Syrian American Medical Society Internship

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Operations by engaging in aid campaigns by soliciting donations that meet the specific needs of refugees and displaced persons
• Assist the Director of Operations by facilitating the procurement of in-kind donations (GIK) in support of SAMS's medical relief programs
• Assist the Director of Operations by conducting outreach to follow up on small gifts under $1000 by members
• Assist the Director of Grants by researching best approaches to program design in humanitarian relief for new program proposals
• Work with program staff to design and write promotional materials in a variety of media, including success stories and blog entries that showcase SAMS's relief programs and highlight humanitarian impact
• Assist with planning and execution of donor events and fundraisers
• Experienced interns may have the opportunity to launch their own humanitarian aid campaigns
• Utilize graphic design and online tools to create compelling infographics and interactive program maps
• Research new funding opportunities and raise awareness among new audiences
• Assist in maintaining and updating website and SAMS' social media pages
• Maintain event calendar and other administrative tasks as assigned

Learning Objectives

• Students will learn effective community outreach techniques
• Students will learn methods of engaging media to highlight refugee programs and humanitarian and medical relief projects
• Students will learn effective writing strategies for outreach and development

Requirements

• Strong research, writing and communication skills
• Strong computer skills; Constant Contact, SalsaLabs, WordPress, HTML & CSS skills a plus
• Willingness to learn about SAMS's mission, vision and programs
• Ability to act independently and energetically on all tasks
• Professional discretion and rigorous respect for confidentiality
• Ability to set a regular internship schedule (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) (at least 20 hours per week for Fall and Spring internships)
• Strong interest in Middle East, International Relations, Development, Humanitarian Relief, or a related field
• Experience in fundraising preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English
• Fluency in Arabic is preferred, but not required

Contact GVPT Advising for more information.