Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter, Inc.
The Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter (NCS) is dedicated to providing housing and support that can transform lives. Together with its partners in the community, NCS's dedicated board, staff and volunteers demonstrate what neighbors can do to reduce, prevent and ultimately end homelessness.
NCS was founded on the premise that homelessness is the responsibility of the entire community. Established in 1982 by religious and community leaders on Manhattan's Upper East Side, NCS offers an array of housing and comprehensive services, including counseling, substance abuse treatment, vocational and educational programs, and employment support. In addition, NCS conducts research to inform the development of policies and practices, and enhances public awareness and understanding.
This year, 2012, is NCS’s 30th Anniversary. We are planning a few events for the year as well as new programs and expansion of capacity over the next few years. In order to be successful in these endeavors, we need to expand our communications capacity.
This part-time, unpaid internship will help NCS connect, reconnect, and further engage donors and volunteers through social networking sites such as Facebook, and Twitter.
The individual will gain valuable nonprofit development experience and become well versed in using social networking as a marketing and fundraising vehicle—an increasingly desirable skill in the fields of fundraising, marketing, public relations, and communications. This position is flexible, allowing you to work from home with scheduled in-office meetings. A minimum of 10-12 hours per week is suggested.
Responsibilities:
• Establish and maintain NCS’s social networking presence on Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Manage online communications including e-mail blasts, social networking sites and blog postings
• Monitor social networking strategies in the nonprofit industry, report on trends and best practices
• Monitor news sites for articles and postings connected to our work and suggest social media responses.
Requirements:
• Willingness to learn about NCS programs that serve homeless and formerly homeless individuals
• Demonstrate social networking savvy; well versed in Facebook, Twitter, and blogging
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel; google and other online research
• Superb oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail required
• Must be outgoing and possess a professional demeanor
• Ability to respond well to guidance and supervision, coupled with the ability to work independently
• Interest in non-profit fundraising and communications preferred
Students interested should send their resume and a cover note to:
Diane L. Rush, Director of Development and Communications
drush@ncsinc.org
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