Internship Posting: Power Up Gambia Spring Internship; Philadelphia PA; Unpaid

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Power Up Gambia (PUG) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving health by providing energy and water to hospitals in The Gambia through solar electricity. Many hospitals and clinics in The Gambia cannot provide for patients’ needs -- ultrasounds during pregnancy, equipment during surgery, or even the ability to wash one’s hands -- because of their absence of reliable energy. Now, Power Up Gambia is trying to change that by purchasing, installing, and helping to maintain solar panels for independent energy within health care facilities.
You can help, too! Check out the information about our internship program below and decide if you might be right for helping to continue our mission!
Internship Description
The Power Up Gambia Spring 2010 Internship will be held in Philadelphia, PA, from mid-January to mid May. PUG Interns will be responsible for assisting in the daily communication and opportunity building that takes place within the organization, including assisting on website development, social media development and outreach events. We expect the intern to become a contributing member of the PUG team bringing ideas and energy to the table!
Internships are based in Philadelphia, PA, and do not involve travel to The Gambia. This is an unpaid internship.
Responsibilities Include:
o Expanding and continuing the design of our website
o Updating and contributing new material to our website.
o Assisting in communications with our team, volunteers and supporters
o event planning and organization
o Attending weekly meetings and volunteer for team tasks.
Skills Needed:
Either - Knowledge of and/or desire to gain: Proficiency with HTML/CSS/jQuery (and/or Javascript)
Or – experience in event or conference planning and implementation
In addition, you should be
o Organized and self-motivated.
o have basic or better knowledge of social networking programs
o Feel excitement about health, international development, renewable energy, solar power, education, or other fields related to the Power Up Gambia Programs.
Benefits:
o Gain knowledge about the inner workings of US non-profits who deal in international settings.
o Learn more about international development, health, water, energy, West Africa, etc.
o Gain skills in social networking, communication, and non-profit organization.
o Opportunity to connect and collaborate with local and international volunteers.
o Become an integral part of an organization aiming to improve the lives of thousands of people.
Timeframe for Internship:
The Spring 2010 Internship will take place in Philadelphia, PA. It will run from mid January through mid May and requires a 10 hour per week commitment (flexible). Applications are due January 17th