Rohrbach Library PR / Outreach Internship

Description: The Rohrbach Library PR/Outreach intern will work closely with Professor Karen Wanamaker and the Dean of Library Services on library public relations projects. Examples include: written assignments, event posters, presentations, and campus events.

The ideal candidate will be extremely motivated and take the initiative to begin projects under direct supervision and though consultation with Professor Wanamaker. The focus will be on projects that support the Library’s Strategic Plan.

Supervision: The internship is supervised by Karen Wanamaker, outreach librarian.
 
Hours: The intern will work between 150 and 450 hours during the internship semester (depending on the number of credits involved) in the library’s Curriculum Materials Center office, where the Library’s outreach efforts are coordinated.

Unpaid Internships are offered in the fall and spring semesters.
 
Qualifications:
Required

• Professional writing major or public relations minor
• Coursework in writing for PR, journalism, and copy and line editing
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent skills in the Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
• Microsoft Publisher experience
• InDesign experience  

Duties/Responsibilities: These vary depending on the intern’s area of expertise, the Library’s current strategic goals, and the intern’s availability. Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• writing/editing newsletter articles, blog postings, fact sheets
• creating flyers, posters, and bulletin boards
• meeting with library faculty to gather information for assignments
• attending university events such as an involvement fair to help promote library services
• learning basic library policies and procedures so as to be able to refer patron questions to library employees
• becoming familiar with library activities as they relate to library outreach
• assisting with basic office duties

The intern will, at all times, be expected to:

• display professional, clear verbal and written communication as she/he interacts with various offices and people on and off campus
• maintain good relations with faculty, staff, and patrons
• be punctual and properly attired

Contact Professor Karen Wanamaker: kwanamak[at]kutztown.edu

Opportunites at BCTV

Writing opportunities for students are available at BCTV, the nonprofit community television station and website in Reading.

BCTV is a great way for students to practice writing, organize a multimedia package, tell stories in creative ways, add to a portfolio, and learn about the role of journalism in society.

News and commentary about activities, events, and issues are welcomed as part of their ongoing citizen journalism project.

Visit BCTV for more information or contact Steve Reinbrecht at sreinbrecht[at]bctv.org.

Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Job Bank

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Job Bank is a great resource for jobs and internships in the Philadelphia area. As they explain:

"The Job Bank is our region's resource of job opportunities in the arts and culture industry. You'll find creative and administrative jobs at all professional levels that will help you grow your career. You’ll find opportunities at museums, theatres, historic sites, art galleries, dance organizations, community centers and much, much more."

Check out the Job Bank here.

Berks Encore Internship (Spring 2012)

Berks Encore, a nonprofit agency serving the needs of Berks County older adults, is looking for a full- or part-time writing/marketing intern for the Spring semester. 

 The successful candidate will write for a variety of media, including but not limited to:

• Monthly newsletter
• Web site
• Press releases 
• Special events
• Facebook
• Email newsletters

The candidate will write for a variety of audiences, including those over the age of 50, their adult children, businesses and other nonprofit agencies. In addition to writing, the position includes assisting with special events, working closely with the Vice President of Marketing and Development. 

The individual must be able to work independently and as part of a team, be able to multi-task as well as be willing to perform duties including bulk mailings and other administrative functions.  The work schedule is Monday through Friday, and the hours are flexible (between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.).  Candidates must have access to a vehicle, as travel may be required to other center sites located throughout the county.  This internship is unpaid.

Please submit resumes to Melissah Jablonski, Vice President of Marketing and Development, at MJablonski[at]BerksEncore.org.

Tierney Public Relations Internship

From Tierney:

Are you in search of an internship that will give you real-world public relations experience and the chance to put into action what you’ve learned in the classroom?

We’ve got what you’re looking for…

Tierney, a Philadelphia-based advertising and public relations agency, is seeking interns for its Harrisburg public relations team.

Applicant qualifications…

We are looking for talented individuals who display solid organizational skills, a strong writing ability, familiarity with AP style and, most importantly, are team players with great attitudes. Tierney typically hires 1-2 interns for the fall, summer and spring. Stronger consideration may go to those candidates with the ability to work all or most of the day 2-3 days a week. Our regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Gain public relations experience by…

• conducting daily media monitoring 
• maintaining various databases including media lists
• researching information for current clients and new business opportunities 
• drafting pitches and formatting presentations 
• utilizing various computer programs used by agency professionals 
• performing general administrative office duties 
• working as a part of a team in a professional atmosphere

Interested? Think you would be the perfect fit for this paid internship? Then we would like to hear from you! Please respond (email is preferred) with your resume and cover letter to:

Erin Bray: ebray[at]tierneyagency.com

Philadelphia-Area Short Story Contest / Anthology

Geekadelphia has a post on WragsInk, a Philadelphia-based independent publisher working on a short story contest and anthology.

The Harrisburg Internship Semester (Spring 2012)

From Professor Holoviak, Kutztown University The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS) Coordinator:

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) sponsors a semester-long internship program for outstanding undergraduate students from the 14 PASSHE universities. These interns work with selected professionals and legislators in various state government offices. Many interns have accepted policy or research positions in state government upon graduation. Interns are appointed and serve for one regular semester (either fall or spring). Interns participate directly in public policy formulation, analysis, and evaluation. Their work experience includes report and speech writing, research, and direct involvement with program initiation, implementation, and evaluation. The internship program provides students with a meaningful professional assignment as well as an enriching academic experience.

This is a paid internship which includes 15 credits of internship and seminar credits. The application deadline for Spring 2012 internships is Friday, October 7.

For more information, please contact Professor Holoviak at holoviak[at]kutztown.edu.

KU CDC: Fall 2011 On-Campus Interviews

From Kutztown's Career Development Center: "Check out the on-campus interviewing schedule (.pdf) for Fall 2011. Employers from a variety of industries will be coming to KU in October and November to interview you for their internships and entry-level jobs. To apply, simply view the schedule, read the job description on College Central Network, and email your resume and cover letter directly to the employer of interest."

Internships with Philadelphia 76ers

Some fantastic public relations and new media internships are available in Spring 2012 with the Philadelphia 76ers. More information about this great opportunity here.

Web Writing Service

Click here to read an interesting article on a new web writing service.