AGENCY DESCRIPTION: A Family For Every Child is a nonprofit organization located in Eugene, Oregon. AFFEC’S mission is to find loving and permanent families for every waiting foster child.
JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Permanency Director, candidates will complete tasks related to the multiple permanency program AFFEC supports. This unpaid internship/volunteer position is ongoing and there are positions with flexible times/duration.
WHAT YOU GAIN: You will receive real world work experience in multiple areas which could include outreach, organization, scheduling, community involvement, document creation, social media, marketing, and a great deal more. This is a great opportunity to learn marketable skills as well as do important and valuable work while supporting at-risk, foster and homeless youth in our community.
INTERN RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Permanency Director, the Permanency Program Assistant will perform one or more of the following:
- Document creation and editing
- Seek out free and low-cost activities for our program newsletters
- Research topics for program, and agency national newsletters
- Create youth biographies
- Research, schedule, market and attend youth outings
- Create social media posts for our permanency programs
- Assist with Host Home licensing
- Assist with recruiting traditional and non-traditional mentors
- Assist with tabling events and community outreach
- Log notes on all conversations
- Communicate accurately and efficiently
EDUCATION NEEDED: Training will be provided
SKILLS/QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with diverse populations
- Strong computer/email skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office and Google Docs types of programs; experience utilizing Adobe products is also welcomed
- Well organized with attention to detail and ability to complete tasks independently
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Phone skills a plus
- Strong desire to help at-risk, foster, and homeless youth in our community and to connect with adults of all ages to support these youth
PERSONALITY FOR POSITION: Outgoing, motivated, dedicated, confident, punctual, conscientious
EXPERIENCE OR SPECIAL SKILLS DESIRED: Team player, attention to detail and follow-through
SCHEDULE:
- 3-6-9 month commitment/continuous
- 6-9 hours per week/flexible
