Employment Opportunities

Marketing and Communications Intern

Are you planning to pursue a public relations, marketing or communications career? Would you like to help a prominent cancer prevention non-profit and learn vital skills at the same time? Do you have strong verbal and written communication skills?

If you answered “Yes!” to these questions, then we have the position for you! The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Marketing and Communications Team is seeking an intern to assist with the promotion of our mission, programs and events.

If selected for the position, you will get the chance to:
- Improve your writing skills by drafting press releases, media advisories and blog posts;
- Contribute to social media campaigns on Twitter, Facebook and Youtube;
- Learn how to use essential online platforms such as Vocus, Convio and WordPress;
-Conduct research and monitor current cancer and health related news;
-Assist in volunteer and participant recruitment and promotion for special events
-Complete other tasks as assigned

If you are looking to be a paper-pusher, this is not the place for you. This internship will be a hands-on experience—we are looking for someone who can “wear many hats” and take initiative on projects. Demonstrated experience in public relations, social media, marketing and/or communications is preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills required—creativity, enthusiasm and organizational skills are a must. Graphic design experience and proficiency in Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator is a big plus.

The Prevent Cancer Foundation is metro accessible. We are located in Alexandria about a five minute walk from the King Street station on the blue and yellow lines.

Hours are 15-20 hours per week; we are looking for someone to start before or in May 2012 . Compensation includes a stipend and valuable communications experience.

If interested, please send your resume, cover letter and writing samples to Liona.Chan@preventcancer.org with the subject line “Marketing and Communications Intern”. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Manager of Administration

Responsible for overseeing the administrative needs of the Foundation as they relate to human resources and benefits administration, employee relations and manages relationships with IT and facilities vendors. The Manager of Administration works closely with the Controller and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to ensure organizational and staff objectives are met. The position: maintains and process Foundation payroll using ADP; ensures that time sheets for hourly staff are correct and that all pay data (including leave time) is properly recorded; provides basic orientation and processes/files all paperwork for new and exiting employees; provides employee relations counseling, if needed, for supervisor/subordinate relationships as well as peer relationships; manages and oversees the Foundation’s grievance procedure; provides benefits administration to include evaluation and updates as well as obtaining feedback from and communicating changes to staff; evaluates and provides updates to the employee policy manual; assists in the preparation of monthly all staff meetings, as well as board and committee meetings held in the Foundation’s offices; manages the facility, including space planning, offsite and onsite storage, maintenance, and furniture/equipment acquisition. Serves as liaison to the property management company. Candidates should send a cover letter (including salary requirements) and resume to Jobs@PreventCancer.orgwith Manager of Administration in the subject line.