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Internships: Volunteer Coordinator

(5-10 hours per week)

Duties: Assist WXPN's Volunteer and Student Coordinator (and work closely with WXPN's Marketing Department) in all aspects of scheduling volunteers for events and the planning and implementation of our student intern and work study program. Receive rewarding experience in the field of Marketing by providing administrative and clerical support, including assisting with essential database maintenance, contacting potential and current XPN volunteers, keeping essential supplies stocked and maintained for WXPN's frequent Welcome Events, and help with the designing and maintenance of a student-volunteer tracking system. You'll have the chance to assist with weekly Free at Noon concerts, as well as the annual non-commercial music convention, Non-Comm.

Qualifications: Candidate must have basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, and Internet Explorer). Experience with MS Access is a plus, but is not required. S/he must be reliable, have good interpersonal communication skills, and be comfortable dealing with the public. Also, s/he must be detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks, and work independently. An open mind is a must, and the intern will undoubtedly learn rewarding hands-on experience in the field of Marketing.

The University of Pennsylvania is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer.

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Work Study Coordinator

For more information you can email our Intern/Work Study Coordinator.

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