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SJDA, a non-profit membership based organization founded in 1986, represents business and property owners working to enhance the vitality and livability of downtown San Jose.  SJDA strives to improve business conditions in downtown San Jose and promote a positive image of downtown through advertising, public relations and outdoor events.  SJDA events for 2009 include: Downtown San Jose Farmers’ Market, Music in the Park, Starlight Cinemas, Downtown Ice and various other public space programming initiatives.  The SJDA office is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Communications Intern 2010


The San Jose Downtown Association seeks an outgoing communications intern with good writing and interpersonal skills to join our fun and energetic team.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assisting with SJDA’s weekly electronic newsletter Downtowner Online,
• Assisting with writing a variety of media and event materials, including social networking websites
• Fact-checking and / or updating websites
• Assisting with media lists
• Monitoring media / maintaining photo and clip libraries
• Assisting at events with SJDA / downtown information dissemination

Works closely with the Communications Department and indirectly with promotions, events and development.

Qualifications:    Must be enrolled in related college coursework and/or interest with the job description above.  
Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel (Mac savvy)

Schedule:    Available 10-20 hours per week over 16 weeks/ total of 240 hours, beginning February, 2010
Must be available Tuesday.  Other hours are flexible.

Contact:    Please send cover letter and résumé via email to hr@sjdowntown.com or fax 408-279-1904.