position:
- Help create content that builds the Glimmer brand through social media
- Create organization systems for our media content libraries
- Help build Gimmer’s presence online
- Write and edit copy; assist with visual storytelling
- Assist with other media projects as needed
- Execute tasks on quick deadlines
requirements:
you’re a world changer. Interested in serving humanity? An internship at Glimmer means you’ll be a part of something big. Something that helps create change in your world.
you get things done. You’re a pro at meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, and you’re a firm believer that every detail matters. If you don’t know, you ask questions and get what you need to perform your best. You communicate early on if there is a problem.
you’re independent and innovative, yet roll with the punches. We expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here. You are a self-starter who thinks outside the box and provides real-time solutions without handholding. Our close-knit departments constantly overlap, so you can jump right into group projects, and deal with a diverse group.
you get accused of being a feng shui master. Your well-developed sense of space and function means you have a natural knack for design, and organization. You just make things look good.
knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your mad skills as a communicator, writer and general marketing whiz.
you’re tech savvy and an AP stylebook wizard. You’re computer literate with Mac experience including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You love grammar and know where to put an Oxford comma. A basic knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and Google AdWords are a plus.
commitment:
We are looking for a part-time intern for 20-30 hours/week for the Spring of 2015. Please apply only if you are located in Austin, Texas.
benefits:
The Glimmer Internship Program is an incredible opportunity for qualified students to gain real world experience at an international non-profit with a mission to help change the world. This is an unpaid internship but it may count for internship credit at your college or university.
apply:
Please submit a cover letter, your resume and answers to the questions below to jobs@aglimmerofhope.org. No phone calls please. Applications are due 1/1/15.
- Describe yourself.
- How did you become familiar with Glimmer, and what has your previous involvement with Glimmer been?
- When did humanitarian work become a priority for you?
- Explain why you are applying for this position, and what makes you a good fit.
- If you are accepted, what will your personal goals be during your time here?
- Please list two or three of your favorite websites.
- What is the last book that you read and enjoyed? And the last book you read and didn’t enjoy?
- Please list your three favorite movies.