"Building A Better Community"

 

Intern With IP Hunt Foundation
  • Experience a hands-on introduction to a nonprofit organization working smack in the middle of some of the most exciting, important and leading-edge issues such as Health Plans for "working poor" families.
  • Gain increased and valuable knowledge of the Internet, electronic commerce, politics, communications technology, hot legal issues, NGO operations, and more.
  • Take on résumé-building responsibilities including: public relations, fundraising, event planning, press and industry interviews, speaking engagements, policy analysis & legal support work in the newest areas the law has to offer, technical and market proofs-of-concepts, and many others.
  • Develop insight into understanding the privacy, security, fair use, free expression, and other issues facing society as we enter the information technology era.
  • Gain experience with project coordination and execution, creative and advanced development of new ideas and technology, and the trust and confidence that comes from succeeding in a fast-paced environment of self-starter experts and experts-in-the-making.
  • Get exposure to VIPs on all sides of the issues, unique opportunities unavailable in the commercial sector, and association with one of the most innovative organizational concepts in the online world.
  • Be treated with mutual respect and get to work on projects that really make a difference, in a friendly atmosphere of teamwork.

General Intern Requirements

IPHF does not have paid internships, and cannot provide stipends (except for specific things, like travel to an IPHF event you are assisting at, etc.)

Interns (and volunteers) work closely with IPHF staff and volunteers to execute, public relations, legal, educational, technical and research programs on IPHF-sponsored projects, legislative and policy issues, and in coordinated efforts with other organizations. Responsibilities may include: preparing and distributing press releases, conducting research, pitching media ideas with the press, speaking with existing and potential IPHF sponsors, developing and writing grants and media materials, and fielding incoming media and interested parties requests as appropriate, among many others that vary with the position.

Basic requirements include: Strong writing and oral communication skills, in addition to advanced use of personal computer tools (word processors, spreadsheets, database tools, e-mail, and web browsers; Dedication and willingness to work hard. Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Better-than-average knowledge of your field, with at least a working understanding of the community development issues IPHF is devoted to. Preferred fields of interest: Health and Human Services, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, Law or Pre-Law, English, Computer Science, Information Systems, Political Science and/or Business.

Please inquire by sending a brief email message to iphf01@yahoo.com.or.. director@iphuntfoundation.org. Include information about your college major, interests, experience and skills (résumés OK), and state the time frame in which you would be available, as well as whether you are located in the Las Vegas Area (or would be able to come here). While "virtual" (long-distance) internships and volunteer work are possibilities, we would prefer at this time interns in the city where our office is located to work directly with our staff on time-sensitive matters. Click here to download an IPHF Volunteer-Employment Application form or contact: Irvin D. Hunt, Administrator at (702)262-9701 * (877)711-7751.
  
  
 
   
   
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