Program

Communications & Events Internship

Organization

Casey Trees

Opportunity Type

Internship

About the Program

JOB SUMMARY: Casey Trees, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring, enhancing and protecting the tree canopy of Washington, D.C., seeks a Communications & Events Intern to assist in all matters related to marketing and event planning. -Research and contact vendors -Manage event budget in CRM platform -Organize event details and manage guest lists -Draft copy for website, social media platforms and communication tools including magazine, blog and media releases -On-site event management -Other event duties as necessary -Provide general administrative support

POSITION DURATION AND COMPENSATION: Work schedule is 20 hours per week minimum. Interns are assigned a fixed regular schedule based on their available hours. Flexible scheduling is available but interns must be able to work shifts of four hours or more. Pay is $12 per hour. Preferred start date is 01/05/2015, and a semester commitment is required.

TO APPLY: Please email the following items to Jared Powell, Director Communications & Development, at jobs@caseytrees.org: -Letter of interest -Résumé -Two writing samples -Availability, including start date. -Contact information for two references Enter "Communications & Events Intern" only into email subject line. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. No telephone or email inquiries please.

Program Location

Washington, DC

Program Start

January 15, 2015

Program End Date

Semester commitment is required

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Application Website

washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/npo/4767103655.html

Paid?

Pay Rate

Description

QUALIFICATIONS: -Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree -Strong writing and verbal communication skills. -Demonstrated interest in Casey Trees' mission. -Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) skills. -Graphic design skills a plus. -Thoughtful, organized and extremely productive with great attention to detail and to presentation. -Excellent researcher capable of working independently as well as collaboratively. -Enthusiastic with a positive attitude and strong work ethic; good sense of humor appreciated. -Demonstrated interest in Casey Trees' mission. -Creative vision.

Open to residents of:

Open to students attending school in:

Degree Programs

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)

Year in School

• College Freshman
• College Sophomore
• College Junior
• College Senior
• College Fifth Year Senior

Enrollment Status

• Full time
• Part time

Citizenship

• U.S. Citizens

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Contact

jobs@caseytrees.org

Organization Website

http://caseytrees.org/about/staff/

Organization Address

3030 12th Street NE
Washington, DC 20017

Organization Phone

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