Position Title: Idaho Meth Project Intern

Department of Communication

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Position Title: Idaho Meth Project Intern

Reports To: Executive Director

Term of Internship: March – August 2012

Compensation: University internship credit; stipend for the right candidate

Position Summary: In addition to fulfilling general administrative functions, the Idaho Meth Project Intern will assist with the planning and implementation of several key projects, including Not Even Once Night (NEON) and the Givin’ Meth the Boot concert fundraiser. He/she will also help manage the Idaho Meth Project Teen Advisory Council and overall teen volunteer core. Hours and schedule are negotiable but will be heaviest in the summer months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Special projects related to the planning and implementation of Not Even Once Night, a
yearly concert and awareness event at the Western Idaho Fair – August 17

• Special projects related to the planning and implementation of the Givin’ Meth the Boot
Concert – August 3

• Manage Idaho Meth Project Teen Advisory Council and overall teen volunteer core

• Administrative tasks – answer phones and respond to general inquiries

• Assist with writing and development of communication pieces

• Data entry (CRM) and report generation

• Manage high school newspaper ad placement

• Assist with social media campaign efforts

• Represent the Idaho Meth Project at community events

Qualifications:

• Exceptional computer skills – Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2010 required (PowerPoint,
Excel and Word); Adobe experience a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Customer service, communications and/or administrative experience

• Friendly, professional, and comfortable working with diverse groups of people, including
teens

• Ability to take direction and work independently on projects

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Interest in nonprofit/marketing & communications/public policy field

• Enthusiastic, self-starter preferred

Benefits:

• Gain valuable skills in nonprofit management, marketing and communications, and public
policy

• Make a visible difference in your community through community outreach and fundraising
activities

• Learn about the Idaho Meth Project campaign and its impact on the state’s meth problem

• Frequent networking opportunities available – the Idaho Meth Project is one of the most
visible nonprofit organizations in the state

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Gina Heideman, Executive Director

P.O. Box 738 / Boise, ID 83701

The Idaho Meth Project is a large-scale prevention program aimed at significantly reducing first-time meth use through public service messaging, public policy and community outreach.