SPRING 2013 Children & Youth Initiatives Intern
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), home of McGruff the Crime Dog ®, seeks an Intern to work with the Children and Youth (CY) Initiatives team. This is a unique opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student to gain hands-on experience in crime prevention, program development, marketing, and research. We are looking for an individual with creative and innovative ideas to join our team!
Hours are flexible to your schedule. This is an unpaid position located in Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities
With guidance and supervision by the CY Team, the Intern will:
- Assist in developing and designing materials such as tip sheets, flyers, palm cards, and posters on crime prevention and personal safety practices;
- Collaborate with the team and brainstorm on inventive marketing strategies;Conduct research for topical areas and product development;
- Participate in meetings, conferences, and trainings as needed
Requirements
- Current enrollment in undergraduate or graduate classes
- Understanding and interest in crime prevention
- Ability to think creatively
- Strong research and writing skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Strong communication skills
Application Process
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university or college to apply.
To apply for this position with National Crime Prevention Council, please submit a resume and cover letter with dates of availability to kcummings@ncpc.org.
