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With Who: Apis Mercantile
Location: James Island, SC
Dates: Summer 2020
Position Description: (This is a paid internship.) Apis Mercantile, a honey and body care company based in James Island, is looking for a passionate and motivated student for a one of a kind internship program. We are a small company so we just ask that you respect our time and work to the best of your ability!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Schedule posts on all social media platforms
- Research social media and marketing analytics
- Collaborate with team members on relevant projects and tasks
- Create visual content libraries (i.e images, animated gifs, etc.) that support the brand
- Brainstorm ideas for an enhanced presence
- Lead generation and input into a CRM system
- Write newsletters and send email blasts to customers
- Help at events for hands on sales experience
Ask questions, you’re here to learn!
Knowledge and Abilities:
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Experience with social media
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Excellent communication skills
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Knowledge of social media advertising and platform analytics tools
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Experience with scheduling software
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Willingness to learn new skills
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Organized with excellent attention to detail
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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Resourceful self-starter who takes initiative in projects and goes the extra mile!
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*Experience filming or editing video is a plus
Qualifications:
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Must be a rising senior
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Interns must be able to commit to a schedule of 10-20 hours/week
Compensation and Benefits:
- Starting pay of $9.00 an hour, plus college credit. Please check with your academic department to see if this is eligible for credit.
Application Deadline: Applications close on May 1st, 2020 at 11:55 am
Apply (or request more information): Apply today! Submit your application via the CofC Handshake Portal or send resume/ cover letter to bobby@apismercantile.com
With Who: Charles River Laboratories
Location: Charleston, SC
Dates: Summer 2020
Position Description: (This is a paid internship.) We are seeking a Communications & HR Intern for our Microbial site located Charleston.
Responsibilities:
- Communications
- Refresh weekly site newsletter (content and design)
- Provide background research on site communications initiatives
- Create content for on-site digital signage
- Assist in planning and promoting internal celebrations and events
- Work with international team members to gather photography for use in internal communications
- Support executives’ presence on internal social media, Yammer
- Assist in developing content for global newsletter
- Create a backlog of employee spotlights
- Human Resources
- Match all current positions with an updated job description
- Work with managers to create job descriptions for roles established through promotion
- Ensure compliance of all Job Profile folders
- Assist with College Recruiting strategy for the 2020 Fall season
Minimum Qualifications:
- Student currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Marketing or related area of study
- Completion of Sophomore year
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Ability to fulfill a minimum of a 10 week internship within May/June – July/August time period
- Effective communication and listening skills in a teamwork environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects with a strong attention to detail
Application Deadline: Applications open on February 21st, 2020 at 12:00 pm
Apply (or request more information): Apply today! Submit your application via the CofC Handshake Portal.
With Who: Carolina Dock And Marine
Location: Johns Island, SC
Dates: Summer 2020
Position Description: (This is a paid internship.)
- Department: Sales and Marketing
- Designation: Internship, Part-Time
- Pay classification: Hourly with Awesome swag including hoodies, Tees, and Columbia Shirts.
- Statement of general purpose: To provide marketing support to the team while mutually provided the intern with experience and insight to marketing and our industry.
- Chain of Command: Reports directly to the President of the Company
- Duties:
- Perform market analysis and research on the latest trends.
- Assist with daily administrative duties.
- Design and present new social media campaign ideas.
- Monitor all social media platforms for trending news, ideas, and feedback.
- Prepare detailed promotional presentations.
- Help with the planning and hosting of marketing events.
- Research and evaluate competitor marketing and digital content.
- Contribute to the creation of mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content.
- Minimum bona fide occupational qualifications including prior experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate course for Marketing, Communications or similar field.
- Familiarity with marketing computer software and social media platforms.
- Good understanding of the latest marketing trends and techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have a passion for marketing.
- Outstanding multitasking abilities.
- Reliable transportation.
- Physical requirements in order to perform the essential functions of the job
- This is a professional position which requires desk work as well as attendance at outside events.
- Must be able to spend time outdoors.
- Must be able to walk through rough terrain and long distances.
- Scheduling demands and constrains: The internship is part of an academic calendar and will follow semester schedules. The schedule will be determined as part of acceptance into the position.
Application Deadline: Applications close on May 8th, 2020 at 11:05 am
Apply (or request more information): Apply today! Submit your application via the CofC Handshake Portal.
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: 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.