COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP Posted: n/a

OF GREATER ST. JOSEPH Applications accepted through: 4/29/11

TEAM Administration
TITLE Management Intern
REPORTS TO Executive Director
SALARY RANGE N/A, nonpaid internship (possible stipend available) or college credit given
FLSA STATUS N/A
LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT 14 weeks or one semester; summer internship is available (20-40 hrs of work per week)

DEFINITION Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph seeks a Management Intern to help further the
capacity of the non-profit community action agency through work with the Departments of Housing, Head
Start, Community Development and Fund Development. This position will implement and achieve
outcomes as contracted below. All efforts will be aligned with the strategic plan of the agency.

The Management Intern will build and maintain relationships with a variety of partners in Andrew,
Buchanan, Clinton and DeKalb Counties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Build the image of the agency and the issue of poverty through local media with writing news releases and PSAs as
necessary and one feature article per month. Also build awareness by maintaining agency’s social media networks
(Facebook and Twitter) and the agency’s website.

B. Develop housing database to include rental properties and potential building sites for homes to serve low-income and
senior housing.

C. Assist with projects in the community that aid low-income individuals to become self-sufficient.

D. Other duties as assigned in agency departments and/or chosen as an interest of the intern.

EDUCATION
Junior or senior-level student pursuing studies in business management, marketing, journalism, public relations, social work,
education, or a similar degree program. Previous intern experience is preferred.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Commitment to the agency mission, vision and values
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, to work with others and as a team member
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion with dealing with clients
• Experience in marketing, event planning, social media and public relations
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Valid driver’s license
• Provide own insured transportation

OTHER
Hours to be completed will be determined by Northwest Missouri State University as deemed appropriate for class credit. It is the
hope the student will complete 20-40 hours of work per week, with an option of working from home with regular meetings in St.
Joseph as determined by the Director of Development and Fund Development Intern. CAP St. Joe will ensure the student is given
flexibility for class and study time.

At the completion of the internship, the student will have numerous portfolio examples and be given a formal evaluation to further his
or her knowledge in their abilities and skills.

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