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CrisisLink Seeks Summer Intern for Public Relations & Marketing Paid Internship
Internship made possible by the generous support of the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program.
ARLINGTON, VA (March 10, 2008) - CrisisLink seeks a Public Relations & Marketing Intern to 1) increase awareness of CrisisLink’s Hotlines, volunteer opportunities, and 2-1-1 Northern Virginia, CrisisLink’s major new service for the region; and to 2) expand CrisisLink’s presence on social networking sites such as Facebook and Myspace. This internship position is made possible by the generous support of the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program (CSJP).
Dates of the Internship: The eight week, paid internship will begin on June 2 and end on July 25, 2008. (Arrangements can be made for the internship to take place during another eight week period over the summer. However, the internship may start no earlier than May 15 and ending no later than August 31.)
As a condition of the grant, interns are required to:
- attend a Kick-Off Reception on June 11, 2008;
- participate in an Intern Development Seminar on June 25, 2008;
- complete an Intern Service Project coordinated by Volunteer Fairfax during the week of June 16 OR the week of July 14. (Must complete at least one project.) Participating in the Intern Service Projects will be 60 interns funded by the ExxonMobil CSJP at various D.C.-area nonprofit organizations.
Stipend: $2,500 (less applicable federal, state, and FICA taxes). The stipend will be paid bi-weekly over the eight week period.
Position Details: Please see the PR & Marketing Internship job description to learn more about the internship position.
Application Procedures: To apply for the ExxonMobil CSJP-funded internship, please:
- Review the PR & Marketing Internship job description.
- Verify your availability on the required dates listed above.
- E-mail your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to ExxonMobilCSJP@crisislink.org.
- Complete the online questionnaire. (Upon receipt of your cover letter, resume, and writing sample, you will be sent a link to an online questionnaire to complete.)
- Applications will be reviewed by CrisisLink on a rolling basis.
- The internship will be awarded no later than May 1, 2008.
About the ExxonMobil CSJP: First offered in the Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia area in 2000, the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program has funded more than 540 local internships. Learn more on Exxon Mobil's web site.
About CrisisLink: CrisisLink operates several Hotlines around the clock to support anyone facing life crisis or suicide and connect them to community resources. The numbers are 703-527-4077, 1-800-SUICIDE, and 1-800-273-TALK. The Hotlines are answered by highly trained volunteers and the need for more volunteers has never been greater. “As our call volume continues to increase at a drastic rate, the number of trained Hotline volunteers must grow as well. The time to donate your time is NOW!” says Lindsay Paulette-Chapman, CrisisLink’s Hotline and Volunteer Manager. Call 703-527-6016 or e-mail volunteer@crisislink.org to learn how you can help answer calls from those in need.
CrisisLink saves lives and prevents tragedies every day by providing those facing life crises, trauma, and suicide with support, information, and links to community resources. Since 1969, CrisisLink has fielded over half a million calls, provided a quarter of a million referrals, and answered over 20,000 calls concerning suicide. CrisisLink provides youth and senior outreach programs; community training on mental health and suicide prevention; the first comprehensive postvention program in the region with immediate support and support groups for survivors of sudden and traumatic loss; and training for professionals and community members. http://www.CrisisLink.org