Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI) 2014
Conference
Description:
Internship
Description:
The Creative Problem Solving Institute is the world’s oldest running
experiential creativity institute dedicated to inspiring innovation and
cutting edge creativity training.
This conference is held once annually in Buffalo, New York in midJune. This annual meeting include creativity practitioners and students
from around the world. Leaders and trainers present on a variety of
topics relating to business, education, the arts, health and wellness and
leading academic trends in the field. The conference is a week-long
with general sessions taking place between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. along
with nightly activities that extend until 11:00 p.m. These sessions and
activities provide an opportunity to share ideas, solve problems and
explore partnerships in innovation through networking with participants
and leadership.
CPSI offers an unpaid internship opportunity for current college level
students within Western New York. Interns will work directly with the
Director of Operations, who is responsible for providing support for the
educational programs for the creativity development of participants.
The Intern will assist the Director of Operations with the following
tasks:
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Internship
Benefits:
Program Venue – coordinate with venue for program logistics
(e.g., coordination of program materials, registration of
participants, creation and dispersal of signage, parking, and
other logistics as necessary)
 Conference Social Media – work with Director of Operations
and Marketing to post daily updates to conference newsletter
and social media outlets. Monitor program requests.
 Conference Feedback – launch electronic and hard copy surveys
to obtain feedback from attendees on program applicability and
quality and share tabulated feedback with the Board.
 Special Events – assists with conference staff with special events
during the conference.
As this is an creative problem solving development opportunity,
selected intern(s) will have the opportunity to:
1. Attend one conference session daily (free of charge)
2. Attend all general-staff meetings, providing an opportunity to
understand how the chapter operates from “behind the scenes”.
Desired
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How to Apply:
CPSI
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Other anticipated benefits:
1. Networking and leadership development
2. An expanded understanding of Creative Event Management
because of knowledge acquired through CPSI
3. High visibility within the conference and worldwide creativity
community
4. Gain practical experience in coordinating events focused on
creativity skills development
1. Major in Event Planning, Creative Studies, Hospitality,
Business, or International Relations
2. College Junior or higher
3. Ability to work 5 hours per day from June 18-22, 2014 (hours
are flexible and based on event calendar), or 5 hours per week
leading up to the conference starting in February.
4. Excellent verbal and written communications skills
5. Possess a professional and personable attitude
6. Team player, resourceful, proactive and detail oriented
7. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
8. Works well without supervision
Director of Operations and Board of Directors as appropriate
UB Amherst Campus, Ellicott Complex
June 13, 2014 – June 25, 2014
Please submit your resume and a brief summary outlining your interest
to Rebecca Reilly at reilly.rebecca38@gmail.com
(716) 795-2672
Deadline for submission is March 31, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
Cpsiconference.com