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 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

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)

Intern at PRSA/PRSSA Nationals

Public Relations Society of America Headquarters; Summer Intern

LOCATION: New York City
COMPENSATION: $10/hr (transportation and housing not provided)
DURATION: Twelve weeks (June-August); 20 hours a week
APPLICATION: Include a letter of recommendation, resume and 1,000-1,200 word essay explaining why you want to pursue a career in Public Relations along with online application http://www.prssa.org/awards/awardInternship.aspx. Must be received by March 29, 2010 (not postmarked by.) Fax or mail all application materials to:

Joseph DeRupo
Associate Director, Public Relations
PRSA/PRSSA Headquarters
33 Maiden Lane, 1th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Fax: (212) 995-0757

TASKS INCLUDE:

• Write and edit press releases
• Update news clippings
• Create and update media lists
• Assist with publicity for Silver Anvil competition/awards
• General administration work
• Work on several projects with the directors of Public Relations and Education

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• PRSSA members in good standing
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Junior or Senior preferred
• Majoring in a communications-related field

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/