Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

We’re a local nonprofit organization committed to providing quality conflict resolution services for our community, and we’re looking for a talented visual media intern with fresh, creative ideas and an excellent eye for detail.

Contribute to efforts to support community mediation and restorative justice practices Work on a wide range of visual media projects Work from home under a flexible schedule (6-10 hours/week)

 

Looking for an Internship/ Volunteer Opportunity with Meaningful Impact?

The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (CRCMC), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is looking for a Visual Media Intern to help us organize and develop visual outreach and education materials. Major responsibilities include:

Cataloging digital media files Designing marketing collateral Creating print and digital visualizations/infographics for use in reports, brochures,

1-pagers, online publications, slide decks and website

Storyboarding and developing videos for educational outreach and fundraising Soliciting staff feedback as part of iterative design process

 

Requirements

Proficiency in visual media and graphic design programs Strong creative and analytical skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks within deadlines Detail oriented, organized with strong proofing skills Strong communication skills and ability to discuss issues with staff and partners

 

Application Process

Please submit cover letter and resume detailing your interest in alternative dispute resolution work and alignment with the internship/volunteer requirements Please list all visual media software in which you are skilled Submit materials in one PDF to volunteer@crcmc.org with subject line:

Visual Media Intern [Last Name, First Initial]

Applications are reviewed on rolling basis

Description:

This is an unpaid internship/volunteer opportunity with the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County. Purpose of Position: To assist the Executive Director with communications & marketing. Time Commitment: 8-15 hours per week. Communications interns/volunteers will assist the Executive Director with CRCMC’s communications, also known as promotion or marketing. CRCMC believes it is most effective when it is in communication with a wide range of audiences – from the stage, in written communications, in Social Media…in all areas. An intern/volunteer is sought to assist in these areas. Ideal candidates will be energetic, inventive, hard working, social media and web-savvy, and brimming with ideas about creative ways to engage audiences in the organization’s mission. While assisting with a wide range of projects, interns/volunteers will gain hands-on experience and training in many aspects of marketing and development, while also gaining a good understanding of a small nonprofit organization.

 

Tasks/ Responsibilities:

Usage of Social Media Tools (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) for current and potential CRCMC supporters on regular goings on of the organization.  Assist with the implementation of the Strategic Development plan for communications, including newsletters (internal, external).  Attend the monthly Committee meeting to report and provide input from the Social Media POV for overall marketing efforts of the season and concert cycle.  Participate in the CRCMC mascot implementation.   Assist in creating videos for audience development purposes to bridge the key messages of our programs and outreach projects (videos range from one-and-a-half minutes to four and-a-half minutes) Assist and serve as liaison with certain press opportunities – press releases, sponsorship opportunities, etc.  A commitment to work 8-15 hours per week  Assisting staff with promoting events.  Assisting staff with tracking, formatting and archiving reviews and other media.  Maintaining and updating the CRCMC’s social media sites.  Assisting in the production of advertisements, press releases, and promotional materials.  Assisting with mailings to donors 

 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, or have any questions/concerns, please email our volunteer department at volunteer@crcmc.org. We prefer someone who is proficient in MS Office Suite and Google documents, but we are willing to train. You must be reliable, committed, and organized. Learn more about CRCMC at www.crcmc.org.

 

***Bi-lingual applicants are preferred but it is not a requirement

 

The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County has immediate vacancies for board directors.
The term of a member is 2 years not to exceed 6 years. The Conflict Resolution Center of
Montgomery County has immediate opening(s) for professional personnel that can bring value and
make a difference for the citizens of Montgomery County and the mission of CRCMC. If interested.
We also have an opening for a Student Board member, high school sophomore or junior, who
receives community service credits, and gets to be a vital part of peacemaking across the County. I
would encourage you to visit our website at CRCMC.org; forward your resume to our Governance
chairperson, Steven Shapiro, email address is sshapiro@sa-shapiro.com; Dan Max, email address
dmax24@msn.com or Wendell Smoot, email address wsmoot9489@gmail.com

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.

About Us: 

CRCMC is a non-profit organization that provides free conflict resolution services to anyone in Montgomery County, MD. Our mission is to promote and provide collaborative problem solving processes throughout the county. 

 

Description:

This is an unpaid internship with the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County. This opportunity is intended to provide valuable work experience and better prepare students interested in a public service career. The intern will assist with performing intake sessions with clients to establish their needs and/or provide referrals to outside resources. Chosen applicants will be trained to facilitate all aspects of scheduling mediation sessions for our community mediation program.

 

Tasks/ Responsibilities:

Assist in maintaining databases and clients' case files. Reviews CRCMC cases for quality assurance of programs (i.e. events, results, scheduling and disposition).  Assists with quality review of mediation cases.  Post mediation interviews for CRCMC cases follow-up with parties, conduct quality assurance calls to participants that fail to appear for mediation.  Assists with updating the CRCMC volunteer portal.  Assists collecting data for mediator term reviews.  Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program or attending a graduate or law school program.  The student must be in good standings at their university.  The student must be able to commit a minimum of 8-24 hours per week throughout the semester.  The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of CRCMC personnel and customers

 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, or have any questions/concerns, please email our volunteer department at volunteer@crcmc.org. We prefer someone who is proficient in MS Office Suite and Google documents, but we are willing to train. You must be reliable, committed, and organized. Learn more about CRCMC at www.crcmc.org.

 

***Bi-lingual applicants are preferred but it is not a requirement

 

The Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County recently added a new member to our team! 

Peacie Peacemaker is out brand new mascot, and we are looking for volunteers to wear the official costume at in-person outreach events, as well as during the production of marketing/ advertisement videos and media. The only limitations for this opportunity would be for height (the volunteer must be at least 5 feet, 6 inches tall).

If you are interested in this position, or have any questions/concerns, please email our volunteer department at volunteer@crcmc.org.

Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian  and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns