Paid Internship
September- December, 2010
Washington, DC Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Job Description:
• Conduct research and prepare written and multi-media profiles of LISC’s work in Washington, DC
• Create an electronic database of past LISC investments and projects to eliminate paper documents.
• Assist the Director of the Community Development Support Collaborative (www.cdsc.org) with
o preparing correspondence, reports and proposals;
o staffing steering committee;
o handling logistics for meetings and travel
o updating electronic newsletter, webpage, etc.
• Conduct research, prepare documents and provide support and information about the work being done in conjunction with community based nonprofits in our sustainable communities neighborhoods
• Prepare an assortment of electronic reports with maps and data
• Work as part of a tem with 5 DC LISC staff persons
Qualifications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Graduate Student
• Knowledge of digital photography and use of camcorders to prepare multi-media presentations.
• Knowledge of Washington DC neighborhoods (navigating mass transit and travel by car) a plus
• Very good research skills
• Excellent writing skills to prepare reports and other documents
• Excellent computer and technology skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and multi-media software as well as the ability to do web based research and data collection
• Ability to work a set schedule for a minimum of 20 hours per week
Information about the work of the Washington, DC office may be found at www.lisc.org/washingtondc.
Please e-mail or mail Resume and Writing Sample to:
Oramenta F. Newsome, Director onewsome@lisc.org
1825 K Street, NW: Suite 1100, Washington DC 20006
(202)785-2908
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