Summer Interns with Hyattsville Community Development Corporation

Interns Wanted 2016
Organizational Overview:
The Hyattsville Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a local non-profit community-serving organization dedicated to the revitalization and sustainable development of Hyattsville, the Gateway Arts District, and neighboring Inner-Beltway communities. Founded in the Fall of 2000, our mission is to develop arts, entertainment and public spaces; spur economic development and the quality of community life; encourage widespread leadership for community revitalization; and to rebuild the city’s commercial corridors.

Position Overview:
We are currently looking for energetic, dynamic undergraduate or graduate students. Interns will work closely with our staff to learn the ins and outs of a community development organization and serving a unique community. Potential candidates must be self-starters with strong communication skills, eagerness to learn, and comfort working in a small team (4 staffers) office environment.

Status:
This is an unpaid, part- time internship with a flexible work schedule. Current students can receive class credit.

Duration:
May –August 2016

Approximate Hours Per Week:
10-20 hours per week or as requested by Academic Advisor for credit.

Internship Description:
We currently have internships open for students interested in:

• Economic and Community Development (Research, Project Management, Community Outreach)
• Public Art 
• Communications 

The internship positions are flexible with room for change, so if you possess skills in multiple areas we can adapt a position to fulfill your learning needs. Project placement will be based on personal interests and skillset, as well as the current priorities of the organization.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of community planning, public policy, community development, public art, real estate development 
• Facility with basic web development tools including WordPress. 
• Experience accessing and manipulating databases
• Understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator)
• Knowledge of GIS software
• We are also seeking bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) to assist in specific assignments related to our growing Spanish-speaking community.

If you are interested in applying for an internship, please submit a resume and cover letter by email to: 

Kayleigh Gunnoud
Program Officer, HCDC

 jfair@hyattsvillecdc.org 

(301) 683-8267