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ARTS & Artist's USArts Program: Arranges for international students to come to the US and be assigned to an Art institution across the country, also arranges internships for overseas students. Host organizations prepare a training program for the intern to submit as part of their final application, a mid-term report and a final evaluation report at the end of the placement. Internships are both unpaid and paid depending on the organization. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of post secondary education and have an interest in the arts. Can apply under USArts Media, USArts Museum, and USArts Market. See the web site: www.artsandartists.org/service1.html#intfor more information. Contact: Elaine Yau; Internship Programs Manager; International Arts and Artists; 3061 M Street NW, 2nd Floor; Washington DC 20007. Phone: 202-338-0680. Fax: 202-333-0758. (open)
Art Internship: Dahlquist Clayworks, an art company involved in designing and producing public are, private sculptures and architectural restoration, is seeking a fall intern. The intern will mix clay, make tiles, glaze tiles, pack molds, and perform general studio labor as needed. Art majors are preferred, clay experience would be beneficial. Contact the Counseling and Career Services office at 961-1667 and/or Dahlquist Clayworks at 284-1675 for application information. (Open)
Auditing Intern: (Iowa State Auditor's Office) Location: Des Moines. Some travel required. Full-time, paid internship for FALL 2008 ONLY. Performs entry-level auditing tasks under direction of an auditor in charge. Qualifications: Accounting major, preferably will have finished junior year. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Marianne.Chalstrom@auditor.state.ia.usOR Marianne Chalstrom, State Capitol - Room 111, Des Moines, IA 50319 (open)
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, be outgoing with good communication skills. To apply email resume to Emily Boyd at emily.boyd@nmfn.com or call 515-697-4629. (open)
Administrative Assistant: June L. Owens & Associates, LLC is looking for an intern to report to the President of the company. Main duties include data entry, generating reports, filing and drafting correspondence, scheduling and some account management. Summer, Fall, and Spring paid internships are available. Call (515) 971-8434 to schedule an interview. (open)
Marketing Intern: June L. Owens & Associates, LLC is looking for an intern to report to the President of the company. Must have superior written and oral communication skills and MS office and database management knowledge. Intern will create monthly newsletters, press releases, edit and create promotional materials and update our client database. Summer, Fall, and Spring paid internships are available. Call (515) 971-8434 to schedule an interview. (open)Web Design Intern: June L. Owens & Associates, LLC is looking for an intern to report to the President of the company. Should have experience with HTML, DHTML, XML, CGI, Acrobat, Dream Weaver, Flash, Photoshop, Powerpoint, Illustrator/Freehand, and Quark. Summer, Fall, and Spring paid internships are available. Call (515) 971-8434 to schedule an interview. (open)
Human Resources Intern: June L. Owens & Associates, LLC is looking for an intern to report to the President of the company. Candidate will be responsible for drafting job descriptions, recruitment, interview scheduling, compensation and employee retention programs. Summer, Fall, and Spring paid internships are available. Call (515) 971-8434 to schedule an interview. (open)
Farm Bureau Internship: Farm Bureau Financial Services is looking for an intern to partner with established agents ad work independently while helping clients identify and fulfill life insurance needs. Training and licensing assistance is provided and may have an opportunity to contract with them after graduation. Preferably juniors or seniors and a personal interest of remaining in the area. Must have a 2.75+ GPA and an Insurance License. Visit their website at www.fbfs.com or email your resume or questions to: recruiting@fbfs.com. (open)
HR Intern Training and Development: MidAmerican Energy's intern will analyze and process compensation information, maintain the compensation information system, organize data for generating compensation reports, participate in salary surveys, and review and edit job descriptions. Responsibilities include develop and maintain Cognos Impromptu/Excel spreadsheets used for base pay adjustments and incentive pay. Assist in the management of the annual performance appraisal, base pay and incentive and goal processes. To apply online: www.midamericanenergy.com/html/careers2a.asp and select the position. (open)
ICIU Intern: Iowa Council for International Understanding is looking for interns during the fall and spring semester. Will assist the staff with various projects, programs, and events. Some responsibilities include: development of marketing strategy for events and programs, scheduling and escorting international visitors, planning international events, writing reports, grant proposals, assist with translation. Applications are available for download at http://iciu.org/internship%20application.htm. Direct applications and inquiries to Alec Zama, International Programs Manager, Iowa Council for International Understanding, 1000 Walnut St., Ste 1105, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: 515-282-8269, ext 16, Fax: 515-282-0454, Email: alec.zama@iciu.org. (open)
Management Intern:Merle Hay Mall is seeking an un-paid intern to gain hands-on experience in facilities management and engineering. Various duties include assisting the facilities manager, the chief engineer, organizing historical documents and blueprints, as well as assisting with landscaping and construction contractors. Applicant must be a junior. For more information, or to submit resume and references, contact Aaron Edwards at aedwards@merlehaymall.com. (open)
Drake Athletic Ticket Office:Drake is currently looking for interns to work in the Ticket Office for the fall and spring semesters. This is a great opportunity to receive internship credits and gain experience in NCAA Division I athletics. It is a part-time position that offers a flexible schedule and will have some evening and weekend hours. Job responsibilities include customer service at the window and over the phone, order processing on the TicketReturn ticketing system, event staffing, assisting with bulk mailings, and general office duties as necessary. This is a for-credit internship, but once the require number of credits is reached, an hourly wage will be paid. Send resumes to Tyler Harman at tyler.harman@drake.edu or contact him at 515-271-4949 for more details. (open)
Buckle: Recieve hands on retail experience. You can gain an understanding of how the business world works and what it takes to excel. Requires excellent communication skills, an interest in Buckle's fashion, open mind and out going personalitiy and enthusiasm. Apply online at www.buckle.jobs.com. (open)
Des Moines Art Center: The Des Moines Art Center is looking to fill an internship for a Advertising Sales Intern. Responsibilities include being in charge of selling advertisements to local companies for the 2008-2009 Des Moines Art Center "On Stage" concert series programs. This position works with the development staff, grants and communications associate and marketing director. Ideal experience would include at least two or more years of post-secondary education with majors of advertising, marketing, and/or communications. (open)
Internships with the Governor's Office -Many Different Internships Available!: For all internships, students must complete and return (1) attached form and (2) a resume. The internships are not paid but they are willing to work with the intern and his/her college to assist with college credit for the experience. Interns will garner experience at the center of state government, the opportunity to network with people from the executive and legislative branch and the chance to earn recommendations from members of the Govenor's Office. Internships are available for summer, fall, and spring. Must be able to work at least 16 hours per week. The following internships are available:
Communications Intern:The intern will assist the Communications Department in disseminating news from the Govenor's Office. Official tasks include writing press releases and advisories, organizing and briefing the Governor, Lt. Governor and First Lady for press conferences, updating and maintaining press lists, pitching press events to the media, writing special letters and tracking media coverage of policy initiatives. Interns should possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong computer skills and willingness to learn.
Policy Intern:Interns will assist the Policy Department on issue tracking and policy development. Tasks include policy research and analysis, policy correspondence, outreach work with interest groups, bill tracking, issue tracking with state departments and policy development. Students applying should have a background in political science, humanities or liberal arts and a demonstrated interest in public policy.
Outreach Intern:The interns will assist in marketing the Govenor's message and policy to targeted constituencies. Tasks include direct contact with nonprofit groups, businesses and state agencies; creation of newsletters and targeted articles; and visits with strategic outreach groups. Students applying should have an interest in public policy, communication and marketing and should have strong research, verbal and written communication skills.
Casework Intern: Interns will assist the office caseworker with citizen inquiries. Tasks include handling casework calls and mail, computer entry and special projects. Students should have strong communication and people skills.
Administrative Office Intern: Interns will assist the Correspondence Coordinator and the Judicial Appointments Coordinator, as well as assist with administrative support when needed. Tasks include copying, filing, data entry and answering the phone and mail. Students should have strong computer and communication skills.
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.
1. 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.
2. 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)Waterloo Bucks Baseball Internships: Has openings for summer, fall, and spring internships. Summer internships include: Stadium Operations, Merchandising, Electronic Media, Game Operations, Media Relations, Press Box, Ticket Office. Fall internships include: Customer Relations, Database Marketing, Ticket Sales, Television ad Production. Spring internships include: General Internship, Sales Internship. To apply, call to set up an appointment: 319-232-0500. Resumes and cover letters may be sent to P.O. Box 4124, Waterloo, IA 50704. 1/17/08 (open)
MANY Internships!! (Iowa Events Center) The following internships are available:
Event Services Intern: 2 students per fall, spring, summer semesters. 20-30 hours/week. Will assist in promoting shows and events.
Global Intern: 20-30 hours/week. Complete and present area-based project by end of internship.
Marketing Intern: 20-30 hours/week. Assist in promotion of shows and events.
Sales & Convention Services Intern: 15-20 hours/week. Assist in researching events, writing, and sending out proposals for prospective clients.
Operations Intern: 20-30 hours/week. Assist in scheduling and hour allocations.
Video Production Intern: 1 student per semester; 10-20 hours/week. Assist in game day audio/video production.
For more information, visit Career Services in the BSC.
To apply, email letter of interest to: jobs@iowaeventscenter.com. 1/15/08 (open)
Marketing Intern: Proof, organize, & coordinate new version of Farm Tire Data Book. Update FSAG web site and work with agency to integrate new content. Assist with mailings & other routine office tasks. Maintain RCI chart and other business planning documents. Supervise stock of Firestone Ag University materials and replenish as needed. Good knowledge of MS Office Programs needed - Word, Excel, Power Point, & Access. Also able to work with Internet. Qualifications: Junior or Senior majoring in Marketing or Business. Application procedure: Please email resume (with job name -Marketing Internship) to employment@firestoneag.com. (open)
Web Site Manager:The World Food Prize Foundation is looking for an intern to manage their web site and possibly do some database management.Qualifications include: junior or senior level majoring in technical communications business communications; journalism; or related fields. Benefits include"opportunity to work with internationally recognized agricultural and food policy experts. Apply by forwarding a resume to Judith Pim, Director of Secretariat Operations, The World Food Prize. E-mail: jpim@worldfoodprize.org. Internship available year round; 15-20 hours per week. Prefer non paid internship; will consider paid internship. The World Food Prize Foundation;1700 Ruan Center; 666 Grand Avenue; Des Moines, Iowa 50309.
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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)