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Spring Communications Intern - KCCAP@CU

Job Description:

This internship is offered through the Kenneth Cole Community Action Program @ Columbia University. This is a CCE Sponsored Internship Program in which interns participate in professional development programming alongside their internship. This includes attending a Pre-program training, Mid-semester dinner, and end-of-program Reflection session as well as completion of a reflection project. These elements will support success in the internship experience itself, help students learn more about the related industry or type of work, as well as help students prepare for and plan next steps after the experience. Positions in this program offer a $1,000 stipend for the spring semester internship. To learn more about the Kenneth Cole Community Action Program @ Columbia University, go to https://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/programs/kenneth-cole-community-action-program-columbia-university

 

The Center for Jewish History is seeking interns to assist with communications and development. We seek applicants who are reliable, organized, detail oriented, and comfortable interacting with the public. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for experience in administrative aspects of the non-profit sector.

 

Communications and Development Intern

 

Under the supervision of the Senior Manager for Communications, the intern will be expected to perform the duties such as the following, depending on the skills and interest of the applicant.

 

•           Assist with communications efforts including press releases, event alerts, social media and email blasts. This includes original writing as well as editing and formatting.

•           Submit event listings to online outlets

•           Contribute to special projects, often surrounding public programs and exhibits

•           Update records in a variety of database systems as required

•           Attend meetings with staff regarding initiatives, projects, and events

•           Make phone calls soliciting information and to thank donors

•           Assist with preparations for major fundraising gala

•           Represent the Center at public programs: staffing a membership/information table

 

Prerequisites:

•           Personable and friendly

•           Command over the English language.

•           Strong writing skills

•           Knowledge of and interest in the non-profit sector preferred

•           Knowledge of and interest in journalism and public relations preferred

Application Instructions:

This position is part of the Kenneth Cole Community Action Program @ Columbia University. All 2018 spring internships will be posted on LionSHARE during the Fall 2017 semester on a rolling basis beginning in late September. (Search for the label "KCCAP@CU" under the “Labels” field in LionShare to view all program positions.) You may apply to up to three (3) positions of interest in the Kenneth Cole Community Action Program @ Columbia University. You must be in good academic and judicial standing with Columbia University to be eligible to participate in the program.

There are at least two required components to all Kenneth Cole Community Action Program @ Columbia University position applications and potentially more as requested by each employer. The following documents must be submitted through LionSHARE for each position of interest:

  1. Resume
  2. Transcript (This is your Fall 2017 course schedule which you should access by logging onto Student Services Online, clicking on “My Schedule” and copying and pasting your Fall 2017 course schedule into a Microsoft Word Document. The schedule should show your full name, your school, your Fall 2017 Courses, and your enrollment status.)
  3. Cover Letter (if required - click Apply Now and check for required documents)
  4. Other materials (ex: Writing Sample, etc. if required - click Apply Now and check for required documents)

Kenneth Cole Community Action Program @ Columbia University Internships run from January 22nd – April 13th. Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE by Sunday, November 5, 2017.