Intern Position Description

Intern Position Description
Title
Start Date
End Date
Duration
Stipend
Supervisors
Inter Office Intern – World Service Corps (WSC) & Outreach International (OI)
May 27, 2014 (or earlier, if available)
August 1, 2014
10 weeks; 28 hours per week
$2,250
Emily Penrose-McLaughlin – World Service Corps, Program Coordinator
Andrew Betts – Outreach International, Director of Marketing
Primary Responsibilities
WSC and OI Event Preparation & Involvement
 Assist with development and implementation of activities for the International Youth Forum
(IYF) and Spectacular (Spec)
o Attendance/full participation at IYF and Spec required.
 IYF: July 15 – 18, Independence, MO
 Spec: July 19 – 26, Lamoni, IA (Graceland University)
WSC Alumni Connection
 Enter alumni records in database.
 Develop online survey for alumni (content determined by Program Coordinator).
 Contact alumni via social media and/or email to invite them to be Alumni Advocates of WSC in
their region.
MyOutreach campaign creation and promotion
 Deliver a millennial generation relevant interactive campaign for two large youth event.
 Create class materials and activities that will attract a captive and engaged audience.
 Organize and lead a two-hour outdoor showcase event of WSC and OI
WSC and OI Recruitment & Promotion
 Prepare packets of WSC and OI information and presentations to share with camps, and church
leadership “on the road”.
 Create WSC accounts and profiles for LinkedIn and Flickr. (Reach out to current volunteers in the
field to upload photos to Flickr.)
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Organize and set up new OI social media accounts that best relate to campaign objectives
Brainstorm and research attractive WSC booth display ideas.
Program Assistance
 Other duties as assigned, if time permits.
Desired Qualifications
 Self-motivation; ability to work effectively on an individual basis, and seek clarification/direction
when needed.
 Excellent organizational skills
 Demonstrated ability to create, prepare and facilitate activities
 Collaborative; ability to work well with others
 Formal communication skills (written emails, phone calls)
 Competence and/or quick ability to learn to use various computer programs & social media sites
 Knowledge of global and poverty-related issues
 Awareness of and interest in the mission and message of Outreach International and World
Service Corps, a ministry of Community of Christ.
 Registered Youth Worker with Community of Christ (or willingness to become registered)
Additional Information
Office Hours
 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 4 days per week, except during the weeks of camps (more time required);
Specific schedule may be coordinated with supervisors.
Location
 Community of Christ headquarters and Outreach International headquarters offices,
Independence, MO
Application Deadline
 Open until filled.
Questions? Contact  Andrew Betts, [email protected]; 816-833-0883, ext. 308
o Outreach International: www.outreach-international.org
 Emily Penrose-McLaughlin, [email protected]; 816-833-1000, ext. 2241
o World Service Corps: www.worldservicecorps.org
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
Return completed form by email to: Andrew Betts, [email protected]; and, Emily PenroseMcLaughlin, [email protected]. If you wish to share supplemental information (i.e. resume,
cover letter, work samples, etc.) please email this at the same time.
PERSONAL CONTACT
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using), skills, certifications, and/or other qualifications.
Please briefly describe why you are interested in this internship with Outreach International and
Community of Christ – World Service Corps.
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Health: Can you perform the
tasks of this position with
reasonable accommodations?
Eligibility: If selected, can you
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APPLICATION STATEMENT & INFORMATION RELEASE
I, ______________________________________, understand that the employer will thoroughly
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interviews. I authorize all individuals, schools, and organizations named therein to provide information
requested about me, and I release them from all liability in providing information. I certify that I have
completed this application in good faith and all information is true to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that falsification or wilful omission of information is sufficient cause for refusal or dismissal
of employment.
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