Internships

 

Approaching Deadlines:

 

Grace House Ministries

    • Location: Birminham, Alabama
    • Grace House Ministries, a nonprofit organization in the metro-Birmingham area, is seeking Development Interns for the summer and fall semesters (30 hours per week). Grace House has three residential group homes and support 24 girls, ages 6-18, who have been abused or neglected. The internship will primarily focus on communications in a public relations capacity in an effort to raise awareness and raise funds for the organization’s $ 1 Million budget. The intern will receive instruction, guidance, and evaluation on all assignments, and all activities will be performed under the supervision of the intern supervisor and pertinent organizational staff.
    • Responsibilities:
      • To assist with planning and facilitating all events
      • To research new grant opportunities and create time lines for each proposal
      • To learn and put into practice grant-writing skills, including letters of intent, drafts of proposals, budgets, and follow-up reports
      • To increase social media presence
      • To edit and revise handbooks if necessary
      • To write original pieces for update letters and quarterly newsletters, highlighting organizational accomplishments and issues
      • To write PSAs and articles to advertise events
      • To write scripts for events, radio spots, commercials, etc.
      • To perform voice work for commercials and radio ads
      • To increase networking and relationship-building skills at all organizational and community functions (some on weekends or outside normal business hours)
      • To assist with management of volunteers
      • To work on special projects depending on intern’s unique skills and interests
    • Qualifications: Intern applicants must be friendly and outgoing, have strong writing and computer skills, be comfortable speaking to groups, and possess the ability to multi-task. Graphic/web design and/or database knowledge is a plus. Junior and Senior students preferred.
    • To apply: Applicants should email a resume (please list GPA), writing sample (class paper is fine), and a one page personal statement to intern@grace-house.org. The personal statement is meant to be a general means of introduction and should convey any pertinent background information, relevant experience, and personal/career/academic goals.

     

    AkinsCrisp Public Strategies Internship

    • Location: Huntsville, AL
    • AkinsCrisp Public Strategies is currently looking for a public relations intern to work at least 25 hours per week during the summer semester (mid May through early August) at our Huntsville, Ala. office located on the University of Alabama in Huntsville campus. Motivated masters students or undergrad juniors and seniors in business marketing, public relations, public affairs,journalism or a related field with strong writing and communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines needed.
    • Responsibilities :
      • Providing a variety of event planning and logistical support, as needed
      • Assisting with research and creating online marketing and communications for local clients Media relations projects as needed, which might include writing news releases, helping develop pitches, assisting with media databases, updating and developing various press materials and media kits for clients, assistance with press conferences
      • Providing support on various projects for other offices as needed
      • Research for a variety of clients and projects
      • Setting up and coordinating meetings and conference calls
      • Assistance maintaining calendars and status sheets for clients
      • Answering and directing phone calls
      • Assisting with monthly reports and miscellaneous tasks
    • Qualifications:
      • To be a quick study, organized and eager to learn
      • The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
      • To work and communicate well with others
      • To consistently present a professional demeanor to clients and colleagues
      • To be proactive and think outside the box, always looking for ways to add value and for the next task to complete

    • To learn more about AkinsCrisp, please visit www.AkinsCrisp.com.

    • To apply: Please send your resume and transcript to Lindsay Harper at lharper@akinscrisp.com, if you would like to apply for the summer internship in our Huntsville office.

American Cancer Society

    • Web site: www.cancer.org
    • Located throughout the United States
    • Interns gain hands-on experience in the activities of a nonprofit and a chance to develop new skils while using current skills. Applicants should have completed freshman year and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
    • Click here to apply and to learn more about internships.

    American Red Cross

    • Web site: www.thebirminghamredcross.org
    • Contact - Chris Osborne, Chris.Osborne@RedCrossAl.org or (205) 458-8245
    • Located in Birmingham, AL
    • The Mid Alabama Region is taking applications for a Public Relations internship.
    • Opportunities include:
      • Writing and editing newsletters and press releases
      • Media relations and interviews
      • Participating in public speaking and community events
      • Helping with fundraising and special events
      • Computer, clerical and social media experience
      • Possibility of assisting during disaster response
    • For consideration, submit a letter of interest indicating your major, GPA, expected date of graduation, and interests/activities, and a reference letter from an advisor or instructor.
    • For more information or to submit a letter of interest, please contact:
      • Chris Osborne (phone & email above)
      • 950 22nd Street North Suite 750
      • Birmingham, AL 35203

Apple

    • Web site: campusrep.apple.com
    • Contact - Justin Mauldin - jmauldin@apple.com
    • Looking for a UA campus representative
    • Applicant should have excellent verbal and written communication skills in public and individual situations, ability to work autonomously and in groups and should be a self-starter and self-motivated to achieve goals.
    • Responsibilities:
      • Be extremely visible on campus to evangelize the Apple brand among students, parents and faculty
      • Be very familiar with Apple's most current products and solutions
      • Manage on-campus marketing activities and creatively find effective ways to reach out to prospective customers using
        provided marketing materials
      • Know about events on your campus calendar and leverage them to call attention to Apple products and solutions
      • Actively seek out new Mac customers and maintain key contacts
    • Requirements:
      • Currently enrolled at UA
      • GPA must be in good standing in an academic program
      • Mac experience strongly preferred
      • Ideal candidates will be sophomores and juniors (who are interested in keeping the job for two years)
    • 10-15 hours per week, paid $10 per hour
    • Campus Rep will be provided with a MacBook
    • For more information or to apply, go to campusrep.apple.com

Birmingham Magazine

    • Web site: www.bhammag.com
    • Contact - Christine Marsh - cmarsh@bhammag.com
    • Located in Birmingham
    • Seeking a responsible, organized and fun intern to work in the advertising department.
    • Primary responsibilities include:
      • Marketing — Brainstorm marketing strategies and execute e-marketing and direct mail efforts; attend weekly sales meetings
      • Event Planning—Assist with planning and staffing special events
      • Research and database management—Help keep the client database up to date
      • Archive maintenance—Help keep the magazine archives organized
    • Applicants should be college juniors, seniors and recent graduates with a high level of professionalism, familiarity with the magazine and a great attitude
    • Email resume and cover letter to Christine Marsh cmarsh@bhammag.com and include “Internship” in the subject line.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

    • Web site: www.bcri.org
    • Located in Birmingham, AL
    • Application located on website, letters of recommendation are needed
    • In need of four interns, looking to move forward very soon
    • Pays $500 per month and will require 15 hours a week in Birmingham; College credit is not a problem
    • Looking for someone who meets the following qualifications:
      • college upperclassmen
      • can be innovative with social media
      • implement social media strategy
      • develop content to post online - updates, photo stories, videos, etc.

Cahaba Media Group

    • Web site: www.cahabamedia.com
    • Contact - Tambra McKerley - tmckerley@cahabamedia.com
    • Located in Birmingham
    • Looking for intern to assist with marketing on behalf of the company as well as advertiser clients.
      Intern will assist staff with e-mail marketing; press releases (writing and distribution); Internet research; SEO work; traffic analysis; ad management assistance; researching prospects for sales staff and promoting to prospective advertisers; content loading to 2 plus websites; production of 3 e-newsletters.
    • Depending on experience and abilities, internship could also include working on production and design of print and web ads.
      15-20 hours per week
    • The position is unpaid and can be used for class credit, but class credit isn’t required.
    • Cahaba Media Group is a trade multi-media publisher with two monthly print magazines, several e-newsletters and multiple websites.

Center for Economic Development Internet Marketing Internship

    • Paid position for a web designer with previous experience to work with the University of Alabama Center for Economic Development on a partnership project with Black Belt Treasures, a nonprofit art gallery in Camden, Alabama which provides business services to artists across Alabama
    • Position will entail between 5 and 10 hours a week at your convenience improving the aesthetic quality and management aspects of the website which allows the Blackbelt Treasures staff to promote the sale of fine art works, provide resources to artists for professional development, and maintain relevant website information.
    • Designed initially by the College of Commerce and Business Administration the website is managed using Adobe Contribute for the majority of textual content and Netsuite for the online shopping and business metrics
    • Additional skills in graphic media or multimedia design will be favorably considered. This work will include travel opportunities to Camden as well conversations with some of Alabama's most talented artists and committed art advocates. Additionally you will have the rewarding experience of helping to share Alabama's rich creative spirit with the rest of the world.
    • If you are experienced in web design, especially content management systems,
      please send a reply to Daniel Marbury at drmarbury@crimson.ua.edu along with links to previous sites completed and an attached resume of your expertise and an interview will be scheduled

Clear Channel radio

    • Contact - Dan Wentz - danwentz@clearchannel.com
    • Located in Tuscaloosa
    • Looking for self motivated and reliable people that will fit into these categories:
      • Event Staff/Promotions – Responsible for helping to promote in many different settings ranging from Auto Dealerships to Nightclubs. Interns will learn what it takes to operate a promotion from start to finish. Interns must be presentable and able to work flexible hours.
      • Station Staff – Responsible for helping around the stations. Everything from operating station programming to helping organize daily station activities.
    • You’ll be given the opportunity to learn about the functions of radio stations that you are most interested in. Jobs may be offered to those who are motivated, reliable, and have a great attitude.
    • Clear Channel radio operates 4 stations in Tuscaloosa, AL: 94.1 ZBQ, 98.1 TXT, and Talk Radio 105.9 WRTR and WACT.
    • To apply, email: danwentz@clearchannel.com with your resume and why you want an internship with Clear Channel radio

Dalton Agency

    • Contact - Amanda Cagle - acagle@daltonagency.com
    • Web site: www.daltonagency.com
    • Located in Jacksonville, Florida
    • Seeking an intern for Account Services department. Responsibilities include a range of tasks, such as writing creative briefs, conducting market research, and working with excecutives on various accounts.
    • If interested send cover letter and resume to:
      • Amanda Cagle
        Dalton Agency
        140 West Monroe Street, Suite 200
        Jacksonville, FL 3220

Direct Marketing Educational Fund - I-MIX, Interactive Marketing Immersion Xperience

      • Website: www.directworks.org
      • Location: NewYork, New York
      • The Interactive Marketing Immersion Xperience (IMIX) is designed for rising junior and rising senior undergraduates who are considering a career in marketing. During the week-long intensive marketing program 30 students will be immersed in seminars focused on interactive marketing. The program is hosted by a leading company in the field and seminars are led by various marketing executives and a leading academic. Students will also participate in a
        career and resume workshop led by a premier career coach. After completing this program,
        participants will gain a decided edge in the marketplace.
      • About the program:
        • Week-long intensive program at the headquarters of a top company in the field.
        • Seminars conducted by senior marketing executives and a leading academic.
        • Admission to this program is highly selective.
        • $300 program fee due upon acceptance into program.
        • All program materials, housing and most meals will be covered.
        • Travel reimbursement of up to $500 is available.
        • Financial assistance available upon request and verification of need

Engauge

    • Web site: www.engauge.com
    • Contact - Drew Feldman, Executive Assistant - dfeldman@engauge.com
    • Located in Atlanta
    • Looking for a digital media intern to work under the leadership of Karna Crawford, EVP, Chief Media & Connections Officer
    • This internship opportunity is a chance to gain real-world experience at the highest levels of a full-service marketing agency, while expanding your knowledge of many of the forms of media with which you already interact.
    • Responsibilities:
      • Utilize all available resources to research defined industry information and trends.
        • Investigate topics using syndicated research
        • Pull data from syndicated sources for client work and new business opportunities
        • Use social tools to research individuals, companies, trends, news, and resources
        • Leverage other available information sources
      • Proof sales projects and presentations as needed.
      • Perform administrative tasks such as data entry and presentation development.
      • Facilitate the coordination of special projects including internal and external meetings and presentations.
    • Qualifications:
      • Demonstrates a passion for learning and understanding media within the advertising and marketing industry.
      • Has a tenacious and creative approach to problem solving and answering questions.
      • Is a self-starter that knows when to ask for help.
      • Has excellent search skills for keywords, content and communities.
      • Has an entrepreneurial spirit and is internally motivated.
      • Is looking to forward their path towards a career in the marketing / media space, especially in the digital arena.
      • Has professional verbal and written communication skills.
      • Has excellent organizational skills.
      • Has experience with Microsoft Office as well as Apple products.
    • Unpaid. Intern will work in exchange for real-world research, media and marketing experience in a leading marketing agency, a letter of recommendation/reference from our EVP, Chief Media & Connections Officer pending good job performance, and great connections in the field.
    • Internship is 3-4 months for 15-25 hours a week, depending on intern availability.
    • To apply, send resume directly to:
      • Drew Feldman, Executive Assistant
        Email: dfeldman@engauge.com
      • Engauge
        Promenade II, Suite 1700
        1230 Peachtree St. NE

Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama

      • Web site: www.girlscoutsnca.org
      • Contact - Margaret Ritchie, Vice President for Resource Development, mritchie@girlscoutsnca.org
      • Located in Birmingham
      • Looking for a Summer Public Relations/Resource Development intern
      • Applicants should be third or fourth-year journalism, communications or public relations students.
      • Participate in event planning, fundraising database management, grant proposal writing, donor recognition and annual giving. Students may also have the opportunity to attend networking or fundraising events on behalf of the Girl Scouts.
      • This internship is non-compensated, but college credit is available.
      • To apply, email a resume with cover letter to Margaret Ritchie at mritchie@girlscoutsnca.org

Goodyear

    • Contact - Jackie Brehm Edmondson, 256-549-2650
    • Located in Gadsden, Ala.
    • Opportunities with Goodyear’s Communications Department include:
      • Writing and designing seven publications each month, including a weekly plant newsletter
      • Media relations, including writing press releases
      • Videography and video-editing on a regular basis
      • Event planning
      • Fundraising for local charities and organizations
      • Crisis Media Management
      • Internal communications with management and employees
    • Qualifications include:
      • Junior or senior at an accredited university
      • Students majoring in public relations, mass communications or print journalism preferred
      • Proven writing and design skills
      • Experience with video-editing, QuarkXpress, Publisher and PhotoShop a plus
    • This is a paid internship. There is a requirement to work 20-40 hours per week.
    • To apply, send resume, transcript, three letters of reference and writing/design samples to:
      • Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
        Office of Communications
        Attn: Jackie Brehm Edmondson
        922 E. Meighan Blvd.
        Gadsden, Ala. 35903

Impact Alabama

    • Web site: www.impactalabama.org
    • Impact is Alabama's first nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and implementing substantive service-learning projects in coordination with universities and colleges throughout the state.
    • They are seeking highly motivated college graduates to work with their FocusFirst or SaveFirst initiatives.
    • Job responsibilities could include event planning and coordination, research and working to expand the intiatives.
    • For more information contact Stephen F. Black at sblack@impactalabama.org

Navigate Media Internship

    • Navigate Media is a media and marketing company in Roswell, Georgia focused on advertising solutions in the consumer magazine, meetings publications and digital media.Navigate Mediais a strategic sales partner with Meredith Corporation, Penton Publishing, and Wenner Media while providing solutions and access to advertisers nationally.
    • Interns at Navigate Media will gain marketing and sales experience in the advertising industry by working with a variety of print media including consumer magazines and trade publications.
    • Interns will have ongoing responsibilities as well as specific projects assigned including, but not limited to:
      • Maintaining and updating the company database
      • Prospecting and researching potential clients
      • Creating and maintaining media kits
      • Maintaining the media room
      • Assisting with day-to-day office operations, sales, and marketing as needed
    • Qualifications:
      • Ideal candidate would be working toward or would have completed a bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Public Relations, Communication, Marketing or a related field
      • Ability to work in a team environment
      • Solid skills in project management exemplified by past results in successful completion and outcomes of class projects
      • Ideal candidate would be detail-oriented, organized, and a self-starter
      • Ability to work under deadlines
      • Solid computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
    • Hours: Negotiable – Ideally between 20-40 hours per week, as needed
    • Pay: $10/hour, to be paid bi-weekly
    • How to Apply: Email a resume with INTERNSHIP in the Subject line to Julie Jones at jjones@navigate-media.com

Selective Marketing - Graphic Design internship

    • Web site: selectivemkt.com
    • Contact - Matt Leavell, matt@selectivemkt.com
    • Located in Tuscaloosa, AL
    • Looking for a Graphic Design intern to help with graphic design projects for clients.
    • Main responsibilities will include recreating design projects for clients; creating graphics and designs for web based uses;
      conceptualizing, communicating, and designing client and company projects; and managing company social media platforms, contests, and blogs.
    • This position will offer valued experiences in handling clients, accepted design layout, industry design differences, web based design and applications, and marketing strategies to gain online exposure and online community growth.
    • If interested, please contact Matt Leavell at matt@selectivemkt.com

    Selective Marketing - PR internship

    • Web site: selectivemkt.com
    • Contact - Matt Leavell, matt@selectivemkt.com
    • Located in Tuscaloosa, AL
    • Looking for a PR intern to help with client communication and contact.
    • Main responsibilities will include talking with clients on a monthly basis, researching and delivering relevant industry information to those clients, putting together sales presentation tools, managing client social media content, and creating content for company blogs and contests.
    • This position will offer valued experiences in handling clients, learning about multiple industries, involvement in cutting edge social media marketing, marketing strategies to gain online exposure and online community growth, and learning how to create professional sales presentations.
    • If interested, please contact Matt Leavell at matt@selectivemkt.com

The SOURCE Board of Governors - Director of Communications

    • Website: www.thesource.ua.edu
    • Location: University of Alabama
    • The Director of Communications is a paid position within the SOURCE and will provide meaningful experience with press releases, publicity materials, advertising plans, and much more.
    • Job Description: The director of communications responsibilities include coordinating with the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership regarding the public relations and advertisement needs for all events related to The SOURCE. This includes but not limited to posters, display cases, bulletin board, CW advertisements, and a monthly newsletter. The Director will choose two-three team members to help them achieve these goals.
    • Requirements for consideration:
      • Must be at least a rising sophomore
      • Preferred but not required to have a major related to marketing, public relations, and/or advertising. Or be able to demonstrate how your current major has prepared you for this position.
      • Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
      • Must be in good disciplinary standing with the University
      • Must have at least one reference from a faculty member who can attest readiness to serve in this capacity.
    • Deadline: March 25th at 4:45pm. Applications to be turned in to 355 Ferguson.
    • For further information, please contact: Alexandria Karagas at (205) 348-2836

 

 

Summer Housing in New York City!

Are you thinking about moving to New York City this summer and searching for an affordable, clean and fun place to stay? Educational Housing Services is the right place for you! EHS is a not-for-profit organization with residences throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn and is the ideal short-term option for a student or intern coming to the Big Apple. One thing to note is that you are eligible to stay with us the summer after you graduate.

Each of our rooms has a private bath and comes fully furnished; included are a television, refrigerator and a cable and internet connection. With lounges, laundry rooms and kitchens in every location, EHS provides the easiest transition into life in New York.

So, visit our website at www.studenthousing.org or call us at 1-800-297-4694 for locations, rates and availability.

 

 

Washington D.C. Intern Student Housing!

Plan on interning in Washington, D.C. over the summer? WISH provides fully furnished intern townhouses and apartmentss in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Visit www.internsdc.com for more details and applications.