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-----Original Message----- From: UTK School of Information Sciences [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Arnold, Tanya Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 3:24 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: FW: Internship Opportunity Campus Campaign Manager Teach For America Teach For America seeks students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds and academic majors to apply for the position of Campus Campaign Manager. The Campus Campaign Manager develops and executes a campus-specific campaign for Teach For America's recruitment team. This campaign will enable Teach For America to recruit talented and diverse college seniors to apply to our program and raise Teach For America's general visibility on campus. About Us Teach For America is building the movement to address the achievement gap that exists between children growing up in low-income and high-income areas by rallying our nation's most promising future leaders to commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools. Since 1990, Teach For America has grown into a $38.5 million organization with over 300 full-time staff members and 3,500 corps members teaching in 22 urban and rural regions across the country. Our 10,000 alumni are starting schools and nonprofit organizations, advising lawmakers on policy and social issues, providing healthcare and public health education in low-income communities, and marshalling the resources of major corporations and law firms to effect social change. Recognized for its measurable results and strong operating principles, Teach For America has served as a model for other nonprofits and has been the subject of documentaries that have aired on PBS and CNN. About This Position The Campus Campaign Manager, in consultation with Teach For America recruitment staff, will develop and execute a detailed strategic plan aimed at inspiring top students to apply for the 2007 corps. The average time commitment varies throughout the recruitment season and Campus Campaign Managers determine their own schedule and hours given other demands on their time and the deliverables of the project. We have found that Campus Campaign Managers spend on average approximately 8 - 12 hours per week in this position throughout the academic year. In this position, Campus Campaign Managers augment their professional skills in networking, marketing strategies, and communication while gaining an understanding of how a successful nonprofit organization operates. Specific project requirements may include, but are not limited to: * Identifying and reaching out to top students on campus, including students of diverse backgrounds and majors; * Networking with professors and student organizations to secure Teach For America presentations in classes and meetings; * Conducting Teach For America class and student organization announcements; * Planning and executing high-impact visits for Teach For America staff, corps members, and alumni who visit campus; includes scheduling meetings, securing class announcements, marketing events, and arranging logistics; * Executing a high-visibility publicity campaign to ensure Teach For America maintains a strong presence on campus including hanging posters and flyers; tabling in high-traffic areas; executing effective e-mail campaigns; and securing media coverage in campus publications, on websites, and on campus radio stations; and * Assuming responsibility for the success of the campaign on your campus by preparing for and actively participating in weekly team meetings with other Campus Campaign Managers and Teach For America staff to continually assess progress toward ambitious application and matriculation goals. Qualifications Applicants for the Campus Campaign Manager position must be undergraduates during the 2006 - 2007 school year. The Campus Campaign Manager must possess strong critical thinking skills and a record of achievement in order to execute a campaign aimed at inspiring top students to apply to Teach For America. A strong candidate also exhibits high levels of initiative and responsibility. Compensation A $1,000 contract fee will be paid in equal installments of $500.00 in December and May upon successful completion of each semester's projects. Date of Availability Hiring now for the 2006 - 2007 academic year. Application deadline: To Apply To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for this position via e-mail to: