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Running Start Apprenticeships February – July 2011
Overview Running Start offers two exciting apprenticeships to help young professionals develop their skills and experience in the fields of new media and events planning. These apprenticeships are ideal for a young person interested in non-‐profit work who wants experience building their portfolio of experience in these specific fields. Each apprentice will be Running Start’s lead contact for new media and events planning. Timeframe The apprentice would be required to work full time (Monday – Friday) from February 1st -‐ July 31st. Both Apprentices are required to work from the Running Start office based near Washington, DC. Both apprentices need to provide her/his own computer. Compensation The apprentice position will receive a $1,000 per month stipend over the course of the apprenticeship. New Media Apprenticeship The New Media apprentice will design and implement a new media strategy for Running Start. We are seeking an individual who is a young professional and has experience with new media, website editing and maintenance and is comfortable using and editing video and photos. Running Start will build a partnership with an established new media consultant to help guide your decisions and help you develop a strong new media portfolio for Running Start over the course of your apprenticeship. Primary Responsibilities:
• Develops and implements new media strategy for Running Start that fits the needs and goals of the organization.
• Serves as Webmaster through WordPress platform including updating blog and news content at the direction of the Running Start staff.
• Provides website technical support for staff. • Manages, maintains and adds new content to Running Start’s social media platforms
including Facebook and Twitter. • Reviews website content for relevance and timeliness, updating old information • Conducts website quality checks and proofing the site to eliminate typos, broken
links, and functionality errors.
• Edits video feed and edits photos for website. • Develops Running Start photo archives database.
We’re looking for someone with: • Knowledge of WordPress, SharePoint and web publishing • Strong ability to communicate well over the phone, via email, and in-‐person • Ability to complete tasks within assigned time frames • Ability to multi-‐task • Detail oriented; high degree of accuracy in all aspects of work • Ability to work independently as necessary to achieve high performance • Ability to work effectively within teams • Ability to take accountability for work responsibilities and outcomes, and for input
to team(s) • Pro-‐active personality • Website design ability • Strong writer • Interest in the mission and programs of Running Start
To apply for the New Media Apprenticeship, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line, New Media Apprenticeship Application.
Events Planning Apprenticeship The Events Planning apprentice will be the lead project manager for two of Running Start’s biggest events/programs, the 5th Annual Women to Watch Awards and the Young Women’s Political Leadership Retreat in Washington, DC (YWPL). The Women to Watch Awards, held each spring in DC, celebrates the efforts of Running Start to inspire young women to run for public office. The event honors young women leaders who represent the exceptional work in their professions. The YWPL program in Washington, DC introduces high school girls to political leadership. The week-‐long program emphasizes the importance of their presence in politics by creating a productive environment to help girls develop practical skills to become strong leaders. We are seeking an individual who is a young professional and is familiar with planning and executing events. Experience working in an office setting is preferable. Running Start will build a partnership with a seasoned event planner to help guide your decision-‐making and nurture your skills. Primary Responsibilities: Women to Watch Awards – May 2011
• Manage logistics for the Women to Watch Awards • Serves as the chief liaison between Running Start and all vendors and suppliers
contracted for the event
• Manage ticket sales and seating • Coordinates and manages volunteer efforts for the event • Develops materials for the event including invitations and event program • Works with New Media Apprentice to update all website content related to the
Women to Watch Awards • Develops all e-‐communication to Running Start supporters for information about
the event including ticket sales Young Women’s Political Leadership Program – July 2011
• Assists staff in reviewing and assessing applications for the program • Assists Program Director in obtaining, maintaining and tracking all necessary
documentation from participants • Assists Program Director in the organization of venues, speakers, meals, and
transportation for the event • Coordinates and manages volunteer efforts for the event • Assists staff in organizing all materials needed for the program • Assist staff in the execution of the program in July
We’re looking for someone with:
• Extensive computer skills; particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Internet research
• Strong ability to communicate well with people on phone, email, and in-‐person • Ability to complete tasks within assigned time frames • Ability to manage multiple tasks, multiple goals, problem solve and prioritize
assignments • Ability to work effectively under pressure without close supervision • Promptness, reliability and sound judgment required • Self-‐motivated and goal/deadline oriented • Highly pro-‐active • Works well in a team small team environment • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Excellent proofreading skills • Interest in the mission and programs of Running Start
To apply for the Events Planning Apprenticeship, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line, Events Planning Apprenticeship Application.
