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Communications Intern
Unpaid internship
8-14 hours per week.
Open until filled. Commitment until June 2017 (negotiable)
Diana Higuera, Executive Director

The Aurora Welcome Center began as the Aurora Human Rights Center (AHRC), which was first formed in
2008 when day laborers gathering informally near the corner of Dayton and East Colfax in what is known as
Original Aurora became the subject of concern for local businesses and politicians. Several nonprofits groups
organizing in and serving the immigrant community in Original Aurora and the east metro Denver area began
meeting regularly that fall to explore their common goals, determining there was considerable overlap among
their constituencies and the possibility of significant synergism in their co-location. They formed a collaboration
to create a jointly-governed, shared-space facility with a focus that has evolved to services for immigrants and
refugees with the main objective being integration.
AWC is physically situated within Aurora Public Schools to intentionally serve students and families through the
schools as well as the community at large. Additionally, AWC provides communal space for individuals and
organizations that are a part of and/or serve the international/immigrant community. Our current partners are:
African Women Empowerment Group, Colorado African Organization, El Centro Humanitario, Families
Forward Resource Center, Focus Points, Global Bhutanese Community of Colorado, Colorado Peoples
Alliance, The Denver Foundations Strengthening Neighborhoods Program, Aurora Public Schools and the City
of Aurora. For more information please visit www.aurorawelcome.org
Description:

The Aurora Welcome Center seeks a dynamic, self-starter individual to assist its marketing and
communications efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various
aspects of integrated communications while working with immigrants and refugees

Responsibilities:
Develop a communications plan
Develop and maintain social media presence, including monitoring, posting, scheduling and reporting
Facebook updates
Assist in planning, writing and managing e-blasts and e-newsletters with residential partners and with the
overall community
Update and further develop organizations website
Manage event calendar
Design flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material
Collaborate with Executive Director on new ideas, directions, and tools for marketing and
communications
Draft, distribute and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories, when needed
Qualifications:
Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space
Working towards a masters degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field. Nontraditional undergraduate students with mayor in Communications, or related field welcome to apply
Understanding of the basic principles of public relations and/or marketing
Communications Intern Job Description

Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in
Adobe InDesign and Photoshop highly desired.
Posses excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well independently
Passionate about working with immigrants and refugees.
Bilingual English/Spanish and other languages a plus
Commitment to cultural sensitivity and respect for differences
Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organizations mission

Please send cover letter and resume to dhiguera.awc@gmail.com

Communications Intern Job Description