Remix is currently accepting resumes for an (unpaid) internship position on international partnerships. This is a really great opportunity. Check out the posting below and let your peoples know about it. Please send resumes to gavin@theremixproject.ca. The deadline for resumes is Friday, April 30th!!!!

POSITION AVAILABLE @ The Remix Project: International Partnerships INTERN
REPORTS TO: Executive Director and Director of Resources
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The Remix Project is seeking interns for its International Partnerships team. Interns will play a key role in the development and maintenance of our international partnerships. The International Partnerships Internship provides a learning experience during which interns participate in all aspects of planning and coordinating Remix’s international projects/supporting our partners getting started and sustainable.
During this program you will have an opportunity to gain experience in the field and enhance your skills while working under the direction of professional mentors.
This is a great opportunity for you to gain invaluable experience with an internationally recognized and celebrated organization!
RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
• Assist in coordinating Remix’s International Partnerships and Development Plan draft for 2010-2012

• Liase with our international partners on a regular basis

• Supply our international partners with grounding documents on what it means to be a Remix partner as well as relevant Remix based material to help partners get projects off the ground

• Identify areas of support in which we can help strengthen and grow our international partners

• Assist in identifying and securing government grants, private foundation support and corporate partners through sponsorships, special events and other cause-related marketing and development opportunities for our partners.

• Communicate regularly with Executive Director on the status of the tasks assigned.

• Complete all tasks in a timely fashion with high quality of work.

• Ability to work at least 15 hours per week in the Remix Project office for a 6 month period, plus attend various Remix events.

• Carry out all responsibilities in a professional, timely and effective manner.

• Be organized and responsible professional with the ability to function as a team member.

• Good organizational and time-management skills; able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Perform any other duties, carry out any other requests as directed by the Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS / INTERESTS:
We are seeking a dynamic, committed young person who is:
• Creative

• Keen interest or some background in arts and culture as a means of community development.

• Can read, write and speak Spanish (Portuguese is also an asset but not required)

• Well-organized and self-motivated

• Strong communications skills, oral and written

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

• Some knowledge of Adobe CS4 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), though we are willing to train.

About THE REMIX PROJECT
The Remix Project is dedicated to ensuring talented and aspiring young creative minds are given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

A registered charity, The Remix Project is a priority project of the Mayor’s “Community Safety Secretariat” and an award-winning partner of UN Habitat’s “Safe Cities Programme”. The project ensures personal responsibility and skill development while giving each participant the opportunity to follow their own passions, on their own terms. Participants are paired with industry professionals in a unique mentorship program. This unique program grants unprecedented access to the recording, creative and cultural business industries, ensuring the highest quality of education through our hands-on approach.

Start date: IMMEDIATELY

Work schedule: 15 hours a week (which days are flexible)
(6 months; possibility of extension)
We are willing to work with a university or college to arrange academic credit or high school co-op placement.

THIS POSITION IS UNPAID– your payment is real world experience under the mentorship of professionals, and/or co-op placement credit.
Please send your resume and cover letter indicating “International Partnerships Intern” in the subject (and any relevant work if applicable) by e-mail or in person to:
Contact:
Gavin Sheppard – Executive Director
gavin@theremixproject.ca
2 Pardee, Suite 201
Toronto, ON
(2 blocks East of Dufferin, South of Liberty)
Please call ahead if you are dropping off your application
647.962.3564
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS is April 30th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
The Remix Project is an equal opportunity employer
Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted