Cedar Point Theme Park

Cedar Point Theme Park Internship
1 Cedar Point Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627 - 2350
http://www.cedarpoint.com/

About the interning organization: Cedar Point is the second oldest amusement park in North America. With a history dating back to 1870, the classic amusement park/resort on the shore of Lake Erie has seen its share of rides, roller coasters, trends and history. Here is the story of Cedar Point's glorious past, beginning as a bathhouse accessible only by steamboat, to how it got to be the favorite place for thrillseekers around the world that it is today.

Semesters interns are needed: Su I & Su II annually

Number of interns needed: minimum of 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: Usually full-time

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

Description of intern responsibilities: varies depending on position obtained

Location: Sandusky, OH

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work up to a maximium of 6 credits

Interested students should contact: https://jobs.cedarfair.com/cedarpoint/index.cfm?logout

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
• The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the 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 evaluation due half way through the internship
• 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