Hyattsville Community Development Corp Open Call for Interns
Where: Hyattsville Community Development Corporation - Hyattsville, Maryland
Desired Class Level(s): Junior, Senior, Masters Candidate, Recent Grad (up to 1 year out)
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APPLICATION DUE MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017.
The Hyattsville Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a local non-profit community-serving organization dedicated to the revitalization and sustainable development of Hyattsville, the Gateway Arts District, and neighboring Inner-Beltway communities. Founded in the Fall of 2000, our mission is to develop arts, entertainment and public spaces; spur economic development and the quality of community life; encourage widespread leadership for community revitalization; and to rebuild the city’s commercial corridors.
We are currently looking for energetic, dynamic undergraduate or graduate students. Interns will work closely with our staff to learn the ins and outs of a community development organization and serving a unique community. Potential candidates must be self-starters with strong communication skills, eagerness to learn, and comfort working in a small team (4 staffers) office environment.
We currently have internships open for students interested in:
Economic and Community Development (Research, Project Management, Community Outreach)
Public Art Communications
The internship positions are flexible with room for change, so if you possess skills in multiple areas we can adapt a position to fulfill your learning needs. Project placement will be based on personal interests and skillset, as well as the current priorities of the organization.
Qualifications:
• Knowledge of community planning, public policy, community development, public art, real estate development
• Facility with basic web development tools, including WordPress.
• Experience accessing and manipulating databases
• Understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator)
• Knowledge of GIS software
• We are also seeking bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) to assist in specific assignments related to our growing Spanish-speaking community.
