Internships

First Presbyterian Church - Intern for Children & Intern for Youth

Liisa — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:14:14 +0000

Intern for Children and Intern for Youth

First Presbyterian Church

1200 SW Alder Street

Portland, Oregon 97205

(503) 228-7331

You are invited to participate in a program of spiritual and personal growth and ministry skill development through the Internship Program of First Presbyterian Church. Interns will support the ministry of the congregation to children and youth by assisting the Director of Child/Faith Development, Pastoral Staff, and lay leadership teams in developing and implementing ministry programs for children and youth.

Two internship positions are currently available: Intern for Children and Intern for Youth.

Demonstration of a strong commitment to Jesus Christ, desire for hands-on learning and ministry experience, and the completion of a high school diploma/GED required. Experience working with children and/or youth strongly preferred.

This is a part-time (twenty hours per week) position without benefits. Cover letter and resume due by Monday, August 2, 2010.

To request a full position description contact: Rev.Robin Garvin, 503-228-7331, or rgarvin@firstpresportland.org.

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LogicBox Software Marketing Internship

mmulhair — Tue, 25 May 2010 00:22:02 +0000

About LogicBox Software:

LogicBox Software is a Portland based software company that provides web-based business applications to small and medium sized businesses. LogicBox’s main product is called ES4. ES4 web-based IT platform is made from a flexible, one-of-a-kind code base that uses an innovative, modular approach to build and power custom business applications. It’s a new approach to SaaS ERP. For more information see: http://logicboxsoftware.com

Intern Responsibilities:

Work with chief Operating Officer to implement “Web 2.0”, guerrilla marketing campaign to drive awareness, lead generation and customer acquisition. Campaign will include:

Press Release Strategy:

Work with COO to craft product and company press releases.
Submit to PR distribution sites and local media outlets.
Investigate and suggest other vehicles to generate PR awareness.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Strategy

Write unique HTML page titles for all LogicBox web pages.
Set up a map of site for CommunityWalk.com and then embed it in LogicBox “about us” page.
Investigate who’s linking to our competitors and e-mail them asking for a similar opportunity.
Submit LogicBox site to dmoz.org
Create key word page and add to site.
Install Google Analytics
Setup CrazyEgg heatmapping
Investigate and suggest other SEO techniques.

Blog Strategy

Investigate relevant 3^rd party blogs for comments and participation.
Create LogicBox Blog using Wordpress or other service.

Social Media Strategy:

Create Google Maps, Yahoo Local, Yellowpages.com, and Google Base listings.
Investigate and join social media sites for web-based (SaaS) software interest groups.
Make slideshow / movie of product and submit to YouTube and other sites.
Write how-to article for work.com
Try to get links from wikipedia.org and other wiki sites.
Investigate and suggest Linkedin strategy, Facebook Business Page and Twitter presence.

Intern Required Skills:

Knowledge of Web 2.0 properties and marketing techniques.
Basic HTML and web site maintenance skills.
Enthusiastic, fun personality.
Ability to lead projects with minimal supervision.
MBA candidate preferred.
Experience at high-tech software company a plus.

Submit Resumes to: craig.hubbard@logicboxsoftware.com

Multnomah County, Dept. of County Human Services - Bienestar Internship

mmulhair — Mon, 17 May 2010 20:04:04 +0000

Overview of Bienestar de la Familia

Bienestar de la Familia promotes the well-being of Latino children, families and communities in Multnomah County. The program offers an array of services including mental health counseling services, alcohol and drug evaluation and prevention services in addition to other social services such as case management, prevention, community resources, education and program coordination at the Baltazar Ortiz Center in the Cully neighborhood.

For more information, please see the attached document

Bienestar Internship Description 2010

Medical Teams International - Mobile Dental Program

mmulhair — Mon, 17 May 2010 19:55:29 +0000

Position Title:
Mobile Dental Program Intern

Department:
Mobile Dental

Reports To: Steve Vickers

Time Commitment:

x Position is Temporary, Unpaid (summer months only, 10-20 hrs/wk)

Position Summary:

· Assist in producing program documents, stories, and photographs that are useful in both program operations and resource development (fund raising).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Develop single-page clinic set-up summaries for each of the nearly 100 program partners in the Portland area (may be extended to include partners in the Salem area based on separate agreement).

· Write a number of stories from the field that describe how the program helps patients. These stories will be used in fund raising proposals and performance reports.

· Take photographs of various clinics in operation highlighting volunteers, partners, and patients.

Other Duties:

· Possible other documentation tasks include creating a Program Staff Manual (in part or in whole) that provides a variety of useful program information to employees.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

· Strong written communications skills.

· Good interpersonal skills, especially in terms of interviewing skills needed to support story development.· Intermediate level Word and PowerPoint skills.

Tools and Equipment Used:

· Computer and camera.

Physical Demands:

· Will require frequent travel to clinic locations in and around Portland.

Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force

mmulhair — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:13:45 +0000

Intern with the Attorney General’s Sexual Assualt Task Force!

For more information, visit http://oregonsatf.org/

To apply, download the application below.

SATF Internship Application

Metro - Council Office Intern

mmulhair — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:38:53 +0000

Position summary

The Council Office Intern provides operational and administrative support to Metro’s Council Office staff with the general goal of successful public policy outcomes and support of our regionally elected Council. This internship is designed to provide interested individuals with the opportunity to experience a fast-paced and dynamic political environment while learning policy and office processes, providing operational support, and practicing constituent and customer services. As experience is gained, Council Office staff will assign administrative, operational, and research responsibilities on important issues facing Metro as a government and an agency. Projects could include event planning, agency sponsorship coordination, legislation and policy development, meeting management, office logistics management, and interim roles when Council Office staff are on leave. Additionally, interns become team members of the Council Office, providing support to senior staff and elected officials.

To apply, view the complete job announcement at http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=32946 and follow the application instructions.

Grant Research Intern

mmulhair — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:23:22 +0000

Position Title: Grant Research Intern

Program: Employment Resource Center (ERC) - A collaborative partnership of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, Lutheran Community Services NW, and Catholic Charities

Hours: 16 Hours/Week; Monday - Friday (flexible to accommodate the intern’s school schedule)

Reports To: MCS Program Development Specialist/Grant Writer

General Description: The person responsible for this position will assist in grant reasearch; grant writing to secure funding for the Employment Resource Center initiative of three agencies.

Essential Duties:

Research grants that are appropriate for the Employment Resource Center initiative
Assist in the actual writing of the grants
Develop promotional material for the ERC
Recruit two volunteers to assist job seekers with computer literacy and resume writing
Attend regular meetings of the ERC Advisory Council
Take minutes of the Advisory Council and disseminate information to partners
Prepare monthly report to the Advisory Council
Review all grant proposal budgets with MCS Regional Business Manager, prior to submission
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Graduate or undergraduate student in Concordia University’s School of Management
Excellent writing skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently on research grants
Excellent computer skills
Ability to manage competing deadlines
Ability to work in a diverse work environment

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to sansary@lcsnw.org

Medical Teams International

mmulhair — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:02:19 +0000

Position Title: Research and Communications Intern

Department: Communications

Reports To: Marlene Minor, VP of Communications / Chiqui Flowers

Time Commitment:

· This internship requires 90 to 120 hours of commitment with regular attendance. Schedule can be determined based on student’s current schedule.

Position Summary:

The mission of Medical Teams International demonstrates the love of Christ to people affected by disaster, conflict and poverty. This position contributes to the mission of the organization by providing research about the various projects of the International Programs department. This position will also provide supplemental information for the various aspects of the Communication department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Research

· Provide summaries of the FY 10 Project Proposal Summaries and FY 11 Project Proposal Requests as submitted by the International Programs department of Medical Teams International.

· Provide analyses and/or strategic plans on social media, NGO gift catalogs and search engine optimization as it relates to Medical Teams International and the Communications department.

2. Administrative Support

· Develop and/or maintain media lists, school lists and church lists.

3. Other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education: Ideally on their junior/senior year working towards a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing. Recent graduates will also be considered.

2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Commitment to Medical Teams International mission statement.

· Must be able to exercise considerable initiative.

· Detail oriented with an ability to maintain accurate records.

· Ability to independently plan, organize and follow through on task.

· Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; flexible.

· Ability to operate well in a fast-paced work environment.

3. Communication Skills

· Must have the ability to consistently communicate professionally and effectively with all constituents.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Familiarity with AP style of writing strongly preferred

· Confidentiality maintained.

· Skilled in common social media platforms.

4. Computer Skills

· Microsoft Office: Word (minimum), Excel and PowerPoint (strongly preferred)

Tools and Equipment Used:

· Computer

· Photocopier

Physical Demands:

· Normal office environment

· Extended periods of sitting and computer work

To Apply:

Complete a Volunteer Application & Internship Application (both can be found on our website: www.medicalteams.org)
Submit your resume and cover letter, outlining your goals and expectations for the internship and how the internship will fit into your career and educational goals
Submit your college or university’s requirements for credit-based internships (if you are applying for credit)

Submit all materials to:

Attn: Volunteer Coordinator

Medical Teams International
P.O. Box 10,
Portland, OR 97207
Fax: (503) 624.1001
E-mail: jnash@medicalteams.org

If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Nash at 503-624-1215

Campaign Interns for Jaime Herrera

mmulhair — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:12:02 +0000

Jaime Herrera for Congress is seeking spring, summer, and fall interns to help with a variety of campaign duties. The responsibilities of each internship will correspond with the needs of the campaign and with the intern’s interests. The internship categories are as follow:

Finance: Assisting with putting together donor lists, following up with committed donors, setting up for campaign fundraisers.

Communications: Monitoring blog and media postings, aid in assembling communication materials for grassroots events, update the campaign’s new media utilities.

Grassroots: Update campaign volunteer lists, recruit volunteers for campaign events and voter identification activities, manage phonebanks and doorbelling outings.

Coalitions: Research issues based and community organizations that could aid the campaign, attend and assemble events for issues based and community organizations, coordinate with grassroots staff to transfer coalition groups into grassroots volunteers.

Internships are unpaid, but may be sought for college credit. Please postmark or email applications by the following deadlines:

Spring internships – apply by April 5th

Summer internships – apply by May 1st

Fall internships – apply by August 2nd

If you have any questions or to request an application, please contact Kyle Kunkler kyle@jaimeherrera.com.

Sherwin-Williams Internship

mmulhair — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:03:26 +0000

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