Corporate Communication/Marketing Internship
Surgical Specialties LLC
813 Stafford Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: (269) 276-9099
Web site: www.surgicalspecialties.com

Internship objective: To give interns hands-on experience in marketing communications in promotion of products in the medical device industry.

About the interning organization: Founded in 2005, Surgical Specialties Medical Devices, LLC is a professional Independent Sales Agency representing Quality Orthopedic and Podiatric products from leading Device Manufacturers.


Interning organizations mission: Our mission at Surgical Specialties is to be your partner in supporting the Physician and Surgical Team in improving the quality of patient’s lives by increasing their activity and independence.

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: 10 hours, negotiable

Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should:

1. Excellent written communication skills
2. Strong sense of creativity
3. Strong computer skills
4. Graphic design skills & desktop publishing skills
   

Description of intern responsibilities:

1. Coordinating online communications
2. Supporting and contributing to quarterly newsletters
3. Working with e-commerce follow-up communications
   

Location:
813 Stafford Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization): Tom Schwab

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:
Tom Schwab
Office: (877) 266-3995
Cell: (269) 217-6690

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:

1. The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
2. The student’s copy of all work produced
3. The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
4. Final paper
5. The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
6. The internship sponsor final evaluation
   

Method of Evaluation:

1. Student’s journal/log: 20%
2. Student’s work: 20 %
3. Paper: 20%
4. Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
5. Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%
   

Calendar:

1. E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
2. Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
3. All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
4. Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
5. 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 Internships' (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature