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Internship Positions
NOTE: Students should apply directly to the employer for whom they are interested in interning. Students wishing to obtain academic credit for an internship must work with their department to secure an internship site.

Local Internships

Application and Selection Process: Applications may be obtained through your local legislator or from the Alabama Law Institute at www.ali.state.us

University of Montevallo - Paid

Orientation and Enrichment Assistant

The primary duties of this internship are to assist with the coordination and planning of New Student Orientation and Learning Enrichment activities. The assistant will have an opportunity to gain skills in program coordination and event planning as well as assist in the development of learning enrichment activities. This position reports to the Coordinator of Learning Enrichment and Student Transitions

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist coordinator with new student orientation activities.
• Assist coordinator with coordination of tutoring sign-up.
• Assist with campus events and programs as directed.
• Be available to assist with day-of orientation events and activities.
• Participate in departmental staff meetings.
• Assist with answering calls and emails related to orientation activities.
• Other duties as assigned by coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in event planning.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software.
• Some graphics design experience a plus.
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies.
• Must be able to work independently.

Salary Amount: $9.50 per hour M-F (maximum 20-25 hours a week)

Start Date: September 1, 2009       End Date: December 21, 2009

MailSouth
Account Coordinator - Helena, AL

MailSouth, Inc. is the largest independent provider of shared mail services nationwide. an integrated marketing solutions provider of print, digital and online media, the company has partnered with clients to deliver reliable advertising solutions since 1988.

We are offering a paid internship opportunity for Fall 2009 at our headquarters for upcoming college Juniors/Seniors. This is a full time/40 hour per week role.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage the order process for MailSouth's services to ensure proper advertising fulfillment.
• Assist Sales in securing reservations of clients' products as necessary.
• Assist Sales with Direct Mail orders; acting as a liaison with related departments as necessary.
• Prepare notes, instructions and paperwork for Graphic Services to assemble final advertisements layouts for printing.
• Assist Sales with graphic changes and obtaining final proofs within program planner deadlines; Verify ad proof against submitted copy, marking errors that appear on proof.
• Serve as internal contact for assigned sales personnel to assist with issues relating to order/version changes, special billings, late orders and copy receiving

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be entering or currently in Junior or Senior year of college.
• Business related major required.
• Major in marketing/advertising a plus.
• Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Related experience a plus.
• Good computer skills needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed.

Applications will be taken through August 21, 2009, with interviews to be held at our location in August/September. Applicants MUST apply online (www.mailsouth.com) OR FAX: 732-530-6780 (original fax copy only).

 Birmingham Zoo - Paid
The Birmingham Zoo and Red Mountain Theatre Company are seeking dynamic individuals for paid intern positions at the new Splash Show at the Sea Lion Pool.

Duties include but are not limited to: show and venue preparation and post performance re-set, crowd control, following scripted/outlined performance of the new Sea Lion Splash Show with two Zoo staff interpreters/animal handlers at minimum twice daily. In addition, animal presentation opportunities may be derived for other zoo areas.

Intern 1 must be available weekends beginning late April (weekends include Friday, Saturday and Sunday) to May 24, followed by five days a week from 9am to 4 pm through September 7. (Note: must be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout period).

Intern 2 must be available to begin May 24 through September 7. (Note: must be available Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout period).

Successful candidates must be a minimum of 16 years old, enthusiastic, energetic, with great people skills. An interest in animals and ecology coupled with a theatre or comedy/improvisation background is a plus. Candidates must enjoy working with people, animals, and have the ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Interviews will be held the week of April 19. Please send a Birmingham Zoo employee application (available online or at the zoo), a resume, a brief statement about why you think you are the perfect candidate for this job, and include a recent photo.

Mail or drop off applications to:
Birmingham Zoo
Attn: Andy Schertz
2630 Cahaba Rd
Birmingham, AL 35206

You may also email the above material to aschertz@birminghamzoo.com with the subject line "Zoo Show Intern."

United Way - Unpaid
Judy Allen 205-458-2088

Internship Areas: Accounting or any other area related to tax preparation for lower income families in the Montevallo area through Shelby Emergency Assistance.

Protective Life Corporation - paid
www.protectivelife.com
Go to Career Center - Search Jobs - Internships, Summer 2009

Internship Areas: Accounting, Actuarial, Corporate Finance, Investments, Internal Audit, Marketing, Graphics Design, MIS/Computer Information Systems

Diamond Studios Internship Program - unpaid
www.tvstuff.com
Barbara Fowler 205-987-2121

Internship Areas: Commercials, Video Production, Editing, Compositing, Computer Animation, Infomercials, Marketing and Sales, CD-ROM design/programming, Newsletters, Product Design and Layout, Web Design

Jefferson County Commission - Paid
Applications are available at the Jefferson County Courthouse Room A-670

Internship Area: GIS Administration - Land Development Department

Shelby County Reporter
Email resume, small selection of work samples and references to:
tim.prince@shelbycountyreportedr.com

Internship Area: Graphics Design

Southern Progress - paid
Six month and summer internships available - note deadlines
Complete the application process at: http://corp.southernprogress.com/spc/internships

Internship Areas: Editorial Art, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising, New Media, and Test Kitchens

The Birmingham News - paid
Send cover letter, resume, and clips to:
Hunter George, Executive Editor
The Birmingham News
P.O. Box 2553
Birmingham, AL 35202

Internship Areas: 12 week internship in reporting and editing (November 15th deadline) and year-round internships in sports (April 1 deadlines for fall and September 1 deadline for Spring)

Must have completed substantial coursework in journalism, worked for campus or other publications and maintained a B average.

Regional Internships

Alabama Legislative Internship - paid
Montgomery, AL
Applications can be obtained at the Alabama Law Institute website www.ali.state.al.us
Deadline October 31st

Any majors considered

National Internships

Great Swamp and Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge - paid
Great Swamp and Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) manage Intern Programs for qualified student applicants who are interested in refuge internships. Each year 4-12 paid internships are available for college students or recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in natural resources (typically 3 or 4 interns will be selected by Wallkill River NWR and 6 to 8 interns will be selected by Great Swamp NWR each year, but this may vary based on refuge needs). Internships are hosted during the summer months, but may also be hosted during the spring, fall or winter if a qualified applicant is interested. An intern is a college student or recent graduate that works full-time for 12 to 16 weeks to acquire experience or college credit. Interns may be provided free housing (based on availability). Applications must be sent to the attention of Mike Johnson, Administrative Officer, Great Swamp NWR, 241 Pleasant Plains Road, Basking Ridge NJ 07920 or electronically at Michael_W_Johnson@fws.gov. For more information on this assistance opportunity, contact Mike Johnson at 973-425-1222 x 18. Applications will be due by close of business on 03/31/09.

National Gallery of Art - paid
www.nga.gov/education/interned.htm
intern@nga.gov
202-842-6257

International Radio and Television Society Foundation, Inc
New York, New York
Summer Fellowships (deadline Dec. 1, 2008) and Minority Internships (deadline February 6, 2009)
May 31-August 1, 2009
http://www.irts.org/programs/sfp/sfp.html

Fellowship Areas: Broadcasting, Cable, Advertising, Interactive Media
Minority Internship Areas: Sales, Management

New York Fashion Experience
New York, New York
www.marist.edu.nymep

Internship Area: Communications

Washington Internship Institute
Washington, DC
www.wiidc.org

Internship Areas: All Majors

DC Internships
Washington, DC
www.dcinternships.org

Internship Areas: Public Policy, Economics, International Affairs, Journalism, Communications, Lobbying, Governmental Affairs, Nonprofit, Community Service

Emerging Leaders Summer Institute Program for Students with Disabilities - various locations
www.emerging-leaders.com

Internship Areas: All Majors

Marist School of Communication and the Arts
New York, New York
www.marist.edu/nymep
Deadlines: April 15 for fall term and October 8 for spring term

Internship Areas: film. public relations, journalism, television, radio

The White House Internship Program
Washington, DC
http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern/html

Internship Areas: All Majors

American Association for Advancement of Science
For student with disabilities - Various Locations
http://www.entrypoint.org

Internship Areas: Science, Math, Engineering, Business, Computer Science
 

FBI Honors Internship Program
www.fbijobs.com - click on FBI Intern Programs
Submit your application to the FBI Field Office nearest you

Internship Areas: All Majors

Leewen Internship
Qingdao China
www.leewen.org

Internship Areas: All Majors

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