Internship Opportunity Spring, 2015

Film & Media Intern

The Organization
The mission of Chaldean and Middle-Eastern Social Services (CMSS) is to help refugee communities
maximize their potential toward a better way of life, as well as to facilitate their acculturation into
American society. To this end, CMSS educates and empowers resettling Chaldean and Middle-Eastern
refugees by providing them with the primary healthcare and social service tools and programs necessary
for comprehensive well-being and success in their new homeland. Founded in August, 2005, CMSS
currently serves more than 21,000 refugees each year through its seamless continuum of primary
medical care and social service assistance in El Cajon.
Intern Responsibilities:
As a community-based nonprofit organization located in El Cajon, CA, CMSS depends upon the dedicated
support of energetic interns and volunteers to fulfill its mission. CMSS continues to rapidly expand its
programs and operations, and is currently seeking a Film & Media Intern to join its dynamic team for the
spring quarter, 2015. With a goal of raising the profile of CMSS in our community through film and media,
the Intern will:

Support CMSS Program Directors to document client stories and testimonials

Create short videos (up to 10 minutes) for use in fundraising and newsletters
Assist with video and media integration into CMSS website
Collaborate with Executive staff and Program Directors to develop CMSS storytelling frameworks
Document CMSS community and outreach events via video and/or film
Report progress and participate in strategic planning sessions with CMSS staff

Requirements:
Excellent English speaking and writing communication skills
Strong video editing skills (iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, etc.)
Excellent cross-cultural interpersonal skills, particularly with English language learners
Film background highly encouraged
Experience working with refugees a plus
Arabic language skills a significant plus
Time Commitment:
10-15 hours/week, flexible schedule
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship, however you will gain hands-on experience working with a dynamic team in
a rapidly growing non-profit. CMSS will openly support you with letters of recommendation, skills
training and securing academic internship credit, where applicable.
If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Lars Almquist
CMSS Volunteer Coordinator
lars@c-mss.org
436 S. Magnolia Ave #201 El Cajon, CA 92020 Office: (619) 631-7400 Fax: (619) 631-7402
www.c-mss.org