PHEN's primary mission is to increase prostate health education and awareness. PHEN's working philosophy is that "Knowledge is the best defense against prostate cancer." The organization has a focus on men at the highest risk for prostate cancer in the United States; African Americans and men with a family history.
Eliminating the African American prostate cancer disparity is a priority goal. PHEN's mission also includes advocacy efforts to increase the overall support and resources to wage a war on prostate cancer that will eventually lead to a cure for the disease. Scientific research has shown that Black men overall do not receive the same quality of treatment as white men and they suffer a mortality rate 150% higher.
Seeking three (3) Marketing, Public Relations and/or Communications interns that are undergraduate Juniors, Seniors or Grad Students to support PHEN's Communications Coordinator with our upcoming Father's Day Rally (June 16, 2013) and other initiatives:
- Content creation and design for monthly e-newsletters
- Content creation, design and implementation for social media platforms
- Facebook (includes cover photo series)
- Twitter
- Blog
- Designing advertisements with effective calls to action
- Press release creation and dissemination
- Assist communications coordinator with media outreach and follow-up
- Assist the operations coordinator with church outreach and follow-up
Monthly stipend in combination with academic course credit. Please provide the necessary paperwork from your educational institution. Required weekly hours are dependent upon course credit guidelines provided by your college or university.
Easy access to public transportation. Parking lot available for drivers.
