Internships
2010-07-15
LSSNCA offers a variety of internship programs in all of our programs including Human Resources, Development, Foster Care and Refugee and Immigration Services.
Application Process
All positions are temporary and open for three sessions throughout the year (Winter/Spring; Summer; Fall). Interns must work a minimum of 20 hours per week. Most of the interships are unpaid, however, the posting will specify either way. The internship start and end dates are flexible according to your academic calendar, and the scheduled assignments within the various programs. A printable detail list of the available internships can be found in the "Downloads" section under the name of the Program sponsoring the internship.To be considered as a applicant a writing sample is required.
Available internships are listed below this announcement.
LSS/NCA Main | LSS/NCA Main Office
Social media and Communications Intern-Unpaid
2010-07-15
Stipend: n/a
Temporary
Part Time
Not Benefits eligible
This is for Winter/Spring Semester/Quarter
Job duties:
Overall job duties include assisting the Director of Development with reaching out to current and potential donors who believe in LSS/NCA’s mission to walk with those in need and mobilize community partners to provide services that offer hope and rebuild lives. Our current programs focus on:
• Adoption and Foster Care
• Disaster Preparedness and Response
• Refugee and Immigrant Services, including resettlement, employment training/services, and language classes
• and Youth Haven Camps for children and teens living with HIV/AIDS.
Specific duties include:
• helping organize, market, and implement strategies to ensure the success of LSS/NCA’s fall fundraisers, including Help the Homeless campaign and Expressions of Abundance
• coordinating weekly acknowledgement and monthly pledge reminder process
• assisting in donor outreach and cultivation through mail, phone, and in-person visits
• serving as a LSS/NCA contact to local businesses, individuals, and congregations
• drafting letters, newsletter articles, media releases, and other documents
• updating LSS/NCA’s Facebook cause page
• other duties as needed
Minimum requirements: Passion for social justice. Knowledge of MS Office Suite. Strong writing skills. Team player. 15-20 hrs; evening and weekends may be required
Preferred requirements: Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising (or related) majors preferred, but anyone with a passion for social justice and strong writing skills is encouraged to apply.
Requirements for applying: Cover letter, resume, and 3 writing samples of 1-3 pages each. Term paper excerpts are OK, but please do not submit long papers en totem; letters, articles, media releases are preferred. Send requirements to lssrecruiting@lssnca.org. Be sure to indicate “Development Intern” in the subject line.
Will be glad to fill out paper work for course credit.
Development office is located in Falls Church, VA however there is flexibility with your work location.
Instructions on how to apply appear at the bottom of this page.
LSS/NCA Main | Northern Virginia
LSS/NCA is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, sexual preference/orientation, marital status, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran. Information provided during the application process will not be used for any discriminatory purposes. Resumes, cover letters, and complete applications should be sent to lssrecruiting@lssnca.org. No phone calls please.
A drug screen is required upon the extension and acceptance of a job offer/assignment. A thorough and successful background check is required of every applicant as a contingency of performing work at or on behalf of LSS/NCA.