Internships
Blue Ridge Literacy internships offer the opportunity to work in a non-profit environment and develop tutoring and/or teaching skills; to create and implement projects that benefit adult literacy learners; to meet learners from different countries and gain concise language skills; and to develop professional skills needed in a fast-paced office environment. Interested applicants should have an interest in teaching, nonprofits, literacy, and other cultures. We accept up to two interns per semester for spring, summer, and fall.
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Education Internship​
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Instruct tutoring sessions and small-group classes with adult literacy learners
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Create lessons and teaching material relevant to learners’ individual goals and needs
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Provide support and outreach to current BRL literacy volunteers
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Lead community and organizational events such as Sobremesa, Yoga Socials, Citizenship Celebrations, and the Annual Celebration
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Assist Program Director with data entry, as needed
Qualifications: Interns should want to teach and tutor adult literacy learners or small groups; be excited about collaborative opportunities with other BRL teachers, staff, and volunteers; and interested in meeting new people who possess different life experiences.
To apply, please send the following documents to the Program Director:
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Resume
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Cover letter describing why you want to work for BRL and what kind of work experience you hope to gain
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Dates you are available
Capacity and Outreach Internship
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Maintain BRL Social Media by producing content, scheduling posts, and making regular updates to BRL Facebook, Twitter, Instagram pages
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Assist in making and maintaining BRL promotional materials through web, film, and photo sources
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Lead outreach efforts to community groups, including church, nonprofit, business, and corporate partners
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Conduct research related to literacy and immigration in Roanoke and the state of Virginia
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Assist in grant proposal process, including proof-reading, editing, and writing
Qualifications: Interns should be proficient with social media platforms, excited about meeting new people, interested in writing and improving writing skills, and eager to work in a nonprofit environment.
To apply, please send the following documents to the Executive Director:
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Resume
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Cover letter describing why you want to work for BRL and what kind of work experience you hope to gain
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Dates you are available