Event Planning/Public Relations Assistant Internship
Girl Scouts of Glowing Embers Council, Inc
1011 West Maple Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1886
Phone: (269) 343-1516
Fax: (269) 343-0370
Toll Free: (800) 788-4919

Internship objective: To prepare the intern for future jobs in the Public Relations field by gaining experience by working for an established organization.

Intern responsibilities:
To assist in the expansion in public/community relations efforts to all areas of the council.
To assist in managing the product sale programs as a marketing opportunity.
To assist with marketing plan in both the creation and implementation phases of the project(s).
To plan, write and distribute news releases and public service announcements, as directed.
To assess staff’s public relations needs and implement as directed.
To write, edit SPARK and facilitate its bulk mailing in conjunction with Council resources.
To assist with alumnae committee activities.
To assist with special events.
To perform related duties as assigned.

Academic qualifications: Declared major in Communication Studies, Organizational Communication, Public Relations, or a declared minor in Communication.
Intern must have completed Com 350/0: Public Relations in Organizations

Skills and qualifications:
Excellent oral and written communications and presentations skills.
Willingness and ability to work with diverse populations.
Computer literacy with experience in graphics and word processing programs.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel the council’s jurisdiction.
Ability to work cooperatively and harmoniously as a staff team member.
Daily access to automobile in working condition. Proof of meeting State requirements regarding auto licensing driver’s license and liability insurance.
Ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision.

Location:
Girl Scouts of Glowing Embers Council, Inc
1011 West Maple Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1886

Semesters interns needed: Fall, Spring, Summer I & II annually

Intern sponsor:
Matt Bates
Senior Vice President Fund Development

Contact Person:
Matt Bates
Senior Vice President Fund Development
Girl Scouts of Glowing Embers Council, Inc
1011 West Maple Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: (269) 343-1516
E-mail: mbates@gsgec.org

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work. A minimum of 120 clock hours of work is required for a 3 credit internship.

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:
The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
The student’s copy of all work produced, including progress toward learning objectives
Final paper
The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
The internship sponsor final evaluation

Method of Evaluation:
Student’s journal/log: 20%
Student’s work: 20 %
Paper: 20%
Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%

Calendar:
E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation due half way through the internship
Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday prior to finals with the rest of the material. It 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