Monthly Update by Tony Shawcross    

I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about one of the programs that makes the work we do here at the Open Media Foundation possible, but often gets little recognition: our internship program. Since our first internship agreements with CU and DU in 2003, over 250 interns (mostly college students, but also high school students and college graduates) have contributed over 50,000 hours of their time to the work of OMF.  OMF now has agreements with every college in the metro area, enabling students to get college credit for the work they do at OMF.  From our work at the State Capitol to our Web Department, from Public Access to Education, it is safe to say that every aspect of our organization is bolstered by the work of interns.  

 

Many of our nonprofit clients could not afford our web development or video production services without the skilled work of our interns. Our education programs maintain a very high teacher-to-student ratio thanks to current and past interns who continue to support our classes.  Most importantly,Denver Open Media simply could not operate without a strong team of interns to manage equipment check-outs and provide member support.  Without operating support from the City or Comcast, Public Access TV depends on this team of committed individuals to provide community members with the support they need to utilize the resources available through Denver Open Media.  

 

In addition to the increased capacity that OMF receives from this program, it also serves as a great recruitment tool for OMF and an employment opportunity for our interns. Nearly half of our staff, and several contractors, initially came to OMF through our internship program. This year, we expect to be hiring positions in Web Development and Fundraising, and the internship opportunities in those areas may be the first step towards a career with OMF. 

 

On behalf of the staff and board of the Open Media Foundation, I want to thank this team of energetic and committed interns, past and present, who allow us to do the work we do everyday at OMF.  Without them, none of it would be possible.    

Accounting Intern Needed at the Open Media Foundation

 

OMF seeks an accounting intern, willing to help support the organization's financial reporting requirements.  Interested individuals should possess experience/exposure to QuickBooks, Microsoft Office and Google docs, as well as the ability to commit to a 12 hour/week, 200-hour total internship schedule.  This internship would be a great fit for someone who would like to build their financial management skills, while at the same time gaining access to the incredible internship benefits OMF has to offer, such as access to free classes and a free membership upon completion of internship.

If you are interested in this opportunity or any other internship opportunities at the Open Media Foundation, please visit our internship page for more information .