Press internship at Obama for America Iowa

Obama for America Iowa is looking for a press intern who will be able to help out during the summer and fall.

We’re looking for smart, dedicated students that are interested in the world of public relations, media and politics. The 2012 presidential campaign will be one of the most exciting elections of our lifetimes. Iowa is a battleground state and it will be a close election. We’d like those that are interested in joining the campaign to set up a regular schedule when they can come in and help out.

Below is a summary of responsibilities.

• Calling radio stations for interviews
• Managing and updating press lists
• Pitching and confirming media for events
• Drafting media advisories and blogs
• Helping staff press events
• Compiling press clips
• Preparing briefings and materials for events

Call 515-422-3948 or email IowaPress@barackobama.com to learn more.

U.S. Dept. of Clean Energy / Clean Cities internships

Interested in making a difference this academic year? Intern with Clean Cities and help the nation reduce its dependence on petroleum, lower carbon and local air pollutant emissions, and build a green economy!

Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program is an initiative of Clean Cities, a government-industry partnership sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Program that strives to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector in nearly 90 communities across the country.

The Clean Cities internship will give up to 27 undergraduate (Junior or Senior) or graduate students studying communications, public relations, business, marketing, engineering or environmental sciences, the opportunity to grow public awareness and expand the markets of advanced vehicle technologies, alternative fuels, and practices that reduce the consumption of petroleum.

Specific Details:

• Up to 27 internships available at 27 competitively-selected U.S. Clean Cities Coalition
  locations working with dynamic Clean Cities coordinators and their stakeholders
• Positions are 30 or 40 hours/week (determined by the coalition) for 10-weeks
• Summer Internship Start Date: June 4, 2012
• Exact start/end dates determined by individual coalitions
• Stipends range from $3,600 – $6,000 depending on academic level (undergraduate or graduate) and number of hours assigned by the coalition.
• The Clean Cities internship could lead to a permanent position!

To submit your resume and complete the online application, please click here. The deadline to apply is March 9, 2012. Interns will be notified if selected on April 6, 2012

If you’ve received this email and you’re a university professor or administrator, please forward to any students who you think might be interested in participating in the program.

Questions? Email: CleanCitiesIntern@anl.gov

Des Moines Buccaneers internship

The Des Moines Buccaneers minor league hockey team is accepting internships applications for the 2011-2012 season (September-April).

Ideal candidates will be able to commit to both semesters, but other arrangements can be made if necessary. Interns will gain experience working with a sports franchise and small business in a fun, energetic and hands-on environment. It is our belief that an internship is a teaching experience and its our goal to guide the intern along. Interns will implement their classroom knowledge into real work situations.

All interns will gain experience in marketing, public relations, communications and event planning with the option to focus more on certain areas of their choosing.

All interns are paid for each game that they work. Office hours are unpaid.

Numerous Drake students have interned with the Buccaneers in the past with a number eventually being hired full-time.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Currently enrolled at Drake University
• Minimum of (2) office hours per week
• Have reliable transportation in order to come to the arena for games/office hous
• Have previous experience in a work environment (another internship, waiter, help the family business,etc.)

Please send resume and cover letter to scott@bucshockey.com ASAP.

PR internship at Kathy Schaeffer and Associates (Chicago, IL)

Kathy Schaeffer and Associates, Inc. offers unparalleled opportunities to:

• Channel creative energy in a thriving issues-oriented public relations/public affairs firm;
• Navigate the world of Chicago media; and
• Work with clients who make the community better.

Internship Description

Length: 16 weeks

Hours: Full-time

Start Date: After classes end

Requirements: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail. Desire and ability to work independently. Ability to meet deadlines. Knowledge of and experience with social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. All candidates must have completed at least three years of a four-year bachelor’s degree program in communications, journalism or a related field.

Opportunities: Help produce materials for clients, including:

• media alerts/news releases
• newsletter materials
• media lists
• Conduct media outreach
• Manage social media accounts for clients
• Participate in brainstorming and strategy sessions
• Develop a professional communications portfolio
• Experience agency life
• Access to clients

Salary: $10.00/hour

E-mail your cover letter, resume and three writing samples to Kim Pool at kpool@ksapr.com by Monday, April 25.

Corporate communications internship at Wright Service Corp. (West Des Moines, IA)

Position Title: Corporate Communication Intern for the Wright Service Corp. family of companies

Position Commitment: Negotiable, 25 hours/week, mid-May to mid-August with option to continue into the fall semester

Position Stipend: $10.00/hourPosition

Location: Wright Tree Service, 139 6thSt., West Des Moines, IA 50265

Position Description: This position services all of the Wright Service Corp. family of companies:

• Wright Tree Service, headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, with division offices nationwide, http://www.wrighttree.com
• Wright Outdoor Solutions, located at 8000 Raccoon River Dr., West Des Moines, Iowa, http://www.wrightoutdoorsolutions.com
• Terra Spectrum Technologies, located at the Wright Tree Service office in West Des Moines, Iowa, http://www.terra-spectrum.com
• CN Utility Consulting, headquartered in Sebastopol, California, with division offices nationwide, http://www.cnutility.com

Responsibilities entail working with the Corporate Communication Manager, Corporate Communication Coordinator, Clothing and Awards Manager, and other Executive, Operational and Administrative personnel groups to assist with communication efforts in the context of the companies’ overall business objectives. Areas of responsibility include:

• Internal and external public relations and communications
• Annual and project-based marketing and advertising
• Market research and industry intelligence
• Tradeshow and event planning
• Corporate donations and sponsorships
• Clothing and awards

Typical duties include:

• Content creation for corporate websites, social media, newsletters and other corporate communication pieces with both internal and external audiences.
• Implementing both annual and project-based marketing plans.
• Assisting with the development of advertisements, displays, direct mail, and other marketing collateral and ensuring consistent branding and messaging.
• Evaluating marketing and communication endeavors to determine return on investment and inform future efforts.
• Researching the marketing and communications efforts of all companies’ major competitors.
• Planning, coordinating and promoting internal corporate events, customer events, and regional and national trade shows. This may include attendance at local events and coordinating some executive travel.
• Communicating with customers, vendors, and advertising and media personnel as needed.
• Coordinating corporate and divisional sponsorships and donations.

Requirements:

• Active enrollment in a Communication, Marketing or related degree program.
• Willingness and ability to understand the strategic and competitive positioning of the Wright Service Corp. family of companies and the industries in which it operates.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Aptitude and passion for analyzing products and services, customers and market dynamics.
• Strong references.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products; experience in design software a plus.

Application Process: Résumés should be submitted to Brescia Berg, Corporate Communication Manager, at bberg@wrightservicecorp.com by May 6.

PR and marketing internship at Welland Laike Communications (Des Moines, IA)

Welland Laike Communications is looking for a spring/summer intern interested in a wide variety of public relations and marketing experiences.

We highly value candidates who can write well and possess good interpersonal communication skills. Hours are flexible to match your schedule, but we need a commitment of at least 20 hours per week. The position is paid based on experience and ability – between $10 and $15 per hour. No other benefits (sorry) except for a great experience, strong mentorship, and a good introduction to this business.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume and three writing samples (classwork is fine) via pdf to slm@wellandlaike.com. For more information, call Steve Miller at 515.255.9014.

Deadline: April 15th.

Ankeny Community School District Communications & Marketing Department Internships

Contact: Jarrett Peterson, Coordinator of Communications and Marketing, 515-289-3950.

To Apply: E-mail resume & cover letter to Jarrett.peterson@ankenyschools.org by the date listed below.

Selection Process: Interview with Coordinator of Communications.  Send resume to contact above.

Time Period:

• Internship 1 & 2: Spring Semester 2011.  January to May.  Apply by December 27.
• Internship 3 & 4: Summer 2011.  June to mid-August.  Apply by May 2.
• Internship 5 & 6: Fall 2011, mid-August to mid-December.  Apply by July 1.

Hours: Can be flexibly scheduled Monday-Friday between 7:30-5:30 to accommodate student’s class schedule.  Goal of 400 hours to accommodate some college/university internship requirements.

Location: Ankeny Community Schools District Office, 306 SW School Street, Ankeny, IA 50023

Number of Positions Available: Two per semester.

Compensation: Although unpaid, the coordinator is willing to structure the internship hours and paperwork to meet internship requirements of the college or university to receive credit if applicable.

Responsibilities: Under supervision of the Coordinator of Communications and Marketing, and dependent upon demonstrated skill in various areas, the intern will:

1. Develop communications timelines, strategies, and creative briefs for projects

2. Create drafts of communications identified by the Communications Coordinator.  This may include interviewing staff members to gain information. Editing of subsequent drafts supervised by the Communications Coordinator.  Communications may include:

• Internal staff e-mails
• Press releases & district web site “news” stories
• Communications to parents and the public
• New web pages (and editing of existing pages)
• Fliers
• Weekly staff e-newsletters, using information sent by various district departments
• Stories for the Ankeny Advance newsletter
• Other non-recurring communications

3. Proof-reading for grammar and punctuation

4.  Upon final draft approval by the Communications Coordinator, assist in execution of:

• Posting Web pages and news stories
• Monitoring the Web site for functionality
• Formatting and distributing e-mails in templates
• Formatting print materials in InDesign and Word templates
• Collaboration with the print shop to print materials

5. Research of new Web tools and development of social media to integrate with the district Web site

6. Other duties as assigned (may include filing, researching, and clerical tasks)

Requirements: Strong writing skills.  Preferably a student with a major or minor in journalism, marketing or some form of communications.  Strong grammar and proof-reading skills.  Strong research skills.  Experience with Microsoft Word.

Preferred Skills: Strong journalistic interviewing skills.  Experience with Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.  Experience with web site navigation/design or theory.  Experience with social media such as Facebook, Twitter, HootSuite and other programs.  Experience with InDesign and PhotoShop.

 

Iowa Pharmacy Association Communications Assistant

• Hours:  5/week; flexible
• Students interested in helping with the redesign of newsletter/journal publications, writing/proofing/editing material are encouraged to apply.
• To apply:  Send letter of application and resume to nschultz@iarx.org
• Questions? Contact Nicole Schultz at 270-0713

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Communications internship at the Iowa Senate Majority Fund (Des Moines, IA)

Employer: Iowa Senate Majority Fund

Division: N/A

Title: Communication Intern

Description: We are looking for two communications interns in Des Moines for the Iowa Senate Majority Fund (Iowa Democratic Party state senate campaign committee).

Location: Communications Interns would be assisting the Communications Director in pushing out a targeted message in an effort to elect Democrats to the Iowa State Senate. Specific duties will include: assisting with the development of new media outlets (Facebook, YouTube); posting new content to our campaign website and general website maintenance; researching online news sources—including establishing news alerts and monitoring these notifications for relevant articles; processing daily clips, recruiting communications volunteers and maintaining a file of direct mail.

Requirements: Registered Democrat, dedicated to electing Democrats to public office. Familiarity with social networking sites (Facebook, YouTube, others possible); basic computer skills, good written, verbal and visual communication skills are also required. 15-20 hours/week; possibly more hours through Election Day. Starting immediately.

Send resumes/inquiries to:

Ben Foecke
Communications Director
Iowa Senate Majority Fund
bfoecke@iowademocrats.org
5661 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321

www.iowasenatemajorityfund.com

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PR internship with the Iowa Department for the Blind (Des Moines, IA)

Work with the communications department at the Iowa Department for the Blind in downtown Des Moines to develop partnerships with the communities and spread the word about our services to blind and visually impaired Iowans and about blindness. The communications intern will be responsible for writing feature stories on clients and community partners, writing for the website, writing press releases and contacting local media, developing ideas for new outreach projects as well as assisting with ongoing public relations and outreach efforts.

The ideal candidate will be journalism and mass communications majors in their junior or senior years who have taken reporting, copy editing, public relations and design classes. Interest in non-profit or state government communications and public relations is desired. Flexible work hours are possible. Though the internship is unpaid, the intern will gain significant experience in many aspects of the communications profession and an introduction to working in state government.

The Iowa Department for the Blind is a statewide agency that provides a multitude of services to help blind and visually impaired Iowans live independent and successful lives. The communications department is actively engaged in educating the public about these services and about blindness in Iowa. Learn more about the department at www.idbonline.org

Contact: Shoshana Hebshi at 515-281-1338 or Shoshana.hebshi@blind.state.ia.us

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