Move This World is now recruiting for our Summer 2014 Internship Program in New York City
Katherine Lam
Move This World (MTW) is a global nonprofit that uses creative expression as a vehicle to transform conflict, violence and bullying in communities. In partnership with schools, community-based organizations, families and corporations, MTW has worked with over 10,000 individuals across 22 cities on four continents to build and connect more peaceful communities. Our hallmark program is an innovative, evidence-based curriculum that engages students Pre-K-12, educators, administrators, families, and corporate leaders in movement-based activities that promote empathy, mediation skills, and conflict transformation. In this way, MTW fosters cumulative skill building that grows with the individual and produces measurable impact to promote social change through the art of movement.
We offer:
The ability to spend your time on high-impact work that is defining the future of movement-based education
A fun, talented team that empowers you and gives you the freedom to be creative and help shape the organization
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Programs/Partnerships: research new potential partners (including schools, universities, companies, etc.) and donors in respective hubs, research current events and articles for PeaceMover resources, assist in the planning and execution of PeaceMover trainings
Communications/Social Media: manage MTW’s social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, etc.; manage, update, and create content for MTW Blog; mobilize movement and support within the internal community through our social media outlets
Operations/Management: financial management and processing, research potential foundation leads and relevant grants, send thank you letters and emails for donors
Qualifications:
Current student pursuing a BA or advanced degree
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Acute attention to detail
A self-starter and problem solver
Strong independence and ability to take initiative in project follow-through
Area-specific experience through coursework or professional opportunities
Proven leadership experience
High ability to think creatively and critically
Ability to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
Access to personal laptop
Application Instructions: DUE DATE: April 20, 2014 at 12 pm EST
Apply by sending an email to Iwa...@movethisworld.org with subject line “2014 Summer Internship - Your Name” Attach a your resume and a letter to us describing why you want to join our team this semester. Make sure your resume and letter are in PDF format.
Rolling Application Process: We will be reviewing applications as soon as they are received. The earlier you apply, the earlier we will consider you for the positions.
Start dates: June 2, 2014 and June 23, 2014
A MTW Disclaimer… All of our positions require individuals with an entrepreneurial mind who are able to navigate ambiguity, take matters into their own hands, take risks, learn things they don’t know, and do whatever it takes to get the job done. That might mean working until midnight with the team, reading hundreds of PeaceMover applications, helping coordinate our Global Training Summit, dancing your booty off, crunching numbers in Excel, and going out of your way to share the MTW story with the world.
Join our movement online:
www.facebook.com/movethisworld
www.twitter.com/move_thisworld