The Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness and the Roofs to Roots Campaign are seeking a qualified, energetic, and driven Communications Intern beginning September 2011. 

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The Coalition is a community collaborative of 60 Core Partner organizations and 250 stakeholders that are actively involved in systems change to reframe our community’s response to homelessness.  We have a ten year plan, the Vision to End Homelessness, Kent County, MI, released in 2006, which guides our work.  Given the large number of partners and stakeholders in this work – from elected officials at all levels, community leaders, business CEO’s, faith representatives, non profit executives, housing developers, government, consumers of service, and more – we need to maintain regular, up-to-date and relevant communications for the numerous audiences that interface (or could interface) with the issue of ending homelessness, and/or the housing and homeless system directly.

We are seeking a qualified person with passion and skills for the following activities:

-          Manage, update and evolve content on the Coalition’s website www.roofstoroots.org

-          Manage, update and engage with stakeholders via Facebook (Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness), Twitter (@RoofstoRoots) and other sites as appropriate

-          Weekly email newsletter/updates to stakeholders

-          Produce regular Advocacy Alerts

-          Assistance with event planning

-          Development of presentations, power points, Prezi’s, etc.

-          Participate in development of community awareness phase of Roofs to Roots campaign

-          Other communications related activities as appropriate

Qualifications:  

-          Have or seeking degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or relevant field

-          Skilled writer, editor or creator of content

-          Demonstrated skills in and knowledge of communications theory, social media, online protocol, and media relations

-          Skilled at development of presentations, community relations and knowledge of advocacy strategies

-          Understanding of how to deliver consistent message to multiple audiences effectively

-          Organized, timely, consistent, and flexible

-          Willing to conduct research on content and presentation styles to ensure effectiveness of applications

-          Understanding and/or experience with participating in community-level communications campaign

-          Actively engaged in community through volunteering, serving on board(s), class projects, etc.

-          Passionate about messaging and creating platforms to communicate about ending homelessness, affordable housing and related essential needs

Duration:  We are seeking at least a six month commitment to the position; ideally one year (9-12 months)

Interested?  Please email your resumes, cover letter and example(s) of your work to: Janay Brower at jbrower@usc.salvationarmy.org

Deadline:  September 26, 2011 (if after this date, please contact Janay first before submitting materials)

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