[Prevention] Please post: Paid summer internship in Portland

[Erica Schmitz]

Thank you for posting the internship announcement below. Please let me
know if you have any questions.

- Erica Schmitz

 

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Summer Internship: Substance Abuse Prevention

Medical Care Development, Inc.

 

Medical Care Development is accepting applications for a paid summer
internship with our Substance Abuse Prevention project, 21 Reasons
(www.21reasons.org).   This is a 12-week, 40 hrs/week position based in
our Portland office. The position will require regular travel to conduct
project activities throughout the city of Portland and the Casco Bay
region.  Some evening and weekend work may be required.

 

Essential job duties of the Summer Intern will include assisting the
Project Director and other Substance Abuse Prevention staff in the
following:

 

*           Implementing projects to reduce underage drinking and
high-risk drinking by young adults using the latest research-based
recommendations and best practices

*           Writing and developing project communications and marketing
materials such as brochures, newsletters, flyers, posters, and website.

*           Conducting routine administrative activities for all
assigned projects, including a full range of word processing functions,
such as correspondence and reports; data entry and maintenance; and
photocopying, filing, and mail.  

*           Developing knowledge and expanding content area skill base
by reading current journal articles, participating in available
trainings, and subscribing to national and statewide email lists.

 

This position requires flexibility and the ability to manage time and
multiple tasks with little supervision. The person in this position must
be an energetic self-starter who is able to function successfully in a
team environment or independently and relate well to co-workers, project
partners, and the public. Exceptional research, analysis, writing, and
interpersonal communication skills are essential. A degree in a related
field is preferred.   A background in public policy, public health or
social sciences is a plus.  Detailed knowledge of all Microsoft Office
2000 software programs is required.  

 

Medical Care Development is an Equal Opportunity Organization and
Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 27.  Please email
cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to Erica Schmitz at
ESchmitz at mcd.org.

 

 

Erica Schmitz, MPP

Director, MESAP & 21 Reasons

Medical Care Development
175 Lancaster Street, Suite 220A
Portland ME 04101 
office 207.773.7737 

cell 207.899.5130

fax 207.899.4756

 

www.mcd.org/MESAP.asp

www.21reasons.org