PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING INTERNSHIPS
For the listings below, more detailed information is available in the Internship Office.
**Newest Opportunities Listed First**
Connecticut Association of NonProfits (CANP) (SPRING). Statewide association which serves, strengthens and supports Connecticut's nonprofit community. Internship will provide the ability to witness all facets of the operation and management of this 500 member organization. Intern responsibilities will include but not be limited to: membership recruitment research and strategies; support for communications and outreach efforts; website updating with key resource information (technical skills not necessary); assistance in all aspects of training center offering 150 courses to people working in the nonprofit sector. 10 - 20 hours needed, with flexible hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Stipend available. Another internship opportunity is listed below. Contact: Mark Berardi, Connecticut Association of Nonprofits, 90 Brainard Road, Hartford, CT 06114, 860 525-5080 or mberardi@ctnonprofits.org. (1/07)
Connecticut Association of NonProfits (CANP) (SPRING, SUMMER). See association description above. CANP has an internship opportunity to assist in its Next Generation of Nonprofit Leadership Initiative. Tasks will include networking of GenerationX individuals currently employed in the nonprofit sector; researching higher education and other training programs in nonprofit leadership development, management, and Board/Governance development; supporting Executive Director in networking existing Executive Directors with a focus on those newly hired or promoted with the last four years; compiling a list of current nonprofit executives and other management staff willing to serve as adjunct faculty members or guest speakers for higher education classes and programs. Minimum of 8 - 10 hours required. Stipend available. Contact: Ron Cretaro, Connecticut Association of Nonprofits, 90 Brainard Road, Hartford, CT 06114, 860 525-5080 x-22, rcretaro@ctnonprofits.org. (1/07).
Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut (JFACT) SPRING, SUMMER, FALL. Legislative and government affairs representative on the interests of concern to the Jewish community in Connecticut. These include elder care, child advocacy, immigration, education, Medicare and Medicaid. JFACT serves as an advocate for the Jewish Community on issues throughout the state of Connecticut, National and International issues. JFACT also runs two coalitions out of the office, The Connecticut Coalition to Save Darfur, and The Connecticut Immigrant and Refugee Coalition. Internship opportunities exist to work in the political process and the legislative session, social advocacy, and press relations. Contact: Robert Fishman, Executive Director, Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut, 40 Woodland St., Hartford, CT 06105, 860-727-5770, jfact@mcmgmt.com. (12/06)
Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation SPRING, SUMMER, FALL. Organization that serves people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. An intern is needed in the Development Office, to assist the Director of Development in planning and participating in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of potential donors to the Annual Fund. Tasks will include maintenance of donor records and assistance with activities related to the annual appeal. Intern candidate should be able to interact well with the public and have strong written and oral communication skills. Contact: Walter Schawiak, Director of Human Resources, wschawiak@mercyhousingct.org or fax 860-548-0692. (11/06)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford SPRING, SUMMER. Youth service organization whose goal is to provide every child with the essential tools needed for a successful and bright future. Intern needed to assist in writing marketing materials for the Development Office, researching grant opportunities, and fundraising event planning. Intern must be college junior or senior. Contact: Gina Guerrera, H. R. Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, 170 Sigourney Street, Hartford, CT, 860 724-0700, x-315, eguerrara@bgchartford.org. (11/06)
Adams & Knight Advertising & Public Relations FALL, SPRING. Marketing agency providing print, broadcast and electronic communications services. Intern needed in account services department, to learn work flow through the agency, and how agency interacts with clients and creates effective communications. Client-facing and internal projects available. Contact Alisse Pratt, Adams & Knight Advertising Inc., 136 Simsbury Road, Avon, CT, 860 676-2300, alisse@adamsknight.com. (10/06)
CAD Sciences SUMMER. Located in White Plains, NY, firm develops cutting-edge technology products based on patented scientific discoveries involving the behavior of contrast agents as imaged by MRI scanners. The company is focused on developing "plug-in" products that will facilitate the diagnosis of cancerous lesions in a variety of human organs. This is an opportunity in product marketing at a level of responsibility and experience not normally offered to undergrads. Intern will work closely with VP of Marketing, the President, sales reps and other personnel to develop a marketing effort that may include advertising and sales marketing materials design, advertiser relations, trade show support, press release editing. Requirements: previous experience in marketing or relevant course work, expert proficiency in Power Point, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel and Word, strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, willingness to work in dynamic start-up environment, ability to work independently and efficiently with little supervision. Please contact Nancy Isenberger, Public Relations Coordinator, at nancy.isenberger@cadsciences.com . Monetary compensation. (4/06)
IMS Advertising, LLC SPRING, FALL. Full service ad agency with heavy concentration in direct response marketing and web development/marketing. Internship can focus on one or more of the following: copywriting, web site and market research, setting up referral network for video business. Please contact Bob Russo, President, at 860-282-2268, 87 Church Street, East Hartford, CT 06108. No stipend (1/06)
St. Paul Travelers SPRING. Corporate community affairs internship: assist staff in developing/executing strategies for internal and external audiences. Duties include but are not limited to: assisting with management of community events, promoting foundation activities through web site articles/email announcements; coordinating/attending St. Paul Travelers-sponsored events; coordinating employee volunteers for walks, marathons, food drives, etc., coordinating advertisements for program booklets/playbills; assisting with reports/other administrative tasks; providing customer service. Primary location will be in Hartford, but assistance at other locations in state may be needed. Please email or mail cover letter, resume and one writing sample to: Tara Spain, Community Affairs Manager, St. Paul Travelers, One Tower Square - 3CR, Hartford, CT 06183. Fax: 860-954-8497. Email: TNSPAIN@stpaultravelers.com. Monetary compensation. (1/06)
Sullivan & LeShane, Inc. SPRING. Lobbying/PR firm provides legislative, administrative and municipal lobbying services to corporations. Intern will assist Legislative Coordinator with bill tracking, House/Senate chamber monitoring, data collection and research. Will serve as link between office and lobbyists at the Legislative Office Building or Capitol, and will assist with special projects and events and handle daily tasks (data entry, photocopying, mailings,etc.) Must have flexible schedule with early morning and late night availability and ability to work approximately 20-40 hours/week. Please email, mail or fax cover letter and resume to Kate Mulligan, 287 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Fax: 860-548-9984. email: kmulligan@ctlobby.com. Stipend available. (11/05)
Danbury Trashers, LLC FALL, SPRING. Professional hockey team and a member of the United Hockey League. Most games held Friday and Saturday nights, occasional Sunday and weeknights. Several types of internships available: Video Crew - running control room equipment, operating cameras, music program, other duties as needed. Familiarity with operation of video and control room equipment, basic graphic arts knowledge desirable. Crew members must be at arena 1.5 hours before start of games. Public Relations - assist Director of Communications with tasks such as gathering news clippings, assisting with writing/distribution of media notes at home games, assisting broadcaster during game to ensure up-to-date information, attending some PR events, calling media outlets, escorting media members to locker room and supervising pre/post-game interviews, other miscellaneous duties as needed. Prior related experience preferred. Must be available for all home games and some office hours while team is on the road. Sales/Marketing - prospect businesses/organizations to present advertising packages, call businesses to set up advertising sales appointments for staff, shadow staff on visits to businesses, create proof-of-performance packages to present to advertisers, organize mass mailings. Please contact Phil Giubileo, Director of Communications, at 866-565-7825, x117. 60 Newtown Road, Suite 43, Danbury, CT 06810. No stipend. (7/05)
The Hartford Business Journal and Haley Associates SUMMER. Seeking resourceful and energetic interns to work on a specialty tourism publication slated for distribution this fall. Hands-on position involves editorial and photo research and light copywriting. Interns will also work with Hartford Business Journal's Associate Publisher on a variety of tasks. 10-15 flexible hours/ week. Position begins in May. Please submit letter of interest and resume to Guide Editor Liz Haley Glaviano at ggeditor@hbjournal.com or call 860-291-8863, x2. Stipend available. (5/05)
Marlin Entertainment SUMMER, FALL, SPRING. Firm provides full range of promotional and marketing services to a variety of clients in cable television, and in the broadcasting, consumer products, e-commerce and film industries. Clients include HBO, Sci-Fi Channel, A&E, Comedy Central and Finlandia Vodka. Firm has been ranked in Promo Magazine's list of the top 100 promotion agencies for the past five years. Students will be exposed to the daily operations of a marketing agency, will have opportunities to work with clients. and will come away with skills needed to succeed in this field. Activities will include concept development, market research, budget analysis. Candidates should possess good analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written/oral communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Part-time and full-time internships available, with flexibility to work around school schedules. Please send resume to Ms. Cecily Andrews, 1720 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880. No stipend. (4/05)
Hartford Stage SPRING, SUMMER, FALL. Central Connecticut's nationally acclaimed professional resident theater. Seeking interns in 4 areas: theater education, artistic/literary area, marketing/public relations, development/fundraising (grant writing, special events, individual and corporate solicitations). Please contact Courtney Dunn at 860-520-7108, 50 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06103. No stipend. (1/05)
Goodwill Industries of the Springfield/Hartford Area SPRING, SUMMER, FALL. Agency mission is to actively assist people with disabilities and other needs to expand their vocational and independent living skills, to attain their maximum personal potential. Intern must have completed 3 years toward the Bachelor's Degree. Will be responsible for creation and maintenance of employer database for vocational rehabilitation department, the assembly of marketing materials and PR mailings, research of community-based job leads and may, possibly, assist with creation of organizational website. Would attend relevant staff meetings, shadow staff in the community, and gain hands-on experience of working for well-established, local non-profit agency. Excellent writing, analytical and time management skills, proficiency with MS Office applications required. Please contact Don Prisby, Mgr. of Job Development, at 860-278-5890. 3580 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120. No stipend. (9/04)
Marketing Resource Consultants, LLC. FALL, SPRING, SUMMER. Full service marketing firm, specializing in advertising, magazine publication and event coordination. We publish the Mohegan Sun Legends Magazine and a publication for New York New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, and are the co-producers for the upcoming world class ice show "Expression on Ice" at the Mohegan Sun arena, benefiting the Special Olympics. Interns will be involved in all aspects of business, including market research/analysis, ad trafficking, creating sponsorship proposals, tracking ticket requests. Please contact Craig Zito, Accounts Mgr., at 860-728-5700. 44 Capitol Avenue, Suite 301, Hartford, CT 06106. Possible stipend. (8/04)