Internship Opportunity

Teleosis Institute, Berkeley, CA

September 2006

DIGITAL MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

The Teleosis Institute is an educational not-for-profit organization devoted to helping health care practitioners develop sustainable medical practices. Our primary educational tools are our website and Symbiosis: The Journal of Ecologically Sustainable Medicine. We also offer lectures, courses and public events on sustainable medicine. To learn more about the Institute’s commitment to ‘health care that is good for people and the global environment’ visit www.teleosis.org.

DESCRIPTION OF INTERNSHIP:

As an intern at the Teleosis Institute, you’ll be joining a dynamic team, dedicated to a vision of Green Health Care. We are seeking a digital media intern to assist with a range of projects. Depending on skills and interests, intern projects may include:

• Assisting in maintenance of website, monthly e-newsletters, and event flyers
• Acquiring images and editing film and radio clips for website
• Contacting environmental- and health-related organizations for web link exchanges
• Helping with membership data tracking, member surveys, and updating campaign program information
• Assisting in planning and coordination of direct mail campaigns
• Advertising and attending local events to promote Teleosis programs
• General office administration, clerical duties, and data entry

This part-time internship requires 40 total hours or more, to be carried out over a minimum of three months. The intern, together with the supervisor, will determine a certain day and time each week to be in the office. Attendance at some evening and weekend events will be necessary. 

A certificate of completion and letter of reference will be provided at the end of the internship. This is an unpaid internship.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful applicants will be motivated, creative, flexible, and responsible. Applicants must have excellent computer and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail. Proficiency with HTML, DreamWeaver, Adobe PDF, Photoshop, MS Word, and the internet is required.

We are especially interested in applicants majoring /minoring in: Digital Media, Communications, Graphic Design, Business Management, Non-Profit Development, Marketing or Advertising. Knowledge of holistic health, integrative medicine, environmental studies, and sustainable business a plus. Since we work in a small office environment, we are looking for someone with a positive attitude and a sense of humor, who works well independently and with others.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your resume and statement of career goals to:

Evin Guy, Office Manager. 1521B 5th St., Berkeley, CA, 510-558-7285

Email is preferred: info@teleosis.org