The Communications Coordinator interacts with the media, serves as one of the primary spokespersons for the organization, builds alliances with key ally constituencies, and coordinates efforts to educate the public through general communications strategies and the Welcoming Tennessee Initiative. For general communications, key functions include monitoring press coverage, handling media inquiries, pursuing coverage of significant issues and events, training spokespeople and conducting media trainings for members. For the Welcoming Tennessee Initiative, key functions include holding and designing educational presentations, supporting local “Welcoming Committees,” and training “Welcoming Ambassadors” to coordinate local presentations and media strategies.

Qualifications:

• Background in communications strongly preferred
• Ability to prioritize and work under minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds
• Fluency in English required; fluency in at least one other language (especially Spanish, Arabic, Kurdish or Somali) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

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To apply send a cover letter and résumé via e-mail to katie@tnimmigrant.org with "Communications Coordinator Search" in the subject line or by fax to (615) 833-0387. No phone calls, please.

Summer Internships Now Available!

TIRRC offers internships to dependable high school, college or graduate students who are willing to dedicate regular hours over a long period of time. Interns are not required to have experience, however, they must desire to gain real skills and have an interest in immigrant and refugee rights. Interns must be comfortable working with people of all backgrounds and immigration status. All internships are unpaid and interns are responsible for housing and transportation. Interns must be willing to work a minimum of 10 hours a week and commit to 3 months, 6 months, or a year with a specific TIRRC program.

 Available Internships

   
Youth Organizing Intern
Reports to: Amelia
Spots available: 1
Description: Interns can choose which of the following projects to work on: access to higher education, issues of diversity and discrimination, or youth organizing and summer training programs. Using popular education, our summer training programs bring together youth to build new skills, learn about activism and organizing, and engage in making change in their communities.

Campaign Organizing Intern
Reports to: Megan
Spots available: 3
Description: Interns will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of community organizing while working in a diverse multicultural setting. Interns will be working to mobilize communities across the state on national campaigns!

Nonprofit Administration Intern
Reports to: Marie
Spots available: 1
Description: Perfect internship for someone interested in how a nonprofit runs! This internship is focused around creating descriptions for all of the areas of work and projects at TIRRC, as well as supporting the office's daily functions. This intern must be focused, have strong English skills and  word processing skills.

    
Events Intern
Reports to: Lindsey
Spots available: 1
Description: Help design, plan and execute TIRRC's  major annual events: The 3rd Annual American Dream Fundraiser, The 8th Annual Membership Convention and Cultural Celebration and The 4th Annual New American Day on the Hill.  Preference given to interns who can complete a 1 year internship to participate in all 3 events. Great opportunity to learn about nonprofit event planning!

To Apply: 

Send a current resume and cover letter detailing which internship you are applying for and why to Lindsey at
Lindsey@tnimmigrant.org
Fax - 615-833-0387
Mail - 446 Metroplex Dr. Building A Suite 224
Nashville TN 37211

Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis until all positions are filled.