Iowa League of Cities Videography Internship

Iowa League of Cities All-Star Community Award Internship
Application Deadline March 15, 2012


The following outlines the role, responsibilities and expectations for the League’s All-Star Community Award internship:

• Perform and complete videography services in connection with the League’s All-Star Community Awards project.
• Project begins around May 1 and will need to be completed by August 15.
• Project consists of the preparation of four to five videos, totaling about 18 minutes in length.
• Each video will include audio and visual elements.
• Accompany the League’s communications coordinator on trips to the winning cities. The communications coordinator will conduct all interviews with winning cities and will handle all correspondence with winning cities. 
• Provide the equipment to record the video and audio of all interviews and information for the videos, and will use his/her own time and equipment to complete the videos. 
• Work with the League’s communications coordinator to complete the process in a timely and mutually agreed upon fashion. 
• Final videos produced will be the property of the League and of the intern, with both parties having the right to use the final product as they see fit without the consent of the other party.
• Provide the League with multiple copies of the videos and raw footage on DVDs. An electronic copy of the video, which can be posted online, will also need to be provided.
• Should have a valid driver’s license. Although he/she probably won’t be driving a League vehicle, this is a precaution in case of emergency.

Compensation:

• Total payment is $1,800. Late penalties and on-time incentives could affect the amount of the final compensation amount. The first $900 will be paid after filming is complete, and the final payment will be made upon satisfactory completion and delivery of the videos. 

Draft Timeline of Project

• Intern application deadline: 3/15
• Intern selected: on or around 4/1
• Winning cities chosen: April
• Cities notified: April
• All-Star Site Visit Dates Set: 5/4
• Site Visits/Filming Complete: ideally 6/30 (1st payment issued)
• First Draft of Videos Complete and reviewed by League: three weeks after each site visit
• Second Draft of Videos to League for review: 7/20
• Videos Completed: 8/15

Timeline will be finalized by and agree-upon by the Intern and the Communications Coordinator.


Contact Bethany Crile at (515) 244-7282 or bethanycrile@iowaleague.org more information or to submit a resume and work samples.

Sen. Tom Harkin State Office Internship

U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, State of Iowa offices
Application Deadline: March 16, 2012



DESCRIPTION
Senator Harkin's Office is seeking students to apply for internships each academic semester: Spring, Summer, and Fall, for offices in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, and Sioux City. As an intern with one of the state offices, you would be responsible for assisting staff with administrative and casework duties. Administrative duties include checking mail, answering calls, and directing visitors. Casework duties include assisting Iowans with any questions or problems they have with a federal agency.


Qualifications:
Senator Harkin's Office is looking for highly motivated young men and women with an interest in public service to apply for an internship.


CONTACT INFORMATION
Employer: United States Senate - Office of Senator Tom Harkin
Name: Ms. Caitlin Staebell
Title: Intern Coordinator
E-mail: caitlin_staebell@harkin.senate.gov
Website: http://harkin.senate.gov
Phone: (202) 224-3254
Address: 731 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC
20510 United States

Senate HELP Committee Internship

United States Senate, Washington, D.C.
Application Deadline March 16, 2012



DESCRIPTION
The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee is one of the largest of the Senate, and is seeking students to apply for internships each academic semester: Spring, Summer, and Fall. As an intern with the committee, you would choose to work with one of our five policy offices: the Health, Education, Labor/Pensions, Disability or Oversight Office. You would have administrative and legislative duties within your office. Administrative duties include checking mail, answering calls, and directing visitors. Legislative duties include research, attending hearings/briefings, and writing memos for staff.


Qualifications:
Senator Harkin's Office is looking for highly motivated young men and women with an interest in public service to apply for an internship.


CONTACT INFORMATION
Employer: United States Senate - Office of Senator Tom Harkin
Name: Ms. Caitlin Staebell
Title: Intern Coordinator
E-mail: caitlin_staebell@harkin.senate.gov
Website: http://harkin.senate.gov
Phone: (202) 224-3254
Address: 731 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC
20510 United States

Political Communication Internship, Sen. Tom Harkin

United States Senate, Sen. Tom Harkin
Washington, D.C.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2012



DESCRIPTION
Sen. Tom Harkin's Office is seeking students to apply for internships each academic semester: Spring, Summer, and Fall. As an intern with the Personal Office in Washington, D.C., you would be responsible for assisting staff with administrative and legislative duties. Administrative duties include checking mail, answering calls, and directing visitors. Legislative duties include research, attending hearings/briefings, and writing memos for staff. The internship is full time.


Qualifications:
Senator Harkin's Office is looking for highly motivated young men and women with an interest in public service to apply for an internship.


CONTACT INFORMATION
Employer: United States Senate - Office of Senator Tom Harkin
Name: Ms. Caitlin Staebell
Title: Intern Coordinator
E-mail: caitlin_staebell@harkin.senate.gov
Website: http://harkin.senate.gov
Phone: (202) 224-3254
Address: 731 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC
20510 United States

Community Outreach Internship

DESCRIPTION

The Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault, in Des Moines, is seeking an intern for the Spring of 2012 to assist with the activities of the Women of Color Advisory Network (WOCAN), a statewide network of women from various professional backgrounds working to bring awareness to the specific needs to survivors of sexual assault who are persons of color.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Event Planning - WOCAN’s Monthly Communities of Color Organizing Workshops (MCOCOW) 
• Communications - Using social media and online marketing strategies to promote WOCAN and expand our web presence.
• Outreach – Assist with partnership building with community organizations. Foster awareness of WOCAN’s programs in the community, maintain mail and email contact with partner organizations, research new outreach prospects, represent WOCAN at community events. 
• Coordinate the development of an IowaCASA youth council. 
• Development –Identify potential sources of funding to support WOCAN’s work and research trends in the anti-violence movement as it relates to communities of color to strengthen WOCAN’s ability to provide technical assistance to IowaCASA membership. 
• Create, proofread, update and provide input on promotional and educational materials. 

IowaCASA is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to unite people and organizations to promote a society free from sexual violence and to meet the diverse needs of survivors of sexual assault. IowaCASA has 28 member sexual assault crisis centers serving survivors of sexual assault throughout Iowa. Coalition staff work on several initiatives including: technical assistance and training to member centers; civil legal assistance for survivors of sexual assault, including immigration assistance; improving responses to sexual assault within communities of color; a national project providing peer-based assistance to other sexual assault coalitions; statewide sexual assault prevention; training for allied professionals; and public policy efforts at the state and national level. Learn more about IowaCASA on our webpage: www.iowacasa.org

QUALIFICATIONS

A strong interest in working to end sexual assault and a commitment to working for social change. An interest in community organizing, social media and event planning to work in conjunction with IowaCASA’s mission and the work of WOCAN. Experience working with communities of color necessary. Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, writing and oral communications skills. Seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is able to multi-task and commit to 10-15 hours a week for a minimum of 12 weeks.

The internship is unpaid. Receiving academic credit can be arranged.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Employer:	Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Name:	Kendra Malone
Title:	Information Specialist
E-mail:	kendra@iowacasa.org
Website:	http://www.iowacasa.org
Phone:	(515) 244-7424
Fax:	(515) 244-7417
Address:	515 28th Street - Suite 107 Des Moines, Iowa 50312

Organizer-in-Training Internship

Planned PArenthood of of the Heartland

Deadline: May 5, 2012

DESCRIPTION:
Our Organizer-In-Training Internship Program within Planned Parenthood of the Heartland's Department of Advocacy and Organizing is a great opportunity for undergraduate students to learn more about Planned Parenthood, as well as Iowa and national politics. Interns will work closely with staff and volunteers to learn the skills necessary to be a successful issue-based grassroots organizer.

TIME COMMITMENT:
The length and weekly time commitment of your internship is variable depending on your availability, but we ask that you commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week for 12 weeks so as to get the most out of your internship experience.

DESIRED MAJOR(S)

Political Science, Multimedia Journalism, COMMUNICATION STUDIES, Sociology: Social Justice

WORK AUTHORIZATION

US Citizen, Permanent Resident

JOB FUNCTION

Communication, Research, Social Services

CONTACT INFORMATION

Employer:	Planned Parenthood of the Heartland
Name:	Mr. Joe Nydle
Title:	Regional Organizer and Department Internship Coordinator
E-mail:	joe.nydle@ppheartland.org
Website:	http://www.ppheartland.org
Phone:	(515) 235-0418
Fax:	(515) 280-9525
Address:	1171 7th Street Des Moines, IA 50314 United States

International Programs Internship

Iowa International Center, Des Moines, Iowa

Application Deadline: April 15, 2012

DESCRIPTION

Organizational Description:
Iowa International Center is a non-profit organization that exists to build cultural respect at home and around the world, one person at a time. The Iowa International Center works with nearly 200 international visitors from more than 60 countries on an annual basis. Other programs include interpretation and translation services, international events, dialogues, and youth programs. More information is available at http://www.iowarinternationalcenter.org

Benefits:

• Gain real-world work experience and develop/enhance skills in the areas of program management, marketing, project management, research, problem solving, and interpersonal communication.
• Increase knowledge and appreciation of other countries and cultures
• Receive academic credit pending your adviser's approval

Position Description/Responsibilities:

• Assist with publicizing special projects and events
• Assist with general marketing and content development for our newsletters, website and blog
• Schedule and escort international visitors to meetings
• Help with the event planning for special events
• Assist with scheduling and managing interpreter/client relations for translation/interpretation services
• Offer basic office assistance, including database management

DESIRED MAJOR(S)

Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communication: Management, COMMUNICATION STUDIES, INT'L MANAGEMENT

JOB FUNCTION

Communication, Marketing/Sales

APPROXIMATE HOURS PER WEEK

Must commit 15 hours per week, schedule is negotiable and flexible

QUALIFICATIONS

• College student seeking academic internship credit or experience
• Background in any of the following (but not limited to): international relations, international business, marketing, non-profit management, journalism/mass communications, information technology, political science, foreign language, finance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to be self-directed and work independently while also working as part of a team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and deadlines, and maintain accurate records
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to resolve conflicts and recommend an appropriate course of action
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software; knowledge of databases (Filemaker specifically) a plus
• Cross-cultural living experience and/or knowledge of a foreign language preferred, but not required

CONTACT INFORMATION

Employer:	Iowa International Center
Name:	Ashlee Stoddard
Title:	Internatioinal Language Programs, Intern and Volunteer Manager
E-mail:	astoddard@iowainternationalcenter.org
Phone:	515-282-8269
Fax:	515-282-0454
Address:	929 3rd Street, Suite 203 Des Moines, IA 50309 United States

Marketing Internship

Riverhead Resources, Des Moines, Iowa

Application Deadline: March 31, 2012

DESCRIPTION

Riverhead Resources, a business services consulting firm, is seeking a full time paid summer Marketing Intern to assist with the development and execution of client marketing strategies. Riverhead Resources is a member of the Riley Resource Group and supports all marketing efforts for Feed Energy, FEC Solutions and Decision Innovation Solutions.
Riverhead Resources is looking for an outgoing, entrepreneurial minded student with a strong interest in pursuing a career in marketing. The Marketing Intern can expect to be exposed to all aspects of marketing communication, become an active member of the Des Moines Chapter of the American Marketing Association and lead marketing initiatives supporting entrepreneurial companies. 

Job Duties Include:

• Event Planning – organize and coordinate events, tradeshows and meetings
• Public Relations – write press releases, coordinate media events and create campaigns
• Newsletter – write copy and lead layout of internal and external newsletters
• Social Media – lead all social media efforts for client organizations including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Develop social media strategy and policies
• Crisis Communication – support Marketing Coordinator on crisis communication plan development
• Research – conduct market and new product development research. Coordinate voice of customer (VOC) research activities
• Web sites – Monitor and develop content for client Web sites

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 2 years college experience with significant coursework in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or Business
• Strong knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel 
• Knowledge of Social Media preferred

CONTACT INFORMATION

Employer:	Riverhead Resources
Name:	Amanda R Blackman
E-mail:	ablackman@riverheadresources.com
Address:	3121 Dean Ave. Des Moines, Iowa 50317

Social Media Internship

Holmes, Murphy and Associates, des moines, iowa

application deadline: March 16, 2012

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an in-house Social Media Intern for our West Des Moines office. The candidate should have some experience participating in a variety of social media activities such as creating facebook pages and working with Facebook / LinkedIn- advertising. The Intern will report directly to the CIO and will have significant exposure to senior leaders of the company.
Responsibilities:

• Assist the organization with social media marketing techniques to increase visibility, membership and traffic across our business.
• Assist employees to setup social media business pages and select content for publishing
• Experiment with new and alternative ways to leverage social media activities-marketing.
• Monitor trends in social media tools, trends and applications and appropriately apply that knowledge to increasing the use of social media at our company.
• Strategize with and educate the management team and others across the company on incorporating relevant social media techniques into the corporate culture and into all of the company's products and service.
• Measure the impact of social media on the overall marketing efforts.

Qualifications:

• Major in Business, IT, Marketing or Communications
• Experience with social media tools and techniques, product marketing and/or press relations
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills
• Ability to create great working relationships with all levels within the company and across multiple disciplines. 

We are looking for the intern to begin immediately, working part-time throughout the school year and full-time throughout the summer.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Employer:	Holmes Murphy & Associates
Name:	Amanda Vander Ley
Title:	Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Director
E-mail:	avanderley@holmesmurphy.com
Website:	http://www.holmesmurphy.com
Address:	3001 Westown Parkway West Des Moines, IA 50266 United States

Market Research Internship

Full Count, Des Moines

Deadline: March 15. 2012

Position Summary:

Under immediate supervision, assist in the market research for the FullCount Software product. Participate in evaluating the existing market and assist with developing and implementing strategies for finding new markets and new customers for the existing software product.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement search engine optimization (SEO) strategies.
• Talk to potential clients over the phone regarding their software needs.
• Become familiar with software product in order to be able to prepare a potential customer to view a demonstration.
• Make outbound sales calls.
• Assist sales manager with tradeshow preparation.
• Become familiar with sales pipeline and follow prospective clients through the pipeline.
• Learn and understand the FullCount product in order to facilitate evaluating potential markets.
• Demonstrate commitment to providing outstanding internal and external customer service.
• Maintain basic knowledge of the company products and services in order to effectively communicate how FullCount may add value to new and existing customers within our key markets.
• Stay current on trends specific to this job to better meet the needs of customers and clients. 
• Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as work effectively in a team environment.
• Assume additional duties as defined by supervisor. 

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
Taking classes towards a Bachelor’s degree in marketing and/or business.
Requires strong written and verbal communication abilities.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Employer:	FullCount
Name:	Susan Anderson
E-mail:	andersons@fullcount.net
Website:	http://www.fullcount.net/
Phone:	800-289-9636
Address:	309 Court Ave Suite 216 Des Moines, Iowa 50309