We are so excited to announce that we have TWO internships currently open for applications! Take a peek below at the Communications and Summer Internship descriptions for more details.

We would love for you to join our team!

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Job Description:

5-15 hours a week (negotiable)

The Communications Intern will join Soft Landing Missoula’s dynamic non-profit organization as a team player, focusing primarily on organizational communications. S/he will work in a fast-paced, interactive office environment to help SLM enhance its ability to serve a growing number of resettled refugees and continue to increase Missoula’s capacity to be a welcoming community. This position is flexible, with some of the hours based out of the Soft Landing office and occasional night and weekend hours required.

About Soft Landing Missoula:

Our vision is to help Missoula be a welcoming, supportive and informed community that can assist refugees to integrate and thrive. Soft Landing Missoula operates under Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing fiscal sponsorship.

The Communications Intern will:

• Assist the Director of Development and Communications with communication efforts for the organization

• Aid in the development and implementation of systems to increase SLM’s positive visibility by utilizing unique and engaging strategies tailored to a modern audience

• Collaborate on communications such as electronic newsletters, website, social media updates, and campaigns in order to ensure high-quality, ongoing communication with supporters, volunteers and clients

• Create content for social platforms (primarily Facebook and Instagram), using photography, videography, and storytelling

• Help maintain a content calendar

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2 years in a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred

• Experience in content creation

• Passion for storytelling

• Work experience in a non-profit organization

• Proven ability to establish and meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize

• Working knowledge of the Missoula community and resources

• Ability to interact positively with a variety of people

• Interest in working in a team environment

• Passion for refugee resettlement in Missoula and beyond

• Ability to work independently and take initiative to follow through with organizational goals

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and two references to sophia@softlandingmissoula.org. This position is not financially compensated.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Job Description:

10-20 hours a week (negotiable)

The Summer Intern will join Soft Landing Missoula’s dynamic non-profit organization as a team player, focusing primarily on general support for the organization including both administrative work and direct programming. They will work in a fast-paced, interactive office environment to help SLM enhance its ability to serve a growing number of resettled refugees and continue to increase Missoula’s capacity to be a welcoming community. This position is flexible, with some off-site hours and occasional night and weekend hours required.

About Soft Landing Missoula:

Our vision is to help Missoula be a welcoming, supportive, and informed community that can assist refugees to integrate and thrive. Soft Landing Missoula operates under Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which provides fiscal sponsorship.

The Summer Intern will:

• Interact with clients and community members who come into our community resource center

• Assist with administrative work

• Be involved in direct service programming

• Help manage in-kind donations

• Help keep an organized office

• Assist in planning and staffing events

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for refugee resettlement in Missoula and beyond

• Be a student in School of Social Work, Non-Profit Administration, or related field

• Have a proven ability to establish and meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize

• Have a working knowledge of the Missoula community and resources

• Have the ability to interact positively with a variety of people

• Have the ability to work independently and take initiative to follow through with organizational goals

• Have the ability to transport clients (preferred)

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to volunteer@softlandingmissoula.org. This position is not financially compensated.