Internship Positions 12/12/2012 Arts reporting internship The Charlotte Observer is seeking a paid reporting intern to cover the arts for online and print. The full-time reporter will work with the Observer's arts staff covering a range of news and feature stories on the Charlotte-area's thriving arts scene. Duties include reporting and writing about local people and organizations, including visual art, theater, pop music, classical music, dance, profiles, previewing events, covering events and performances, reviews, gallery openings. Applicants must have journalism writing experience, and a background or interest in the arts (any discipline), and be proficient or experienced in social media, reporting and producing videos and online publishing. This position is made possible through a grant from the Knight Foundation and NEA, which is funding the Charlotte Arts Journalism Alliance, a consortium of local media dedicated to writing about the arts. Michael Weinstein Features Editor The Charlotte Observer 600 S. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 704.358.5053 (voice) 704.358.5036 (fax) www.charlotteobserver.com/arts Submit your events: http://events.charlotteobserver.com How to apply: mweinstein@charlotteobserver.com Human Resources Intern. Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Queens, a private, non-profit, higher education institution, is currently seeking qualified candidates for an internship in Human Resources. This part-time, unpaid internship is expected to begin in January 2013 and continue through April or May 2013. The fundamental purpose of the internship is to provide a student with practical experiences and an opportunity to enhance skills through active participation and direct exposure to payroll, benefits administration, wellness programming, onboarding and recruitment. The intern is expected to propose and complete a value-added project tied to individual interests and department needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ■Assist with developing materials and website with useful information for new employees ■Assist with implementing new wellness programming for faculty and staff, including an onsite Nurse Practitioner clinic and a fitness center program ■Screen applications, conduct background checks and assist with new employee orientation 1 ■Maintain personnel files and documentation in accordance with federal record keeping guidelines ■Analyze results from annual Staff Opinion Survey (SOS) and make recommendations ■Research and make recommendations on viable alternatives to our current background check vendor ■Assist with developing training programs around Title IX for internal audiences ■Work with Jenzabar (HR module) to ensure database is current ■Assess current SharePoint intranet (myQueens) for employees to determine what additional items should be created, updated and/or posted ■Update organizational charts and the staff directory Qualifications Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required ■Current enrollment in a college/university degree program in human resources, business administration, industrial/organizational psychology or a related field ■Completion of a minimum of 2 semesters of coursework in their discipline ■High school diploma or GED equivalent ■Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all post-secondary coursework ■Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint ■Capacity to quickly learn and use new software programs ■Excellent oral and written communication skills ■Strong interpersonal and organizational skills ■Ability to maintain the upmost confidentiality at all times ■Ability to multi-task and work within required timelines ■Previous experience in an office environment performing clerical duties is preferred ■Must be available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week between the hours of 7am and 6pm, Monday – Friday (schedule is negotiable) Additional Information Work Conditions ■Intern works in and office environment, involving contact with students, staff, and vendors ■Assignments have deadlines, multiple interruptions, high volume and may be stressful at times Terms This is an unpaid, voluntary internship; no compensation is expressed or implied. Queens HR does not imply nor guarantee job placement at Queens or elsewhere for students completing the unpaid internship program. Housing and transportation are not provided. If this sounds like the right internship for you, go to the following link: https://www.smartrecruiters.com/QueensUniversityOfCharlotte/71231943. Be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume or CV, and contact information on three professional references. We look forward to reviewing your information. The Autry Fellowship The Autry Fellowship is a competitive fellowship for talented and ambitious recent college graduates interested in careers in community change and social equity. It provides an opportunity to work for one year at MDC as a full-time, paid staff member. The Autry Fellowship supports MDC’s mission—to help organizations and communities close the gaps that separate 2 people from opportunity—by developing a cadre of young leaders who have experience promoting economic development, increasing equity and excellence in education, building inclusive civic cultures, and who are poised and ready to apply their new learning to benefit those left behind. The ideal Autry Fellow is open-minded and compassionate, curious and reflective, and deeply committed to advancing social equity and opportunity. The Autry Fellow is afforded a unique opportunity for experiential learning within an organization that is more than 45 years old. The Fellow begins by working directly with staff on our existing projects, exploring a variety of approaches to creating opportunity, and goes deeper into those approaches that most interest him or her. One Fellow worked to create EITC Carolinas, a program to help low-income families connect with tax credits, others have facilitated conference sessions, written op-ed articles, designed an online equity resource center, and worked with the MDC team to guide the strategic direction of foundations, among many other projects. Qualifications include: • the ability to communicate and work with people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences • the capacity to understand complex economic and social issues and communicate those issues clearly and persuasively • commitment to MDC’s mission • prior work, study, or service in a variety of relevant areas, including public policy, education, economic and workforce development, poverty alleviation, sociology, political science, Southern studies, community development, leadership development, or a similar field • demonstration of leadership potential in the areas of interest • United States residency • candidates must be in their final years of undergraduate studies or have graduated within two years from any accredited four-year college or university MDC is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Durham, NC. Founded in 1967 to identify and help remove barriers to progress in the South, MDC has been publishing research and developing policies and programs focused on expanding opportunity, reducing poverty, and building inclusive civic cultures for more than 45 years. The application deadline for the Autry Fellowship is Monday, January 14, 2013. For more information on this year’s application process, see http://www.mdcinc.org/autry-fellowshipapplication, or contact Beth Caldwell, 2012-2013 Autry Fellow, at bcaldwell@mdcinc.org. Queens University, Donor Relations Intern Reports to: Anna Drake, Executive Director of Donor Relations & Scholarship Support, Burwell 103 drakea@queens.edu or 704-337-2493 Deadline: applications due January 11; interview and selection by January 18 Compensation: unpaid Job functions Communications and events-focused internship with responsibilities including: Management of Scholarship Thank-A-Thon (February-March) 3 Ensure all students assigned named scholarships complete handwritten thank-you notes between February and April, prior to Scholars Luncheon Attend scheduled Thank-A-Thon session to explain instructions and answer questions Contact students who don’t show up or respond; ensure they complete notes Proofread, photocopy, and mail completed notes to donors Management of student attendance at Scholars Luncheon (March-April) Contact all students whose donors RSVP to attend Scholars Luncheon on April 11thand confirm their attendance, attire, arrival time, etc. Support execution of Scholars Luncheon event by organizing students as they arrive and pairing them with their donors for photos and seating Additional event support as needed, including Rogers Dedication, Reunion, and others Administrative tasks as needed, primarily related to gift acknowledgment and filing The ideal candidate is Attentive to detail Highly-organized Professional, mature, and confident Punctual, dependable, and responsive Able to think, plan, and solve problems independently Able to maintain confidential donor and student information Learning outcomes Ability to plan and execute projects from start to finish Problem-solving and critical thinking skills Organization and communication skills Greater awareness of the role of philanthropy and alumni at Queens Experience as part of a work environment Exposure to organizational structure and key university functions 8th ANNUAL 2013 SPRING/SUMMER/FALL Internship Training ship and Visiting Fellowship programs in: Evidence-Based Applied Sport Psychology We offer: One to four month programs running from May until October. This is an intensive and extensive training program centering on the ABSP validated evidence-based applied sport psychology protocol. Our program is demanding and rigorous. Undergraduates, graduates, graduate students and professional practitioners will be exposed to and trained in advanced practice and research methodologies and APPLIED testing and intervention procedures, especially in the context of ecological on-the-playing field and real competition settings. Our program has pioneered advanced methods in intervention efficiency and efficacy testing (see Carlstedt, 2012)* an aspect of the mental training process that has been universally neglected. Students will also be trained in evidence-based applied psychophysiology and biofeedback, key procedures in the athlete assessment, intervention and efficacy testing process (*Evidence-based applied sport psychology: A practitioner's manual; Springer Publishing). We have an on-going extant longitudinal research program that continues to extend, amend and replicate investigations and findings that go back to 2006 when our summer program first started. In the meantime we have amassed one of the largest databases of athlete real-time neuropsycho physiological functioning during real/official competition in existence. Our student research and applied experience is significant and important. Selected individuals will be exposed to cutting-edge research and evidence-based approaches to athlete assessment and intervention under the direction and supervision of Dr. Roland A. Carlstedt, a licensed clinical psychologist, with board certification in sport psychology and biofeedback who serves as the head mentor in the ABSP certification program. This is an excellent opportunity to 4 gain hands-on assessment, intervention and research experience in settings that have a high degree of ecological validity. Many of our students received academic credit for our program at their home institutions including through senior honors theses. Hours in our program have be accrued toward clinical supervision as well and count toward ABSP certification. Venue: New York City (activities throughout greater New York City area) and Honolulu. Dates: Starting in May and running through September (Summer long positions are available). One-Month minimum participation required (latest start time: August; Honolulu session July 23rd to August 9). Custom programs can also be arranged. Hours per week- minimum of 30-40 hours of applied sport psychology activities and research per week. List of Previous Participants Past participants from over 75 colleges, universities, medical schools, international olympic teams, sport federations and other institutions have been included as authors in published papers and as co-presenters (see participant list below) worldwide. Fellows, Interns, Research Assistants, Psychologists, Coaches and Athletes attending and representing the following schools and sport organizations have been mentored and trained in the ABSP Summer program in Applied Sport Psychology: Evidence Based Athlete Assessment and Intervention in New York City: 2012 Pennsylvania State University (Student-Athlete Gymnast, Competitive Cheerleader) New York University CUNY-City College (Student-Athlete-Tennis Player) Birmingham University, England/Cyprus (Student-Athlete, U.K. Div. 1. Basketball Player/Cypus Junior National Basketball Champion) Bellevue College/University of Washington, WA (Student-Athlete, Golfer) North Carolina State University (Student-Athlete, Competitive Weight Lifter) Washington College, MD (Student-Athlete, Baseball Player) Morehouse State University (Student-Athlete-Tennis Player) Licensed Psychologist (Visiting Fellow; Vice-President Mental Healthcare Organization; Tournament Bowler) Licensed Psychologist (Visiting Fellow, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare Organization; UltraMarathoner-Senior World Ranked Distance-Runner) Licensed Psychologist (Visiting Fellow, Private Practice) PGA Professional Golfer (Athlete-Client; ABSP Certification Program Student) ABSP Grand Prix Tennis Competition with In Vivo Athlete Assessment and Intervention Paradigm 11 participating competitive tennis players (all underwent extensive real-time/match competition in vivo HRV-HRD analyses in pre-intervention and interventions phases and HRD performance experiments): USTR 4.5 - 5.5 level (and NCAA Div. II Players) 2011 Harvard Medical School: Assistant Professor of Psychiatry/Clinical Researcher (Visiting Fellow; USTA Tennis League Player) UCLA (Athlete, Volleyball Player) University of Colorado University of Dayton/University of the Rockies (Athlete; Graduate Fellow; Softball Coach) Psychologist Private Practice-Spain (Graduate Fellow) Eastern Kentucky State University (Athlete, Tennis Player) PGA Golf Pro (Athlete) Licensed Psychologist Private Practice-Georgia (Visiting Fellow) Beacon High School-New York City: Tennis Coach of the Year (Participating Athlete) 5 University of Phoenix (Visiting Fellow) Empire State College (Visiting Fellow) Dickerson College/LaSalle University (ABSP Research Fellow [annual position] PsyD. student) 2006-2010 Virginia Polytechnical University Pennsylvania State University (Graduate-Fellow) University of Pennsylvania University of Southern California (Graduate Fellow) University of Massachusetts-Amherst (Graduate-Fellow, Athete, All-American Tennis Player) Butler University Williams College (Athlete, Soccer Player) Amherst College (Athlete, Baseball Player) Wellesley College (Athlete, Soccer Player) Yeshiva University-Ferkauf School of Psychology 2 (Psychologist, Psychologist) Dominican University (Graduate-Fellow) Dickerson College (All American Athlete, LaCrosse Player; Graduate Fellow) Duke University Fordham University (Graduate-Fellow) Temple University, Queens University (N.C.; Athlete, Soccer Player; Graduate Fellow), University of Delaware City University of New York (City College; Athlete, Tennis Player), State University of New York (New Pflatz), State University of New York (Stoneybrook) State University of New York (Binghamton) Queens College (NY; Athlete, Tennis Player) Morehouse State University Boston College (All American Athlete, Fencer) Davidson College, Allegheny College (Athlete, Tennis Player) Capella University (Graduate Student-Fellow) Massey University (N.Z.Post-Graduate Fellow) Karlstad University (SWE Post-Graduate Fellow), Bournemouth University 2 (U.K., Athlete, Soccer Player; Athlete, Hammer Thrower) Beacon High School-New York City: Tennis Coach of the Year Warsaw Medical University (POL; Psychiatrist/Psychologist), Polish Tennis Federation (POL; Sport Psychologist) Harlequins Professional Rugby Union Team (U.K., Sport Psychologist) MŠK Zilina Professional Soccer Team (Slovakia, Sport Psychologist) ITF/ATP Tour Professional (Tennis Professional) SPECIAL 2010 MLB-RESEARCH PROJECT-Summer Fellowship/Research Assistantships Washington and Lee University 10 University of West Florida University of California-Berkeley San Jose State University 2 Indiana University University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana State University of New York (Purchase) Applications: Requests for an application and information document can be submitted to: rcarlstedt@americanboardofsportpsychology.org 6 Applications: Requests for an application and information document can be submitted to: rcarlstedt@americanboardofsportpsychology.org Positions from College Central Job ID: 2852782 Expires: 12/15/2012 Job Title: Marketing Intern Company: YMCA of Greater Charlotte Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Business Administration, Communication, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Electronic Journalism, Graphic Design, International Business Environment, Leadership, Print Journalism Location: North Carolina Salary: Unpaid Job Description: Project Purpose: A marketing intern for the SK-SM-JN community. The project is to help a college student help gain professional experience in the workplace, expand his or her marketing knowledge. Project Objectives :( Improvements, alignment to the Mission, benefits to the Association and/or development targeted by the project) To educate and assist in the intern's marketing knowledge and experience Project Content: (Project includes: duties, key relationships, responsibility, tasks, work schedule, skill requirements etc.) The marketing intern will assist with design, social media, website updates, Y TV management, marketing strategy, event planning and more. Deliverables: (Specific outcomes, measurements, project results, expectations, timelines etc.) The marketing intern will assist with design, social media, website updates, Y TV management, marketing strategy, event planning and more. Contact: Katie Johnson Address: 500 E Morehead St Ste 300, Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-716-6274 Email: intern@ymcacharlotte.org Application Instructions: If you would like to apply for this internship, please send your resume to intern@ymcacharlotte.org with the subject line reading "Marketing Internship". Thanks so much for your interest! ________________________________________ Job ID: 2852792 Expires: 12/15/2012 Job Title: Membership Intern Company: YMCA of Greater Charlotte Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Business Administration, International Business Environment Location: North Carolina Salary: Unpaid 7 Job Description: Project Purpose: Membership Connection/Retention. Student will work with lead membership team to create and implement a working plan to connect new members and retain existing members for the purposes of encouraging Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. Intern will work to enhance our welcoming experience as well as implementing a New Member Orientation at our branch. Project Objectives :( Improvements, alignment to the Mission, benefits to the Association and/or development targeted by the project) Objective/Activity 1: Increase membership units/ New Member Connection Objective/Activity 2: Increase facility usage / Membership ConnectionRetentionObjective/Activity 3: Increase program participation / Membership ConnectionRetention Project Content: (Project includes: duties, key relationships, responsibility, tasks, work schedule, skill requirements etc.) - Intern(s) will work with the lead membership team to develop a plan to improve membership connection with a focus on staff/member communication. Intern(s) will require the ability to comprehend customer service practices and work with the Lowe's YMCA staff to develop and implement a plan to develop better relationships with members. Intern(s) will begin their project by gaining a deep understanding of current customer service techniques, business office processes and programs at the Lowe's YMCA to understand how improvements might be made.- Intern(s) will require technical skills (proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software), interpersonal/public communication skills (communicating with staff and members), and administrative abilities (understanding and improving processes).- This is an ongoing project that will take on many facets as the membership connection/retention plan develops.- Stakeholders are all YMCA members, volunteers and staff who benefit from a larger/stronger YMCA. Contact: Katie Johnson Address: 500 E Morehead St Ste 300, Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-716-6274 Email: intern@ymcacharlotte.org Application Instructions: If you would like to apply for this position, please submit your resume to intern@ymcacharlotte.org. Please include the subject line, "Membership Internship" ________________________________________ Job ID: 2852803 Expires: 12/15/2012 Job Title: Quality Advocate Intern Company: YMCA of Greater Charlotte Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Business Administration, International Business Environment, Leadership, Organizational Development Location: North Carolina Salary: Unpaid Job Description: Project Purpose: Serve as a set of "eyes and ears" as a Quality Standards observer, Data collector and Data Analyst. This work will solidify the YMCA's Continuous Improvement process by providing useful feedback through their fresh and unbiased lens. Project Objectives :( Improvements, alignment to the Mission, benefits to the Association and/or development targeted by the project) Through this internship, the Quality Advocate will become 8 a desired and valued tool in our Continuous Improvement Process, providing "next level" feedback used for increasing our consistency in providing World Class Service. Project Content: (Project includes: duties, key relationships, responsibility, tasks, work schedule, skill requirements etc.) 1. Understand all Quality Standards. 2. Visit all branches for Quality Standards spot checks for 3-5 areas. 3. Provide detailed accounts of each visit with general branch observations and Standards evaluations. 4. Meet with the Quality Manager, Quality Coaches and other Executives for summary and suggestion think tanks as needed (a minimum of 3 per the internship.) Current Assumptions and Constraints: (Limitations that will impact the project, i.e. budget, weather, technology etc.) Intern must be able to drive to the branches in the Charlotte Association. Deliverables: (Specific outcomes, measurements, project results, expectations, timelines etc.) 1. 5 recommendations for streamlining the Quality Standards Observation process. 2. 3 recommendations for general customer service improvements per branch. 3. 2 proposals for new methods of staff recognition through our Quality Platform. 4. Branch Quality Coaches will rate the Quality Advocate a 4 or 5 on an Evaluation Scale of 1-5 measuring: "How valuable was the Quality Advocate in your Continuous Improvement work?" Contact: Katie Johnson Address: 500 E Morehead St Ste 300, Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-716-6274 Email: intern@ymcacharlotte.org Application Instructions: If you would like to apply, please submit your resume to intern@ymcacharlotte.org. Please make the subject line read "Quality Advocate Internship" ________________________________________ Job ID: 2844474 Expires: 12/16/2012 Job Title: Payroll Intern Company: Compass Group Job Type: Full Time, Internship, Seasonal Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Any Major Location: On Campus, North Carolina Salary: $10/hour Job Description: Job Description: Compass Group, the world's largest contract foodservice company, has a Great Opportunity for career development and growth here at its North America headquarters in Charlotte, NC as an Intern in our Payroll Department. During this internship you will be responsible for providing support to the Payroll Team. You will also gain real-world business, accounting, and financial training that will teach you all aspects of financial management pertaining to running a successful business. Responsibilities: • Assist in analyses and special project work related to payroll • Assist the team in weekly reporting to management on preventative solutions • Assist in organization and correction of results from daily & weekly queries • Document processes and procedures • Resolution of payroll related issues within SLA • Assessment of automation opportunities • Maintain various checklists and/or project plans • Perform miscellaneous administrative duties as needed Necessary Ingredients: • Must be currently enrolled in a college/university in a bachelors degree program in either Accounting or Finance • Must be a rising Junior or rising Senior with no more then 2 years to graduation • 9 Solid accounting and analytical skills • Experience in SAP Payroll a plus • Knowledge of Microsoft Office package (Excel, Access, Outlook) • Ability to work in a confidential environment • Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced organization • Customer service focused • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written • Detail oriented • Team player Great People. Real Opportunities. Contact: Christine D. Meehan Address: 2400 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217 Phone: 704.328.4344 Application Instructions: Please send your resume to Christine.Meehan@compass-usa.com ________________________________________ Job ID: 2847236 Expires: 12/20/2012 Job Title: Social/Digital Media Internship - IMMEDIATE OPENING Company: York Technical College Job Type: Internship, Part Time Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Business Administration, Communication, Communication Studies, Corporate Communications, Electronic Journalism, English, Graphic Design, Media Studies, Organizational Communication, Organizational Development, Print Journalism, Writing Location: South Carolina Job Description: IMMEDIATE OPENING Spring 2013 Digital/Social Media Internship Available Greater Charlotte Area - Rock Hill, SC York Technical College in Rock Hill, SC is seeking an intern to join the Strategic Communications and Marketing Team. Graduate students welcome. Selection will be competitive. Tasks will include sparking conversations on YTC's social media accounts as well as assisting on digital/web content projects and providing general communications support. The digital media intern is responsible for: Day-to-day content generation and management Monitoring brand buzz and presence Continuous evaluation of social media marketing efforts Thought-leadership on how college can maximize exposure through Social Media channels Providing advanced writing and project support This is a handson, fast-paced internship that requires 20 hours per week (2-3 days per week) and the ability to plan and execute new strategies quickly and efficiently. An outgoing personality and the ability to work as a team are critical. SKILLS REQUIRED: Professional Maturity, Ability to work in teams, Reliable Transportation, Willingness to Learn. Basic understanding of social media, intermediate to advanced computer skills, and excellent written communication skills, personal use of Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter, and geo-based applications like Foursquare. Aboveaverage copywriting and editing skills; time management and organizational skills. Willingness to learn basic videographer and photographer skills. Commitment to a flexible work schedule to cover after-hours events. SKILLS PREFERRED Basic HTML knowledge, experience with Photoshop or other photo editing software, personal use of Foursquare, advanced experience in customizing social media platforms and/or additional experience with other social media including blogs. Contact: Email: perrym@queens.edu 10 Application Instructions: Interested students should forward their resume and cover letter to Monique Perry @ perrym@queens.edu. Applicants will be considered for review on a first come, first serve basis. The internship is projected to begin in the January 2013 timeframe. ________________________________________ Job ID: 2852211 Expires: 12/27/2012 Job Title: Paid Internship - Event Marketing - Charlotte, NC Company: ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Any Major Location: North Carolina Job Description: Job Purpose Responsible for providing support through an internship to ALSAC's marketing and fundraising efforts. Essential Job Functions 1. Uses a high degree of concentration to provide assistance with the entire staff on planning, coordinating and executing fundraising events. Performs essential job functions in an established environment under normal lighting and climate control tolerances. 2. Assist staff with operations related to current fundraising activities. Requires use of a personal computer. 3. Assists in researching corporate sponsorship opportunities. 4. Writes press releases for various events, tracking contributions and registration for various events, writing correspondence to donors and volunteers, assistance in preparing design/layout of printed material, assistance in processing invitation mailings for various events, assistance in obtaining raffle and auction prizes, and assistance in follow up activities for pass events. 5. Answer telephones and assist with other office support as needed. Requirements Requires a degree of judgment; ability to speak and write clearly and concisely for internal and external relationships. Requires good oral and written communication skills, knowledge of Word and Excel. Must be able to maintain confidentiality. Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university, as a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student (in good standing) and have a major in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or other liberal arts background, and be at least 18 years of age. Multicultural marketing experience preferred in select markets. Contact: Deanna Lindo Address: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Phone: 901-578-6822 Apply Online: https://jobs-alsac.icims.com/jobs/7650/intern---reg-3-charlotte---spring-2013/job ________________________________________ Job ID: 2853148 Expires: 12/28/2012 Job Title: Brand Engagement Intern Company: brandsymbol Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: Associates, Bachelors Majors Wanted: Communication, Communication Studies, Corporate Communications Location: North Carolina Salary: Unpaid 11 Job Description: The objective of this internship is to research and identify companies in various industries for corporate and product branding opportunities. Once the companies have been researched, the intern will create lead packs and build profiles of companies for prospecting. They will find relevant articles for their assigned industry, help write blogs to be posted on our website and will be part of the team that will approach the prospective clients. When some of the targeted clients engage with brandsymbol, the intern will take part in strategic and creative discussion/brainstorming for the clients, experiencing first hand how brands are developed. This internship will report to the CEO and marketing staff at brandsymbol. Contact: Katie Wolfe Address: 11111 Carmel Commons Blvd., Suite 330, Charlotte, NC 28226 Phone: 704-625-0106 Email: kwolfe@brandsymbol.com Application Instructions: You may email or send a hard copy of your resume and cover letter. ________________________________________ Job ID: 2848038 Expires: 12/31/2012 Job Title: Marketing and Research Intern Company: The Water Initiative (TWI) Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: Bachelors, Masters, MBA Majors Wanted: Business Administration, Communication, Communication Studies, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, International Business Environment, Media Studies, Spanish Location: On Campus, North Carolina Job Description: Interns will work directly with all members of our management team and have immediate ownership of projects. This position offers exceptional opportunity for growth and responsibility in a flexible fast paced environment. As an intern with TWI, you will benefit from; • Innovative Start-up - Fast paced, project based work, changing environment • High Impact Projects - Projects include new product development, market research, and social media • Ownership From Day One -Immediately own critical projects, drive major decisions and interact with team members across the country • Solve Engaging Business Problems - Find innovative solutions to diverse and continuously evolving challenges Internship Responsibilities • Assist in drafting press materials, marketing pieces, social media posts, blog and website content • Assist in posting, tracking and managing social media outlets. • Assist in new product and market research • Assist in other daily projects as assigned Contact: Michael McGettigan Address: 10 Wall Street First Floor, Norwalk, CT 06850 Phone: 267-342-0914 ________________________________________ Job ID: 2849137 Expires: 12/31/2012 Job Title: Investment Intern Company: WEDGE Capital Management Job Type: Internship 12 Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Any Major Location: North Carolina Job Description: We are an employee-owned, boutique investment advisory firm that manages $9.2B for institutional clients around the world, based on time-tested value investing principles. We are seeking investment interns to assist our fundamental midcap team. One internship is available on a part-time basis (10-15 hours per week) for the spring 2013 semester, and one is available on a full time basis for summer 2013. Responsibilities will include summarizing key competitive and fundamental information of companies and industries, performing statistical analyses of the portfolio's industry exposures, reviewing broker research and news for relevant investment information, and additional ad hoc projects to support the team. The internships will be paid, and if necessary, some portion of the part-time spring semester internship may be done remotely. Successful candidates will possess the following attributes and experience: • Passion for investing • Basic knowledge of finance, accounting, and economics • Record of outstanding academic achievement • Diligence and trustworthiness • Proficiency in MS excel and word • Ability to work independently Please submit your resume and cover letter to 2013intern@wedgecapital.com. In your cover letter, please indicate whether you are interested in the part-time spring semester internship, the full-time summer internship, or either (i.e. you do not have a preference). Contact: Address: 301 South College Street #2920, Charlotte, NC 28202 Application Instructions: Please submit your resume and cover letter to 2013intern@wedgecapital.com. In your cover letter, please indicate whether you are interested in the part-time spring semester internship, the full-time summer internship, or either (i.e. you do not have a preference). ________________________________________ Job ID: 2862559 Expires: 01/04/2013 Job Title: Real Estate: Property Valuation Intern Company: The American Home Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: Bachelors, MBA Majors Wanted: Any Major Location: North Carolina Salary: Non-Paid Job Description: This part-time internship is an excellent start for a motivated, self-driven individual who is looking to potentially work in real estate. The Property Valuation intern will work directly with the Director of Property Valuation and help with the statistical analysis of properties. The intern will help with the creation of spreadsheets, compiling data and will help to see where the opportunity lies. This position will also go out into the field with Property Valuation Managers and get a first-hand look at the company's property valuation process. During the internship, the intern will also be exposed to property management and property renovations. Contact: Andrew Rosen Address: 10101 Claude Freeman Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262 13 Email: arosen@theamericanhome.com Application Instructions: Please include a resume and cover letter. ________________________________________ Job ID: 2862712 Expires: 01/04/2013 Job Title: Community Relations Coordinator Company: Promising Pages Job Type: Internship, Part Time Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Any Major Location: North Carolina Salary: $500 base +performance bonuses Job Description: We are seeking upperclassmen or graduate students with remarkable organizational and interpersonal skills the PAID positions of Community Relations Coordinators. The role would include PR and business networking, social media and working directly and indirectly with children. We are gearing up to launch our year long OMBR (One Million Books Revolution.) This is a business plan that is being written by a Queens University MBA Executive team. We will be reaching out to all businesses/churches/schools in Mecklenburg County, asking them to help us reach our goal to collect, process and redistribute one million books to kids in the community who have few, if any books at home. They can help us by either hosting a book drive, and/ or volunteering at our warehouse. As the partnerships roll in, we will need our Community Relations Coordinators in place to handle the accounts. The position would also require help with basic warehouse operations needs, wrapping parties, Magic Book Parties and other book distribution events. Strong organization skills, writing skills and interpersonal skills are a must. Contact: Kristina Cruise Address: 4164 Buckingham Dr., Ft. Mill, SC 29707 Phone: 704-399-1934 Email: kristinacruise@promisingpages.com Application Instructions: Please email our Executive Director, Kristina Cruise, kristina@promisingpages.com to request an application. ________________________________________ Job ID: 2864555 Expires: 01/06/2013 Job Title: Internship Company: Time Warner Cable Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: Bachelors Majors Wanted: Any Major Location: North Carolina Job Description: The Time Warner Cable Corporate office currently seeks Accounting Interns for our Regional Accounting Department.. Please find a brief description of the essential duties and responsibilities required to function successfully in this internship below. Program Requirements: • Currently enrolled in a college/university, law school, community college or 14 technical institute • 2.9 grade point average (GPA) or greater on 4.0 scale • Applicants must be Accounting majors that have completed 2-3 years of college before beginning internship • Applicants must be continuing their education during their participation in the program General Information: The Regional Accounting Center was formed in 2010 to transition all region accounting from the six regions to one department in Charlotte. The department will finish the transition in early 2013 and continues to identify standardization and efficiency opportunities. Project Title and Project Objective: Interns will be assigned to various functional teams-Revenue, Cash or General Accounting. Intern will be responsible for ensuring that assigned account reconciliations are adequately documented and ending balances are properly supported with substantial evidence. Intern will additionally assist with the month end close process including preparing journal entries, account analysis and assisting other team members as needed. Desired Skills: - Accounting classes; Microsoft Office--especially Excel; strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Relevant accounting courses - Microsoft Office-Beginner to Intermediate Excel is required , exposure to Access preferred. - Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills Final Product or Outcome of Project: Intern will perform various accounting functions to learn about journal entry preparation, account reconciliations and analysis of information. Intern will utilize Excel extensively as well as the Peoplesoft Financial system. Education: Accounting major with 3 years college completed. Qualified candidates should apply online at www.timewarnercable.com/careers. EOE/M/F/D/V Contact: Vanessa Smith Address: 7820 Crescent Executive Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217 Email: vanessa.smith@twcable.com ________________________________________ Job ID: 2856735 Expires: 01/07/2013 Job Title: Graphic Design Intern Company: Husqvarna Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Graphic Design Location: On Campus, North Carolina Job Description: • Develop graphics according to respective brand design strategy • Brainstorms and mocks up design ideas • Present concepts and goals to coworkers • Must be comfortable working with a team and individually • Prepare digital and printed material for internal presentation • Help prepare graphic samples for internal and external product and line reviews • Production graphic tasks • Assist in maintaining Color Master Library Contact: Charleen Harris Address: 8825 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC 28269 Phone: 980-345-1450 Email: charleen.harris@husqvarna.com Application Instructions: Please contact Charleen Harris to set up an interview ________________________________________ Job ID: 2865279 Expires: 01/11/2013 15 Job Title: Donor Relations Intern Company: Queens University of Charlotte Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Any Major Location: On Campus, North Carolina Salary: Unpaid Job Description: This is a communications and events-focused internship with responsibilities including: 1) Management of Scholarship Thank-A-Thon (February-March). Intern will ensure all students assigned named scholarships complete handwritten thank-you notes between February and April, prior to Scholars Luncheon. Intern will coordinate Thank-A-Thon sessions, follow up with all students to ensure they complete notes, and proofread, photocopy, and mail completed notes to donors. 2) Management of student attendance at Scholars Luncheon (March-April). Intern will contact all students whose donors RSVP to attend Scholars Luncheon on April 11th to confirm their attendance, attire, arrival time, etc. Intern will also support execution of Scholars Luncheon event by organizing students as they arrive and pairing them with their donors for photos and seating. 3) Additional event support as needed, including Rogers Dedication, Alumni Reunion, and others. 4) Administrative tasks as needed, primarily related to gift acknowledgment and filing. Learning outcomes: -Ability to plan and execute complex projects -Problem-solving and critical thinking skills -Organization and communication skills -Greater awareness of the role of alumni and giving -Experience as part of a work environment -Exposure to organizational structure and key university functions Contact: Anna Drake Address: Executive Director of Donor Relations 1900 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte, NC 28274 Phone: 7043372493 Email: drakea@queens.edu Application Instructions: Please send cover letter and resume to drakea@queens.edu by January 11th. Cover letter should express why the candidate feels he/she is a good fit for the role, include specific examples of how he/she possesses the skills required, and address any relevant experience or connection to career interests. Candidates will be invited to interview the week of January 14th; selection by January 18th. ________________________________________ Job ID: 2863382 Expires: 01/15/2013 Job Title: Intern / Analyst Company: Destum Partners, Inc. Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Environmental Biology, Health Sciences, Human Biology, International Business Environment, Leadership, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy Location: North Carolina Job Description: Destum Partners is seeking to hire a motivated person that will support business from analytical, business development, and administrative perspectives. The 16 candidate will perform all levels of tasks. These will include administrative tasks, providing original research and input on market and financial analytics, and assisting the business development team is securing new Clients for the firm. The basic skills the job provides are developed by the experience of working with senior professionals across a wide range of assignments on a daily basis. The duration of the internship is for the 2013 Spring Semester with the potential for extension depending on the firm's needs and the intern's performance. Primary Responsibilities Include: • Assisting with administrative tasks that will help the efficient execution of project mandates • Secondary market research on private and publicly traded companies • Secondary market research on various aspects of the biopharmaceutical industry • Assisting with marketing initiatives • Participating in meetings with management and project teams • Participating in meetings with clients to gain client relationship skills Contact: Jason Laffin Address: 5925 Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209 Phone: 704-496-7969 Email: jlaffin@destumpartners.com Application Instructions: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Jason Laffin, Senior Associate, at jlaffin@destumpartners.com. Please note in the subject matter "Candidate: Analyst-Intern". ________________________________________ Job ID: 2844948 Expires: 01/31/2013 Job Title: AGSF Community Advancement Internship Company: A Giving Spirit Foundation Job Type: Internship, Part Time, Volunteer Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Communication, Corporate Communications, Electronic Journalism, English, Leadership Location: North Carolina Salary: none Job Description: This job is for the person who thrives without structure! We are a completely volunteer based organization that needs assistance in almost every area in order to build strong relationships, network effectively in the community and raise awareness of the Foundation's work, aims and goals. A work plan will be developed together and may include: • Lead social media campaigns • Community outreach • Marketing the organization • Research like-non profits across the country and establish ties to learn more about how they were established, their challenges and successes • Event organization Contact: Lisa Bynum Address: PO Box 494, Davidson, NC 28036 Phone: 704.458.5386 Email: agsf@agivingspirit.org Application Instructions: Please reply with your name, contact information, major, year and why this internship interests you. ________________________________________ Job ID: 2863484 17 Expires: 02/28/2013 Job Title: Oceans Research Internship RES-131 Company: Oceans Campus Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Biological Sciences, Biology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Location: Outside U.S. Salary: Unpaid Job Description: The renowned Oceans Research Internship offers a 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity for students to gain hands on practical training in conducting research on South Africa's marine mega-fauna, including the great white shark. Interns will join our scientists daily on their research expeditions to conduct ground breaking research and experiments on Mossel Bay's sharks, marine mammals and also take part in oceanography. Become part of the team that is currently conducting unprecedented research on the ocean's predators Oceans Research is based in Mossel Bay, South Africa. Specifically, projects on great white; ragged tooth; smoothhound; other benthic shark species; Cape fur seals and dolphins (bottlenose & humpback) - are consistently conducted. We conduct the majority of our work in-situ but we also research captive sharks in our own aquarium and perform posthumous work on donated shark specimens. As an intern, you will gain valuable insight and training in the latest research techniques and seamanship to equip you with the skills necessary to be a successful marine biologist. Contact: Lezanne Vermaak Address: Boland Park, Louis Fourie Drive, Mossel Bay, South Africa 6500 Phone: +27446905799 Email: research@oceans-campus.com Application Instructions: Further information is available on the Oceans website (http://www.oceans-research.com) or by writing to research@oceans-campus.com ________________________________________ Job ID: 2864809 Expires: 02/28/2013 Job Title: Project Manager Assistant Company: Force Management Llc. Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Business Administration, Communication, Communication Studies, Corporate Communications, Creative Writing, International Business Environment, Leadership, Organizational Communication, Organizational Development, Political Science, Writing Location: North Carolina Job Description: An internship with Force Management means an opportunity to gain hands on work experience that you just can't get in the classroom; an inside glimpse of our company, industry, and expertise in areas such as: • Business Management • Marketing and Sales Skill Training • Consulting Services Knowledge • Professional Training & Development • Team-based relationships including mentorship 18 Contact: Carmen Garrighan Address: 10815 Sikes Place Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28277 Phone: 704-246-2400 xt 208 Email: CGarrighan@forcemanagement.com ________________________________________ Job ID: 2862631 Expires: 05/31/2013 Job Title: Software Development Engineer/SDET Intern Company: Amazon Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: Bachelors, Masters Majors Wanted: Any Major Location: Washington Salary: Competitive Job Description: We hire software development engineer interns into our technical teams based in Seattle, Washington. Our interns and co-ops design, develop, and write real software and partner with a select group of experienced software development engineers, who both challenge and further develop them as they analyze and solve innovative projects that matter to our customers. Impact: As a member of the Amazon development team, you'll be given the opportunity to have direct impact on the evolution of the Amazon e-commerce platform and lead mission critical projects early in your career. Your design, code, judgment, and raw smarts will contribute to solving some of the most complex technical challenges in the areas of distributed systems, data mining, optimization, scalability, security and tweaking algorithms, just to name a few. Innovation: Are you seeking an environment where you can drive innovation? Are you interested in finding the best intersection of features vs. performance? Are you up to the task of delivering innovative technology that offers millions of unique products to thousands of suppliers, to tens of millions of customers around the world? Many of the technical challenges Amazon encounters have never been dealt with before on this scale, if at all. Come help lead the way in e-commerce innovation. Basic Qualifications: • Currently enrolled in a Computer Science/Computer Engineering program (or related technical discipline) with at least one term to finish after the completion of the Amazon internship • Experience with object-oriented design and coding skills (C/C++ and/or Java) Preferred Qualifications: • Experience on a UNIX or Linux platform • Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, relational databases and optimization • Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions • Adept at handling ambiguous or undefined challenges through abstract thinking Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer Contact: Address: 440 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 Email: up-postings@amazon.com Application Instructions: In order to be considered, please apply through our website: https://upamazon.icims.com/jobs/122505/job?in_iframe=1 Job ID: 2844785 Expires: 12/14/2012 19 Job Title: Marketing Intern Company: The Y9 Group Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Communication, Communication Studies, Corporate Communications, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Writing Location: North Carolina Job Description: APPLY NOW for credit based internships Requirements: Applicant must be a sophomore, junior or senior. Students must major/minor in Mass Communications, English, Business Administration, Marketing and/or any other relevant major. Application Deadline: Friday, December 14th, 2012 Sharpen your skills and create a marketable portfolio! Earn college credit Build your portfolio and resume Receive hands-on work experience Enhance your skills The internship is unpaid; however, the intern will be entitled to a book stipend ranging from $100 to $500, dependent upon the quality of their work during the internship. Contact: Yolanda N Davis Address: PO Box 31274, Charlotte, NC 28231 Phone: 855-994-7687 Fax: 855-994-7687 Application Instructions: How to Apply: Submit your packet of the following information to info@they9group.com: o Samples of your best work, if applicable At least 2 references Signed letter from your Department Chair confirming your major, GPA, and that you will receive internship credit Resume ________________________________________ Job ID: 2844787 Expires: 12/14/2012 Job Title: General Business Intern Company: The Y9 Group Job Type: Internship Degrees Wanted: None Required Majors Wanted: Business Administration Location: North Carolina Job Description: APPLY NOW for credit based internships Requirements: Applicant must be a sophomore, junior or senior. Students must major/minor in Mass Communications, English, Business Administration, Marketing and/or any other relevant major. Application Deadline: Friday, December 14th, 2012 Sharpen your skills and create a marketable portfolio! o Earn college credit o Build your portfolio and resume o Receive hands-on work experience o Enhance your skills The internship is unpaid; however, the intern will be entitled to a book stipend ranging from $100 to $500, dependent upon the quality of their work during the internship. Contact: Yolanda N Davis Address: PO Box 31274, Charlotte, NC 28231 Phone: 855-994-7687 Fax: 855-994-7687 20 Application Instructions: How to Apply: Submit your packet of the following information to info@they9group.com: o Samples of your best work, if applicable o At least 2 references o Signed letter from your Department Chair confirming your major, GPA, and that you will receive internship credit o Resume 21