Internships

Position Description:   Environmental, Market Research & Business Administration Internship

Orlando, Florida

$7.50/hrSummary:  Manufacture to clients’ own bespoke requirements and offer a range of existing market leading products for distribution under your own label.

Duties and Responsibilities:Understand the concept of Private Label; willing to gain knowledge of turf grass; research to authorities on Water Conservation.

What we do:§  Product Technology Formulator and Manufacturer for a wide range industries:

§  Agriculture

§  Turf

§  Forestry

§  Horticulture.

§  Catering and Hygiene 

Product Technology Categories: §  Turf, Soil, and Media  Wetting Agents

§  Spray Adjuvants

§  Tank & Equipment Cleaners

§  Specialty Liquid and Granular irons

§  Bio-stimulants

§  Colorants

§  Trace elements

§  Rooting Additives

§  Black Layer Treatments

§  Fairy Ring fungicidal treatment enhancement

§  Spray accessories 

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be able to perform each essential duty & responsibility satisfactorily

• Requires “hands-on” attitude to obtain knowledge of whole business operations.

• Knowledge of computer programs: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)·    Willingness to learn about the “Private Label” industry (this is a big part of our business) 

Cognitive Requirements:

• Ability to communicate with vendors and potential clients.

• Decisive & creative problem solving skills  

Recruitment for this companies internship position(s) are managed by the
Orlando Area Student Intern Society www.internsorlando.com (407)237-3059

Position Description:     Marketing, PR & Website Design Internship
Orlando, Florida 

Summary:  Our Organization is looking to hire an intern to assist in the overall company marketing needs. This is not a structured handholding internship, but rather an opportunity to apply classroom experience in a real-world setting.  This is a great opportunity for a full or part-time student, or someone just starting out.

What we do:We hold a diverse range of events that run throughout the year, including – Drag Strip races, Track days, Karting, Drifting, Dual Drags’ Autocross, Corporate Events, Fundraisers & a variety of Driver Training courses.

Duties and Responsibilities·         Creating marketing email blasts and press releases

·         Writing and editing of website copy

·         Acquiring and interacting with media contacts

·         Assisting with customer relations

Qualifications and Skills:

·         Self-motivated and detail oriented

·         Strong communicators

·         Experience writing website copy a plus.

·         Experience with designing and developing website a big plus

·         Able to communicate with clients, and manage their workload to meet shifting deadlines

·         Looking to play a major role in shaping the online presence of and exciting company

·         Willing to play well with others

Cognitive Requirements:• Ability to communicate with vendors and potential customers.• Decisive & creative problem solving skills  

Recruitment for this companies internship position(s) are managed by the
Orlando Area Student Intern Society www.internsorlando.com (407)237-3059

Here are the highlights:

·         6 week internship beginning July 10 – Aug 21

·         Salary is 37.5hr/week at OR min. wage

·         Each Intern will work at 3 different agencies for 2 weeks each. You do not get to chose, you are placed based on your skill sets

·         10 Total participants in the program – will be split into 2 teams to create competing marketing plans for Columbia Sportswear

·         Must bring your own laptop

·         Participating agencies: Frank Creative, The New Group, Grady Britton, Ascentium, Anvil Media, HMH, Leopold Ketel & Partners, Xhang Creative & Pop Art

All information & application can be found at www.pafcolaboratory.com

Elementary School Site Coordinator (AmeriCorps) 

About the Organization:Sports4Kids is a nonprofit that provides safe, healthy playtime at low-income schools to create a positive environment for learning and teaching. Our recipe for rescuing recess and making play a part of every day has transformed more than 170 schools across the country. We put trained adults on the playground to introduce classic games that are disappearing from schoolyards, like kickball and four-square, as well as new games designed to build leadership and foster teamwork. When Sports4Kids partners with a school, not only are kids more physically active, but the whole school day goes better. That’s why the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation calls Sports4Kids “America’s best investment in healthy kids and healthy schools.” 

About AmeriCorps:AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 75,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.  AmeriCorps programs focus on work to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Program Duties (if applicable):Planning and implementing sports and play based programming during recess, in school and after school hours at a public elementary school. ·         Recess - create a safe and inclusive playground yard and be a significant presence on the yard by organizing and playing large games with 20+ students as well as role modeling positive behavior·         Junior Coach Program – organize a youth leadership program by facilitating trainings and working with teachers and staff·         Class Game Time - lead individual classes in skills building, cooperative games, and activities to increase awareness of rules and boundaries at recess·         After School Program – organize a homework/snack and a physical activity period for around 20 students focusing on building a community as well as reinforcing the Sports4Kids philosophy·         Interscholastic leagues - recruit and coach students for developmental sports leagues.  This includes building a school community and coordinating volunteers Administrative Duties:·        Maintain communication between Sports4Kids staff, school staff, teachers, families, and volunteers·        Collect and maintain paperwork including organizing daily, weekly, and monthly schedules and timesheets·        Collect and maintain paperwork and data for various grant requirements 

Qualifications:·        Demonstrated experience leading groups of children with the ability to engage and inspire youth·        Ability/Willingness to commit to completion of 1700 during the program year (40+ hours/week of service, including participating in occasional night and weekend service opportunities such as community service projects)·        Motivated self-starter with clear and open communication skills ·        Humorous and playful with ability to set clear goals and follow through with flexible and creative problem solving tools ·        Conceptual ability for the larger perspective with a strong attention to detail and multi-tasking·        Experience interacting with diverse communities and the ability to integrate into and existing school community·        Knowledge of computer and internet based programs for use in communication and grant requirements·        Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written 

Benefits:·        Individuals will be enrolled as AmeriCorps service members (info at www.americorps.org).·        $22,800 living stipend for the 10 month period·        Education Award of $4,725  for use at Title IV institutions or to pay back qualified student loans (pending completion of a minimum 1700 hours of service)·        Health plan includes medical benefits·        Possible reimbursement of childcare expenses To Apply:·        Go to www.Sports4Kids.org·        Click the “Join Our Team” tab·        Follow the Site Coordinator positions link to fill out the online application

Sports4Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Profile

Netbiz, Inc. is a growing, stable and successful company based in Tualatin, OR. Our NetBiz Search Engine Placement program offers guaranteed exposure by placing our clients’ web sites on the first page of Yahoo!, Google, Alta Vista and many other high traffic search engines. Our sales team members work to custom tailor a package that will fit companies’ marketing and budgetary needs. We also offer affordable web sites designed to be efficiently customized to fit clients’ individual needs.

Company headquarters in the Portland Metro Area. We provide specialized Search Engine Marketing services to over 7000 clients. In the past five years, we’ve risen to the top of this exciting, fast-growing industry.

Our immediate need is for competitive, enthusiastic people to join our inside sales teams who are supported by are our dedicated customer service and support staff, and our team of creative staff members devoted to web site development and new product design work.

We frequently have openings in all areas (customer service, product development, client support, and sales). When responding please indicate specific areas in which you are interested.

Internet Marketing Specialist (Inside Sales/ Business-to-Business Phone Sales)

Our successful sales people are competitive and goal-oriented. Sales experience is a plus but is not necessary. We are growing rapidly, and successful sales representatives with management and coaching skills can quickly move into leadership roles. Our Successful sales people, in their first year, have annual incomes ranging from $35K to over $70K.

Our employees enjoy a casual workplace, competitive pay and a generous package of benefits. We are a drug free workplace where commitment, integrity and spirit are key elements of your success.

To apply to our sales position please email your resume and cover letter to: sales.jobs@netbiz.com

To apply for other areas email your resume and cover letter to: jobs@netbiz.com

For specific questions please contact Dustin Gietl at dustin.gietl@netbiz.com or 971-224-3670.

College Intern

This PAID internship offers hands-on experience in a wholesale/retail work environment and can lead to career opportunities in management and/or professional outside sales upon graduation. You will have the opportunity to learn basic store operations, gain management skills, and develop sales techniques and customer service skills, as well as increase knowledge in a variety of key business topics such as profit & loss, inventory control, and human resources. Interns will also be exposed to S-W professionals in a variety of functional areas. You’ll gain insight on a career in outside sales by traveling with a Sales Representative and spending structured time with your District Management team.

To join our Intern Program, you must have demonstrated leadership ability, as well as work experience in customer service and/or sales. Bilingual candidates welcome.

Basic Requirements:

- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- Must be enrolled in an accredited four year college or university
- Must submit to a background screening which may include driving, credit and criminal history
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)
- Must be willing to work all scheduled hours which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation

EOE M/F/D/V

Jessica Weher: jessica.weher@sherwin.com
Start Your Journey …with the Company everyone is talking about.

The Administration Department of Medical Teams International is looking for student interns the 2008-09 Spring school term.

Please forward the attached job description to anyone you know who might be interested and ask them to follow the internship application guidelines on our website.

INTERNSHIP POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Administration Department Student Intern
Department: Administration
Reports To: Laurel Emory, Manager of Administrative Services
Time Commitment: At least 8 hours per week, at least one semester or quarter
Position Summary:
This position contributes to the mission of the organization by helping with a
variety of duties for the Administration department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assisting the Administration department (which consists of Human
Resources, Technology & Information Systems, Volunteer Management,
Facilities, Safety, and the Distribution Center) with any duties related to
ongoing operations.
· Responsibilities are given based on experience and perceived level of
capability and trust. Potential responsibilities may include database
development, product procurement, project coordination, logistics oversight,
policy and procedure input, and more.
Benefits:
· Opportunity to meet new people.
· Use skills and talents to benefit others.
· Build new skills in preparation for career, including, but not limited to, problem
solving, decision making, oral and written communication, research and
development, innovative and creative thinking, superb attention to detail, and
well-rounded knowledge of operations.
Desired Minimum Qualifications:
· Commitment to the mission of Medical Teams International.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
· Beginner to intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.
Tools and Equipment Used:
· Requires frequent use of telephone and computer.
· Requires frequent use of Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
· Requires familiarity with the internet for research purposes.
Physical Demands:
· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this
position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· While performing the duties of this position, the intern is frequently required to
sit, talk, and hear. The intern is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle,
or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, and arms.
· The intern must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Volunteer Education Strategies Associate (Intern)

Are you motivated to improve outcomes and opportunities for youth in our community?
If so, this might be the job for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Education team to coordinate and schedule cabinet meetings including:
o Coordination of materials to go to cabinet
o Communication with cabinet staff to schedule meetings
o Providing cabinet with key materials including where meetings will be held, direction, logistical questions etc.
• Coordinate details as needed for education strategy team to ensure members have access to key materials and research.
• Work with Education team to coordinate event logistics (inaugural summit, round table) including, securing venue and equipment for event, working with vendors for menu, travel logistics for speakers, volunteer recruitment, and key materials for program agenda
• Assisting with communication needs around education strategies

Key Requirements
• Interest in education issues
• Interest in local government
• Good writing skills
• Good notation skills
• Ability to work well in diverse office setting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong research skills
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility

Desired but not required

• Background in education or education-related field
• Experience coordinating events and details in fast-paced setting

Time Commitment

• 15 hours a week
• Flexible days
• Commitment through the end of the year (possibly longer)

If any of you know someone who would be interested in the attached position, please have them contact me.

Kali Thorne Ladd
Policy Director, Education
Office of City Commissioner Sam Adams
1221 SW 4th Avenue, Room 220
Portland, Oregon 97204
(P): 503-823-1123
(E): Kali.ladd@ci.portland.or.us

Position Description

POSITION INFORMATION
Title: Community Outreach & Public Relations/Affairs Intern

Time Frame: Duration minimum 8 weeks between January 5, 2009 to May 31, 2009.
Up to 21 hours per week.

I. POSITION SUMMARY

The Spring 2009 internship is an opportunity for a graduate or undergraduate student to provide a variety of support for AARP Oregon office – even more critical during a key state legislative session that begins in January 2009 – on major outreach efforts and campaigns focusing on long-term care, health care reform and the Divided We Fail initiative. Numerous duties range from creating working relationships with state and community organizations and organizing community-based activities to working on publicity, promotion, production of publications and other written materials for print and online use related to these activities and others as needed.

II. RESPONSIBILITY AND TASK STATEMENTS

• Working with identified community groups and individuals to build relationships and coalitions on key campaigns.
• Assisting and/or organizing, planning and executing community outreach forums and programs as well as special events to educate and raise awareness of members and the public.
• Researching, writing and fact checking a variety of materials, including newsletter articles, web features, news releases, fact sheets and other items as needed.
• Assisting with media and other communication planning, outreach and placement, and monitoring media coverage of AARP and targeted issues.
• Developing and executing plan for gathering personal stories and drafting testimonials and other write-ups for use in campaign advocacy, communications and outreach.

III. COMPLEXITY

There will a substantial amount of guidance and background provided by supervisor and other state office staff, and the position requires the ability to work independently and as a team. Once an outreach and/or communication plan is crafted, reviewed and approved, the position will have significant autonomy in carrying out the plan and tactics, with support and assistance from supervisor and staff as needed. The position will be dealing with fairly diverse issues and topics as well as different communities and strategies so flexibility, creative idea generating and problem solving will be a huge asset.

IV. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

There will be minimal financial and budget responsibility, though the need to monitor and use resources wisely is key and full documentation of any expenses incurred is required. There will be significant work and interaction with staff, members, volunteers and community partners that will require interpersonal skills and leadership. The position will work closely and primarily get direction from supervisor and other staff on scope of work and particular components and timeline, but has the opportunity to shape and implement plans.

V. NATURE OF CONTACT

The position is mostly a combination of informative and coordinative roles, with some activities and duties that could be considered persuasive and will require solid interpersonal skills, including working with community partners, volunteers, members on projects and collecting personal stories and testimonials. The position will be directed by and work most closely with the Assoc. State Directors (ASDs) of Community Outreach and Communications, and also will interact frequently with all state office staff in all capacities. The position will also require some interaction with community partners, AARP members and volunteers, members of the media and the public at large.

VI. IMPACT

This position will have significant impact on state office activities and outcomes in hitting targets on key projects and priorities for the first half of 2009 – especially during Oregon’s Biennial Legislative Session that kicks off in January – including: 1) number of opportunities to work with community partners and engage members, volunteers and the public in long-term care and health care reform discussions and visibility of AARP efforts; 2) awareness and action on Divided We Fail; and 3) the number of articles and spots highlighting AARP efforts and activities to inform, engage and inspire our members, legislators and other elected officials, the media and stakeholders/partners. Position requires independent and strategic thinking as well as ability to work as a team and take direction from others. It also requires strong writing and communications skills and ability to be flexible and adapt and incorporate instructions, work methods and activities.

VII. DESIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
.

Position requires at least two years of college, and a college senior or graduate student is preferred. Paid or non-paid experience in community organizing/signature gathering or other civic engagement process is a plus. The successful candidate will have demonstrated relationship building skills as well as solid writing and researching abilities and comfortability with social situations and talking with people of all ages and backgrounds. Basic computer skills like MS Word, e-mail and Adobe are required; and familiarity with programs like Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop and some design programs is preferred. The intern should have a valid driver’s license.

Please send all applications, including letter of interest and current resume to:

Spring 2009 Internship - AARP Oregon
9200 SE Sunnybrook Boulevard, Suite 410
Clackamas, OR 97015
oraarp@aarp.org

OCCV Internship Program
Communications Internship

Start date: Spring 2009 semester

Credit: 3 hours in [x] course or 5-10 hours a week for a semester/quarter semester. The internship is flexible to suit the intern’s schedule.

Overview
The OCCV internship program is designed to give undergraduate students through post- graduate professionals the opportunity to serve at OCCV by participating in the ongoing work of educating the Church on biblical justice and advocating Oregon local and state public policy for the common good.

Education
Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study.

Christian Faith
OCCV prefer all interns to possess a mature Christian faith but are open.

Learning Objectives
I. OBJECTIVE. To experience the process of getting an article published in a major newspaper.
A. Activity – Conduct research into media inquiries for an article or making contact with at least 2 major publications to have an op-ed piece.
a. Outcome – at least 2 articles in major publications for OCCV.
B. Explore a myriad of alternative publications (i.e. The Asian Reporter, Willamette Weekly, Relevant Magazine, etc).
a. Make contacts with at least 5 alternative publications, articulate the vision of OCCV and its successes, obtain one new media partner.

II. OBJECTIVE. To become savvy about web site management and reflective blogging.
A. Activity – Reading the required text, current events on local and state policy, scriptural reflection.
a. Outcome – blogging a reflection on the OCCV website and recruiting at least 2 more bloggers.
B. Activity – Researching webmaster
a. Outcome – update the OCCV website at least once and gain a contact for a webmaster to begin renovations.

III. OBJECTIVE. Publications
A. Activity – recreate the OCCV brochure.
B. Outcome – an OCCV brochure that clearly and concisely captures the vision and work of OCCV in an aesthetically pleasing format.

III. OBJECTIVE. To gain experience in the art of making a short-film
A. Activity – interview, take photos, gather stories and statistics, create storyboard and theme. Become familiar with video editing software.
B. Outcome – create a 3-5 minute video to advertise the three issues of OCCV with solid biblical theology, compelling current stories and statistics, and understanding of the mission and work of OCCV to show donors, members, churches and post on website.

Reading list (subject to change…incomplete Bibliography)
Marshall, Chris. The Little Book of Biblical Justice.
Linthicum, Robert. Building a People of Power. (selections)
Nardoni, Enrique. Rise Up, O Judge. (selections)

Program Components
* Training: The program begins with a required day of training held at OCCV. The training sessions are led by OCCV Staff. During this time, trainees will learn about OCCV’s history, spiritual foundations, corporate philosophies, vision, one-year and five-year strategies, grants and current program objectives.

* Work Hours: [As assigned by the school and executive director]

* Mentoring: Interns are teamed with an OCCV staff or board member who will meet with them weekly throughout the internship to answer questions, offer career and spiritual advice, and to help them get the most out of the program.

* Prayer: OCCV staff members and interns join together for a weekly prayer, reflection, and fellowship.

Please send resume and cover letter by December 19th to:
Stephanie Mathis
Interim Executive Director
503-222-2072
Stephanie_mathis@occv.org