Newsletter Design/Marketing/Public Relations internship with Kalamazoo Dream Center

Newsletter Design/ Marketing/ Public Relations Internship
Kalamazoo Dream Center
1122 Portage Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone: (269) 382-4760
Web: kalamazoodreamcenter.org

Internship objective: To help the organization to develop a new newsletter to communicate with stakeholders the ongoing activities. To assist the organization with creating a brochure highlighting the functions of the Dream Center. To work with the organizations website, helping to make necessary changes and jumpstart social media sites.

About the interning organization: The Kalamazoo Dream Center is a Non-profit organization. The center exists to significantly impact our community by giving hope to the hopeless, rebuilding shattered dreams and providing new opportunities for personal fulfillment to the poor residents of the inner-city of Southwest Michigan.

Interning organizations mission: Our mission is to offer true faith through charity, giving hope and opportunity to everyone.

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

Number of interns needed: minimum of one

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

End date: We would be interested in having interns work into the summer through August.

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

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

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should be self motivated. Individual’s should have confidence in creative writing skills and have good computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Publisher. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 4, and Word-press a plus.

Description of intern responsibilities: As a small non-profit, we have multiple strategies that we are working on to broadcast the organizations identity to the public. We will be working on these strategies simultaneously. This will require the tasks of quarterly newsletter, brochure development, website updating and social media communication to be going on at the same time.

Location: Working out of main office at: 1122 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization): Rik Stone, Executive Director. Parris Jones, Operations Director.

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:
Rik Stone, Executive Director
Phone: (269)267-6445
E-mail: yamahman2002@yahoo.com

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

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

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Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman

Public Relations, Corporate Communication & Broadcast Journalism with 93XRT: Chicago

Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Broadcast Journalism internship
93XRT: Chicago’s Finest Rock
455 N City Front Plaza Drive, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL. 60611


Internship objective: To gain invaluable experience while working hands on and learning the broad spectrum of the broadcast communications industry.

About the interning organization: WXRT has been nationally recognized as one of Chicago’s most legendary rock stations.

Interning organizations mission: To successfully represent the radio station at many of Chicago’s largest and most exciting events which include street festivals and concerts.

Semesters interns are needed: Su I and Su II annually

Number of interns needed: minimum of one

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

Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication and be at least a junior.

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should be responsible, outgoing, and possess excellent communication skills.

Description of intern responsibilities: WXRT summer interns will be closely involved in all integral areas of a radio station, which include Marketing and Promotions, Interactive, Sales, Production, and Programming. Representing WXRT in a public relations capacity is an extremely important role as an intern, and will contribute to the stations overall image and success.

Location: Chicago, IL.

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization): Kristin Kusnik

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


Interested students should send all inquiries to:
Kristin Kusnik
WXRT-FM
Marketing Director
455 N. City Front Plaza Drive, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL. 60611
Fax: 312-245-6075
Email: Kristin@wxrt.com

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

Journalism/on-line journalism and feature writing with MichiganPreps.com/Rivals.com

Journalism/on-line journalism and feature writing Internship
MichiganPreps.com/Rivals.com
P.O. Box 1604
Nashville, TN 37024
Phone: (615) 507-1000
Website: http://michiganpreps.rivals.com/default.asp


Internship objective: to gain hands on experience in the growing field on online journalism; specifically for sports.

About the interning organization: MichiganPreps.com is a member of the Rivals.com network, one of the largest sports information networks on the internet. We are dedicated to covering and promoting all aspects of high school sports in Michigan. Through our web site, we provide exposure for young athletes across the state in a format that is both professional and entertaining.

Rivals.com is one of the leading brands of delivering team-specific sports coverage. Specializes in college football and basketball recruiting, utilizing over 300 writers and reporters. As of January 2009, Rivals.com reached more than 11.5 million unique users, making them one of the fastest growing sports brands in the media.

Interning organizations mission: Rvials.com is always looking for ways to improve its service to their customers, no matter what it takes. They always have the fan in mind whenever upgrades or changes are made.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, spring, Su I and Su II annually

Number of interns needed: minimum of one

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

End date: on or near the last day of the semester, negotiable.
Note: this internship may span multiple semesters.

Hours per weeks: The expected workload is 2 - 10 hours per week, depending on the assignments and needs of each intern and depending upon the number of weeks a student is scheduled to intern and the number of credits a student plans to earn

The schedule is extremely flexible and most work can be done from any location.

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

Desired skills or qualifications: Experience in journalism, interest in sports

Description of intern responsibilities: Expansion of contacts, producing 4-6 articles per week, scheduling and carrying out phone and in-person interviews. Interns will cover football and basketball during fall and spring. During the spring and summer, interns will cover recruiting, camps, combines and pre-season predictions.

Interns will enjoy a very flexible and hands-on experience through a variety of assignments including writing player interviews, coaches’ interviews and team stories, information collection, and the possibility of covering many big games including the MHSAA Football State Finals at Ford Field and the Basketball Finals at the Breslin Center. Covering the State Finals is an excellent opportunity to gain experience at a major sporting venue. MichiganPreps is always looking for creative ideas from interns so the possibilities are unlimited.

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

How to apply: Please send a resume and brief cover letter describing why you are interested in working with MichiganPreps.com to the contact below.

Intern sponsor: Jim Kielbaso
E-mail: kielbaso@aol.com
Phone: 734-788-1718

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

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

Corporate Communication internship with Binder Park Zoo of Battle Creek

Corporate Communication Internship
Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone: (269) 979-1351
Website: www.binderparkzoo.org


Internship objective: To obtain experience in the field of corporate communication.

About the interning organization: Binder Park Zoo is located outside of Battle Creek, Michigan, on 433 acres of natural forests and wetlands. In the past 33 years, we have grown to be one of the leading cultural attractions in the region.

Interning organizations mission: Binder Park Zoo’s mission is to nurture empathy,
understanding, and conservation of nature.

Semesters interns are needed: Su I & Su II annually

Number of interns needed: minimum of one

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: 20-40 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.

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

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should have excellent verbal and written communications skills and work well in both independent and group settings. Candidate must also be knowledgeable of current social media outlets and be dependable, creative, flexible, and enthusiastic. Organizational skills and knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel are required.

Description of intern responsibilities: Responsibilities include assisting with research and writing of articles for zoo publications, assisting with various developmental tasks including correspondence with media, guests and sponsors, and general administrative tasks.

Location: Binder Park Zoo, 7400 Division Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49014.

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization): Kevin Krizan, Development Specialist

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

Interested students should contact: Kevin Krizan, by way of resume and cover letter at: kkrizan@binderparkzoo.org

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

Public Relations and Marketing internship with Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek

Public Relations/Marketing Internship
Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone: (269) 979-1351
Website: www.binderparkzoo.org


Internship objective: To obtain experience in marketing/public relations.

About the interning organization: Binder Park Zoo is located outside of Battle Creek, Michigan, on 433 acres of natural forests and wetlands. In the past 33 years, we have grown to be one of the leading cultural attractions in the region.

Interning organizations mission: Binder Park Zoo’s mission is to nurture empathy, understanding, and conservation of nature.

Semesters interns are needed: Su I; Su II annually

Number of interns needed: minimum of one

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: 20-40 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.

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

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should have excellent verbal and written communications skills and work well in both independent and group settings.
Must be dependable, creative, flexible, and enthusiastic.
Organizational skills and knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel are required.

Description of intern responsibilities:
Responsibilities include assisting with various public relations tasks, including press release writing and media correspondence, event coordination, promotions, administering surveys to guests, and general administrative tasks.

Location:
Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49014

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization):
Kevin Krizan

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

Interested students should contact:
Please send a resume and cover letter to kkrizan@binderparkzoo.org

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

Public Relations, Marketing & Development Internship with the Kzoo School

Public Relations, Marketing & Development Internship
Kazoo School
1401 Cherry Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: 269-345-3239
Web: www.kazooschool.org

Internship objective:
To provide the intern with various opportunities to engage in media relations, marketing, development and other communications activities to promote the school to internal and external audiences.

About the interning organization:
Kazoo School is an independent (private) school, established in 1972. The school is unique in its progressive, hands-on teaching philosophy and its diverse social and economic enrollment. The school began an aggressive, successful marketing and communications program three years ago.

Interning organization’s mission:
Kazoo School nurtures curiosity, creativity, and self-confidence, through a school experience that is active and rigorous. We recognize that students have different needs at different developmental stages and we provide an academically rich curriculum that integrates cognitive, social, emotional, and physical learning opportunities for each child. We celebrate our cultural differences and embrace a commitment to inclusiveness, sustainability, and the partnership between family and school.

Semesters interns are needed: Su I; Su II, fall, spring annually

Number of interns needed: 1

Start date: negotiable

End date: negotiable

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

Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication, successful completion of journalism writing courses.

Desired skills and qualifications:
Excellent writing skills, especially news stories and press releases
Publication design experience (InDesign or similar software)
Understanding of media relations and public relations
Enthusiasm and strong work ethic

Description of intern responsibilities:
Media relations: Write, edit and disseminate news releases; ability to identify media coverage opportunities; work with local media to generate coverage, update and verify media contacts list, keep record of releases and all media coverage.

Marketing: Assist in development of marketing materials, including newsletters, brochures, and other publications or advertising; coordinate distribution of marketing materials.

Development: Assist in development of fundraising materials and plans; assist in development of alumni relations program

Communications: Assist in the development of communications plans for internal and external audiences.

Location: Kazoo School, 1401 Cherry Street, Kalamazoo

Intern sponsor:David Feldman, Head of School

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

Interested students should contact: David Feldman, Head of School, 269-345-3239

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 final evaluation

Method of Evaluation:
 Student’s journal/log: 20%
 Student’s work: 20 %
 Executive Summary: 20%
 Learning objectives: 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

Corporate Communication Internship with Binder Park Zoo, Battle Creek, MI

Corporate Communication Internship

Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone: (269) 979-1351
Website: www.binderparkzoo.org

Internship objective: To obtain experience in the field of corporate communication.

About the interning organization: Binder Park Zoo is located outside of Battle Creek, Michigan, on 433 acres of natural forests and wetlands. In the past 33 years, we have grown to be one of the leading cultural attractions in the region.

Interning organizations mission: Binder Park Zoo’s mission is to nurture empathy,
understanding, and conservation of nature.

Semesters interns are needed: Su I & Su II annually.

Number of interns needed: minimum of one

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: 20-40 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.

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

Desired skills and qualifications: Student interns should have excellent verbal and written communications skills and work well in both independent and group settings. Candidate must also be knowledgeable of current social media outlets and be dependable, creative, flexible, and enthusiastic. Organizational skills and knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel are required.

Description of intern responsibilities: Responsibilities include assisting with research and writing of articles for zoo publications, assisting with various developmental tasks including correspondence with media, guests and sponsors, and general administrative tasks.

Location: Binder Park Zoo, 7400 Division Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49014.

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization): Kevin Krizan, Development Specialist

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

Interested students should contact: Kevin Krizan, by way of resume and cover letter at: kkrizan@binderparkzoo.org

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