INTERNSHIPS AT EMERALD HILLS INSTITUTE

Emerald Hills Institute offers a competitive internship program that provides students and graduates the opportunity to make important professional social change and community contributions.

Interns can choose from short or long-term projects during their internship period, in addition to daily responsibilities. Emerald Hills Institute Interns will receive compensation when available based on our funding, compensation is not guaranteed.

Candidates may apply to one or multiple areas that align with student majors or areas of interest.

Public and Global Affairs and Events

The intern will assist the Director of Events with daily operations, as well as monthly projects. Responsibilities include:

Assist in the coordination of forums
Research local and international forum topics
Write bios for forum speakers
Interview forum speakers
Manage speaker databases
Provide content related to Public Global Affairs for social media accounts
Work with interns to create project proposals
Create and facilitate leadership development for office, employees, and other interns (HR Development Day)

Community Engagement and Outreach

The intern will assist the Volunteer and Program Coordinator with daily operations, as well as monthly projects. Responsibilities include:

Oversee and assist in the organization of Interfaith/Intercultural programs and its database development
Manage event invitations, and communicate with participants.
Plan & coordinate Interfaith/Intercultural Gatherings
Work with team members on new ideas
Create interfaith/intercultural content for social media accounts
Oversee and assist in the organization of Community Service and its database development
Manage event invitations, and communicate with participants.
Plan & coordinate Community Service programs
Work with team members on new ideas
Create Community Engagement content for social media accounts

Fundraising and Development

The intern will assist the Development and Fundraising Coordinator with daily operations, as well as monthly projects. Responsibilities include:

Assist with grant, sponsorship, and funding research
Attend fundraising events and workshops
Develop funding calendar and track deadlines
Assist with grant writing, letters of inquiry, and applications
Communicate with candidates via phone and email
Selection process management
Assist with organization on-boarding processes
Manage open internship postings on various career and university website

Social Media and Marketing

The intern will assist the Volunteer and Program Coordinator with daily operations, as well as monthly projects. Responsibilities include:

Research and contribute to Emerald Hills Institute social media accounts (1 post per week)
Contact EHI members and sources for interviews and research
Produce PR materials
Brainstorm and develop new programs and initiatives at EHI
Generate content for social media
Create/update social media content
Create/update website content
Video events and edit video content

*Skills Required to complete job consist of the ability to multitask, navigate throughout multiple social media platforms, basic recording and editing skills including Photoshop and iMovie.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Qualifications:

Undergraduate/graduate students and recent graduates
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in varied social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)
Proficient in basic MS Office tools (Word, Excel)
Responsible and reliable
Excellent writing skills
Ability to see tasks/projects through to completion
Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline-oriented environment

Desired Skills/Preferences:

Related degree or field of study in Journalism, Communications, International Studies, Political Science, Social Studies, and Education.

Time Commitment:

Approximately 5-10 hours in a week, Mon – Fri (flexible).

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete the application below and contact info@emeraldhillsinstitute.org for more information, or inquiries. Accepted applicants will be called for an interview.