Dumas Wesley Community Center,
Strategic Communication Inter
Background:
The mission of the Dumas Wesley Community Center is to educate, empower and enrich the local
community through collaborative programs of Christian service that: provide for immediate human
needs, strengthen family life, develop leadership and encourage responsibility.
It is a neighborhood based non-profit organization located in the Crichton community. The neighborhood
is one of the most ethnically and racially diverse populations in Mobile with an average family income of
$10,000 per year. The population served by Dumas Wesley is approximately 69% low-income and 95%
minority. Individuals receive services such as: after-school care, tutoring, food pantry, day programs for
senior citizens, transitional housing, transportation for senior citizens and neighborhood outreach.
Description:
Interns would assist with:
 Event planning
 Website content
 Social media
 Volunteer database maintenance
 Bi-monthly newsletters
They may be asked to undertake special projects as needed.
Interns can earn $200-400 per term based on performance. Although Dumas Wesley can work with the
students’ needs and schedule, they will need to work 16 – 19 hours per week.
Requirements:
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Ability to multi-task and work independently
Knowledgeable in emerging web-based technologies and social media
Ability to work well with others
Strong written and verbal skills