UJA Internships

UJA-Federation of New York has 2 internship openings – please fee free to distribute to your students.

About the Organization
The world’s largest local philanthropy, UJA-Federation of New York cares for those in need, rescues those in harm’s way, and renews and strengthens the Jewish people in New York, in Israel, and around the world. Funds raised by UJA-Federation sustain the activities of more than 100 health, human-service, educational, and community agencies. Every day, these community-based organizations provide a multitude of services that improve and enhance people’s lives. For more information, visit UJA-Federation’s website athttp://www.facebook.com/l/9159c;www.ujafedny.org.


1) Fall Intern with UJA-Federation's Marketing/Communications Department

Get great editorial experience as a fall semester intern for the editorial content group at UJA-Federation of New York, the world’s largest local philanthropy. Have the opportunity to research, write and have published stories for the web and for print.
 
This spot within UJA-Federation’s Marketing & Communication department will provide the chance to gain  publishing and communications experience. Strong reporting and writing skills are essential, as is ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Schedule is 2-3 days a week, 10-15 hours total.
 
Anyone interested should contact Noel Rubinton by e-mail (rubintonn@ujafedny.org) as soon as possible, and include a resume and writing samples.

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  2) UJA- Federation of New York – Media Relations Intern

UJA-Federation of New York Interactive Services department is seeking a highly motivated spring / summer intern to assist the management team for at least 20 hours a week starting immediately. We are seeking an eager, fast-learner who has a strong interest in media and communications within the non-profit sector. Responsibilities will include:


  * Assist communications team with agency, commission, and event PR, including researching and writing press releases.
   * Assist managers with the obituary process including writing, editing approval process of UJA-Federation paid death notices appearing in The New York Times.
   * Assist with post-event tasks including, but not limited to photo selection, acquisition of photo release forms, administrative tasks.
   * Assist with media analysis including media research, tracking and compilation, along with administrative tasks as needed.
   * Perform administrative duties for PR management team.
   * Compile media list for the communication team’s publicity outreach using Cision database.


Possibility of college credit and DOE

Requirements:
Ideal candidate must possess excellent writing and oral communication skills, be detail oriented, self-motivated, reliable, and able to work with a wide range of individuals. Candidate must be computer literate, (MS Office, Photoshop, Internet Applications). Students with a background in journalism, marketing, or communications will be given preference. Graduate students strongly preferred.

EOE. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. If interested, e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@ujafedny.org with “Media Relations Intern” in the subject line.