Mass Comm Internships

Project Vote Smart is hiring up to 80 interns for the 2008 Presidential Election. This year promises to be one of the most exciting and unique years in the Project's 16-year history. After 16 years and the efforts of over 6,000 people, we are finally ready to deliver our Voter's Self Defense System to the nation. Through our system, citizens can instantly access factual information on any candidate and will soon discover that tolerance of today's political scene is no longer their only option.

We've launched a new website at www.votesmart.org, are running ads in major national publications, and have organized a nationwide bus tour all in an effort to improve citizens' access to information on their candidates and elected officials. As part of this effort, we are hiring more interns than ever before to help us respond to the millions of citizens that are about to discover Project Vote Smart.

We are seeking interns to work in our media, research, information technology, public relations and membership divisions. Interns gain hands on political experience, while working and living in our wilderness retreat nestled high in the Montana Rockies. Our location offers numerous outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, skiing, camping, fishing, swimming, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and much more.

Please visit the internship page of our website - http://www.votesmart.org/program_internships.php and our blog - http://votesmart.org/blog/ - for more information about interning at Project Vote Smart.

Please don't hesitate to contact us at intern@votesmart.org or 1-888-868-3762.

Best wishes-

Lisa Coligan
National Director
Project Vote Smart

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PUBLIC RELATIONS/MARKETING INTERN

Company: Shabby Apple LLC
Contact: Emily McCormick, emccormick@shabbyapple.com, www.shabbyapple.com
Date Position Available: February 1, 2008

Job description: The Public Relations/Marketing Intern will assist in responsibilities related to media relations, internet journalism, marketing and media tracking.

Intern will also assist in creating and implementing new public relations and marketing efforts.

Intern will have opportunities to participate in photoshoots, television appearances, fashion merchandising and event planning, as she/he finds desirable.

Intern may also assist in the following: order fulfillment, marketing planning, and other customer service related duties.

Qualifications: Hard working, responsible, interest in international business, interest in the fashion industry and marketing and interest in future full-time employment.

Requirement: Intern must have computer access (e.g. a laptop) and transportation.

Schedule and compensation: This is a part-time opportunity, preferably Tuesday and Thursday afternoons as well as some work from home (schedule is flexible; please contact us for details). The office is located in the near west end. Interns will be compensated with company merchandise and may be considered for full-time, paid employment.

Company information: Shabby Apple LLC is a dress company that offers figure-flattering, moderately-priced designer dresses. Shabby Apple is a return to what dresses were always meant to be — a one-piece outfit with no need to add anything...no tank tops, no cardigans, nothing. The company teaches women how to accessorize in different ways to make the same dress appropriate for different occasions. Shabby Apple launches three lines of dresses a year and is a women-owned and women-operated, socially responsible company. By partnering with Unitus, a leading non-profit organization in the microfinance industry, Shabby Apple donates time and money to help alleviate global poverty for millions of women and their families. Visit Shabby Apple online at www.shabbyapple.com.

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Name of Business: Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay

Type of Internship: Public Relations

Description of Organization: The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is a regional non-profit dedicated to restoring the Bay through partnerships and collaboration. The Richmond, Virginia office is seeking a self-starting, motivated and resourceful intern to provide a multitude of administrative and project coordination services. This is an unpaid internship. Flexible schedule, minimum of 8 hours a week.

Intern Responsibilities: This position will include a variety of public relations responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

*Plan and coordinate with public outreach and volunteer events
*Implement a basic understanding of media relations concepts: developing press releases, conducting follow up for media outreach, tracking relevant news stories (Richmond region and state of Virginia)
*Assist in creating press kits for major events
*Maintain newspaper clipping files
*Work with Alliance staff to execute PR events to generate news coverage of the Alliance, its programs and projects
*Assist with Alliance web page updates
*Conduct research for grant proposals, including helping with the indentification of possible funding opportunities
*Supplement Alliance staff by fulfilling occasional administrative duties

Intern Qualifications:

*Previous internships are not required
*Professional work ethic
*A general interest in environmental issues, politices, non-profit organizations and grassroots efforts

Other

*Unpaid internship
*Approximately 5 miles from Campus
*Seeking interns for Spring, Summer, and/or Fall Semesters

Who to Contact:

Chris French, Director, cfrench@acb-online.org, or (804)75-0951

How to Contact:

Please submit cover letter, resume, and at least 2 writing samples via e-mail.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN

The Richmond Metropolitan Authority (RMA) is currently accepting applications for a Public Relations Intern. The position is available February 4 through June 6, 2008. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to the RMA’s public relations efforts, and learn about how this function supports the overall mission of the RMA.

The RMA, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia, owns and operates the Expressway System and toll plazas, parking decks, and The Diamond, the Richmond metropolitan area’s baseball stadium. The organization also operates Main Street Station.

REQUIREMENTS
• Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and knowledge of Associated Press style
• Experience with Windows-based word processing software (Microsoft Word preferred) and/or desktop publishing software (InDesign preferred)
• Ability to work 15 hours per week, between Monday and Friday and between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Ability to work independently
• Valid Virginia driver’s license preferred

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The public relations intern reports to the public relations manager and will:
• Help write, design, and proofread publications and correspondence
• Assist with public relations, media relations, community relations and special events
• Review local publications on a daily and/or weekly basis for RMA-related coverage
• Maintain RMA press clippings
• Help maintain RMA web site
• Maintain office files
• Perform additional administrative duties, such as typing, filing, and copying

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
• Free parking in the RMA Expressway Parking Deck
• College credit as appropriate
• Position is unpaid.

All employment with the RMA is contingent on successful completion of a criminal history check and drug screening. To apply for this internship, please submit a cover letter and resume to the following address, e-mail address or fax number. Cover letters and resumes will be accepted until Tuesday, January 29 at 5 p.m.

Richmond Metropolitan Authority
919 East Main Street, Suite 600
Richmond, VA 23219
ATTN: Human Resources
E-mail: jobs@the-rma.org
Fax: (804) 523-3330

For more information about the RMA: www.rmaonline.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

For an electronic copy of this announcement, please click here: Download file

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Name of Business: American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia

Description of Organization: American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia (ACEC/VA) is a trade association for consulting engineers in private practice that addresses the business interests of our members. We provide networking opportunities and professional development programs for our members.

Type of Internship: Public Relations, Print Media

Possible Intern Duties:
* Blogging
* Website maintenance
* Online marketing
* Search engine optimization
* Newsletter/Promotional Flyers
* Meeting/Event Support
* Committee Support – Speaker’s Bureau, Essay Competition, Engineering Excellence Awards, Membership Recruitment

Intern Qualifications:
* Junior or Senior, overall B average
* Must be proficient in HTML
* Familiar with Web 2.0 & Web Copywriting
* Good written and oral skills
* Good Organizational Skills
* Must be able to work independently
* Prefer student with own laptop
* Familiar with WordPress a plus

Other: This position offered for spring, summer, and fall 2008. These duties may be completed by more than 1 intern. Hours (flexible) will be determined within normal business hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Stipend may be available.

Who to Contact/Where to send it: Send resume, up to 3 examples of work (writing, websites or blogs) and contact information to Nancy L. Israel, Executive Director, 804.673.0868 or info@acecva.org. Website: www.acecva.org. Office is located at 5206 Markel Road, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23230.

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Description of Organization:
System Efficiency is an information technology consulting firm that provides implementation services along with technical expertise in the area of Oracle/PeopleSoft Applications. Our consultants are located around the nation and our Solutions Center is located here in Richmond, Va.

General Job duties of Public Relations Interns:
• Researching and writing basic news releases & announcements for website and marketing materials related to the Oracle/PeopleSoft industry.
• Assist in creating press releases for major events.
• Work with executive management in developing PR events to generate news coverage for System Efficiency.
• Interview staff in order to create “White Paper” documents related to technology deployments.

Qualifications applicants should possess:
• Candidate should have strong writing skills. Knowledge of journalism and PR are helpful.
• Ability to produce quality work using MS Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to interview technical staff and turn that content into marketing materials.
• Should be prepared to work in a business environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independent and as part of a team

Internship training includes:
• Conversational/broadcast news style writing
• News release formats and AP style
• How to write to encourage news coverage and create public interest
• Knowledge of the EPR/Technology industry from the Oracle/PeopleSoft perspective

This internship is offered year round. Hours are flexible. This is a paid internship, $10/hr.

Applicants should e-mail resume, two written references and writing samples to:

Lorne Kaufman, CEO System Efficiency
E-mail: lornekaufman@systemefficiency.com Phone 804-306-2155
System Efficiency is located at 1632 E Parham Rd, Richmond VA 23228

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Role Title: Public Relations and Marketing Specialist I Intern
Position #: CO831
Location: Richmond, VA (City)
Closing Date: January 25, 2008
Hiring Range: $15.07
Recruit Type: General Public

Need individual that is interested in public relations and marketing to work with the Public Affairs Division of the Virginia Department of Transportation in Richmond, VA. Starting Date: February 4, 2008.

Duties include: supporting communications program manager(s), supporting safety outreach campaigns, and the Web site by researching and writing basic news releases and feature stories; content for internal and external publications; proofreading/editing varied content; assisting with developing and carrying out communications plan; and assisting with distribution of materials. This is an internship position, not a job announcement. It is our intention that you will be introduced to VDOT, with the desire that you will look at VDOT as a future employer of choice. Acceptance to this internship does not guarantee future employment with VDOT.

Eligibility: Enrollment in accredited technical school, 2 or 4-year college or university or graduate program in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or related field taking at least 9 credit hours. Minimum Grade Point Average of 2.5. Knowledge of: Associated Press writing style. Strong writing and editing skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; and computer skills to include the web. Demonstrated ability to use the Web and other resources for research, planning, and project management. Must be a self-starter; training and support is provided. Internship starts February 4, 2008 and ends May 30, 2008. Maximum of 20 hours a week.

View details & knowledge, skills, & abilities for applicant evaluation at http://www.vdot.jobs/

List current GPA and credit hours as this information is required to determine eligibility for participation in the VDOT Internship Program. A transcript can be attached. If selected for an interview, must present an official copy of current transcript.

How to apply:

Only online applications will be accepted. To apply go to www.vdot.jobs, click “search for VDOT Jobs”, then “create application”.

When you complete your application, it will be saved and ready to be sent to positions that you apply.

Resumes and transcripts may also be attached. On-line application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on applicable closing date.

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
For more information call (804) 786-5011 / (TDD) CALLS: 1-800-828-1120

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Looking for a flexible gig that allows you to earn credit and pump of your web writing skills? The VCU School of Mass Communications is seeking an intern to serve as a writer for its web site. This one-credit internship will begin in January 2008 and conclude in May 2008.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The web writer works with Mass Comm staff and faculty to plan and write content for the web site’s home page and News You Can Use blog, as well as deepening and developing content for the pages within the web site. This position reports to the School of Mass Communications’ web coordinator. Both the web coordinator and the intern work remotely, and on their own equipment and telephone.

QUALIFICATIONS

The web writer mostly works remotely, occasionally coming on-site to collaborate with Mass Comm faculty and staff. Qualifications include:

* Full-time or part-time Mass Comm student
* Demonstrated ability to write for the Web site—you’ll need to show samples of your work
* Strong interpersonal, communications and writing skills
* Faculty recommendation—only responsive and self-directed students will be successful in this role, so please be prepared to secure a faculty recommendation attesting to your work ethic
* Persistence in gathering content for the web
* Initiative and ability to work independently
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
* An e-mail address and telephone number where you can be reached easily (and sometimes frequently)
* Your own computer equipment and appropriate software
* Some experience with HTML, Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash or Photoshop is a plus, but it’s not required
* Photography experience is a plus, but it’s not required

HOW TO APPLY

We’ll accept resumes until we find the right candidate, so apply as soon as you can! Your fist step is to send your resume and writing samples to the contact listed below. We’ll let you know if you also need to provide a faculty recommendation.

Apply to:

Theresa House, Web Coordinator
theresa.house@comcast.net

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Job Description for Intern Position

Name of Business: American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia

Description of Organization: American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia (ACEC/VA) is a trade association for consulting engineers in private practice that addresses the business interests of our members. We provide networking opportunities and professional development programs for our members.

Type of Internship: Public Relations, Print Media

Possible Intern Duties:
* Blogging
* Website maintenance
* Online marketing
* Search engine optimization
* Newsletter/Promotional Flyers
* Meeting/Event Support
* Committee Support – Speaker’s Bureau, Essay Competition, Engineering Excellence Awards, Membership Recruitment

Intern Qualifications:
* Junior or Senior, overall B average
* Must be proficient in HTML
* Familiar with Web 2.0 & Web Copywriting
* Good written and oral skills
* Good Organizational Skills
* Must be able to work independently
* Prefer student with own laptop
* Familiar with WordPress a plus

Other: This position offered for spring, summer, and fall 2008. These duties may be completed by more than 1 intern. Hours (flexible) will be determined within normal business hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Stipend may be available.

Who to Contact/Where to send it: Send resume, up to 3 examples of work (writing, websites or blogs) and contact information to Nancy L. Israel, Executive Director, 804.673.0868 or info@acecva.org. Website: www.acecva.org. Office is located at 5206 Markel Road, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23230.

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