Storytelling & Marketing InternAt — Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS)

Opportunity Summary 

BOSS is an East Bay social justice nonprofit with programs that help homeless, low income, disabled, formerly incarcerated and violence-impacted community members build skills, access services and opportunities, heal from trauma, and thrive -- we need an intern to help o get our messages out, share the stories of real lives and urgent needs, and build the movement for social justice!

Posted by 02/01/24

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

...about the root causes of inequity and injustice, what communities are doing to fight against it, what more is needed, the type of tactics that work and don't work in social change movements -- students will meet local activists, educators, and leaders, and will hear about and meeting inspiring people who are rebuilding their lives with BOSS support!

Opportunity Training 

The Marketing & Communications Manager will provide orientation and training for all activities the intern will take part in. The intern may also attend a New Employee orientation to learn more about BOSS as a whole and agency processes/protocols, and will be accompanied to visit BOSS sites when gathering stories and content for digital outreach.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Most work will be done at the administrative HQ in downtown Berkeley. The intern may visit program locations which are in locations of varying safety levels but they will be accompanied by staff.

Compensation Details 
TypeFrequencyAmountExplanationShow to students?
Stipendmonthly200Yes
Opportunity Application Instructions 

Please send a resume and a description of what drew you to this internship and why it interests you.

Program 
Center for Community Engagement
Location Type 
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Location 
Berkeley, CA
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
15hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
Parking Fee
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
Yes
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing