Public Relations/Marketing Internship with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Kalamazoo

Public Relations/Marketing Internship
Big Brothers Big Sisters, A Community of Caring
3501 Covington Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone: 269-382-6800
Fax: 269-382-4108

Web: http://www.bbbsmi.org/

Internship objective: Provide students hands-on experience with Public Relations and Marketing in a non-profit organization.

Semesters interns are needed: Fall, spring, Su I & Su II annually

Number of interns needed: minimum of one

Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable

End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable

Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.

Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication

Desired skills and qualifications:
-Coursework in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Design, or related subjects
-Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
-Proven track record of prioritizing and completing multiple assignments
-Be available a minimum of 10 hours per week
-Flexible schedule – Be available to work occasional evenings & weekends
-Reliable transportation

-Preference may be given to applicants who are skilled in the use of Adobe InDesign Publisher, Photo Shop, all MicroSoft Office products, and those who have a laptop available with a licensed version of InDesign.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
-Pass criminal background check
-Pass driving record check
-Pass sex offender registry check
-Provide three references

Description of intern responsibilities:
-Write press releases, media alerts, and public service announcements
-Distribute information to news media and community
-Assist in development and distribution of newsletter
-Assist in the design of displays and other materials
-Create exciting fliers
-Assist in archiving media clippings
-Develop and update mailing lists
-Handle brochure requests
-Assist with filing, copying and other clerical tasks
-Other duties as assigned

Location:
Big Brothers Big Sisters, A Community of Caring
3501 Covington Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization): Janene Weis, Director of Marketing & Public Relations

College Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work, up to 6 credits.

Interested students should contact:
Janene Weis, Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Big Brothers Big Sisters, A Community of Caring
3501 Covington Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49001-1876
E-mail: janeneweis@bbbsmi.org

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:
v The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
v The student’s copy of all work produced
v The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
v Final paper
v The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
v The internship sponsor final evaluation

Method of Evaluation:
v Student’s journal/log: 20%
v Student’s work: 20 %
v Paper: 20%
v Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
v Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%

Calendar:
v E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
v Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
v All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
v Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
v Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.


Student’s Signature


Intern sponsor’s (at internship site) signature


Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature

Human Resources Internship with Life Care Center of Plainwell

Human Resources Internship
Life Care Center of Plainwell
320 Brigham Street
Plainwell, MI 49080
Phone: 269-685-9805
Web: www.lcca.com

Internship objective: This internship will be designed to teach all aspects of Human Resources including recruitment and retention of our associates, as well as compliance with labor laws, state/federal guidelines regarding skilled nursing facilities. You will also learn how to effectively communicate with staff individually, small/large group settings, benefits administration, and workman’s compensation.

About the interning organization: Life Care Center of Plainwell is a skilled nursing facility in Plainwell, MI (10 miles north of Kalamazoo), which offers rehabilitation and long-term care to patients. LCCP employs our own staff including therapists, nurses, nurse aides, dietary, housekeeping/laundry services to a maximum capacity of 117 patients. Life Care operates more than 200 skilled nursing homes, assisted living, retirement living communities, home services care, and Alzheimer’s centers.

Interning organizations mission: Life Care Centers of America is committed to being a premier provider of long-term health care. It is our desire to be the facility of choice in any community in which we operate. Our programs, services and facilities must be designed and operated with superior quality in order to satisfy the needs of our customers.

Semesters interns are needed: Summer I, Summer II, and Fall Semesters

Number of interns needed: 1-2

Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable

End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable

Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.

Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication

Description of intern responsibilities: Recruitment including reviewing resumes and applications, interviews, job offers, and job fairs; Retention including organizing luncheons, recognition activities, completion of exit interviews; Compliance including completing I-9’s, licensures, etc.; Communication to all-staff; Workman’s Comp/OSHA; and management of associate benefits.

Location: 320 Brigham St., Plainwell, MI 49080

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization): Erin Ruckert-HRD

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work up to 6 credit hours.

Interested students should contact: Erin_Ruckert@lcca.com

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:
v The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
v The student’s copy of all work produced
v The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
v Final paper
v The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
v The internship sponsor final evaluation

Method of Evaluation:v Student’s journal/log: 20%
v Student’s work: 20 %
v Paper: 20%
v Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
v Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%

Calendar:
v E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
v Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
v All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
v Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
v Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.


Student’s Signature


Intern sponsor’s (at internship site) signature


Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature

Corporate Communication/Public Relations/Marketing Internship

Fritz Financial & Insurance Services

3960 North 26th StreetKalamazoo, MI 49048

Phone: (269) 388-4233

Web site: SueFritzAgent.com

Internship objective: Educate current clients regarding the resourcesand internet tools available to them as clients. Develop marketing tools for Fritz Financial & Insurance Services Kalamazoo. Develop enhancements to the web site.

Interning organizations mission: To strengthen community relationships within the Kalamazoo area through building awareness of the benefit of positive independent annual reviews, service awareness and the overall economic impacts on business owners.

Fritz Financial Insurance Services is a small start up firm with exceptionally high standards of customer service promoting community not for profit organizations and our local economy. The goal in growth will be realized by gathering independent business owner’s needs analysis through networking and build awareness of our neighbors. Second, educate the consumer regarding the importance of annual business reviews and services with value added savings. Third, build partnerships with other local organizations that need joint marketing and promotional assistance.

Semesters interns are needed: fall, spring, su I and su II annually

Number of interns needed: a minimum of two interns per semester

Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable

End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable

Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern. Flexible hours. This is a self-directed internship.

Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication.
Some web site design, marketing, public relations, business classes preferred.

Desired skills and qualifications: Student intern should be motivated and have apassion for measurable growth of Fritz Financial & Insurance Services.
The intern also needs good knowledge of Microsoft Publisher and Word.
Some graphic design and web building skills necessary.

Description of intern responsibilities: Educate clients and the business community with resources available to them. Personally contact potential clients and new clients about services available. Provide and upload new, creative information to Face book, Linked-In and the web site as well as other links. Develop marketing materials. Assist in planning and working at member and community events.

Location: Virtual assistance of Fritz Financial & Insurance Services
3960 North 26th Street, Kalamazoo

Intern sponsor: Sue Fritz of Fritz Financial & Insurance Services

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. Onehour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work up to 6 credit hours.

Interested students should contact: Sue Fritz, 388-4233, Sue4change@yahoo.com

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator and Sue Fritz jointly and will be based upon the following:
v The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
v The student’s copy of all work produced
v The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
v Final paper
v The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
v The internship sponsor final evaluation

Method of Evaluation:
v Student’s journal/log: 20%
v Student’s work: 20 %
v Paper: 20%
v Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
v Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%

Calendar:
v E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
v Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
v All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday of finals week of the semester/session registered.
v Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
v Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in asealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.


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Student’s Signature Date

________________________________________________________________ Student’s Printed Name

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Intern sponsor’s (at internship site) signature Date

________________________________________________________________ Intern sponsor’s (at internship site) printed name


_________________________________________________________________ Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s Date
(Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature



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