job title : International Outreach Intern
posted on: 3 September 2009
employer: Global Health Council
location: Washington DC USA
region: North America
Responsibilities/Duties
The International Outreach Intern will be responsible for supporting the Global Health Council's mission of advancing global health policy by engaging and mobilizing communities worldwide. As a member of the Department of Policy Communications team, the intern will focus primarily on both administrative as well as programmatic elements of the annual International AIDS Candlelight Memorial http://www.candlelightmemorial.org, supporting the International Outreach Coordinator and assistant in maintaining a diverse coalition of volunteers implementing the Candlelight Memorial in their communities worldwide and developing the overall program. The intern will also work closely with other departments to achieve these goals, particularly Government Relations, and participate in routine functions of the Council as a whole.
1. Provide programmatic support for the Candlelight Memorial program (50%)
o Organize registration for community coordinators worldwide as they apply to participate in the program. Approve and organize registrants.
o Help recruit new community coordinators worldwide, developing relationships with organizations and encouraging them to get involved in the program.
o Assist with logistics for special meetings and events, such as coordinator meetings and World AIDS Day, particularly working with commercial vendors.
o Field inquiries by community coordinators and the general public.
o Research organizations and initiatives related to developing special initiatives.
o Contribute to strategic planning meetings regarding development of the program.
o Communicate with other departments to help advance cross-departmental initiatives.
o Other tasks as designated by supervisor(s).
2. Assist with administrative needs of the Candlelight Memorial program (40%)
o Collect, analyze, and organize archival information, including coordinator and memorial stories, international media clips, photographs, etc.
o Work with other assistants and/or interns to conduct basic administrative tasks, including program registration and finances.
o Maintain database of international coordinators, partners, and affiliates.
3. Contribute to the support of the Policy Communications Department and PRA Division (10%): - Actively and constructively participate in inter-departmental meetings, activities, and committees to address division-wide issues, including the Council's annual conference and periodic staff retreats.
Qualifications/Requirements
Education & Experience
• Commitment to improving global health.
• Must be working toward or have completed an undergraduate degree.
• Experience in program or project administration, preferably around event planning and financial documentation, a plus.
• Understanding of HIV/AIDS issues and other core global health topics a plus.
• Experience working and communicating with international populations, with experience traveling or living internationally a plus.
Communications & Work Style
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with diverse constituencies.
• Excellent organizational and analytic skills, with attention to detail.
• Willingness to take initiative, work independently, and execute plans as part of a team.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently with excellent time management and reporting.
• Competence in the Internet, email, word processing, database management, and spreadsheet applications, particularly with Microsoft Office products.
• Flexibility to assume a workload frequently necessitating adjustment of priorities.
Website
http://www.globalhealth.org
Link to Job if Posted on Website
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GLOBALHEALTH&cws=1&rid=18
How to Apply
Apply to the above 'Link to Job if Posted on Website'
Additional Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Website
http://www.globalhealth.org
Link to Job if Posted on Website
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA9/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GLOBALHEALTH&cws=1&rid=18
How to Apply
Apply to the above 'Link to Job if Posted on Website'
