Hours are flexible. The Programs Department is responsible for all aspects of the production of Council forums. The department chooses the topics to be discussed and, with the help of the intern, arranges for speakers from within and outside the Bay Area to address the Council. Interns help to maintain program files and records, track correspondence, market programs, help with media relations effort by drafting press releases and updating press contact lists, develop the department's resource files, assist at events, and do several long term or special projects at any one time. Intern assistance is needed to do research, make community contacts, support special programs targeted for diverse audiences, prepare mailings and correspondence and other projects.
Position requires word processing and other office skills.
Good communication skills are especially important as the intern will assist by contacting event speakers and media contacts. A commitment of 10-15 hours per week is required. The intern organizes and administers the Council's cassette tape service. Council programs are taped for members to borrow. The intern updates computer listings and responds to requests from members.