Last day to apply: December 15, 2010
Unpaid
Docs In Progress is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which gives individuals the tools to tell stories through documentary film to educate, inspire, and transform the way people view their world. We do this through a variety of programs and services, including work-in-progress screenings, training classes, professional development workshops and webinars, private consultations, and online resources.
We are looking for an enthusiastic intern majoring in (but not limited to) Marketing/Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, Film, Journalism or Communications.
Candidates should possess strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to work independently, and reliability. Candidates should be comfortable working on Mac computers.
DUTIES
– Doing grassroots, website, and social media outreach for programs;
– Updating and distributing outreach materials for programs and special events
– Taking notes at board meetings;
– Helping to represent the organization at outreach events.
– Managing program archives, including updating online alumni database.
– Assisting with development research.
– Interested interns are also welcome to contribute blog entries or an article for our spring newsletter.
Filmmakers: Although we are a documentary film organization, Docs In Progress is not a production company and this work will not involve any production. If you have significant production experience, however, we may ask you to assist the instructors with our spring production classes. However, the bulk of the work for this internship is focused on outreach and program administration.
TIMEFRAME: The internship would begin in early to mid-January and continue through early May.
TIME COMMITMENT: Interns should be available for at least 12-15 hours per week. While the bulk of the work is conducted during normal business hours, the intern may be asked to work at several weeknight or weekend board meetings (usually once per month) and evening or weekend outreach events or programs.
COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid internship. However, we strongly encourage students to use this internship to fulfill credit requirements for a particular course of studies, if the appropriate arrangements are made with their academic institution.
Docs In Progress has onsite free parking and is walking distance from the Silver Spring Metro. We also have a full kitchen. We are a nonsmoking, dog-friendly environment.
Application instructions:
Please send a cover letter and resume by December 15 to
Erica Ginsberg
Executive Director, Docs In Progress
E-mail: Erica@docsinprogress.org
Mail:
Docs in Progress
8700 First Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910