Sunday, February 28, 2010

Political Communications Opportunities with Wisconsin Student Lobby

Wisconsin Student Lobby; Political Communications Assistants AND Communications Direcotr; Multiple Positions

LOCATION:Campus
COMPENSATION: Unpaid for assistants; Communications Director will hear $9.19/hr
DURATION: Opportunities start now; director position available in July; part-time
APPLICATION: For more information visit wistudentlobby.org or contact current Communications Director Emma Roller.

TASKS INCLUDE:

  • Advocate student interests to university representatives, state legislators and other officials
  • Train other student groups in issue advocacy
  • Other staff positions available later on

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

  • Current student
  • Passionate about political communication or public relations
  • Communications Director will be hired from those with demonstrated involvement in WSL

Brand Rep for localbacon.com

Localbacon.com; On-Campus Brand Representative; Multiple positions

LOCATION: on campus
COMPENSATION: Paid
DURATION: Unspecified
APPLICATION: For more information or to send resume contact Peter Marqulies at pm@localbacon.com

TASKS INCLUDE:
  • Market job board (localbacon.com) to campus community
  • Execute tactical on-campus marketing plan
  • Set up lecture class speeches, sponsor events, hand out promotional items, etc.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Harley-Davidson Internship Updated

Hi Guys,

The posting yesterday for the Promotions and Advertising Internship with Harley-Davidson Motor Company has been updated. The contact information has been replaced with the correct contact. It's also here if you were looking yesterday and just need that update!

Amy Curler
Project Manager - P&A Retail Marketing
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Amy.Curler@harley-davidson.com

Company address is still
3700 W Juneau Ave.
Milwaukee, WI

PR Intern for Zizzo Advertising

Zizzo Group Advertising + PR; PR Intern; 2 positions

LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI
COMPENSATION: Unpaid
DURATION: June-August 2010; part-time
APPLICATION: Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume and 2 or 3 writing samples to careers@zizzogroup.com. Please include the words “PR Internship Inquiry - BSN” in the subject line.

TASKS INCLUDE:
  • Gain practical, hands-on public relations work experience with constructive feedback
  • Project management training
  • Reports to the Director of PR and works directly with the Director and a team of PR pros Produce award-winning results for a variety of business-to-business, business-to-consumer and nonprofit clients

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
  • GPA 3.0 or higher
  • Current enrollment in a college degree program (juniors and seniors preferred) OR recent graduate with a degree in public relations, journalism, English or communications
  • Solid written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
  • Knowledge of AP writing style
  • Project management capabilities including organizational and prioritization skills to balance multiple projects and demands
  • Detail-oriented, professional appearance
  • Experienced user of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat

SOURCE: www.bigshoesnetwork.com
 
 

Marketing/PR Intern for Health and Human Services

Planning Council for Health and Human Services; Marketing/PR intern

LOCATION: Milwaukee, WI
COMPENSATION: Unpaid
DURATION: Length unspecified; Part-Time
APPLICATION: Contact Quinton Cotton, Associate Planner, at internship@planningcouncil.org or 414-224-3055. In the subject line of your e-mail, be sure to include "Marketing/PR Intern - BSN."

TASKS INCLUDE:
  • Create successful media strategy to increase company profile
  • Assist with our monthly e-mail blurbs
  • Write/edit Web site text
  • Set up a blog and train staff on appropriate uses
  • Describe projects to the general public

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
  • Ability to work with culturally and professionally diverse groups
  • Knowledge of marketing and public relations skills.
SOURCE: www.bigshoesnetwork.com

Public Affiars Intern for Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic; Public Affairs Intern; 3 positions

LOCATION: Rochester, MN
COMPENSATION: Starting at $13.00/hr
DURATION: Less than 12 months; the duration and timing of the internship will be arranged with the intern and the sponsoring educational facility, 40 hrs/week
APPLICATION: Available at http://www.mayo-clinic-jobs.com/job/Public-Affairs-Intern-25872-Job/737658/?utm_source=Indeed, also include a cover letter, resume, 3 writing samples, an unofficial college/university transcript, a letter of recommendation from a professor is also preferred.

TASKS INCLUDE:
  • Observe the functions and processes of the assigned work unit
  • Complete all internship-related assignments and reports for both Mayo and the participating educational facility
  • Special assingments to reinforce learning and assess performance may be required

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
  • Overall GPA of 3.2
  • Typically this internship would occur after the student has taken most of the courses required by the degree program
  • Students seeking a degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or Public Relations preferred

SOURCE: www.mnprjobs.com

Monday, February 22, 2010

Special Assignment for Cornell University/National Science Foundation

Cornell University with the National Science Foundation; Poster Development Special Project

Project Title: Developing Posters to Communicate Social and Ethical Issues to Scientists and Engineers Using NNIN Labs: A Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) as part of the NSF's National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN). Mentor: Dr. Katherine McComas, Social and Ethical Issues Coordinator, NNIN, Cornell University

LOCATION: Ithaca, NY
COMPENSATION: Travel to and from Ithaca and conference; housing; $4,000 stipend
DURATION: Approximately June 7-August 14, 2010
APPLICATION: Applications available online at www.nnin.org. Please state clearly that this is the project you're applying for (see above).

TASKS INCLUDE:
Develop, test and refine a set of "public service" posters communicating various socail and ethical issues relatred to nanotechnologu
Conduct focus groups
Produce a set of small, effective posters

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
Student in Communication or Public Relations
Some science orientation preferred
Graphic arts ability preferred (professional graphic design assistance can be provided for final projects)