Spectrum Science Communication

Public Relations, Journalism, TIM Internship
Spectrum Science Communication
Washington DC
http://www.spectrumscience.com/

Internship objective: Spectrum Science Communications is seeking a talented intern to provide support to our Public Affairs practice group, as well as support digital/social media outreach and marketing on behalf of our clients.

About the interning organization: The people of Spectrum Science Communications provide the best health care communications anywhere.

We are a vibrant, strategic, fast-paced, elite, specialized team—effective and results-oriented—helping our clients exceed their business or organization goals.

Each day, we rededicate ourselves to excellence in serving clients. In everything we do, we maintain our reputation of integrity, credibility, and fairness. We respect our clients and one another, while maintaining a sense of humor.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, spring, 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: 20 + hours / week

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

Desired skills and qualifications:
* Currently a junior or above in an undergraduate program focusing on political science, policy & government or other relevant field
* Graduate students are also welcome to apply
* Must be a talented writer, with the ability to submit writing samples upon request
* Must possess a solid understanding of legislative/policy issues and how to track legislation/regulation
* Must demonstrate involvement and engagement in digital influence, through memberships in relevant enthusiast groups and/or blogging, mobile marketing, social networking, etc. and a proactive desire to keep well-versed on new digital trends
* Interest in policy, government and politics

Description of intern responsibilities:
* Monitor blogs on a daily basis
* Strong interest in Web 2.0 media tactics and how they can be used for issues-advocacy campaigns * Contribute to the SSC blog
* Be a self starter
* Translate and repackage traditional content for the new media/Web 2.0
* Assist with new business teams to provide slides on new media capabilities
* Track relevant legislative and policy issues
* Attend committee hearings as necessary

Location: Washington DC

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: To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to: careers@spectrumscience.com with the subject line of: “PA/New Media Internship”.
- Kara McCollum at 202-955-6222

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

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

Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago Internship
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603-6404
Web: http://www.artic.edu/aic/jobs/interninfo.html

Internship objective: Internships are offered by the Art Institute's many departments throughout the year and enable students to gain first-hand experience in their areas of interest or study. Interns, working under the guidance of curators or department heads, assist in routine departmental work that ranges from special projects and research to clerical support.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, Spring, 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: 14 hours per week

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

Desired skills and qualifications:

• Superior communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work with multiple software programs
• Positive attitude, patience, strong work ethic, good judgment

Description of intern responsibilities: Internships vary from department to department

Location: Chicago, IL

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

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’s) signature

Museum Of Contemporary Art

MOCAD INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – Museum Of Contemporary Art
4454 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313 832 6622
Info@mocadetroit.org
Web: http://www.mocadetroit.org/

Internship objective: The Internship Program at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) offers participants "hands on" training in the museum profession and a comprehensive overview of museum operations. Interns also gain insight into the national and international world of contemporary art. MOCAD interns have the unique opportunity to participate in the development and expansion of these programs and operations.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, Spring, 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: 14 hrs per week for 12 weeks

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

Desired skills and qualifications:

Over the age of 18 are eligible to apply for an internship.

Qualifications vary for each intern position and some positions may require college or graduate training and/or professional experience.

In order to increase diversity in professions related to museums and the arts, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit seeks diversity in its intern staff and provides equal opportunity to its applicants

Students and recent graduates who wish to broaden their education and professional experience by working and learning in a not-for-profit museum

Description of intern responsibilities: Varies based on which internship you’re applying for. See http://www.mocadetroit.org/opportunities/internships.html to see full descriptions of each different internship.

Location: Detroit, MI

Intern sponsor: Lauren Rossi Harroun - Volunteer & Intern Coordinator

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: Download the application from http://www.mocadetroit.org/opportunities/internships.html. Interns must submit an intern application form along with two letters of recommendation from professors and/or previous employers, a resume and a cover letter. The Department Supervisor will notify selected interns of acceptance at least two weeks before the start of each cycle.

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’s) signature

Hour Media

Marketing, Public Relations, Communication or Journalism

Hour Media

117 West Third Street

Royal Oak, MI 48067

Phone: 248-691-1800

Web: http://www.hourdetroit.com/

Internship objective: Hour Media, the publisher of Hour Detroit, DBusiness, Detroit Home, Metro Detroit Bride and Detroit Home Improvement magazines and more, is proud to offer marketing internships during all semesters. Ideal candidates will work a minimum of 20 hours per week during fall, winter, spring or summer term. Schedules are negotiable, but a minimum three-month commitment is required.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, Spring, 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: 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: Qualified students will have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Hour Media offers its interns substantial projects and significant opportunity for skill-development. We are looking for hard-working individuals who enjoy a fast-paced environment and are willing to take on new tasks. Professionalism and responsibility are a must.

Description of intern responsibilities: A marketing intern will assist the marketing director and assistant in day-to-day departmental functions, including press release writing and distributing, developing and distributing promotional materials, assisting with marketing campaigns for all publications, Web marketing, event planning, managing and tracking company donations, archiving, assisting in the ordering of promotional marketing tools and more.

Location: Detroit, MI

Intern sponsor Lauren Reinhard

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: Lauren Reinhard: mailto:lreinhard@hour-media.com?subject=HourDetroit.com%20-%20Marketing%2F%20Public%20Relations%20Internship%20Inquiry

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’s) signature

American Cancer Society,nationwide internships

American Cancer Society Internship Program

Web: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/AA/content/AA_5_1x_Internship_Program.asp

Internship objective: The purpose of the internship program is to develop public awareness of the American Cancer Society.

About the interning organization: The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.

Interning organizations mission: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, Spring, 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: 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:

1. Have completed their freshman year of college (minimum) and will return to college after their internship

2. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.00 or B average

3. Have serious interest in pursuing a career in the non-profit sector

4.Can demonstrate a relationship between their projected major and the work of the American Cancer Society

Description of intern responsibilities:

1. Hands-on experience in the activities of non-profit agencies

2. In-depth knowledge of the American Cancer Society’s efforts in cancer control, volunteer involvement, and community outreach

3. Opportunity to continue to intern with us through their college years

4. Competitive stipend of up to $2,500 (for paid positions)

Location: 3,400 local office around the United States

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:

E-mail: Internships@cancer.org
Fax: 404-982-3677

See individual Internship postings for deadlines. We urge you to apply as soon as possible. Positions fill quickly.

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’s) signature

Sales/Information Technology/Statistics Internship
Eli Lilly
Indianapolis, IN
Web: http://www.elilly.com/

Internship objective: A Lilly internship is a practical learning experience that will give you the opportunity to interact with Lilly executives, gain valuable experience, and most importantly, work on meaningful projects. Benefits of our internships include; a competitive salary, housing subsidy, relocation assistance, access to sport, social and cultural events, and free parking with shuttle service between our Indianapolis facilities

About the interning organization: Making medicines has never been easy. But in today’s global health care environment, the challenges are unprecedented. Familiar ways of working aren’t working anymore, so Lilly is transforming to meet the challenges head on — from how we make medicines to how we talk about them. Throughout our organization, we’re asking tough questions and discovering better answers.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, spring, 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

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

Location: Indianapolis, IN

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 visit Web site:
http://www.elililly.com/careers/student_experience/internships/

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’s sponsor (at internship site) signature


Coordinator of Undergraduate Internships’ (Marilyn S. Kritzman’s) signature