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The management trainee will be provided with the opportunity and the tools to apply their post secondary skills in a professional environment while contributing to a good cause. The position offers excellent career development opportunities with many assigned responsibilities and valuable work experience. Become an integral part of an event that will make history by assisting us with the organization of our first annual run - Miles for Mental Health. Instead of monetary payment, introductory and on-going training will be provided for the following skill sets: - Communications - Marketing - Promotions - Writing - Management & Team leadership - Education about the non-profit sector as well as mental health challenges and initiatives This position is suitable for those who would like a challenge, are willing to learn a lot in a short period of time and for those who would like to take on lots of responsibility. This will be the first time CMHA Simon Fraser will be holding a run in New Westminster; with hopes it can become an annual fun-filled family event for community-wide participation. The purpose of this run & walk event is to raise awareness for mental health issues and funds for CMHA-SF, while encouraging active physical fitness and celebration for the whole community. The Fundraising and Promotions Coordinator will be responsible for supporting our team on various promotions and fundraising activities, including the marketing, sponsorship and fundraising initiatives for our run & walk event. For this position, we are looking for someone who loves networking within the business community, thrives on a challenge, is creative, a self starter, media savvy with strong communications skills and has a sincere willingness to learn new skills and subjects.

The Schermerhorn is a supportive housing project, run by CUCS, The Actor's Fund and Common Ground. The intern will be a volunteer for CUCS. The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) is a pioneer in creating comprehensive, effective housing and service programs for homeless and low-income people, primarily single adults, particularly those suffering from serious mental illness, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, and other disabling conditions. Since its inception at Columbia University in 1979, CUCS has also worked to improve public policy affecting the homeless and dispossessed. Thousands of formerly homeless people have found independence and rebuilt their lives with the help of CUCS' programs and services. The Center for Urban Community Services invites applications for 1 summer internship position at The Schermerhorn. The Schermerhorn, located in Boerum Hill Brooklyn, is a 216 unit supportive housing residence for low income tenants, many of whom have histories of mental illness, homelessness, substance abuse, trauma and /or HIV/AIDS. The summer intern will be an active participant on the core social services team at the Schermerhorn, with a focus on resource development to strengthen relationships with outside community providers. The intern will receive a monthly unlimited metro card for the duration of their internship, to accommodate travel to and from work as well as in the surrounding community to explore local resources.

INTERN POSITION TITLE: Intern, Traditional Communications DEPARTMENT: Communications LOCATION: Stamford, CT ASSIGNMENT LENGTH AND HOURS: This is a summer internship opportunity and runs from June - August. This position requires a minimum commitment of 4 days/ week and consistent attendance to ensure that projects are seen to completion. ABOUT AMERICARES AmeriCares is a nonprofit global health and disaster relief organization that delivers medicines, medical supplies and aid to people in need around the world and across the United States. Since it was established in 1982, AmeriCares has distributed more than $10 billion in humanitarian aid to 164 countries. POSITION SUMMARY The Communications Department handles external communications for AmeriCares, including media relations, reports and written materials, branding and messaging to the general public. The department generates digital and printed marketing material, press releases, media pitches, speeches and talking points, social media and video with the ultimate goal of raising awareness and promoting the organization. The communications department also ensures organization-wide consistency of brand and message. The Communications Intern will support the department in all aspects of its strategic function. The intern will get a first-hand look at how a large international aid organization promotes and maintains its public identity. The core of the position will involve maintaining department-wide organization and records, as well as assisting with messaging through writing and design assignments. Tasks will be long-term and also on an ad-hoc basis as needed.

INTERN POSITION TITLE: Intern, Web Publication and Content Management DEPARTMENT: Online Communications (web team) LOCATION: Stamford, CT ASSIGNMENT LENGTH AND HOURS: This is a summer internship opportunity and runs from June - August. This position requires a minimum commitment of 4 days/ week and consistent attendance to ensure that projects are seen to completion. ABOUT AMERICARES AmeriCares is a nonprofit global health and disaster relief organization that delivers medicines, medical supplies and aid to people in need around the world and across the United States. Since it was established in 1982, AmeriCares has distributed more than $10 billion in humanitarian aid to 164 countries. POSITION SUMMARY The Web Team in the Communications Department serves a global constituency of donors, recipients, partners (donor & program) and a growing community of people who are at various levels of engagement with the mission of AmeriCares. The team maintains/builds/enhances all of the online channels of communication including multiple web sites, applications and a growing presence in social media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube). The team also creates/develops/publishes content for each channel. The Communications Department produces an increasing amount of dynamic content for all the online channels, and the web team handles the production and publication of the content (text and digital) to our web platforms. The Web Publication intern would learn the basics of publishing to our content management platforms, and then help in ongoing publication, testing and updating of the site on a daily basis. Solid web skills including use of Google, Adobe and Microsoft tools would be required with HTML knowledge very helpful. Reporting to the Web Designer, the intern would also have the opportunity to expand development experience in the building of a micro-site.

INTERN POSITION TITLE: Intern, Post Emergency Response Programs DEPARTMENT: Post Emergency Response Programs LOCATION: Stamford, CT ASSIGNMENT LENGTH AND HOURS: This is a summer internship opportunity and runs from June - August. This position requires a minimum commitment of 4 days/ week and consistent attendance to ensure that projects are seen to completion. ABOUT AMERICARES AmeriCares is a nonprofit global health and disaster relief organization that delivers medicines, medical supplies and aid to people in need around the world and across the United States. Since it was established in 1982, AmeriCares has distributed more than $10 billion in humanitarian aid to 164 countries. POSITION SUMMARY The Post Emergency Programs team overseas the bulk of AmeriCares global long term recovery efforts and works closely with AmeriCares 5 field offices around the world. Our long term recovery activities currently focus on Haiti, Japan and Sri Lanka. Our departments team of four interface with each of the field offices to provide key linkages with HQ, support administrative needs and help develop programming strategy as well as partner and project vetting and approval. One of the challenges we face given the high volume of activity in each of our offices, is consolidating the results of all of our activities. Therefore, we have structured an internship within the department which would focus on one long term assignment to help us capture the data being generated by our programs. In addition, the intern would have an opportunity to support some of the day to day administrative functions related to the departments operation.

"A Virtual Organization is an organization which strictly uses all of the following: a virtual workspace, a virtual workforce, and virtual organization management best practices, policies and procedures for operating in a 100% virtual environment." by Prof. Pierre Coupet of Virtual Organization Management Institute Overview Seeking dedicated interns with a passion for public health issues around the world, making the world a better place, Virtual Organizations and Social Media; who have a strong vision to participate, as part of a team and under strict supervision, in community organization, program planning, and public health training in support of local communities worldwide; and who can bring creative ideas to the public health team and help implement them. Will support the Public Health Advisor of one of 7 (Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Middle East, North America, South America) local region affairs subcommittees (e.g., African Affairs Subcommittee, etc.) of the Global Ambassadors Committee of VOMI Global Think Tank and Advisory Board. May also have an opportunity to participate as speaker at global web-media-conferences based on overall background and qualifications. May also be involved, under strict supervision and depending on the length of the intersnship, in planning and/or attending Board meetings; learning and using parliamentary procedures based on Robert's Rules of Order; recording and transcribing minutes of board meetings; and assisting in drafting board resolutions.

The Internship Program at Genetic Alliance has been in place since 1997. Interns make a significant contribution to Alliance projects, address critical policy issues, and explore opportunities for both career and personal development. All interns make meaningful contributions to Genetic Alliance projects and programs while providing an invaluable level of program and administrative support for the organization. We provide internship opportunities of varying duration, from semester- to year-long, in the areas of biomedical research, genetic counseling, bioethics, health policy, education, consumer advocacy, nonprofit management, electronic communication, and information systems. We attract individuals who are motivated, thoughtful, creative, and detail-oriented. Individuals in various stages of their academic and professional careers are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit our website at www.geneticalliance.org/internships.

J2 Strategic Solutions LLC is a boutique organizational development consulting firm that specializes in serving federally funded, not-for-profit primary care clinics, public entities, and primary care associations. The firm is currently expanding and is searching for an intern Associate. The Associate will be responsible for supporting the firms current Clients in one or more of the following areas: needs assessments, program and proposal development, electronic submission of proposals, evaluation of current activities, and/or financial planning. In addition, the firm seeks to expand its core capacity beyond primary care based on the interests and skills of the Associate. The firm is open to receiving resumes from applicants with international or domestic experience who would, in addition to supporting current Clients, engage in business development with non-governmental organizations in a location of the applicants choosing. The firm is open to international or domestic locations based on applicant expertise.

The Internship Program at Genetic Alliance has been in place since 1997. Interns make a significant contribution to Alliance projects, address critical policy issues, and explore opportunities for both career and personal development. All interns make meaningful contributions to Genetic Alliance projects and programs while providing an invaluable level of program and administrative support for the organization. We provide internship opportunities of varying duration, from semester- to year-long, in the areas of biomedical research, genetic counseling, bioethics, health policy, education, consumer advocacy, nonprofit management, electronic communication, and information systems. We attract individuals who are motivated, thoughtful, creative, and detail-oriented. Individuals in various stages of their academic and professional careers are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit our website at www.geneticalliance.org/internships.

Hot, international online cosmetic retailer is hiring 3 interns focusing on PR, Marketing and site management to help reach its aggressive business goals. This team will help develop and implement site content, site traffic, build reputation, launch new products, SEO, SEM, Social Media and email marketing programs. The right candidates need to demonstrate fundamental PR, business and marketing skills, a passion for marketing via the web, and a solid work ethic. This is your opportunity to join and learn from a small, but high caliber team. In this role, youll get as much responsibility as you can handle! The interns will report to senior management and will help develop and execute branding, PR, demand generation and lead maturation programs via the Web. As part of our metrics-driven team, you will become an integral part of our success. The ideal candidates will have a mix of business and technical experience along with excellent problem solving skills and an innovative mindset. You should be comfortable working on multiple assignments and enjoy taking ownership of programs to develop new ways to continually improve them. You should also thrive in a fast-paced environment that presents new opportunities to leverage every day. DURATION Intern Program runs from February 2013 through June 2013. (About 10-15 hours per week) The internship enables you to support a variety of public relations, marketing and digital media activities. Interviewing will start in late-July 2012 through the 1st week of August. WHAT YOULL GET: Mentorship. We'll include you in appropriate team meetings; educate you on business processes and functions that will result in positive and rewarding experience developing real-world skills for your future career. Work for your portfolio. You'll work on real impactful projects that will build your portfolio, hone your skills leverage and creativity and impact company ROI. This is an unpaid internship.