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With Who: Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative
Location: Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C.
Dates: Summer 2020 (June 14 – August 8)
Position Description: (This is a paid internship.) This summer, be a part of a transformational experience that goes beyond just another internship. Through hands-on activities and original research, you will contribute to a national effort to share a diversity of women’s voices from the past and present. You will learn to use unique tools for civic engagement and representation in museum and other community spaces. You will develop familiarity and experience with museum practice and American women’s history.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2020, or when 350 applications are received. Be advised that this application will close on will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on either: (A) Sunday, March 15, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time or (B) The date that 350 applications are received; whichever occurs first. If the announcement closes on the date that 350 applications are received, all applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time that day will be given consideration, including those in excess of 350.
Apply (or request more information): Apply today! Submit your application via the Smithsonian American Women’s History website.
With Who: Gillen Brewer School
Location: New York, NY
Type of Employment: Full-Time
Supervisor: Director of Institutional Advancement and Major Gifts
Position Description: The Director of Development and Communications is responsible for leading and growing the Gillen Brewer School’s Annual Giving programs to achieve specific fundraising and engagement goals in parent leadership giving, parent participation, alumni participation, faculty and staff participation, and all donor constituencies. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Advancement and Major Gifts, the Director of Development and Communications collaborates with School Leadership in developing the strategic direction, management, and coordination for Gillen Brewer’s internal and external events, communications, marketing, branding, and diverse fundraising efforts. This highly organized, flexible, creative, and innovative roll-up-your-sleeves executive must have excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills, a track record in effective fundraising and event management, and a strong desire to understand and manage every aspect of the school’s fundraising efforts from an administrative, programmatic, and fiscal perspective.
Gillen Brewer offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive professional development program. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
The Director of Development and Communications is a key member of the Advancement Team, raising unrestricted dollars for Gillen Brewer’s Annual Giving to meet the budgetary needs of the school. The Director works closely with School Leadership in developing a strategic and comprehensive fundraising and advancement plan that is integrated with the school’s strategic plan and on point with the school’s positioning and mission. This individual will liaise with the Director of Institutional Advancement and Major Gifts, School Leadership, and the Parents’ Association (PA) to plan, coordinate, and execute all school fundraising and cultivating events, fundraising communications, annual report development and publication, as well as the research, data analysis, and reporting of all efforts related to fundraising, branding efforts, communications, marketing, and the cultivation of potential prospects.
The Director of Development and Communications is a highly visible, integral, and important leadership position that will play a key role in ensuring the continued success of the Gillen Brewer School.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Collaborate with the Director of Institutional Advancement and Major Gifts in determining annual giving goals and executing strategic plans for achieving these goals, both short- and long-term, for fundraising efforts including annual giving, events, special activities, and other school-related fundraising initiatives
- Plan and run the school’s annual benefit from start to finish
- Create and distribute the annual report
- Collaborate with the Admissions Office on marketing, recruitment, and cultivation opportunities
- Collaborate with the academic Program Staff to best market the school by understanding the mission and vision and how they are reflected throughout the school community
- Collaborate with the Business Office to reconcile accounts and ensure integrity and consistency of the database and fundraising reporting
- Manage the school’s website, monthly communications and news, internal/external communications, and social media accounts
- Manage all internal and external public relations communications regarding the building expansion project, including community and neighborhood relations
- Develop a complex calendar of communication and segmented solicitation strategies involving email, direct mail, phone contact, social media efforts, and personal visitation
- Oversee the Parents’ Association (PA) and build the infrastructure for a more autonomous PA
- Work with PA Leadership to identify, recruit, and train parent volunteers to serve on the Parent Association and/or as Parent Volunteers
- Develop and manage an Alumni Relations Program to expand engagement of alumni in annual giving
- Plan cultivation and stewardship events for new families, returning families, major donor prospects, and volunteers
- Develop and manage the method of gift processing to acknowledge donors quickly and effectively with gift receipts, phone contact, and personal notes. Manage the pledge process with scheduled reminders to maximize pledge yields
- Oversee the planning and designing of annual giving solicitation, including all digital marketing (email, website, and social media)
- Collaborate in developing and executing strategic plans, both short- and long-term for branding, advancement, and communication efforts including new collateral, website management, newsletters, and social media
- Work collaboratively with School Leadership and the Parents’ Association in developing and executing the fundraising plans
- Work with consultants and the Development Assistant to upgrade, analyze, compare, document, and maintain historical fundraising and communication efforts through the DonorPerfect database, and then make a determination on migrating to a new system, based on the school’s expansion and capital campaign efforts
- Research, analyze, and recommend potential prospects for cultivation and solicitation
- Execute outreach strategies for existing donor relationships, both individual and institutional, as agreed to within the Development Department and with School Leadership
- Broaden the overall database of donors, manage data entry, and ensure the capture of donor and prospect files and gift acknowledgments
- Analyze the existing database for potential development opportunities; track and report on outcomes of fundraising initiatives
- Create office systems and processes to support and streamline all database, PA and School Events, and Development projects and operations
- Develop parent- and class-based fundraising efforts, targeting 100% class contribution within the Annual Fund
- Collaborate with School Leadership toward grant writing efforts
- Attend evening and weekend events, as needed, to support philanthropic goals
Professional Development: The school is a community of learners. In addition to staff development and training at Gillen Brewer, employees are encouraged to pursue educational goals through conferences and various workshops. Staff is required to attend all staff development workshops as well as staff, team, and supervision meetings. Staff is also encouraged to attend all school functions listed on the school calendar.
Professional Requirements:
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in related field
- At least 5-7 years of nonprofit, school, and development experience
- Inspirational, creative, self-motivated, outgoing and personable, a team player, driven, a natural problem solver, emotionally intelligent, calm under pressure, resilient, aligned with school philosophy, mission, and positioning, and can receive and give candid feedback
- A high degree of competency in DonorPerfect or a similar donor management program
- Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively
- Strong donor focus and understanding of how to effectively manage interruptions
- Excellent analytic, strategic, writing, editing, and communication skills including public speaking
- Self-starter with the ability to independently drive projects
- Strong computer skills including Google G-Suite and Microsoft Office
- Goal and outcome oriented
- Performance-based management, service orientation
- A track record in leading, influencing, motivating and working with a diverse mix of stakeholders including board members, donors, parents, administrators, and faculty
Physical Requirements: The work environment consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of an office and school. Employees must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods of time to complete necessary paperwork. Additionally, employees may also be required to perform activities which include but are not limited to: walking, standing, climbing up and down stairs, and lifting. Vision, with or without lenses, must be sufficient to read in both paper and digital formats. Employees must have the ability to hear, read, write, and speak in English.
Other Requirements: You must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo a number of clearances including NYC DOE fingerprinting, a medical health form, and other background checks.
Apply (or request more information): To be considered, interested applicants MUST submit a cover letter, resume, and two reference letters. Please submit materials directly to HR@gillenbrewer.com. Indicate your name and the position of interest in the subject line of your email (i.e., Daria D. Clancy – Director of Development and Communications). No telephone inquiries or recruiters please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants.
With Who: Polka Dot Productions (She Tris Sprint Triathlon)
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
Dates: Summer 2020
Position Description: (This is a paid internship.) This position’s primary role is to curate and maintain Facebook and Instagram messaging for She Tris. The ideal candidate is familiar with both sites and best practices for effectively and efficiently posting messages and images on behalf of She Tris. Candidate should be creative and able to derive various ways to interact with She Tris followers.
- Free entry to a future She Tris event (can be given to a friend as well)
- Free swag from sponsors
- Professional connections and exposure with area businesses
- Professional mentoring/guidance
- Resume building and experience in areas specific to social media and marketing
- Flexible hours
Learning Objectives:
- The intern will gain hands-on experience with all aspects of planning, promoting, and/or organizing a race event.
- The intern will hone professional communication and problem solving skills in collaborating with event partners.
- The intern will develop project management skills in the planning, execution, and promotion of company events.
- The intern will further develop marketing, social media, and/or PR experience and have liberties to curate/grow the social community.
- The intern will have an opportunity to network with other professionals in the field at clinics, race events, and other community events connected with the company.
- The intern will have an opportunity to conduct informational interviews with other professionals within the organization with our local partners and job shadow based upon his or her interests.
Application Deadline: Applications close on April 16th, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Apply (or request more information): Apply today! Submit your application via the CofC Handshake Portal.
With Who: Polka Dot Productions (She Tris Sprint Triathlon)
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
Dates: Summer 2020
Position Description: (This is a paid internship.) The PR promoter is known for savvy writing and networking to help procure articles about She Tris and our amazing participants in local and regional print and online media. The ideal candidate is strong in creative writing, enjoys telling a story, and is passionate about publishing inspiring content. Candidate does not have to already have media contacts, but should be able and willing to connect with various sources and is self motivated to find new media outlets for publishing articles.
- Free entry to a future She Tris event (can be given to a friend as well)
- Free swag from sponsors
- Professional connections and exposure with area businesses
- Professional mentoring/guidance
- Resume building and experience in areas specific to public relations
- Flexible hours
Learning Objectives:
- The intern will gain hands-on experience with all aspects of planning, promoting, and/or organizing a race event.
- The intern will hone professional communication and problem solving skills in collaborating with event partners.
- The intern will develop project management skills in the planning, execution, and promotion of company events.
- The intern will further develop marketing, social media, and/or PR experience and have liberties to curate/grow the social community.
- The intern will have an opportunity to network with other professionals in the field at clinics, race events, and other community events connected with the company.
- The intern will have an opportunity to conduct informational interviews with other professionals within the organization with our local partners and job shadow based upon his or her interests.
Application Deadline: Applications close on April 16th, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Apply (or request more information): Apply today! Submit your application via the CofC Handshake Portal.
With Who: Monelle Inc.
Location: Newport, RI or Nantucket, MA
Dates: Summer 2020
Hours: 10-20 hours a week
Position Description: (This is a paid internship.) Monelle is a small clothing store primarily located in Newport RI and has a location in Nantucket MA. We’re currently searching for an intern who can maintain organization and daily operations with, merchandising, buying, wholesale distribution, marketing, fashion public relations and more. This is a unique opportunity designed to provide you with professional experience to further your education in a variety of fashion based positions. The internship will provide you with practical experience that you simply could not obtain in a classroom environment.
Requirements:
- Commit between 10-20 hours a week
- Background in retail (although not required) is extremely helpful
- Able to take direction and complete tasks in a timely manner
- Customer service skills and personable attitudes
- Innovative Team-player
Duties/What You’ll Learn:
- Marketing/social media strategies and campaigns
- Wholesale distribution from start to finish (inventory, bar-coding organizing etc)
- Creating and managing line sheets and samples
- Assisting on the sales floor when needed and oversee manager duties and responsibilities
- Customer Service and Point of Sale Procedures
- Visual Merchandising/Styling
- Managing Inventory
- Product Knowledge including Designers and One-of-a-Kind Pieces
- Buying Procedures
- Advertising and Branding
- E-commerce marketing strategies
- Entrepreneurship/Managing Your Own Business
- and more
Preferred:
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Experience:
- Retail Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
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Education:
- Bachelors(Preferred)
- Pursuing Degree
Note: Student must be able to provide proof of credit or a letter of support to receive academic credit from your college or university prior to starting assignment)
Application Deadline: Applications close on May 5th, 2020 at 5:00 am
Apply (or request more information): Apply today! Submit your application via the CofC Handshake Portal.
With Who: ExecSocks
Location: Raleigh, NC
Dates: Summer 2020
Hours: 40 hours a week
Position Description: (This is a paid internship.) ExecSocks, a small and fast-paced sock subscription firm, is looking for an intern interested in learning all aspects of the public relations field. The intern who fills this position should expect to learn the field from top to bottom and will complete this program ready to enter any public relations firm with excellent skills.
It’s essential that applicants to this position have strong communication skills, demonstrate creativity, and understand the importance of attending to even the smallest details.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor all forms of media
- Schedule and coordinate speaking engagements, appearances, photo shoots, and other special events
- Write press releases and other materials
- Screen phone calls
- Assist with mailings and print production
- Create interview preparation materials
- Compile contact lists
- Search for press clippings
- Create or update databases
- Greet guests and clients
Requirements:
- Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or Journalism major
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Solid understanding of social media
- Writing skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Benefits:
- Practical public relations experience working directly with clients
- Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with skilled public relations professionals
- Opportunity to participate in networking events and company meetings
- Flexible schedule for students
- Compensation available
Application Deadline: Applications close on March 31st, 2020 at 10:00 am
Apply (or request more information): Apply today! Submit your application via the CofC Handshake Portal.
With Who: Weber Shandwick
Location: Washington, D.C.
Dates: Summer 2020 (June 1 – August 14)
Hours: 40 hours a week
Position Description: (This is a paid internship.) Weber Shandwick is seeking a class of diverse thinkers to help us solve and create industry-defining work in Washington, DC. Our internship program focuses on transmitting strong communications and interpersonal skills while working closely with a team of dynamic and enthusiastic professionals. Weber Shandwick interns will earn practical experience as fully integrated members of account teams and will receive coaching from team members to help advance their career goals.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Research: Analyze brands using various resources
- Engage: Share big ideas in brainstorms and with teams
- Plan: Assist in event coordination and logistics
- Create: Craft written communications including media materials and social content
- Hustle: Pitch stories to media, develop media lists, track placements, etc.
- Monitor: Track brands in traditional and social media
What We Are Looking For:
- Thinking: Intellectual curiosity and creativity is essential
- Communication: Speak, write and edit succinctly and compellingly
- Management: Meet deadlines, put out fires and multi-task. Work fast, and work well
- Detail-Oriented: Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work is a must
- Dynamic: Ability to work in a fast-paced agency environment
- Spark: Understand what sets you apart
Requirements:
- Graduation: Come summer, you are a rising junior, rising senior or post-grad (year: 2020 or 2021).
- Availability: 40 hours a week from June 1 – August 14, 2020.
Application Deadline: Applications close on March 8th, 2020 at 11:55 pm
Apply (or request more information): Apply today! Submit your application via the CofC Handshake Portal.
With Who: Wray Ward
Location: Charlotte, NC
Dates: Summer 2020 (May 26 – July 17)
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Position Description: (This is a paid internship.) Each intern (seven in total) will become a key part of our agency team, while also working closely with other FORM interns on an actual project for a client or community initiative. Over 8 weeks, they will take real-world problems, think up solutions and then figure out how to turn ideas into something tangible. In other words, they’re not just going to get a closer look at agency life. They’re going to live it the way we do every day. They have fun, work hard, and get paid real money.
To read more about the internship, and if you believe that you could one of our lucky seven interns, visit https://bit.ly/36fEvkI to apply today!
Application Deadline: Applications close on February 26th, 2020 at 12:00 am
Apply (or request more information): Apply today! Submit your application via the CofC Handshake Portal.
With Who: The Washington Center
Location: Multiple: Atlanta, GA; Washington, D.C.; Miami, FL; Atlantic City, NJ; Fort Worth, TX; Oklahoma City, OK; Denver, CO; Los Angeles, CA
Dates: Summer 2020 (June 1st through August 7th [Tentative Dates])
Hours: ~40 hours a week (full-time) or up to 20 hours (part-time)
Position Description: (This is a paid internship.) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) serves as the guiding force in ensuring air transport systems are safe, efficient and reliable worldwide. If you have an interest in the fields of aviation and aerospace, the FAA MSI Internship program could be a great fit for you.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) serves as the guiding force in ensuring air transport systems are safe, efficient and reliable worldwide. If you have an interest in the fields of aviation and aerospace, the FAA MSI Internship program could be a great fit for you.
To be eligible to participate, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be able to work a full-time (~40 hours a week) or part-time schedule (up to 20 hours) for the duration of the program.
- Be currently-enrolled as a full-time graduate or undergraduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university, with a graduation date after the internship ends.
- Have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Have a confirmed interest in FAA and the scope of work presented in the internship job description.
Preferred majors include:
- Aviation (Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science, Aeronautical Engineering)
- Business Administration
- Communications (Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media)
- Computer Science/Computer Information Systems
- Cyber Security
- Engineering (General, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerodynamics, Aerospace, Computer)
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- International Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Organizational Leadership
- Space Studies
- Systems Engineering
- Web Design/Development
Application Deadline: Applications close on June 1st, 2020 at 12:00 am
Apply (or request more information): Apply today! Submit your application via the CofC Handshake Portal.
With Who: Nectar Sunglasses
Location: Charleston, SC
Dates: Summer 2020
Hours: 10-15 hours per week
Position Description: (This is a paid internship.) Nectar Sunglasses is an eyewear company based in Charleston, South Carolina. This position will report to the Director of Media.
Responsibilities: The Social Media/Marketing Intern would be responsible for the following:
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Assist in all aspects of video and photographic communications and contribute to planning and storyboarding
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Assist in the end-to-end process from storyboarding to logistics to shooting to editing and publishing
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Film video and shoot photographs in studio and field environments
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Record desktop computer screens and actions for demo and training videos
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Use existing original and stock footage to produce new videos
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Contribute to mixing and editing to create polished and engaging videos
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Publish videos primarily to the web and touch-up still photography
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Have the potential to deliver videos and photos that succinctly and clearly tell the desired story
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Ability to deliver videos with cuts, graphics, sound and other elements that convey a quality production value and a level of technical sophistication
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Experience with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Captivate and Adobe Photoshop
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Knowledge of digital videography and photography cameras and equipment
Learning Objectives:
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Gain understanding of company dynamics in regards to media
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Provide recommendations on ways to improve our social media engagement strategy
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Strengthen interpersonal skills
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Ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world experiences
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Execute on tactics to increase engagement, increase fans/followers from target audiences and produce compelling content
Application Deadline: Applications close on February 28th, 2020 at 5:00 pm
Apply (or request more information): Apply today! Submit your application via the CofC Handshake Portal.