Diamonds In The Rough, Inc.
2014 Summer Internship
Diamonds In The Rough, Inc. is a non-profit organization established to provide young women, living in
urban communities, with dependable mentors and resources to become poised and productive citizens
of their communities and the world. Each summer, DIR hosts an amazing summer enrichment program
for high school girls in Cleveland. Diamonds In The rough is offering internships to female college
students who are able to assist in the facilitation of the summer program and engage in fundraising
and community partnership initiatives. DIR is looking for innovative, driven, reliable, and dedicated
women who are passionate about the mission of the organization. Please note that these internships
are unpaid, require a 10-15hr/week commitment and take place between June 16 and August 2. Also
note that most activities take place in the evenings and on the weekends, so there is sufficient time for
other fulltime employment. Transportation is required. For more details about Diamonds In The
Rough, visit www.dircleveland.org or contact Tiffany Graves at (216) 526-8567.
Summer Logistics Intern
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Job Description
Issue weekly updates and reminders for
future events
Organize and communicate logistics of
workshops and major events
5-24 hr/wk (Average: 12hr/wk)
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Eligibility
Majoring in: Communications,
Organizational Development, Business,
Human Resource Management, related
majors OR previous experience that
highlights organizational skills
Fundraising Intern
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Job Description
Plan and host summer fundraiser
Establish relationships with businesses,
organizations, and community members
who are invested in supporting Diamonds In
The Rough financially
10 hr/week
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Eligibility
Majoring in: Business, Finance, Accounting,
Operations Management, related majors
OR previous experience that highlights
fundraising skills
Public Relations Intern
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Job Description
Research statistics relevant to the urban
youth that highlights the need for DIR
Establish relationships with other
community organizations
10hr/wk
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Eligibility
Majoring in: Public Relations,
Communications, Journalism, Business,
Sociology , related majors OR previous
experience that highlights networking and
communication skills
Instructions
1. Please complete or attach the following:
• Personal Data section
• Resume
• Essay
• Letter of recommendations mailed or emailed directly from recommender. Please
request that they include your name in the subject line of their email.
2. Email a PDF copy of your completed applications to dircleveland@yahoo.com by April 5, 2014.
3. You will be contacted before April 16, if you are selected for an interview. Please expect to
attend an interview on May 10, 2014. Interviews will be hosted in Cleveland and in Columbus.
Personal Information
Name____________________________________
Age_______________________
(Last, First)
Address ______________________________________________________________________
(Street, City, State, Zip)
Home Phone (___)___________________________ Cell Phone (___)____________________
E-mail Address ________________________________________________________________
School _______________________________________________________________________
(College or University)
Major _______________________________________
Cumulative G.P.A____________
Career Goals___________________________________________________________________
*Please attach a resume with your work experience, extracurricular activities, and community
service and/or leadership experiences
Essay
In one page or less, please address the following:
1. What experience(s) prepared you for the particular internship position you are applying for?
2. How can you use your role as an intern to make a positive impact on Diamonds In The
Rough and its community? Please share any specific ideas you have for accomplishing the
goals of the internship.