Brief Description: This position provides support to WFCN and the Whatcom Prevention Coalition, to engage in effective public relations, media, social media and communication efforts. Work focuses on two primary areas: development of healthy, compassionate communities for children, youth and their families and mitigation of youth substance use in Whatcom County.
FTE/Status: 10-12 hours per week. Type: Volunteer.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to WFCN Intern Program at info@wfcn.org
Reports to:
- The Prevention Program Manager/Whatcom Prevention Coalition Coordinator.
- And receives direction and guidance from Executive Director of WFCN.
Essential Functions and Traits:
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Revitalize and maintain the WFCN/WPC website and other social media pages. |
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Write and disseminate opinion editorials, press releases and other media communications. |
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Support in implementation of social norming campaigns. Duties range from design of local campaigns to placement of material from pre-designed campaigns. |
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Create brochures, flyers, and other promotional materials for public education purposes. |
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Participate as a committee member in working with media professionals on film, social media, and other types of advanced media work. |
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Outreach to other non-profit and government entities to share our work, events and efforts. |
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Assist in communication efforts to promote development /fundraising work of WFCN and WCP. Maintenance of grants binder. Marketing research for needed statistics in communication. |
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Create and maintain contact lists of our target audiences. |
Other Duties:
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Administrative tasks—e-mailing, phone work, filing, copying, data entry and reporting as relevant to project assignment. Tasks may be delegated as appropriate. |
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Attend meetings as relevant and available. |
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Attend trainings as relevant to your work or interests as a professional at WFCN |
Qualifications:
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Earning a bachelors degree or higher in Public Relations, Journalism, Communication, Graphic Design or other related discipline |
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Collaborative with great listening skills and desire to learn and do new things. |
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Positive attitude and persistent character. |
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Interest in community development and mobilization; social justice; equity; healing from trauma through community resilience; prevention of youth substance use and access to mental health care. |
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Value of children, families and community and civic engagement. |
Benefits:
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Excellent professional resume experience and recommendations |
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Professional Development opportunities. |
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Community Networking and Awareness. Meaningful work and recognition for a job well done. |
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Mileage reimbursement for approved local and other professional travel. |
Compensation:
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This is a voluntary, unpaid position. WFCN will seek stipends for interns when allowed through grant sources. |
