Leaders Educated And Prepared

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LEAP, Leaders Educated and Prepared, is a non-profit organization founded in Darien, CT in 2009. We are funded by donations, grants and foundations who support our belief that problems of the world can be better resolved if we invest in and empower each individual to build diverse local and global partnerships committed to positively impacting each of their communities.

 

LEAP is seeking volunteers and interns to help promote and scale the LEAP model.

 

Volunteers Needed:

• Business Development Specialists

• Grant Writing/ Fundraising Specialists

• Marketing Specialists

• Measurable Assets Specialists

• Media Specialists

• Public Relations Specialists

• Social Workers

• Teachers

• Video Production Specialists

 

Please email leap@leap-edu.org and describe your area of expertise and time available. Your time and talents will be greatly appreciated as we work to scale the LEAP model across the globe.

 

Internship Opportunities:

Film and Visual Media Internship

Marketing Internship

Organizing and Communications Internship

Research and Writing Internship

Social Media Internship

To learn more about each internship, click on the link.

 

 

Film and Visual Media Internship

LEAP is seeking film and visual media interns to help with promotion of the LEAP model.

 

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Assemble all raw footage into short films to be used for website and marketing purposes

• Create needed footage to track the changes in perspectives in LEAP participants

• Set up of live feed connections with LEAP partners

 

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint is a must

• Experience with Final Cut Pro required

 

Internship Dates:

Internship will begin immediately and can be for one semester or longer. This can be a full or part time position depending on availability. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. All internships are unpaid.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications Instructions: Please send a resume and cover letter to leap@leap-edu.org.

 

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Marketing Internship

LEAP is seeking marketing interns to help with promotion of the LEAP model.

 

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Researching advertising targets

• Preparing proposals and presentations

• Execution of marketing related materials like brochures, power-points, videos, view books and curriculum packaging

 

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint is a must

 

Internship Dates:

Internship will begin immediately and can be for one semester or longer. This can be a full or part time position depending on availability. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. All internships are unpaid.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications Instructions: Please send a resume and cover letter to leap@leap-edu.org.

 

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Organizing and Communications Internship

LEAP is seeking organizing and communications interns to help with promotion and outreach.

 

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Digitalization of records

• Generate and update contact lists on a regular basis

• Press releases, newsletter articles, action letters

• Create and revise fact sheets to track measurable results and format for fund-raising

 

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in communications, or a related degree

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint is a must

 

Internship Dates:

Internship will begin immediately and can be for one semester or longer. This can be a full or part time position depending on availability. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. All internships are unpaid.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Applications Instructions: Please send a resume and cover letter to leap@leap-edu.org.

 

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Research and Writing Internship

LEAP is seeking research and writing interns to help with grant writing and outreach.

 

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Research federal and private nonprofit grants and assist in preparation of grant proposals

• Research to identify potential local and global partners

• Research methods used by other organizations to measure impact on the individuals involved with LEAP

 

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student

• Background in Journalism or English preferred, but not required

• Grant writing experience a plus

• Strong ability to summarize and present research required

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint is a must

 

Internship Dates:

Internship will begin immediately and can be for one semester or longer. This can be a full or part time position depending on availability. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. All internships are unpaid.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications Instructions: Please send a resume and cover letter to leap@leap-edu.org.

 

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Social Media Internship

LEAP is seeking social media interns to help with the promotion of the LEAP model.

 

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Implement web-based marketing and PR activities such as blogging, tagging, networking, viral marketing, search engine marketing, and other forms of communication

• Monitoring of blogs and websites

• Identify possible nonprofit partnerships

 

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint is a must

 

Internship Dates:

Internship will begin immediately and can be for one semester or longer. This can be a full or part time position depending on availability. Interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. All internships are unpaid.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications Instructions: Please send a resume and cover letter to leap@leap-edu.org.

 

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