DESCRIPTION
Community Development Interns will support all levels of the Development and Organizing Department. Some of the tasks interns will be asked to complete in Summer 2012 include:
Community Engagement:
• Support development of the organization;
• Interface with community activists and leaders;
• Provide general logistical support for events; and
• Coordinate event registration and follow up with activists.
Issue Advocacy:
• Support campaigns;
• Assist in issue campaign research;
• Help coordinate events and workshops;
• Work with staff and volunteers of coalition partner organizations to implement organizing tactics around various issues, including but not limited to TIF, Education, Environmental (Mayor Appointed Fisk & Crawford Task Force)
General Administrative Support:
• Organize mailings;
• Photocopy distribution materials;
• Create flyers;
• Maintain databases; and
• Other administrative duties as needed.
This position requires a minimum commitment of two days per week (15-20 weekly hours), including some evenings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Political Science, Public Policy and other social science-related majors encouraged;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Possess basic office skills; and
• Experience in community organizing, event planning, grassroots organizations, or lobbying preferred.
TO APPLY
Please email a resume to the attention of Cindy Cambray at ccambr2@uicalumni.org
Subject Title: Pilsen Alliance Internship
