information, and input contacts and actions into database in a timely manner
- Research grant opportunities for general operating funds and special projects.
- Assist Community Engagement Committee with activities and events, as needed
- Catalog photos according to SRA procedures
Qualifications:
- Outgoing, friendly and able to mingle with diverse groups of people
- Tech savvy, self-starter
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Intermediate photography, image and video editing
- Ability to balance your creativity with effective project management.
- Ability to be proactive, work independently, and may be needed occasional weekends or evenings
- Valid Driver’s License. Use of personal vehicle for transportation. Mileage is reimbursed at Federal rate ($0.70/mile).
Working with Steep Rock Association:
This is a paid internship. Compensation is $16.50/hour, 20 hours per week for ten weeks. Start and end times are flexible to accommodate school dates. SRA has a collegial and team-oriented work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and act in accordance with laws applicable to employment practices. For more information on SRA, please visit www.steeprockassoc.org..
To Apply: Submit cover letter expressing interest in position and resume/cv to info@steeprockassoc.org. Please put “DTCE Intern” in the Subject line.
