Internships
The WorkPlace, Inc. provides internships for undergraduate and graduate college students.
Area or Field of the Internship:
· Grant Research and Development -
Help identify grant opportunities that support the mission of The WorkPlace.
Conduct internet research, help establish coalitions, develop project strategies and assist with the planning and writing of grant proposals.
· Marketing / Communications
Help with projects to promote the services of The WorkPlace to individuals and businesses.
Help develop and implement outreach campaigns, including ways to reach target audiences and design/creation of elements such as flyers, brochures, web content, and publicity.
Period of Performance:
· During the academic year (work approximately 120 hours per semester around academic schedule)
· During the summer months (part-time or full-time by mutual agreement)
Earn College Credits
· Arranged with the intern’s college advisor
· Evaluation provided by supervisor at The WorkPlace, Inc.
Other Benefits
· Stipend Paid
· References
Experience Requirements:
· Able to interact well with people on all levels
· Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
· Motivated, innovative, and resourceful and possess organizational and time management skills
· Good computer skills.
· Should be a junior or senior pursuing a degree in sociology, economics, political science, English, communications, marketing or another related and applicable field of study at an accredited college
· Have transportation to The WorkPlace, Inc. office.
Contact Thomas Sobocinski, Manager of Grants Development, tsobocinski@workplace.org
