Sunday, April 03, 2011

OLHSA, a private nonprofit Community Action Agency located in Pontiac

About the internship:
Have a passion for helping those in need and a sharp marketing mind? Join the Communications Team at OLHSA, A Community Action Agency, and spend your summer making a difference in the community and honing your public relations skills.

This interactive communications internship position provides excellent opportunity to be mentored and gain experience in media relations, branding, fundraising, event planning, internal communications, and more.  Specific tasks will be assigned but we’re happy to help you develop skills in your particular area of interest.

The position is volunteer (unpaid) and could be for school credit, community service, or simply because a student wants to gain experience while giving back to the community.  The position would be anywhere from 10-30 hours per week depending on the student’s availability.  Start date could be anytime between April 11 and May 9 and would run through the summer.  Ending date is dependent on student’s availability.

Qualifications
A qualified applicant would have completed core public relations classes and be working towards a degree in the communication field.  Experience in press writing, graphic design and/or fundraising is a plus.  Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred. Interested applicant should email Lindsey Walenga, Associate Director for Public Relations, at lindseyw@olhsa.org with a resume, cover letter, and any writing or design samples available.

About OLHSA
OLHSA, A Community Action Agency, assists low-income residents, those with disabilities, seniors and youth to pair resources with opportunities that help improve quality of life and overcome economic hardship. www.olhsa.org | www.facebook.com/olhsa  | 196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Pontiac, MI 48342


Lindsey Walenga  |  Associate Director for Public Relations  |  OLHSA, A Community Action Agency
196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave.  |  P.O. Box 430598 | Pontiac MI 48343-0598
248.209.2623 office | 313.354.5428 cell | 248.209.2606 fax

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