PR & Special Events Internship - Nonprofit with OC alum, unpaid

PR & Special Events Internship - posted 08/19/2010

Position Location: Oklahoma City, Okla.

World Neighbors, an international nonprofit headquartered in Oklahoma City, is seeking interns for their marketing and communications department. This high-level intern position will provide direct support to the Marketing & Communications department with special events planning, Web marketing, writing, handling media outreach, corporate outreach, some administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.

Functions:

* Help plan World Neighbors Journey Around the World gala event
* rite copy for e-communications, articles for Neighbors (World Neighbors magazine) and website
* Assist with corporate sponsorship outreach, including making follow up phone calls and assembling corporate packets
* Provide supplemental graphic design support
* Update and manage social networking sites
* Work in conjunction with VP Marketing & Communications to promote events and programs, including drafting and disseminating press releases and media alerts
* Assist with event committees providing administrative support
* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Applicants should be able to work a minimum of 10 hours a week. A background in marketing or PR is desired. The intern chosen will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in marketing/PR and experience with a well-respected international organization. This position is an unpaid internship but may earn college credit for this position.

Erin E. Engelke, APR
Vice President Marketing & Communications
World Neighbors
4127 NW 122nd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73120 USA
f 405-752-9393 / www.wn.org