Job Opportunities/Internships

Position Title: Community Relations Associate Intern, Decatur
Position Description: This position is responsible for drafting news releases, calendar listings and PSAs, and developing marketing flyers and other promotional materials; assisting with the coordination of public awareness campaigns and special events commemorating National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and PADV's annual When Domestic Violence Goes to Work conference. Additionally, the community relations associate intern will work cooperatively with the director of community relations to maximize agency image and community support. Minimum Qualifications: Eligible candidates should be working on a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, women's studies or comparable field and possess writing, computer and presentation skills, and have the ability to work with minimum supervision. Eligible candidates must be willing to commit to a minimum of three months and work a minimum of 15 hours per week. PADV's community relations internship program is unpaid, but participating students will gain tangible hands-on experience and skills to build strong resumes. To apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Shannon McKnight, community relations associate, at shannon@padv.org. Please include the proposed start-date and end-date, and the number of hours you are willing to commit to PADV.

PADV offers an excellent benefits package including health care insurance; long-term disability; generous paid-time off; and 401(K) retirement plan with matching contribution. PADV is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to supporting women and their children in their efforts to live violence free.