Public Relations/Corporate Communication Internship
Solid Grounds Student Ministries
1720 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: (269) 349-1100
Web: www.rso.wmich.edu/sg
Face book: Solid Grounds Student Ministries

Internship objective: To create a public relations campaign that will reach the entire campus community.

Interning organizations mission: Solid Grounds is an outreach ministry of Zion Lutheran Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Our mission is to provide a welcoming, Christ-centered environment for the students of Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo College, and the surrounding areas.We at Solid Grounds Student Ministries, being one in Spirit and purpose, with Christ as our focus, will be a light to all through thought, word, and deed. We will strive to be Christ-like in our ways by demonstrating compassion, forgiveness, and patience through our fellowship, prayer, and worship to the glory of God.

Semesters interns are needed: fall, spring, su I and su II annually

Number of interns needed: One

Start date: On or near the first day of the semester registered, negotiable

End date: On or near the Friday before finals week of the semester registered, negotiable

Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.

Academic qualifications: Declared public relations major in the School of Communication. Students who have completed Com 3500 will also considered.

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should be able to:
Create a PR campaign utilizing print, web and media
Meet deadlines with moderate supervision
Create promotional campaigns for live concerts, forums, seminars, lecture series
Represent Solid Ground in the best possible manner

Description of intern responsibilities:
1. Create PR campaign
2. Update web site
3. Create press releases
4. Create promotional flyers and media clips
5. Promote Sunday services & lunch, lecture series, community servant events, Bible Study, Monday night football parties
6. Promote other events as assigned

Location:
Solid Grounds Student Ministries
1720 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Intern sponsor:
Pastor Mark
Solid Grounds Student Ministries

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for a minimum of 40 hours of work, up to a maximum of 3 credit hours per semester.

Interested students should contact:
Pastor Mark
Solid Grounds Student Ministries
1720 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: (269) 349-1100

Evaluation: The evaluation will be completed by the Western Michigan University School of Communication Coordinator of Undergraduate Internships, and will be based upon the following:
The student’s journal/log of all intern activities
The student’s copy of all work produced, including progress made toward submitted learning objectives
A final paper evaluating the internship based on what the student has learned in their academic courses.
The internship sponsor’s mid-internship evaluation
The internship sponsor’s end of the internship evaluation

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


Calendar:
E-mail updates to the Coordinator of Undergraduate Internships every month.
Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
All materials are to be submitted to the School of Communication’s Coordinator of Undergraduate Internships the Wednesday of finals week of the semester/session registered.





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