For more than 35 years, the Wendt Center for Loss and Healing has been helping adults, children and families in the greater Washington, DC area cope with grief and trauma. We offer grief counseling, support groups, training and education, and crisis response to ease the impact of loss, bereavement and trauma. We respect individuals and their experiences, understand the pain of grief, and support people facing a loss or traumatic event – their own or that of someone they love. With the assistance of a dedicated staff and a trained and impassioned group of volunteers, the Wendt Center has been supported over the years by caring people who keep our founder, Bill Wendt’s vision alive that “no one should grieve alone.”

This year, the Wendt Center will have several Internship opportunities available during the Summer/Fall 2011 and Spring of 2012.  It is our hope that your institution would post these opportunities for your students.  We are seeking a Communications Intern and  Development Intern during the afore mentioned academic terms.  For your convenience, please find attached an application and job descriptions for both positions.  Application deadlines are May 16, 2011. 

If you would like to apply for this internship, please click here: 2011 Develop-Commun Application

WENDT CENTER FOR LOSS AND HEALING

4201 Connecticut Avenue, NW – Suite 300

Washington, DC  20008

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position:                     Communications Intern

Supervised by:           Director of Development and Communications

RESPONSIBILITIES:    

Communications

• Prepares e-newsletter for bi-monthly distribution; solicits staff input and proposes relevant content;
• Tracks and maintains updated e-mail lists of subscribers
• Works with staff and Development Director to ensure updated content for website
• Coordinates with printers/designers on timely completion of graphics projects
• Maintains image/photo library
• Gathers client stories for vignettes to be used in newsletter, proposals or other publications
• Manages development and maintenance of agency “address book” to generate lists of e-mail/address contacts organized by function.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication skills; flexible, positive attitude under deadline pressure and

          willingness to  learn

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and mastery or ability to master Constant Contact
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

• Candidate should indicate interest in Internship Schedule

1. Summer Internship (June-August)
2. Fall/Spring Internship (August-May)

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

• Summer

Monday-Friday      9:00am – 5:00pm        40 hours per week

• Fall/Spring

  20 hours per week