Grants & Communications Intern, Open Learning Exchange, Cambridge MA

Posted May 5, 2014

Summer Internship Opportunity: Grants & Communications Intern
What we are seeking: Open Learning Exchange (OLE) seeks a creative and enthusiastic Grants & Communications Intern who is excited about working toward OLE’s vision of achieving quality universal basic education. This individual will work under the direction of the Grants Manager to assist with grant research and writing, crowdsourcing, and creation of content for OLE’s website and social media platforms. This position is ideal for an undergraduate or graduate student interested in international development, international education, fundraising, marketing, nonprofit administration, or communications and media.

About the organization: OLE [www.ole.org] is a social benefit organization (501c3) that is working with innovators and their governments in the developing world to transform their villages and cities, and ultimately their entire nation, into powerful learning communities. We emphasize team-based coaching, open source content and frequent sharing of information using a low cost digital library network that works off the Internet with locally-generated power. Currently, OLE is providing strategic advice and technical assistance to its partners in Somalia, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Nepal, India, Rwanda, Uganda, Mexico, and Peru.

Internship details: We ask that our summer interns commit to 25-35 hours a week. Telecommuting is possible, but two days per week must be spent in our conveniently located office in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA. Preference will be given to a candidate who can commit at least 4 months to OLE. Please note that this position is unpaid, but it will provide diverse experiences in the workplace.

Key responsibilities include:

•  Assisting with researching and writing material for grant proposals.
•  Maintaining OLE’s active presence on social media platforms.
•  Creating original content for print and online marketing efforts.
•  Coordinating crowdsourced fundraising efforts.
•  Providing administrative support to the OLE team, as needed.

An ideal candidate will:

•  Be committed to OLE’s mission.
•  Bring to OLE skills in grant writing, crowdsourcing, social media, and website management.
•  Self-direct, prioritize, and take initiative.
•  Have high levels of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
•  Have a sense of humor and enjoy working as part of a small team.
•  Be proficient in French, Spanish, Somali, or Swahili.
•  Have previous experience in an international or nonprofit setting.

Those interested can apply at: http://www.applywizard.com/5ed3.7a2d