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Community Relations Associate

Unity For EqualityRemote

Unpaid Internship

19 days ago

Description

Builds and maintains relationships with members of the community.
Plans, develops, implements, and organizes events and volunteers to advance the mission and goals of Unity For Equality.
Organizes community outreach programs and coordinates special events that will influence public opinion or promote products, services, or ideas of Unity For Equality.
Uses social media to coordinate community relations.
Drafts and distributes/publishes various content pieces that promote Unity For Equality, as well as individuals or groups within Unity For Equality.
Selects positive publicity materials and distributes them through a variety of channels.
Responds to inquiries from community members and other interested parties; when needed, recruits a knowledgeable spokesperson or information source to assist.
Plans, coordinates, and executes special events and press conferences.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Number of positions available

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team.
Ability to evaluate cost of a program and compare it to the benefits for the organization.
Excellent persuasion skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.

To apply for this position please apply directly through our website by visiting the link - https://unityforequality.org/volunteer-inquiry-form/

About Unity For Equality

Unity For Equality (that’s us!) is an non-profit organization based in our great city, New York City. Founded in 2016, our mission is to work with New Yorkers of all origins to help build economically stable and sustainable communities by helping those at or below the poverty line, students, the elderly, minorities, immigrants, and other members of the community who are compromised due to financial, age, health, lack of employment, or lack of education issues by providing services that enable such individuals to improve their quality of life by either and/or (i) assisting high school age students enroll in public school; (ii) helping students complete their college applications; (iii) granting college scholarships to worthy applicants; (iv) providing job placement services; (v) providing financial counseling to families or individuals in a financial crisis; (vi) providing attorney referral services; (vii) providing assistance to legal immigrants to integrate into the community; (viii) providing assistance to seniors to navigate the health insurance market; and (ix) providing any and all other lawful services, assistance and guidance to families and individuals who are struggling.

Skills you'll need for this internship

event planning

public relations

community relations

community relations management

verbal communication

written communication

interpersonal abilities

interpersonal communication

calm under pressure

responsible

project planning

WHAT TO EXPECT

provided by employer

What happens after you send in your application?

Unity For Equality has not provided an expected interview date. If Unity For Equality chooses not to move forward with your application, they will notify you.

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