Global Envision Social Networking Internship

The Global Envision social networking internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students with a strong interest in using the web to draw attention to global issues. We are looking for an intern who is open to brainstorming creative new ways to use social networking and online marketing in order to grow the Global Envision community. Goals of the internship are to use online tools in order to increase the number of reader comments posted to the Global Envision site, increase online readership and craft a stronger Global Envision presence on social networking sites.

The internship is based at Mercy Corps headquarters in Portland, Ore., though candidates located elsewhere will also be considered to be selected as distance contributors. During the academic year, contributors are expected to fulfill a minimum commitment of 8 hours per week.

Qualifications and Skills needed:

- Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
- Knowledge of social networking communities
- Strong project manager skills including the ability to formulate, follow and execute plans, and work independently and as part of a team
- Candidates pursuing International Relations, Communications, Economics or Political Science degrees are preferred.

Key Intern Responsibilities:

- Manage content on social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook,
- Draft blog entries on social networking sites
- Adapt our pages on social networking sites to become more visually appealing using latest tools and html code
- Check and reply to web site email as necessary
- Communicate with members of networks using bulletins
- Find new networks and features
- Help implement contests and other innovative social networking strategies

To apply:
Interested applicants should upload an updated resume and cover letter here. Please make a minimum of two comments on Global Envision posts and email Chelsea Wieber at cwieber@mercycorps.org once you have submitted your comments.

Contributor Internship Contact Information:
Chelsea Wieber
Site Coordinator, Global Envision
www.globalenvision.org
www.mercycorps.org
cwieber@mercycorps.org
503.796.6800 x 385

Mercy Corps
3015 SW First Ave
Portland, OR 97201

About Global Envision: Global Envision is dedicated to increasing awareness of two of the defining trends of our time – the spread of more open markets and the global fight against poverty. Our blog explores the confluence of these two forces. Keep up with the latest news, read insightful posts and join the conversation at GlobalEnvision.org.

About Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against nearly impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1.3 billion in assistance to people in 100 nations. Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach nearly 14.4 million people in more than 35 countries. MercyCorps.org