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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

TekLinks - Unpaid

Our mission at TekLinks is to provide the highest quality services, network solutions and support. We believe to have a great company; you must have the right people in the right place. We are looking for the right person to fill the position of Marketing and Social Media intern. TekLinks is looking for hardworking individuals who are enthusiastic about their work and willing to learn. Are you the right person?

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Event Planning- logistics, attendee follow up, management of registration site, etc.

• Assist in the development of quarterly marketing plans

• Managing all company social media outlets: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube Channel, Tech Tuesday sessions with CBS 42

• Work with outsourced marketing firm on various projects

• Develop monthly press releases

• Create layout of monthly e-cards, covering provided technology material, to be distributed to all clients

• Opportunity to accompany TekLinks personal to local speaking engagements and client facing events

• Research and compile data for competitive market analysis

• Write client testimonials

Candidates interested in this internship should possess strong administrative and IT skills (including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), in addition to, excellent communication and writing skills. This is an unpaid internship, eligible for college credit only. We can accommodate (3) or (6) hour credit requirements. The primary incentive associated to this position is the opportunity to gain exposure to overall business operations, while investigating a career opportunity in the IT services industry. This hands-on experience will help to determine if a career in this industry, or in a marketing role, is the right avenue to pursue.

If interested in applying for this internship, please send your resume and cover letter to:

TekLinks

ATTN: Lauren Sakmar

201 Summit Parkway

Birmingham, AL 35209

lsakmar@teklinks.com 

Shelby County GOP - Unpaid

Interns wanted to work at the Shelby County GOP Headquarters for the 2010 election cycle.  Candidates for the internship must be enthusiastic, hard working, and have a passion for the Republican message.  Duties include assisting the party's Executive Director with administrative work and the planning and implementation of voter outreach events and volunteer events. 

Interested candidates may send their resume to Jeff Vreeland, jeff@jeffvreeland.us.      

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.

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

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 November 5, 2010

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

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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