Event Planning/Corporate Communication/Public Relations Internship
Fetzer Center
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
269-387-3232
www.wmich.edu/fetzer
Fetzer Center
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
269-387-3232
www.wmich.edu/fetzer
Internship objective: To gain public relations experience, especially in regards to event planning and external communication, while staying on WMU campus.
About the interning organization: For over eighteen years, professional management combined with personal attention to detail has made the Fetzer Center one of the region's most utilized conference sites. Here, you'll find a commitment to excellence and quality service.
Semesters interns are needed: fall, spring, su I & su II annually
Number of interns needed: 1
Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable
End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable
Hours per week: 12-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.
Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication; a Public Relations major or Organizational Communication major with a Public Relations emphasis preferred.
Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should:
v Be able to work on his/her own
v Be able to handle a lot of responsibility
v Enjoy interacting with people
v Dress professionally
Description of intern responsibilities:
v Learn and use computer software for event planning
v Help staff with setting up for banquets etc.
v Help to plan an event (start to finish)
v Set up menu
v Other hands-on projects
Location:
Fetzer Center
Western Michigan University
Intern sponsor:
Denise Richards
Conference Services Manager
Phone: 269-387-3232
e-mail: denise.richards@wmich.edu
Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.
Interested students should contact:
Denise Richards
Conference Services Manager
Phone: 269-387-3232
e-mail: denise.richards@wmich.edu
Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:
v The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
v The student’s copy of all work produced
v The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
v Final paper
v The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
v The internship sponsor final evaluation
Method of evaluation:
v Student’s journal/log: 20%
v Student’s work: 20 %
v Paper: 20%
v Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
v Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%
Calendar:
v E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
v Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
v All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
v Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
v Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.
About the interning organization: For over eighteen years, professional management combined with personal attention to detail has made the Fetzer Center one of the region's most utilized conference sites. Here, you'll find a commitment to excellence and quality service.
Semesters interns are needed: fall, spring, su I & su II annually
Number of interns needed: 1
Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable
End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable
Hours per week: 12-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.
Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication; a Public Relations major or Organizational Communication major with a Public Relations emphasis preferred.
Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should:
v Be able to work on his/her own
v Be able to handle a lot of responsibility
v Enjoy interacting with people
v Dress professionally
Description of intern responsibilities:
v Learn and use computer software for event planning
v Help staff with setting up for banquets etc.
v Help to plan an event (start to finish)
v Set up menu
v Other hands-on projects
Location:
Fetzer Center
Western Michigan University
Intern sponsor:
Denise Richards
Conference Services Manager
Phone: 269-387-3232
e-mail: denise.richards@wmich.edu
Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.
Interested students should contact:
Denise Richards
Conference Services Manager
Phone: 269-387-3232
e-mail: denise.richards@wmich.edu
Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:
v The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
v The student’s copy of all work produced
v The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
v Final paper
v The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
v The internship sponsor final evaluation
Method of evaluation:
v Student’s journal/log: 20%
v Student’s work: 20 %
v Paper: 20%
v Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
v Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%
Calendar:
v E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
v Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
v All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
v Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
v Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.
Student’s Signature
Intern sponsor’s (at internship site) signature
Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature
