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Internships

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ART

2010 Nebraska Sports Council Internship Program: The Nebraska Sports Council is looking for a variety of interns to fill multiple positions. One paid position is available in Graphic Design. Responsibilities include working closely with the Director of Creative Services, Director of Operations and the Marketing Intern team to help produce promotional materials for the Cornhusker State Games. Applicants should be a junior or senior majoring in Graphic Design, literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Dobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe PhotoShop, and able to learn the Vipa Solutions system. Starting in January and ending in June, this is a 80-plus hours per week internship. To apply: Send a PDF of resume and cover letter, outlining why you want to work with the NSC and what qualities/skills/attributes you possess. Indicate which internship you are interested in to sash@nebraskasportscouncil.com. Interviews will be conducted in NSC headquarters in Lincoln or by phone for out of state interviewees. 11/18/09

BUSINESS (INCLUDES MANAGEMENT/HUMAN RESOURCES/ACCOUNTING)

2010 Nebraska Sports Council Internship Program: The Nebraska Sports Council is looking for a variety of interns to fill multiple positions. One paid position is available in Office Operations. Responsibilities include working closely with the Office Manager on all office operation issues including data entry, entry filing, athlete packet distribution and souvenir sales. Applicants should be a junior or senior majoring in Business Administration or Sports Management, literate in Microsoft Word and Excel, and able to learn Occasio and the Vipa Solutions system. Starting in January and ending in June, this is a 80-plus hours per week internship. To apply: Send a PDF of resume and cover letter, outlining why you want to work with the NSC and what qualities/skills/attributes you possess. Indicate which internship you are interested in to sash@nebraskasportscouncil.com. Interviews will be conducted in NSC headquarters in Lincoln or by phone for out of state interviewees. 11/18/09

Principal Financial Internships: Principal has 35-40 internship opportunities opening up for 2010, mainly in IT, Actuarial, Accounting, Finance, and Business. The current openings are posted at www.principal.com/careers. If you don't see a current opening matching your interest, sign up for email alerts and talent network to get email notifications on future openings. 10/12/09

Tax and Audit Intern: LWBJ Financial is now accepting resumes for January-May 2010. Ideal candidates should be well-organized, reliable, and willing to learn, and pursuing their accounting degree with a focus in public audit or tax services. To apply: Email resume to Wanda Hornsby at hr@lwbj.com. Closing date: 12/1/09

Financial Representative: Northwestern Mutual is seeking interns to schedule appointments, conduct face-to-face meetings and provide financial services to clients. Interns provide information on investments, estate planning, business planning and employee benefits. Internships are offered for fall/spring/summer. You must have completed your sophomore year and working toward a bachelor's degree and be outgoing with good communication skills. To apply email your resume to Emily Boyd at mailto:nicole.kramme@nmfn.com or call 515-697-4629. (open)

 

COMMUNICATIONS (INCLUDES MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS/MULTIMEDIA)

2010 Nebraska Sports Council Internship Program: The Nebraska Sports Council is looking for a variety of interns to fill multiple positions. Four paid position is available in Marketing. Responsibilities include working closely with the Director of Communication and Development and the Director of Operations along with the Sport Directors to promote sports and recruit athletes. Applicants should be a junior or senior majoring in marketing or advertising, literate in Microsoft Word and Excel, and able to learn the Vipa Solutions system. Starting in January and ending in June, these are 80-plus hour per week internships. To apply: Send a PDF of resume and cover letter, outlining why you want to work with the NSC and what qualities/skills/attributes you possess. Indicate which internship you are interested in to sash@nebraskasportscouncil.com. Interviews will be conducted in NSC headquarters in Lincoln or by phone for out of state interviewees. 11/18/09

2010 Nebraska Sports Council Internship Program: The Nebraska Sports Council is looking for a variety of interns to fill multiple positions. One paid position is available in Media Relations. Responsibilities include working closely with the Executive Director on all media relation issues including press release writing, athlete research for community feature articles, and competition result distribution to newspapers and the Associated Press. Applicants should be a junior or senior majoring in Journalism or a related field, literate in Microsoft Word, Excel,  and PhotoShop, and able to learn Occasio and the Vipa Solutions system. Starting in January and ending in June, this is an 80-plus hour per week internship. To apply: Send a PDF of resume and cover letter, outlining why you want to work with the NSC and what qualities/skills/attributes you possess. Indicate which internship you are interested in to sash@nebraskasportscouncil.com. Interviews will be conducted in NSC headquarters in Lincoln or by phone for out of state interviewees. 11/18/09

Marketing Internship: Ramco Innovations, Inc. is seeking an intern to coordinate marketing efforts for the company. Responsibilities will include the implementation of a marketing plan for three operating divisions, assisting with business development efforts and event coordination, and writing of the Monthly Newsletter. Applicants should be a junior or senior with a major in a business-related field and be able to work 20 hours a week. Flexible hours and internship credit available, as well as hourly pay as determined.  Potential permanent position after graduation based on performance. To apply: Send resume to mruebbelke@ramcoinnovations.com. Call Mike at 515-225-6933 with questions or visit www.ramcoinnovations.com. Closing date is 12/15/09.

Public Relations Intern: Metro Waste Authority is looking for someone who wants experience in special events coordination, copy writing, community relations, advertising, project management, planning, research, web site maintenance, graphic design, media relations, and developing proposals. Applicants should be a junior or senior working toward a four-year degree in communications, marketing, or public relations, or a recent college grad in one of these areas. Applicants should be familiar with Microsoft Office programs and have experience with public relations in a professional setting. A valid drivers license and car insurance is required to travel between MWA facilities. Qualified candidates must be willing to work a min. of 20 hours a week with a max. of 40 per week, Jan. through May 2010 between 8am-4:30pm. Minimum 4-hr. time blocks are required. To apply: Submit cover letter, resume, one-page writing sample, and one-page graphic design sample to Metro Waste Authority, Public Relations Internship, 300 E. Locust St., Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309; fax: 515-244-9477; email: rme@mwatoday.com. Make sure to describe your role in producing the submitted samples. Closing date is Nov. 24, 2009.

Communications Intern: Iowa State Blue Ribbon Foundation has three openings, one for spring and two for summer, for candidates that will assist the Foundation staff in the preparation of various communication materials including newsletters, press releases, correspondences, publication design, and website maintenance. Applicants will also have the opportunity to coordinate special events, publicity efforts, the Iowan of the Day program, and volunteers for the 2010 Iowa State Fair. Applicants should have outstanding spelling, grammar, and writing skills, proficiency in typing and computer skills, coursework in public relations, marketing communications, and/or design. Intern must be available 8-12 hours per week during the spring semester and/or 40 hours per week early-May through late August. Competitive compensation is provided. To apply: Please forward your cover letter and resume, three references, and two writing samples (design samples a plus) to the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, Attn: Allyson Krull, Communications Manager, PO Box 57130, Des Moines, IA 50317. With questions email allyson@blueribbonfoundation.org or call 515-262-3111 ext. 675. Deadline is Dec. 31, 2009.

Sales Internship: Marsh is looking for an intern to help with the sales support activities of the Marsh Global Consumer New Business Development Team by providing research assistance to develop a monthly newsletter, writing case studies, and formatting documents and production activities. Applicants should be pursuing a degree or a recent graduate with an interest in Journalism and/or English, have experience working with style guides for proofreading, and be able to work Mon-Fri with a minimum 4 hours per day. Applicant should also have knowledge of Microsoft products like Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. To apply: Visit www.marsh.com. Closing date is 11/23/09.

Marketing internship: DES Companies, Inc. is looking for an intern to run their newly added Marketing division. Responsibilities will include implementation of a marketing plan to brand their Franchise offices across the country, assist the National Sales team in business development efforts, gather and/or write promotional/special interest articles for the Monthly Newsletter, and conduct marketing research or industry changes. Flexible hours and internship credit available, as well as hourly pay as determined. Applicants should have a major in business, marketing/management preferred, be able to work 20-40 hours a week, and the ability to travel if necessary.  Very high potential to permanent position after graduation based on performance. To apply: Send resume and hour requirements to bmoussalli@descompanies.com. Call Brian at 515-288-2300 with questions. Closing date is 12/31/09.

Paid Journalism and Public Policy Internships: The Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University in Virginia has helped undergraduate and graduate students interested in individual liberty pursue their career goals. Through their internships programs, students can intern at public policy think tanks, major media outlets and production firms, and improve their career and interviewing skills at their workshops. The journalism/production internships are available in the spring, summer, and fall, and the public policy internships run for ten weeks during the summer. To apply: Visit www.TheIHS.org. For more information, contact Keri Anderson at kanderson@theihs.org. (open)

Promotions Internships: Saga Communications' Des Moines Radio Group is hiring for promotions and marketing unpaid internships year round. Interns will interact with nearly 100,000 listeners from DMRG's six stations on a daily basis and execute marketing campaigns and on-the-street promotions for clients and various charity organizations. Applicants should be majoring in Business, Broadcast Journalism, Marketing, Advertising, or Sales. To apply: Send your resume, cover letter, and recommendations to Chris Beck at 1416 Locust St., Des Moines, IA 50309 or email them to cbeck@desmoinesradiogroup.com. No phone calls please. Deadlines: Spring 2010 - 2/4/09; Summer 2010 - 4/17/10; Fall/Winter 2010 - 8/7/10; and Spring 2011 -12/4/10.

New York Fashion Experience: Students who want to experience the inner workings of the fashion industry can apply to the Fashion Program at Marist College. Students of all majors attending a 2-4 year college or university are encouraged to apply. A variety of areas offer internships including, buying, design, human resources, marketing, merchandising, public relations, sales, visual merchandising, product development, production, etc. NYFE is a full-time semester long program offered during the Fall & Spring semesters. Students will spend 4 full days at their work site, earning 12 credits, plus take a 3-credit course entitled "NY Fashion Seminar." NYFE students live in Manhattan at the deHirsch Residence at the 92nd St. YMCA. To apply: Visit www.marist.edu/nyfe or email Lydia.Biskup@marist.edu or call 845-575-3124. 10/10/09

Marist College's New York Media Experience Program: NYMEP offers an intensive full-time, semester long internship for undergraduates studying during the Fall/Spring semesters. Students are enrolled in a 400+ hour internship and also take two 3-credit online courses. NYMEP accepts students in all majors who aspire to careers in media and public affairs. Students will live on the upper east side of Manhattan while in New York. For more information visit www.marist.edu/nymep or call 845-575-3000 ext. 2730.  (open)

Legal Interns: The Legal Department has two types of internships available. These internships provide students an excellent opportunity to observe the workings of state government from the center of the executive branch. One intern will work primarily with the Assistant to the General Counsel in matters such as the review of clemency files and responding correspondence. Students applying should be first year law students or an undergrad with an interest in attending law school. The second intern will work with the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel. They will be assigned to legal research and writing projects in a variety of areas of law including administrative rules, ethics and open meetings/pubic record. Special projects may also be assigned. The intern will be asked to attend various public hearings and/or public meetings and provide a written or verbal summary of the proceedings. Students applying should be enrolled in law school and possess strong legal research and writing skills and an ability to produce a high-quality work product in a short amount of time. If interested in any of these internships, send resume and completed application form to Adam Gross, Outreach Coordinator/Volunteer Liaison, Govenor's Office, State Capitol, Des Moines, IA 50319 or Molly Clause, Administrative Assistant, Govenor's Office, State Capitol, Des Moines, IA 50319 or fax 515-281-6611. For more important information and a copy of the application please go to www.governor.iowa.gov/administration/intern.php (open)

Internships with National Journalism Center: Spring, Summer, and Fall internships are available. Will have the chance to apprentice with established Washington journalists, weekly seminars with speakers many are NJC alumni, supervision and instruction by NJC editors, Computer Assisted Research and Reporting, and job bank placement assistance with our network of media contacts upon completion of the internship. To apply, fill out and submit the online application with two writing samples, cover letter, and resume either by mail or fax. Mail to: Krystle Weeks, Assistant to the Executive Director, National Journalism Center, 110 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170, fax: 703.318.9122, ATTN: Krystle Weeks (open)

Promotions, Programming, and Sales: The Hawk 97.3 has four internship positions available. These are unpaid positions, but it is a great experience for them to move forward in the career of communications,as well as a perfect opportunity to start on their communication resume. Positions available for Winter: Jan.-March, Spring: April-June, Summer:July-Sept. and Fall: Oct.-Dec. Apply in person at 3900 NE Broadway or call 515-265-6181 to obtain an application. (open)

 

COMPUTER SCIENCE

CDS Global Development Intern: Tracking code 216875-982. Intern will produce and maintain quality software products in a timely manner to meet customer requirements. The position requires current full time enrollment in accredited college majoring in Computer Science, MIS or related field. Must have declared a major and completed most of the required general courses. Experience with MySQL, and PHP programming. Salary: $15/hour. Please apply at www.cds-global.com Closing date: 12/31/09.

 

EDUCATION

Bright Horizons Internships: Bright Horizons is looking for Spring 2010 interns across the state at many locations including Eagle's Loft CCC in Ames, ISU Child Care Center at Veterinary Medicine in Ames, Bright Horizons at the Downtown School in Des Moines, Uncle Sam's Child Care Center in Des Moines, Principal Child Development Center in Des Moines, Mercy Child Development Center in Des Moines, and the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Child Care Center in Iowa City. To apply: Visit www.brighthorizons.com/careers or contact Dawn Kepley, Recruitment Manager at dkepley@brighthorizons.com or call 515-232-9525. 11/11/09

Neighborhood Ministry and Education Intern: College Avenue Christian Church in Des Moines is looking to place an unpaid intern to assist in building their neighborhood ministry and education program. The position is brand new and, therefore, very flexible. Applicants should be interested in elementary education and/or religion. The hope is to provide an after school program one night a week on Wednesdays, running immediately after school until 5:30pm. The intern would help with creating/selecting a curriculum and developing marketing as well as run the weekly program. Intern needs to pass a basic background check. To apply: Contact Rev. Sue Woods at 515-557-4543 or swoods@qwestoffice.net to schedule an interview. 10/30/09

Camp Adventure Youth Services Intern: If you like to serve children and youth overseas, internships are available working with Primary Child Development Centers on U.S. Military Bases in Germany, Italy, England, Belgium, Hawaii, and Key West.  Interns will receive 12 hours of credit from the UNI at a reduced rate. Travel expenses and housing are paid. Living stipend of $2600 for 17 weeks. Must have completed freshman year of college with a GPA of 2.5 or greater and experience working with children. For more information email Jennifer Kennedy at jennifer.kennedy@uni.edu or call 319-273-7821. Include your phone number/cell and address. Briefly describe your experiences, as well as your educational background. Subject line of email should read INTERNSHIP. (open)

 

GENERAL

Data entry temporary help: The Iowa State Association of Counties in Des Moines is seeking temporary help with implementing a new online systems project. The project will require computer entry skills combined with the skills to following up with clients to resolve issues and data inconsistencies Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat is required. The project will require approximately 10-15 hours a week until project completion. The hourly rate of pay will be in the range of $12-15 per hour depending on skill level. To apply: Email tnorman@iowacounties.org or by mail at IA State Association of Counties, Attn: Tammy Norman, 501 SW 7th Street, Suite Q, Des Moines, IA, 50309. Visit www.iowacounties.org to learn more. 11/13/09

GOVERNMENT

DC Internships: Check out the many internship opportunities available in Washington D.C. with courses through Georgetown University. Programs offered in the summer, fall, and spring on topics including public policy, journalism, philanthropy, and government affairs. To apply: Fill out an online application at www.DCinternships.org. 10/9/10

Governor's Office Interns:  The Iowa Governor's office is offering a diverse internship program.  The program is designed to meet the individual needs of students and assist the Governor's office in meeting the goals of the office.  the categories of internships that are currently available are: Communications - Policy - Outreach - Casework- Administrative and Legal. A more detailed description of duties is available in the Career Services office. Individuals interested should send a resume and completed application form to: Adam Gross, Outreach Coordinator/Volunteer Liaison, Governor's Office, State Capital, 1007 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319 or email adam.gross@iowa .gov. Application deadlines for each term are:  Fall - August 17, Spring December 7 and Summer, May 3.  Application form is available at www.governor.iowa.gov/administration/intern.php.  (open)

SCIENCES

 

SPORTS

2010 Nebraska Sports Council Internship Program: The Nebraska Sports Council is looking for a variety of interns to fill multiple positions. One position is available in Live Healthy Nebraska. Responsibilities include working closely with the NSC Director of Operations on all program issues including promotion, research, production, data entry, customer service, and recruitment. Applicants should be a junior or senior majoring in Health/Fitness or Nutrition, literate in Microsoft Word, Excel,  and PhotoShop, and able to learn the Vipa Solutions system. Starting in January and ending in June, these are part-time internships with an available stipend based on hours. To apply: Send a PDF of resume and cover letter, outlining why you want to work with the NSC and what qualities/skills/attributes you possess. Indicate which internship you are interested in to sash@nebraskasportscouncil.com. Interviews will be conducted in NSC headquarters in Lincoln or by phone for out of state interviewees. 11/18/09

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Case Study Interns: Lutheran Refugee Services is looking for interns for the spring semester to work closely with the staff to learn how to write case notes and provide core services for refugees. Interns will be exposed to different cultures, languages, and traditions and get hands on experience with case management and direct service. To apply: Contact Katie Ryan at 515-271-7412 or Lutheran Services, 3200 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311. 11/4/09

Last Updated: 11/18/09