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Every year, Tostan benefits from our many interns and volunteers who contribute their time, ideas, and dedication to our mission. The efforts of these individuals are integral to Tostan’s daily functioning. The Alumni Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining an Alumni database of contact information for all past interns and volunteers who worked with Tostan in Africa or Washington, DC.
The Alumni Coordinator will be expected to propose new, exciting ways of engaging DC area alumni in Tostan’s current efforts and to occasionally organize engaging events.
Start Date:
Spring 2012
Minimum commitment:
10 weeks
Location:
Washington, DC
Hours per week:
Part-time (15-30 hours) preferred
Direct supervisor(s):
Senior Operations Manager
Collaborator(s):
Director of External Affairs, International Communications Team, other Interns, etc
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Please note that depending on the extent and the length of commitment, some of the responsibilities listed below might vary.
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Help to maintain Tostan’s relationships with past interns and volunteers
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Compose email update
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Coordinate local events, etc
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Maintain an up-to-date database of alumni contact information to use in collaboration with the International Communications Department
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Manage alumni sites/pages (Facebook, LinkedIn, Z2, etc)
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Various administrative tasks
Qualifications:
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Thorough understanding of Tostan’s programs and methodologies
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Bachelors degree or current enrollment in Bachelors program; studies in International Development, Education, Gender Studies, other social science, Communications, Business, Management, or related field
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Strong communication skills, including written and spoken proficiency in English (required) and French (preferred)
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Previous experience with either a nongovernmental or nonprofit organization or experience in Africa/non-western country preferred
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Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite required
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Knowledge of Gmail, Google Groups, Google Documents, Google Calendars, and other Internet programs preferred
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Ability to work independently, to self-motivate, and to manage multiple tasks at once
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Flexibility adapting to a multicultural environment, to be considerate of limited resources, and to adapt work priorities to the immediate needs of supervisor, Tostan, or project partners
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Must be willing to provide administrative support when necessary
Benefits
As a non-profit organization that works to commit the maximum amount of resources to the communities with which we work, we rely on interns to cover all of their own expenses during their internships.
Professional:
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Hands on experience with an internationally recognized NGO
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Development of Curriculum Vitae/Resume
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Opportunity to develop highly sought-after skills in project management, training, and written and oral communication in a multicultural, multilingual environment
Training provided:
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SmartSite 2.0 (WYSIWYG website management)
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Z2 (donor relations management)
This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required in this position. Employees may be required to perform other duties outside of their normal responsibilities, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
To learn more about the Washington, DC Internship Program, please click
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