Intern position for the Alliance for Coney Island, Inc.

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Alliance for Coney Island, Inc.
Community Outreach Intern
Coney Island, NY

Alliance for Coney Island, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to continuing the transformation of Coney Island into a year-round, world class recreational oceanfront destination while improving the quality of life of the entire Coney Island community.

As a growing nonprofit, we seek talented, hardworking and passionate individuals who are inspired to help build our capacity and develop strong relationships with the Coney Island community and beyond.

As part of a team, the Community Outreach Intern will have the unique opportunity to experience firsthand community outreach activities with businesses, individuals, schools, religious institutions and other community stakeholders. Weekend hours will occasionally be available. The intern will be supervised by the Outreach and Development Manager.  Please note that this internship is for school credit.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Assist in strengthening existing relationships, cultivating new ones and developing plans for expanding the Alliance’s presence in the Coney Island community;
  • Serve as the Alliance’s ambassador, interacting with current and potential community partners through outreach efforts along the Mermaid Avenue commercial corridor including canvassing for a Community Needs Assistance/Marketing Analysis survey;
  • Assist with identification and development of community needs;
  • Assist with grant writing and identification of opportunities;
  • Collaborate on the creation of flyers and other outreach materials as required, and,
  • Attendance at Alliance for Coney Island Inc. sponsored events on an as needed basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Resourceful, organized and self-motivated;
  • Comfortable interacting with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds; Effective verbal and written communication skills;
  • Highly professional work ethic, accountability and comportment;
  • Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills

 

EDUCATION AND SKILLS:

  • Current student in a Bachelor’s Degree or Graduate Program in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Public Policy, Communications, Business Development, Economics or a related field preferred;
  • Graphic and web design capabilities and knowledge of illustrator and other design programs a plus.

 

Language Skills: Fluency in English.  Language skills in Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and/or Spanish a plus.

 

Send an email with resume and cover letter to Alexandra Silversmith, Executive Director at [email protected]

 

Our EEO Policy:

The Alliance for Coney Island, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

 

 

 

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