• students of all ages to be “at-home outreach” interns

Do you…

• have a passion for education equality?
• believe in the power of young people to change the world?
• enjoy navigating unforeseen challenges?
• consider yourself an incredibly creative thinker?
• consider yourself outgoing & a “people-person”?
• have an unshakable thirst to be at the heart of social change?
• love to talk about things that interest you & share your ideas with others?
• think that more people should join in Building Tomorrow?

Answer yes to the questions above? Keep reading!

perks of all on-campus internships

• enjoy flexible hours
• create something big to impact thousands of lives
• gain real-world experience
• develop your leadership skills
• gain experience in the non-profit sector
• connect with like-minded peers all over the US
• make a tangible difference

at-home outreach internship

None of what we do would be possible without the support of people like you.

In short? We need your help to spread the word to as many people as possible so we can continue doing what we do best: building schools for children around the world with a desire to learn and no place to do so. The best part? You can be most effective by working from, you guessed it, right at home!

responsibilities

• raise awareness about BT within your school & community
• spread the word about BT within your personal networks
• speak to at least 2 new groups, classes, orgs., etc.) each week about BT
• recruit 10 K-12 classrooms to participate in Sit for Good
• recruit 5 students or organizations to host BT fundraisers & campaigns
• blog, tweet, facebook, email, post, share, write etc. about BT

to apply…

The application deadline is rolling

Please send resume, cover note, and three references by e-mail to intern@buildingtomorrow.org.

internship criteria

We want you to apply if you…

• have a passion for education equality
• believe in the power of young people to change the world
• are a self-starter and committed to social good
• are a do-er
• enjoy navigating unforeseen challenges
• are an innovative, creative thinker
• are a strong team player with a self-motivated work ethic
• are open to brainstorming and collaborating with an entire office
• seek to find ways in which education aid can be sustainable, culturally relevant and life-changing
• wish to put your talents and skills to work in an office setting
• are adaptable and a quick learner

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have experience using basic office software suites including PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• A flexible schedule enabling one to work 10-20 hours a week.

compensation
All spring 2012 internships are unpaid. However, if possible, we are more than happy to work with you to obtain academic credit for your internship.

to apply for an internship

Please send resume, cover letter and three references by e-mail to intern@buildingtomorrow.org, with the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line. Application acknowledgment will be sent and short-listed candidates will be contacted.

event planning intern

help plan & execute the 5th annual Build-a-School Night auction
Build-a-School Night 2011

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Obtaining items to auction
• Contacting local businesses and restaurants for sponsorship and support
• Distributing invitations
• Recruiting volunteers for the night-of
• General event management and logistics
• Post-event follow-up with donors and attendees