Gilda’s Club North Texas
Gilda’s Club North Texas, a free cancer support community,
is searching for a community outreach specialist to intern
for eight weeks from June 2nd to July 25th, 2008 (flexible)
Goal: Develop a multi-year marketing plan targeting North Texas Latino families, providing information about the Gilda’s Club program for men, women, and children living with cancer.
Responsibilities:
• Review current messages about the Gilda’s Club program
that will specifically appeal to Latino families living with cancer.
• Create a marketing package that will deliver the Gilda’s
Club message to the Latino community, including flyers, public service
announcements for radio and television, print advertisements, and press
releases.
• Introduce Gilda’s Club to local media outlets and community
organizations, encouraging them to publicize the Gilda’s Club
program to Latino families.
• Create a multi-year plan for Gilda’s Club’s outreach
to Latino families, including goals,
budgets, and deadlines.
Qualifications:
• MUST be bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Upcoming Sophomore, Junior or Senior studying full time
at an accredited college or university, coursework in marketing,
advertising, public relations or social work.
• Knowledge of Dallas area Latino media and community is helpful.
Compensation: $2,500 for eight weeks’ service, working 35 hours a week.
How To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter
to Mirchelle Louis, Program Director
2710 Oak Lawn
Dallas, TX 75219
Fax: 214-219-5544
Email: mlouis@gildasclubtx.org
Application Deadline: March 31st, 2008
Internship made possible by the ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program