Assistant Wedding Coordinator for Wisconsin Union Catering

Hey Guys! Were you inspired by Tuesday's chapter speaker about event planning? The Wisconsin Union Catering is currently hiring an Assistant Wedding Coordinator. This position is an integral part of the catering department which I have been employed with for nearly two years. If you have any further question about this position I would be glad to answer your questions and/or connect you to my supervisors.

LOCATION: Campus
COMPENSATION: minimum starting pay is $8.35/hr
DURATION: Must be available May - August 2010. Ideal candidate seeks employment through August 2011. 12-20 hrs/wk depending on season.
APPLICATION: Send letter of interest and qualifications to Steve Lucas at stephenlucas@wisc.edu by April 12, 2010.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Assist the catering manager at meetings with wedding couples to help plan receptions
• Maintain and update photos and Web copy
• Create room diagrams for receptions and ceremonies
• Enter food, beverage, a/v and setup remarks into a reservation software program
• Take phone calls from wedding couples and enter final guest counts the week before receptions take place
• Attend group wedding tastings on the second Sunday of each month to assist wedding couples in selecting menu options
• Serve as a day-of coordinator for weddings and assist with room setups, clothing tables, setting up rental items, etc.
• Perform basic clerical tasks

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Candidate must be a UW-Madison Student
• Availability to continue working into the fall semester
• You are welcome to receive academic credit for this position however; you must work with an academic department to determine if they would offer credit for the position

Communications Intern for The Sporstman Channel

The Sportsman Channel; Communications Intern

LOCATION: New Berlin, WI
COMPENSATION: Unpaid; Academic credit may be available
DURATION: Unspecified length; 10-20 hours a week
APPLICATION: E-mail cover letter and resume to hr@thesportsmanchannel.com. In the subject line of your e-mail, be sure to include "Communications Intern - BSN."

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Conduct research and compile information to assist in pitching stories
• Prepare press releases
• Assist in maintaining multiple media databases
• Assist with social media efforts via updating Facebook, Twitter, CamoSpace and other accounts Organize and track media coverage and customer/viewer comments into biweekly and monthly reports
• Proofread/edit articles, advertisements and collateral material
• Fulfill and ship donation requests
• Provide administrative support to Communications and Administrative staff as needed

QUALIFICATONS INCLUDE:

• At least junior standing
• Majoring in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications or a related field
• Organized, detail-orientated
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Can take direction well – and can provide direction for yourself when in-between projects

SOURCE: www.bigshoesnetwork.com

Jr. Account Coordinator for Alloy Education

Alloy Media + Marketing -- Alloy Education; Junior Account Coordinator Intern

LOCATION: Madison, WI
COMPENSATION: $10.00/hr
DURATION: Unspecified length; 3-4 days/wk
APPLICATION: Direct questions or application to Kerry Gemza at 212.244.4307 or kgemza@alloy.com

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Assist the Advertising Coordinator and Director of Interactive
• Organize, collect, track and report online lead generation for new and existing accounts
• Traffic advertising campaigns from clients
• Assist in creating advertising proposals
• Coordinate with operations to deliver and execute campaigns
• Work with clients for ad proofs, delivery reports and campaign updates
• Manage and forecast delivery of campaigns start to finish
• Monthly billing reports
• Daily, weekly and monthly reporting of numbers
• Web site analytics

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, analytical, able to manage multiple tasks
• Quick learner and team player
• Strong Excel and Power Point skills
• Research/Internet savvy

SOURCE: UW Student Job Center

Internet Marketing Specialist for DonorSnap

DonorSnap; Internet Marketing Specialist

LOCATION: Campus; Delafield, WI
COMPENSATION: $15.00 -$20.00/hr
DURATION: Unspecified length; 20-25 hrs/wk with 6 hrs in Delafield office
APPLICATION: More information at DonorSnap.com or contact Dennis Mueller at 262.320.4155 or apply@DonorSnap.com

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Develop presence on various social networks
• Help launch new online tool
• Utilize viral marketing techniques
• Assist in creating e-Marketing materials such as web-clips, e-Documents to present the benefits and features of DonorSnap
• Work primarily with Director of Sales and Managing Director

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Strong skills and extensive experience using Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIN (one or more)
• 2+ years marketing experience with Internet related products OR BA/BS degree in Marketing
• Recent graduate or impending 2010 graduation
• Creative communication skills
• Personality and discipline to to work unsupervised
• Non-profit experience as employee or volunteer preferred

SOURCE: UW Student Job Center

Campus Communications Rep for Kaplan Test Prep

Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions; Campus Representative

LOCATION: Campus
COMPENSATION:$8.00-$9.00/hr
DURATION: Unspecfied length; flexible hours
APPLICATION: For more information visit www.kaplan.com/careers, Call the Madison Center at 608.255.0575 ext 5000 or e-mail Aelisha Binderim at aelisha.binderim@kaplan.com.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Gain marketing, event planning and product management experience

SOURCE: UW Student Job Center

Communications Intern for the U.S. Department of Energy

U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Program; Intern; up to 25 positions

LOCATION: One of 90 U.S. Clean Cities
COMPENSATION: $7,000 stipend; potential to be hired on for permanent position
DURATION: June 1 - August 16, 2010; Full-Time
APPLICATION: E-mail questions to CleanCitiesIntern@anl.gov. To submit your resume and complete the online application, please click here. The deadline to apply is March 26, 2010.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Build public awareness of advanced vehicle technologies alternative fuels and practies that reduce the consumption of petroleum
• Work with Clean Cities coordinators and their stakeholders
• Help the nation reduce its dependence on petroleum, lower carbon and local air pollutant emissions and build a green economy!

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Jr. or Sr. undergraduate OR graduate student
• Studying: communications, public relations, business, marketing, engineering, or environmental sciences

Marketing Intern for Vision-Ease Lens

Vision-Ease Lens; Marketing Intern

LOCATION: Ramsey, MN
COMPENSATION: Paid
DURATION: May-June 2010; 20 hrs/wk
APPLICATION: If you are interested please apply online! (NOTE: If this link does not work the original application link can be found at www.mnprjobs.com)

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Monitor consumer publications, trade sites and new media searching for opportunities to respond with favorable messaging
• Post activities via Facebook account
• Recommend ways to further drive customer membership surrounding tradeshows and other events
• Work with internal and external resources in assisting with routing/ proofing marketing communications materials
• Recommend and source appropriate marketing giveaways and clothing as needed
• Solicit bids and negotiate favorable pricing
• Assist with scheduling of national tradeshows, regional tradeshows and corporate events including post-show correspondence
• Evaluate customer spreadsheets segmenting customers by sales volume to help drive future marketing programs / thresholds
• Through Summer Coppertone promotion track co-op activities, response rates and growth
• Perform informal customer survey calls and evaluate responses
• Participate in research projects supporting large-scale product management activities including: price analysis, competitive features, product availability and value add services

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Strong project management and organizational skills including ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of accuracy and detail-orientation　
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A good understanding of database management software (excel/access) with ability to manipulate files as needed
• Sophomore / Junior / Senior -Year Level
• Knowledge of Word Processing software and Spreadsheet software
• Hands on experience with Social media including Facebook and/or Twitter

PR Intern for VISIT Milwaukee

VISIT Milwaukee; Public Relations Intern

LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI
COMPENSATION: Unpaid
DURATION: Start and end dates and individual schedule will be arranged at time of internship offer; 20 hrs/wk
APPLICATION: Submit your resume and letter of interest via e-mail to:　Jeannine Sherman,　Public Relations Manager, at　jsherman@milwaukee.org. In the subject line of your e-mail, be sure to include "PR Intern - BSN."

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Calculate public relations advertising value for monthly report
• Maintain clip file, member correspondence/report in relation to monthly clips
• Assemble/send media kits as requested
• Write/distribute news releases to media as required
• Provide copy for bi-monthly travel writer e-newsletter, monthly phone "on hold" recorded message
• Assist in development of travel writer itinerarie and media familiarization trips
• Compile research as needed relating to media lists, miscellaneous travel industry information, publication profiles and circulation, etc,
• Miscellaneous copywriting for advertorials, fact sheets, Web introduction, etc,
• Update media lists and media kit information as needed
• Enter public relations department information into Destinations 3000 database

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Team player with professional attitude and appearance
• Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
  Aptitude to learn new computer programs/software.
• Students with declared major in public relations, communications OR journalism preferred

Career Shadow Program

Wisconsin Alumni Association; Communications Shadow Day

LOCATION: Campus
COMPENSATION: Unpaid
DURATION: Morning of March 30, 2010
APPLICATION: Direct questions to Greg Iaccarino gjiaccar@wisc.edu or 608.265.9205. Applications available online at the Letters and Science Career Center Web site http://www.lssaa.wisc.edu/careers/ --> Click on "Spring Break Job Shadow Program" Send resumes to Greg Iaccarino, Career and Internship Advisor, at gjiaccar@wisc.edu or drop it off at LSCS office location at 1305 Linden Drive, Suite 205. Please complete by March 16, 2010.

OVERVIEW: The Communications Job Shadow program takes place the week of spring break 2010 and allows UW-Madison students a chance to learn more about a particular career path/industry.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Conduct informational interviews with staff on marketing, media and PR, event management, graphic design/creative
• Attend department meeting for marketing and communication and/OR program and event planning
• Participate in organization-wide orientation on Wisconsin Alumni Association

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Background or interest in: marketing; media and PR; corporate communications; magazine design, production, editing and writing; graphic design and creative; event planning and management; lobbying and advocacy; technology OR database management

Writing Intern for Chamber of Commerce

Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce; Writing/Marketing Intern

LOCATION: Green Bay, WI
COMPENSATION: $1,000 stipend per semester
DURATION: May - August 2010 (possible extention into Fall 2010 also); 15-20 hours a week
APPLICATION: Send your questions, and/or resume, cover letter and writing samples to Lori Kaye Lodes, marketing & communications manager, llodes@titletown.org. WRITING SAMPLES ARE REQUIRED. In the subject line of your e-mail, be sure to include "Writing/Marketing Internship - BSN."

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Position requires a great deal of writing, including news stories, press releases and media alerts

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• MUST have excellent writing and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of PR is not required
• Writing proficiency including knowledge of AP style
• Work well under deadlines
• Possess project management/organizational skills
• Willingness to work as a team member
• Ability to interview people in person and via phone
• Jr. or Sr. level preferred
• Experience with newsletters, newspapers, interviewing and magazine editorial preferred

PR Intern for The Silverman Group

The Silverman Group; Public Relations Intern

LOCATION: Chicago, IL
COMPENSATION: Unpaid, but school credit is available
DURATION: Part-Time summer internship; 20 hour/wk minimum
APPLICATION: Please e-mail a cover letter, resume and two writing samples to Laura Silverman at　laura@silvermangroupchicago.com. In the subject line of your e-mail, be sure to include "Public Relations Internship - BSN."　No phone calls, please.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Assist in the overall success of operations at the company
• Exposure to every facet of the activities at a full-service public relations agency
• Media contact
• Writing
• Promotional planning and market research
• Administrative duties

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Pursuing a career in public relations, communications or arts management who are willing to immerse themselves in the past-paced work environment and give it their all

Marketing Intern for Berkshire Theatre Festival

Berkshire Theatre Festival; Marketing Intern

LOCATION: Stockbridge, MA
COMPENSATION: Housing and meal plan provided; Opportunity for financial aid; college credit available
DURATION: May - August 2010; Full-Time plus nights and weekends
APPLICATION: For more information or to apply send cover letter, resume and three references (phone numbers and e-mail addresses) by March 15, 2010 to

Peter Durgin
PO Box 797
Stockbridge, MA 01262
414.298.5536 ext. 17
pete@berkshiretheatre.org

OVERVIEW:

• "Part college dorm, part elite internship, and part intensive community experiment, the education program at Berkshire Theatre Festival provides an experience unlike any other." -- Jeremy D. Goodwin, The Berkshire Record
• Hands-on experience and mentorship from professional department heads

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Current student or recent graduate
• Some theatre experience

PR/Special Events Intern for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin; PR/Special Events Internship

LOCATION: Butler, WI
COMPENSATION: $500 stipend will be given; school credit can be arranged; work-related expenses will be reimbursed
DURATION: May - August 2010 start and end dates flexible; Minimum of 10 hours per week (preferably 2-3 days/wk) with hours varying per week due to event requirements
APPLICATION: Send a cover letter, resume, dates of availability, and references via e-mail, fax or mail to
Attn: PR/Special Events Intern-BSN,
Email: ahug@wisconsin.wish.org
Mail: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin
13195 W. Hampton Ave.
Butler, WI 53007
Fax: 262.781.3736
No phone calls please.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Coordinate distribution of publicity materials for Walk & Run for Wishes in the Metro Milwaukee area
• Determine target distribution sites for publicity materials　
• Track success of campaign
• Develop relationships with corporate partners
• Assist in increasing team participation and revenue for Walk & Run for Wishes 　
• Collaborate with staff to develop communication materials
• Recruit and develop relationships with Team Captains
• Encourage team fundraising efforts
• Assist staff with the planning and execution of events and other fundraising programs
• Write and distribute press releases on internal and external fundraisers, wishes and other Foundation news as needed
• Assist in the writing and/or editing of special event collateral materials, newsletter articles and Web site articles as needed
• Some general office work will be required

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• At least sophomore standing enrolled in a college or university
• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, Public Relations, Communications or related field with Minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00
• Organized, detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Friendly and able to build rapport with different groups of people, mature and responsible Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous events and/or volunteering experience preferred
• Access to an automobile is essential
• Familiarity with the Metro Milwaukee area helpful

Marketing Intern for SECURA Insurance

Marketing Intern; SECURA Insurance

LOCATION: Appleton, WI
COMPENSATION: Paid
DURATION: part time during the school year, full time during the summer
APPLICATION: Submit resume by e-mail with the subject line "Marketing Intern -BSN"
to secura@agents.icims.com　 OR
SECURA Insurance

Human Resources Department
PO Box 819
Appleton, WI 54912-0819　
Phone: 920-739-3161


TASKS INCLUDE:

• Assist with writing, proofing, and editing articles for weekly internal newsletter
• Basic design projects using desktop design and graphic design concepts on a Mac
• Coordinate deadline-driven communications projects for various departments and events Update Web site
• Take digital pictures for use in publications and promotions

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Majoring in Marketing, Communications or Journalism
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Knowledge of basic design concepts and software
• PC experience (Mac experience is a plus)