Write Around Student Program Intern
About The Position
Write Around Portland is a nonprofit organization that provides healing creative writing programming throughout the Portland Metro area. The organization has five staff members and over 150 volunteers. The Program Intern supports all aspects of our program, including data entry, materials preparation, book production, and events, and may assist with other tasks depending on their interest and career objectives. This position will prepare the candidate to enter nonprofit program positions in the arts and social services. Website: https://www.writearound.org/ You'll gain valuable skills and work experience from this job, including: Database (Salesforce) experience Leadership and volunteer management Curriculum development and preparation Event management Book production Marketing and communications Office administration
Requirements
- Federal Work-Study required
- A friendly, welcoming attitude, interest in the well-being of others
- Ability and interest in working respectfully with people experiencing isolation and living on low-incomes
- Basic knowledge of computers and a willingness to learn more
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including speaking occasionally on the phone
- A passion for creative writing and the work of Write Around Portland
Nice To Haves
- A reliable, flexible, patient person who is a quick learner with good judgment, leadership skills, and has strong interpersonal skills
- Work experience in an office setting is a plus
Responsibilities
- Data entry and maintenance using Salesforce, Microsoft Suite, and Google Workspace
- Develop and update materials using Canva and Adobe
- Support and lead volunteers
- Assist in book production
- Assist in our creative writing programs, including maintaining facilitator resources and materials and possible scribing and facilitator support
- Assist in event production
- General office duties including filing (physical and electronic), making copies, scanning, shredding, mailing, and other tasks
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
