PRSSA EXCLUSIVE Summer Associate at Deveney Communication

Summer Scholar Internship at Deveney Communication

LOCATION: New Orleans, LA
COMPENSATION: Paid (honorarium) housing and transportation to and from New Orleans provided
DURATION: May to August 2010
APPLICATION: Those with questions can contact Katherine Ellison kellison@deveney.com or 504.949.3999. For more information and to download the application visit www.deveney.com. Application deadline is March 30, 2010. Please include resume and two letters of recommendation.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Practical, hands-on experience
• Variety of communication projects

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Student or recent graduate in communications, public relations or marketing
• Complete several phone interviews
• Able to provide both professional and academic references

NOTE: Brittany does have the application in a word document, if anyone would like me to send it to them please feel free to send me an email bgilbertson@wisc.edu

PR/Development Intern at Madison Trust for Historic Preservation

Madison Trust for Historic Preservation; PR Intern

LOCATION: Madison, WI
COMPENSATION: Unpaid
DURATION: Spring 2010, possible summer extension. Flexible schedule with varied hours.
APPLICATION: Send resume, cover letter and writing sample to Erica Fox Gehrig, Tour Coordinator and Director of Development, at m.gehrig@att.net or 608.252.8458. For more information visit www.madisontrust.org
TASKS INCLUDE:

• Promotion and management of the Trust's walking tour program
• Write newsletter articles
• Develop and maintain social media initiatives
• Assist with fundraising and grant matching
• Research donors, data management, event planning
• Help write and distribute press releases
• Maintain and monitor monthly calendar postings
• Distribute posters and brochures
• Attend monthly meetings with Trust board and committees
• Coordinate tours and track visitor results

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Personal responsibility and ability to work independently
• Personble. flexible and reliable
• Access to Web and e-mail
• Available in Madison most of the summer

PRSSA EXCLUSIVE PR Intern at Institute on Political Journalism

Institute on Political Journalism; Public Relations Intern

LOCATION: Washington D.C.
COMPENSATION:
DURATION: June 6 - July 31 2010
APPLICATION: Visit www.DCinternships.org/IPJ. Or contact Joe Starrs, IPJ Director at jstarrs@tfas.org or 206.986.0384. Priority deadline to apply for scholarship is by February 5, 2010. Applications accepted until March 5, 2010.

OVERVIEW: Enrollement in this program includes internship placement with a top organization. Up to 9 college credits available. Program also includes various career development activities such as guest lectures, exclusive briefings from the National Press Club and Capitol Hill, networking and scholarships.

Marketing and Media Intern at Coprodeli

Coprodeli; Marketing and Media Intern

LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois
COMPENSATION: Unpaid
DURATION: March - July 2010
APPLICATION: Send cover letter and resume to Sasha Chetyrkina, Office Manager at sashac@coprodeliusa.org by February 15, 2010

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Work with Office Manager to increase awareness of Coprodeli's efforts
• Plan and promote annual fundraising events
• Develop markeitng and promotional material: newsletters, e-mail solicitation, social media tools
• Identify promotional outlets
• Develop and improve Web site updates

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Knowledge of event planning, Web design, public relations communications and marketing preferred
• Pursuing bachelor's degree in: marketing, business, sociology/anthropology, political science, communications
• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Ability to write and speak Spanish preferred
• Familiarity with Excel, Flash, HTML, InDesign, Powerpoint, Project, Access, Photoshop
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in event planning and promotion
• Experience in Web design

FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE: www.idealist.org

Marketing/Publicity Intern at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre; Marketing/Publicity Intern

LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois
COMPENSATION: Paid; stipend
DURATION: May 31 - Aug. 27, 2010
APPLICATION: Email resume, personal statement and two letters or recommendation. Visit http://www.goodmantheatre.org/About/Work/Internship/Apply.aspx for more details and to download an application by March 1, 2010
TASKS INCLUDE:

• Observe strategies and procedures for marketing and publicizing the 2010-2011 season
• Complie audience survey results
• Distribute promotional materials
• Assemble press and review packets
• Prepare actor bios
• Maintain publicity archives
• Assist with media events and opening nights
• Intense hands-on training

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Current college student or recent graduate
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, writing and proof-reading skills
• Basic knowledge of Word and ExCel
• Experience or coursework in communications related fields
• Ability to work independently and maintain high attention to detail

FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE: http://www.idealist.org/

Educational Programming Intern at La Conexion

La Conexion; Educational Programming Intern; multiple positions

LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN
COMPENSATION: Unpaid
DURATION: Hired on rolling basis
APPLICATION:visit www.laconexionmn.org --> choose "Opportunities" --> apply online by May 24, 2010
TASKS INCLUDE:

• Assist in developing Educational Series schedule
• Invite participants and community members
• Facilitate Q&A sessions at events
• Assist in writing donation request letters
• Develop and maintain databases
• Research information about educational events and opportunities
• Distribute surveys to facilitators and participants
• Participate in focus groups

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Strong desire to help connect Lation community members to educational opportunities
• Strong sense of teamwork
• Computer skills
• Ability to read, write and speak Spanish preferred
• Experience in event planning preferred

FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE: www.idealist.org

Online Intern at Corporate Accountability International

Corporate Accountability International; Online Intern assiting Communications Team

LOCATION: Work online?; Boston
COMPENSATION: Unpaid
DURATION: March thru July 2010; part time
APPLICATION: E-mail letter of interest, resume, and three-five references to internships@stopcorporateabuse.org by FEBRUARY 27 2010

TASKS INCLUDE

• Web site editing and maintenance
• Updating and organizing on social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Flickr and YouTube
• Perform outreach to targeted Web sites and blogs
• Internet research
• Database maintenance
• Graphics and film editing
• Administrative assistance

QUALIFICATIONS INLCUDE:

• Strong computer skills, tech-savvy
• Excellent communications skills both written and verbal
• Active on social networking sites
• Web site editing experience preferred -- training will also be given
• Graphics and multimedia editing experience preferred -- training will also be given
• Good organizational skills
• Detail orientated
• Able to work in a team but also initiative to work on your own
• Commitment to progressive social change and corporate accountability

FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE: http://www.idealist.org/

Social Media PR Account Executive at bvk

Birdsall Voss & Associates, Inc.; Social Media PR Account Executive

LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI
COMPENSATION: Salary with Benefits Package
DURATION: Full Time
APPLICATION: Send resume, cover letter and relevant samples by FEBRUARY 12 2010 to marym@bvk.com with subject line "Social Media PR Account Executive" OR fax to 414.228.7561 OR
BVK Human Resources
250 W. Coventry Ct. Suite 300
Milwaukee, WI 53217 OR
TASKS INCLUDE:

• Prioritizing multiple projects in a busy agency environment
• Using social networking sites to engages audience and increase brand awareness
• Employing techniques such as traditional public relations strategies, media relations, written communications, event management and client relation skills

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Mass Communication
• Confident self-starter
• 2-4 years experience using social networking sites and media
• Experience with Word, ExCel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent verbal, proofreading and organizational skills

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEE: www.bigshoesnetwork.com

Marketing Specialist at CUNA

Credit Union National Association; Marketing Specialist

LOCATION: Madison, WI
COMPENSATION: Paid
DURATION: 40 hours/week; Limited Time Employment
APPLICATION: Visit www.cuna.org full application; send resumes to resumes@cuna.com with subject line OR mail to
Credit Union National Association
Attn: Marketing & Design Team
P.O: Box 431
Madison, WI 53701-0431
TASKS INCLUDE:

• Writing copy and working with graphic designers to produce marketing materials
• Coordinating multiple components of a marketing campaign
• Formatting e-mail messages
• Using content management tools to update web copy
• Proofing and editing deliverables, including web copy, e-mails and borchures
• Assisting with writing press releases

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, communications or similar
• Work well with details in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to work individually and within a team
• Pro-active, self-starter who is willing to take initiative
• Proficiency in Word and Excel

FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE: www.bigshoesnetwork.com