Intern, Homeless Count Salary $1,416.67 Monthly Location Los Angeles, CA Job Type Intern Department Policy & Systems Job Number PPD003 Job Summary Under the direction of the Community Engagement Unit Policy and Systems Department, the Homeless Count Intern will assist the Community Engagement Coordinators in planning and coordinating the 2019 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. The Homeless Count is the largest homeless census in the U.S., and seeks to better understand the number of homeless individuals and families experiencing homelessness throughout the Los Angeles Continuum of Care.** Results of the Homeless Count ultimately drive local, state, and federal funding and policies impacting homeless individuals and families. Homeless Count Interns will assist with each component of the Homeless Count Unsheltered Street Count, Youth Count, Shelter Count, and Demographic Surveys. Essential Job Functions Outreach and Marketing for the Homeless Count Navigate Nation Builder website and track volunteer recruitment numbers; Assist in engagement with the Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and/or LinkedIn Community; Work with the Communications Department Specialist to update social media website daily with up to date information surrounding the count and other important news and updates; Assist with promoting the Count, printing of flyers, and newsletters to be placed on community organizations and college campuses Homeless Count Planning Activities Support Community Engagement Coordinators with daily tasks that require attention, i.e. supply and resource preparation, assist in communicating with community partners; Pre-outreach activities to identify hot spots alongside service providers, and others; Assist in engaging new partners in the Homeless Count, including community organizations, educational institutions, local businesses, law enforcement, elected officials, etc.; Aid in the development and coordination of Count documents and materials, including outreach flyers, tally sheets, training presentations, and other tools; Help with coordinating volunteers and facilitating donations; Assist in obtaining a comprehensive list of shelters, including calling shelters to submit their homeless count tally sheets; Assist in, and preparation for the Youth Count; Support the night of Count logistics, as needed; Assist in creating the materials required for the Count using MS Excel and Word; Enter data from hard copies of tally sheets to electronic format. Administrative Duties Assist with preparation of presentations and other meetings, as needed; Assist in taking notes and summarizing the results of meetings; Assist with other Policy and Systems Department duties and projects assigned by the supervisor Support designated staff from the Policy & Systems Department and Community Engagement Unit as needed; Aid in the development and coordination of Count documents and materials, including outreach flyers, training presentations, the youth demographic survey, and other tools Basic general duties (filing, sorting, photocopying, phone calls); Support with daily task that require attention, i.e. supply and resource preparation; Attend and participate in weekly team check-ins as required; and, Support the night of Youth Count logistics, as needed. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proficient in MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel Able to perform basic data management and calculations using MS Excel Able to create and edit tables and forms on MS Word Experience using electronic survey tools (e.g. Survey Monkey, Qualtrics) Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills Ability to work independently, be proactive, and exercise good judgment Excellent time management and organization skills Familiarity with social media, especially Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat etc. Strong attention to detail Training & Experience A current enrollment in community college or undergraduate studies is required. Experience in community organizing, event planning, and/or working with diverse and vulnerable populations. Familiarity with youth homelessness, and with non-profit organizations, county agencies, educational and vocational programs, and others serving homeless youth highly desired. Individuals who have personally experienced homelessness or housing instability are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary: Paid Stipend (not to exceed $8,500) Period: October 15, 2018 April 15, 2019 Hours: Up to 20 hours a week (not to exceed 500 hours) Benefits are not associated with internships. Agency Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Address 811 Wilshire Blvd, 6th floor Los Angeles, California, 90017 Phone 213-683-3333 Website