Newsletter Editor


Title: 
Newsletter Editor
Goal/Purpose: 
To prepare and publish a professional MIKE Program newsletter on a quarterly basis. This newsletter would include articles with corresponding pictures and captions in a readable and engaging format; it would be 4-6 pages in length. The audience of the newsletter would be Foundation and Corporate contributors, individual donors, and diverse communities in the Portland Metropolitan Area and beyond.
Responsibilities: 
Write and/or compile quarterly articles about recent and upcoming events of the MIKE Program
Highlight noteworthy articles of interest about the MIKE Program: recent awards, new sponsorships, etc.
Edit and proofread the content of materials published in the newsletter
Possibly participate in the Community Relations Committee
Time Committment: 
5-10 hours/newsletter publication as needed
Work Location: 
The MIKE Program office (for periodic planning sessions) and/or home
Qualifications: 
Demonstrates excellent writing and document layout skills using Illustrator or In-Design software
Demonstrates strong verbal communication skills
Is accountable for actions
Welcomes challenging work in a new program
Meets deadlines
Is willing to ask for help when needed
Needs little supervision in accomplishing projects
Can make a personal commitment of time
Is able and willing to take and pass criminal background checks and drug testing
Date of Job Design: 
Throughout the year 2009-2010 and ongoing, episodic
Benefits to Volunteer: 
Can influence the educational programs of the MIKE program and have a positive impact on youth learning about healthy life choices to prevent kidney disease
Can learn about chronic disease prevention through understanding kidney disease prevention
Can meet professionals in the health, medical, and educational communities
Can make a contribution to public health education
Can showcase writing and publishing talents to the broad MIKE Program community of Foundation and Corporate contributors, communication and publicity specialists, individual donors, and diverse communities in the Portland Metropolitan Area and beyond.
Contact: 
Cheryl Neal, MD, President: info@mikeprogram.org; Phone: (503) 296-7705
How to Apply: 
Submit your application online: www.mikeprogram.org/volunteer_app or mail to MIKE Program, Box 91194, Portland, OR 97291
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