Communications Internship - By 12.19.08
OCCV Internship Program
Communications Internship
Start date: Spring 2010 semester
Credit: 3 hours in [x] course or 5-10 hours a week for a semester/quarter semester. The internship is flexible to suit the intern’s schedule.
Overview
The OCCV internship program is designed to give undergraduate students through post- graduate professionals the opportunity to serve at OCCV by participating in the ongoing work of educating the Church on biblical justice and advocating Oregon local and state public policy for the common good.
Education
Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study.
Christian Faith
OCCV prefer all interns to possess a mature Christian faith but are open.
Learning Objectives
I. OBJECTIVE. To experience the process of getting an article published in a major newspaper.
A. Activity – Conduct research into media inquiries for an article or making contact with at least 2 major publications to have an op-ed piece.
a. Outcome – at least 2 articles in major publications for OCCV.
B. Explore a myriad of alternative publications (i.e. The Asian Reporter, Willamette Weekly, Relevant Magazine, etc).
a. Make contacts with at least 5 alternative publications, articulate the vision of OCCV and its successes, obtain one new media partner.
II. OBJECTIVE. To become savvy about web site management and reflective blogging.
A. Activity – Reading the required text, current events on local and state policy, scriptural reflection.
a. Outcome – blogging a reflection on the OCCV website and recruiting at least 2 more bloggers.
B. Activity – Researching webmaster
a. Outcome – update the OCCV website at least once and gain a contact for a webmaster to begin renovations.
III. OBJECTIVE. Publications
A. Activity – recreate the OCCV brochure.
B. Outcome – an OCCV brochure that clearly and concisely captures the vision and work of OCCV in an aesthetically pleasing format.
III. OBJECTIVE. To gain experience in the art of making a short-film
A. Activity – interview, take photos, gather stories and statistics, create storyboard and theme. Become familiar with video editing software.
B. Outcome – create a 3-5 minute video to advertise the three issues of OCCV with solid biblical theology, compelling current stories and statistics, and understanding of the mission and work of OCCV to show donors, members, churches and post on website.
Reading list (subject to change…incomplete Bibliography)
Marshall, Chris. The Little Book of Biblical Justice.
Linthicum, Robert. Building a People of Power. (selections)
Nardoni, Enrique. Rise Up, O Judge. (selections)
Program Components
* Training: The program begins with a required day of training held at OCCV. The training sessions are led by OCCV Staff. During this time, trainees will learn about OCCV’s history, spiritual foundations, corporate philosophies, vision, one-year and five-year strategies, grants and current program objectives.
* Work Hours: [As assigned by the school and executive director]
* Mentoring: Interns are teamed with an OCCV staff or board member who will meet with them weekly throughout the internship to answer questions, offer career and spiritual advice, and to help them get the most out of the program.
* Prayer: OCCV staff members and interns join together for a weekly prayer, reflection, and fellowship.
Please send resume and cover letter by November 9, 2009 to:
Stephanie Mathis
Executive Director
503-222-2072
Stephanie_mathis@occv.org