Internships

The Communications Intern works closely with the Communications Coordinator to support the communication of World Relief’s mission, vision and operations to its various stakeholders. As part of World Relief’s commitment to “boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church,” this position plays a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission.

This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain valuable experience in areas such as marketing, advocacy, and digital communications, with a focus on engaging diverse populations, including churches, volunteers, community members, and investors. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that amplify World Relief’s message and support the organization’s initiatives.

Department: Church and Community Engagement

Reports to: Communication Coordinator

Location: 11707 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 106, Spokane Valley

Time Commitment: 10 to 12-week duration, with a 12 hour/week minimum

Duties and Responsibilities

Storytelling

• · Coordinate and conduct interviews
• · Write for a variety of platforms: social media, website, blogs and marketing.

Social Media and Email Marketing

• · Create content for WR Spokane’s Facebook and Instagram audiences
• · Assist in organizing and segmenting email lists

Ideation

• · Work with creative team to brainstorm ideas for growing and engaging social media audiences
• · Present ideas new story leads

Administration

• · Complete research on communication, marketing and other topics related to WR Spokane’s ministry
• · Organize digital marketing and communication materials and programs
• · Participate in team meetings volunteer trainings, and other events
• · Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• · Support of World Relief mission and values
• · Sensitivity and openness to persons of culturally diverse backgrounds
• · Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• · Exemplary writing samples and/or publications
• · Strong personal initiative; ability to work independently
• · Organized; attention to detail

Details

• · Flexible schedule
• · This is an unpaid internship; however, university credit is available with prior approval from your university.

Position Title: Employment Intern
Position Location: Spokane, WA
Department/Division: Employment
Job Title of Supervisor: Employment Programs Manager
Length of Opportunity: Minimum time commitment: 10 wks. Maximum time commitment: none
General Function: Assist employment specialists with pre-employment and job placement tasks
Specific Job Duties:
 Assist clients with job search and completing and submitting online
applications, as well as additional employment forms
 Teach and mentor clients on basic computer and typing skills
 Develop and present entry level employment workshop curriculum
 Assist client with development of resumes and job search skills
 Assist client during employer’s orientation
 Interview preparation with clients
 Vocational English skill building
 Shop with client for work/interview clothing
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
 Competent in the use of Microsoft Office 2010
 Initiative, high sense of responsibility and ability to plan, train, organize,
while working within difficult cultural and physical environments
 Ability to work with minimum supervision and to deal with problems
and issues both promptly and efficiently
 Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
 Flexible / motivated team player
Experience Preferred:
 Cross-cultural experience
Physical Demands:
 Ability to climb and descend stairs unassisted

Position Title: Events Coordinator and Donor Engagement Intern
Position Location: Spokane, WA
Department/Division: Church and Community Engagement
Job Title of Supervisor: Events Coordinator and Donor Engagement
Length of Opportunity: Minimum time commitment: 10 wks. Maximum time commitment: none
General Function: Assist Event Coordinator in upcoming events, projects, and services that will
promote World Relief’s presence in the community.
Specific Job Duties:
 Scheduling rotations of workshops with Presenters
 Finding new and beneficial topics & presenters
 Informing caseworkers
 Finding the right clients to invite & reminders
 Updating EZ texting with new contacts/groups
 Scheduling interpreters
 Fridays: greeting presenters, sign-in sheets, classroom ready,
snacks/tea
 Creating an incentive program- certificates or graduation
 Greeting clients at the front desk
 Entering donations into computer
Knowledge, Skills, &
Abilities:
 Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
 Initiative, high sense of responsibility and ability to plan, train, organize,
while working within difficult cultural and physical environments
 Ability to work with minimum supervision and to deal with problems
and issues both promptly and efficiently
 Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
 Flexible / motivated team player

Position Tile: Volunteer Coordinator Intern
Position Location: Spokane, WA
Department/Division: Church and Community Engagement (CCE)
Job Title of Supervisor: Volunteer Coordinator
Length of Opportunity: Minimum time commitment: 10 weeks
Maximum time commitment: none
General Function: Assist volunteer coordinator in matching refugee families with volunteers
from the community and within churches.
Specific Job Duties:
 Respond to inquiries wanting more information about volunteering
at World Relief, including the various volunteer roles and the
onboard process.
 Read volunteer applications to assess those whose skills and
availability match client needs.
 Facilitate and record background check information.
 Relay information to volunteers about logging hours and record
hours logged.
 Organize folders, create and update Excel spreadsheets, and assist in
matching volunteers with clients.
 Meet clients in their homes to facilitate introductions between
volunteers and clients as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
 Competent in the use of Microsoft Office
 Initiative, high sense of responsibility and ability to plan, train,
organize, while working within difficult cultural and physical
environments
 Ability to work with minimum supervision and to deal with
problems and issues both promptly and efficiently
 Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
 Flexible / motivated team player
Experience Preferred:
 Cross-cultural experience

Position Title: Intern
Position Location: Spokane, WA
Department/Division: Preferred Communities
Job Title of Supervisor: PC Case Manager
Length of Opportunity: Minimum time commitment: 10 wks. Maximum time commitment: none
General Function:
The Preferred Communities Program is one that serves clients with medical case management, assistance with learning to navigate the medical system in America and getting connected to medical and mental health services to meet their needs. This program seeks to provide a holistic approach through providing other wrap-around support either directly or through assistance connecting to other providers and programs.
Specific Job Duties:
 Participate in needs assessment, goal setting and tracking, and coaching clients as they learn to access medical, mental health, and other support services in the community
 Advocacy on behalf of clients with providers
 Assist new families with transportation to appointments;
 Bus training and other transportation support and planning, such as learning to access services for disabled and elderly clients
 Assist with applications for health insurance, scheduling appointments with various providers, following up with providers and clients until needed services are secured
 Healthy Home visits and other duties as assigned
 Case notes, phone calls, copies, documentation, updates to case files, and related administrative duties that are essential to social service delivery and reporting
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
 Competent in the use of Microsoft Office 2010
 Initiative, high sense of responsibility and ability to plan, train, organize, while working within difficult cultural and physical environments
 Ability to work with minimum supervision and to deal with problems and issues both promptly and efficiently
 Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
 Flexible / motivated team player
Experience Preferred:
 Cross-cultural experience
 Ability to speak another language
Physical Demands:
 Ability to climb and descend stairs unassisted
 Ability to lift 40 pounds

The Education Center Intern will help execute the ongoing classes held at the Education Center through assisting with childcare, content tutoring, and administrative support.

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