Based in Dublin 7. Ref. INTE-1000399
Description
The intern will gain practical experience in:
-Researching press statements
-Campaign launches
-Media monitoring
-Monitoring debates
-Drafting website content
-Maintaining databases
-Public consultation events, meetings, seminars, conferences
-Editing/writing campaigning/policy documents
-Transcribing minutes, interviews
-Gathering evidence on good practice in mental health
-Gathering evidence on the status of mental health reform in Ireland
-Mailings to lobby targets and stakeholders.
The intern will receive formal/informal training in the following:
-Wordpress website editing
-Mailchimp newsletter software
-CiviCRM contact database
-Mental health policy.
On completion the intern will have attained skills in
-Research,Writing, editing, proofreading, communications, Event management,Campaigning.
Skills Requirements
Skills and Attitudes Required: Fluent speaker and writer of English; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Excellent organisational skills; Research skills; Keen interest in and knowledge of mental health issues; knowledge of the workings of the Houses of the Oireachtas; Skill in Microsoft Office and databases; Sense of humour; flexibility
Please apply by sending your CV and a cover letter by email or post to Lara Kelly, Communications and Campaigns Officer: lkelly@mentalhealthreform.combinedmedia.com Mental Health Reform, Coleraine House, Coleraine Street, Dublin 7. Closing date: 5pm on Monday 11th January 2016. Interviews will be mid January with a view to starting before the end of January.
Link to internship ad: Search “INTE-1000399” on the welfare.ie website
