CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BURLINGTON - Office of Communications
Title: MEDIA SPECIALIST - Video/Radio/TV Productionist (BU-489 MKT Minor)
Excellent opportunity to explore media opportunities in video, radio and/or public relations. Enthusiastic, mature and dedicated to quality a must! Student should have knowledge of, or interest in, learning operation of 3/4" video camera/VCR, digital mini cam, and video editing via Toaster Editing System and Soundcraft audio board. Intern will assist Director of Communications in writing press releases, Public Service Announcements, video production, radio news production and/or television programming and production, help with Vermont Catholic Tribune (biweekly newspaper), and office duties as required. Internship could be tailored to student's interest!
Contact Person:
Gloria Gibson
Catholic Diocese of Burlington
Office of Communications
351 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.658.6110
Web site: http://www.vermontcatholic.org/
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CENTRAL VERMONT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
Title: PLANNING INTERN
CVRPC is a regional planning organization working to assist member municipalities in providing effective local government and to work cooperatively with them to address regional issues. Intern will review and evaluate town zoning and land use plans. Student will also assist the Central Vermont Regional Transportation Planner with surveying ridership on region’s public transit services and writing descriptions of existing and proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
Contact Person:
Susan Sinclair
Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission
29 Main Street, Unit 4
Montpelier, VT 05602-2963
Phone: 802.229.0389
E-mail: sinclair@cvregion.com
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CHAMPLAIN VALLEY AGENCY ON AGING
Title: PR INTERN/SPECIAL EVENTS
Champlain Valley Agency of Aging is a community-based non-profit organization serving people over 60 in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties. Our mission is "helping people age with independence and dignity." We provide services free to any senior--regardless of his/her income. Intern will work on publicity campaign for April "Elderfest" event. Student will write radio/news releases, and assist the director with brochure layout/production. CVAA internship provides a wealth of practical experience to students interested in PR/marketing in the non-profit sector.
Contact Person:
Beverly Hill
Champlain Valley Agency on Aging
P.O. Box 158
Winooski, VT 05404
Phone: 802.865.0360
Web site: http://www.cvaa.org/
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CENTURY 21 JACK ASSOCIATES
Title: REAL ESTATE SALES/MARKETING/ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
This position will offer students an opportunity to learn the inner workings of one of the top residential Real Estate firms in New England. Students will take part in sale meetings, recruitment initiatives, provide creating marketing ideas, use real estate data-bases, field initial customer service inquiries, offer administrative support to agents and office workers (such as gathering municipal information, taking measurements and photos, reviewing documents, answering phones, shadowing agents, ect), analyze market trends and gain personal investment knowledge. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a specific and broad understanding of Real Estate sales and professional business environments in general. Requirements include proficiency in Microsoft Office, reading and writing skills and an ability to work independently and as a team member.
Contact Person:
Brian Armstrong
Principal Broker/Sales Manager
CENTURY 21 Jack Associates
1161 Williston Rd
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: 1-802-658-5555
Email: barmstrong@c21jack.com
Website: www.c21jack.com
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CHAMPLAIN VALLEY AGENCY ON AGING
Title: Volunteer Management Intern
Champlain Valley Agency of Aging is a community-based non-profit organization serving people over 60 in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties. Our mission is "helping people age with independence and dignity." We provide services free to any senior--regardless of his/her income. Intern will recruit volunteers to provide service to seniors. Activities may include writing press releases, speaking with community members and groups, collaboration with organizations and businesses, and other methods at the discretion of intern and volunteer coordination. Intern will build partnerships with schools, religious groups, senior centers and community organizations to enhance services for seniors.
Contact Person:
Kim R. Gural
Champlain Valley Agency on Aging
P.O. Box 158
Winooski, VT 05404
Phone: 802.865.0360
Web site: http://www.cvaa.org/
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CHITTENDEN COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDERS
Title: MISDEMEANOR INVESTIGATOR
We represent indigent defendants assigned to us by the Court who have been charged with crimes involving the potential sentence of incarceration. Intern will interview defendants and relevant witnesses and provide written reports of same to attorney and work as a team member with staff attorneys and occasionally assist with trial preparation and subpoena service.
Contact Person:
Debra Crampton
Chittenden County Public Defenders
192 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.863.6323
E-mail: dcramton@defgen.state.vt.us
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CHITTENDEN REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Title: REC COORDINATOR ASSISTANT
Intern will assist Rec Coordinator in assessing individual inmates’ leisure skill levels and develop individualized plans for inmates’ leisure skill development. Intern will assist inmates to self-assess progress on individual leisure skills plans; report in writing on same to Rec. Coordinator. Assist Rec Coordinator to organize and carry out various intra- and inter-living unit tournaments and/or various incentive programs. Assist Rec Coordinator in the training and supervising of Rec Reps. Substitute as needed for a community based volunteer in any of a variety of activities (examples: special parent-child visits; tutoring; open library; volleyball). Interact with inmates within the various living units to coordinate participation lists, distribution of rec supplies, and/or similar activities. Any other appropriate duties which support the facility Rec Coordinator.
Contact Person:
Derek Miodownik
Community Resource Coordinator
7 Farrell Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: 802.651.1644
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CITY OF WINOOSKI - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Title: CITY GOVERNMENT INTERN (BU-488 MGT Minor)
(1) The intern will be responsible for organizing volunteers for various municipal projects by acting as liaison from this department to community groups (2) Conducting citizen polls or surveys from time to time (3) Writing a monthly newsletter column about department activities. A broad knowledge of Management skills, some knowledge of government, and some knowledge of business practices are helpful. The intern will be involved with citizen surveys, regulations, and coordination of various municipal projects and some writing of documents.
Contact Person:
J. Ladd
Winooski Community Development Department
City of Winooski
27 West Allen Street
Municipal Building
Winooski, VT 05404
Phone: 802.655.6410, ext. 20
E-mail: jladd@onioncity.com
Web site: http://www.onioncity.com
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CMI RADIO
Title: COMMUNICATIONS INTERN (BU-489 MKT Minor)
The successful intern will perform functions in an educational, non-profit radio network, including, but not limited to, digital editing production, copy writing, dubbing programs and music into digital operating system. Other areas of exposure may include the clerical angle of a broadcast facility as well as customer relations/sales/underwriting.
Contact Person:
Darilynn McClary
General Manager
134B Main Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Phone: 802.878.8885
Web site: http://www.cmiradio.com/
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COLCHESTER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Title: NATURAL AREA-FIELD ASSISTANT
Student will be responsible for conducting a park or natural area site survey and inventory, facilitating management plan meetings, researching data, and preparing a final draft Management Plan report for a Colchester natural area. The Management Plan will be done through an agreed process that will fully involve neighbors and the general public. Student will move draft plan through public board and a commission approval process. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, organization skills, planning skills, and the ability to conduct environmental field work utilizing strong observation. Technical skills include the ability to process data and prepare reports. A knowledge of biology, geology, geography, botany and associated sciences is a plus. Office space and a phone are made available for interns.
Contact Person:
Glen Curtis
Town of Colchester
835 Blakely Road
P.O. Box 55
Colchester, VT 05446
Phone: 802.655.0822
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COLDWELL BANKER HICKOK & BOARDMAN REALTY
Title: COMMERICIAL INTERNSHIP
Intern will work directly with an agent to learn about the Commercial real estate business; helping him prospect for new business; and shadow him on listing appointments and presentations, Intern will be work with us to develop a marketing plan for our Commercial Real Estate Division including print, public relations, and internet strategies and will analyze the tools and resources available for our residential real estate division (i.e. presentation material, relocation information) and prepare similar marketing material targeting commercial investors.
Contact Person:
Sybil Chicoine
Marketing Director
Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty
346 Shelburne Road
Burlington, VT 05402-1064
Phone: 802.846.9549
e-mail: Marketing@HickokandBoardman.com
Web site: http://www.coldwellbanker.com/
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COLDWELL BANKER HICKOK & BOARDMAN REALTY
Title: MEDIA ASSISTANT (BU-489 MKT Minor)
A Residential Real Estate office is seeking an intern to assist the general manager in external media support: preparation of Real Estate Buyer's Guide, press releases, newspaper/radio ads and direct mail pieces for (in-house) individual realtors. Internal media support in the areas of property brochures and customer surveys may be included in project assignments. Student should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Exel, Access, and Powerpoint. Excellent opportunity to investigate specialized media opportunities.
Contact Person:
Leslee MacKenzie
Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty
346 Shelburne Road
P.O. Box 1064
Burlington, VT 05402-1064
Phone: 802.846.9533
Web site: http://www.coldwellbanker.com/
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COLDWELL BANKER HICKOK & BOARDMAN REALTY
Title: REAL ESTATE MARKETING INTERN (BU-489 MKT Minor)
Our Internship opportunities vary based on special project initiatives including community service programs; Internet marketing; consumer research; public relations; and business development. The project would be determined by the company need and current trends in the real estate market; student’s skills and student’s professional interests. For example, in 2005 a special project managed by a college junior included a high profile fund-raiser and public relations campaign for Habitat for Humanity. The effort garnered local and national media attention for the company and non-profit; raised nearly $40,000 for a local Habitat home; and won a national award for creativity from Coldwell Banker Corporation.
A successful intern must have strong verbal and written communication skills; the ability to work well in a fast paced, professional work environment; and the initiative to work well independently. The candidate must be proficient in a Microsoft office environment.
Contact Person:
Sybil Chicoine, Marketing Director
Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty
346 Shelburne Road
Burlington, VT 05401
802.846.9549
Web site: marketing@hickokandboardman.com
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COMMITTEE ON TEMPORARY SHELTER (C.O.T.S)
Title: ADVOCACY INTERN
COTS is a private, nonprofit organization providing emergency shelter for homeless families and individuals in Chittenden County. Our purpose is to address the immediate need for shelter as well as to provide support services to help people regain their independence. In addition, we advocate for low-cost housing, which is the solution to homelessness. The objective of the Advocacy Intern is to keep COTS informed about housing and budget issues in the State Legislature by sitting in on meetings and tracking legislation. Keep the COTS staff informed by reporting back about anything going on that has to do with housing or poverty issues, including budget and appropriations activity. Research state and national legislation pertaining to housing or poverty issues and update COTS statistics database. Using research, write advocacy materials and proposals promoting the rights of homeless individuals and advocating for programs, such as COTS.
Contact Person:
Sally Ballin
Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS)
P.O Box 1616
179 North Winooski Avenue
Burlington, VT 05402-1616
Phone: 862.7402 ext: 104
E-mail: ballin@cotsonline.org
Web site: http://www.cotsonline.org/
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COMMITTEE ON TEMPORARY SHELTER (C.O.T.S.)
Title: FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM - Staff Assistant
COTS family services program provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management, and assistance finding permanent housing for families who are facing the crisis of homelessness.
COTS has two family shelters: The Firehouse Family Shelter, which provides emergency shelter and can accommodate up to 5 families, and 278 Main Street, which provides transitional housing and accommodates up to 10 families. Because of the cost and limited availability of housing in Chittenden County, it generally takes weeks or even months to find suitable permanent housing for families.
Families living in the shelter as well as COTS shelter staff rely heavily on volunteer support.
Responsibilities: The Shelter Staff Assistant will be assisting the family-shelter staff with day-to-day operations of the shelter, including some clerical tasks, house and grounds maintenance, and other special projects, such as community-dinner night. Weekend and evening hours are available.
Requirements: Ability to get along well with lots of diverse people is very important. Computer skills, good handwriting, and the ability to maintain a regular schedule are also important.
Contact Person:
Sally Ballin
The Committee on Temporary Shelter
P.O. Box 1616
Burlington, VT, 05402
Phone: 802.864.7402
Web site: http://www.cotsonline.org/
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COMMITTEE ON TEMPORARY SHELTER (C.O.T.S.)
Title: FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM - Childcare Provider
COTS family services program provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management, and assistance finding permanent housing for families who are facing the crisis of homelessness.
COTS has two family shelters: The Firehouse Family Shelter, which provides emergency shelter and can accommodate up to 5 families, and 278 Main Street, which provides transitional housing and accommodates up to 10 families. Your worksite will be in one of these two shelters.
Because of the cost and limited availability of housing in Chittenden County, it generally takes weeks or even months to find suitable permanent housing for families. Families living in our shelters as well as shelter staff rely heavily on volunteer support.
Responsibilities: In this position, you will help care for children at times when parents are attending special programs, meetings, or have other commitments. It offers an opportunity to plan age-appropriate activities and other childcare-related projects.
Requirements: This position requires experience working with children and a regular time commitment. Any specialized knowledge or experience in working with individual or small groups of children is a definite plus.
Contact Person:
Sally Ballin
The Committee on Temporary Shelter
PO Box 1616
Burlington, VT, 05402
Phone: 802.864.7402
Web site: http://www.cotsonline.org/
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COMPUTER USER VERMONT
Title: EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Intern will edit/write local news briefs and website review; solicit local organizations for inclusion in calendar; generate and edit content for website; and assist with research and production paste-up, as needed. Intern should have clear, effective writing skills; developed research skills; and an interest in technology on computers is helpful. Duties might include some Web marketing, as well as generating local content and designing and updating websites under direction of supervisor. Administrative assistance, phone work, and sales support will also be required as needed. Intern should be detail-oriented, be interested in publishing, have good writing and communication skills and be comfortable doing phonework.
Contact Person:
Victoria Beliveau
Computer User Vermont
33 Main Street
Suite 5
Burlington, VT 05401
Web site: http://www.cuv.com
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DALE OF NORWAY, INC.
Title: MARKET RESEARCH INTERN
The yarn project will entail researching current trends by reading yarn related publications, reviewing competitor products on the internet and analyzing their marketing strategies, as well as conducting interviews with various yarn retailers and visiting local accounts. The goal of the knitwear project is to accurately convey to Norway what is happening in the North American market specifically. This will involve more number crunching and statistical research based on existing industry surveys. There will be some time spent conducting telephone surveys and following up with internet research.
Contact Person:
Suzanne Geoffroy
Accounting Manager
Dale of Norway, Inc.
4750 Shelburne Road, Suite 20
Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone: 802.383.0132, ext. 103
e-mail:mail@daleofnorway.com
Web site: http://www.dale.no/
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DEMOCRACY FOR AMERICA
Democracy for America (DFA) is looking for creative, motivated people who want to help give a new energy to the Democratic movement. We’re planning to significantly expand our organization over the next year. Together with local grassroots communities, we are focusing on local races and building the farm team of potential candidates for the future. We have internships available on many of the teams at DFA, including:
Field/Political
Field/Political Interns help expand DFA’s grassroots network by working directly with over 400 local DFA groups around the country. Interns lead DFA’s endorsement process by conducting Internet research and working with DFA activists to identify fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates that have broad grassroots support. Finally, interns help support endorsed candidates by working with local DFA groups and activists to build grassroots involvement in the campaign.
Communications (BU-489 MKT Minor)
Communications Interns support the Communications Director by assisting with research, writing, editing, media tracking, and e-mail correspondence. Writing ability, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are required.
Web/Communications (BU-489 MKT Minor)
There are many roles to fill within the Web Team at DFA; you can work as a blogger, assist our systems administrator, code PHP applications or manage our online community. All tasks require you to work quickly and independently. Some skills we can put to good use: Good writing skills and a clear, casual blogging style, proficiency with online search tools (Google, Lexis-Nexis), political news junkie, proofreading/editing, HTML, PHP/MySQL, Web/Graphic Design, previous experience managing a forum or message board, database administration and desktop support.
Finance (BU-485 ACC Minor or BU-486 FIN Minor)
Assist finance director in fundraising programs. Following up with donors, analyzing and tracking data, and other administrative support. Excellent opportunity to learn about fundraising, budgeting, and building a strong foundation of supporters through direct mail, phone, and e-mail.
Training Academy
DFA recognizes that the enormous enthusiasm of our grassroots is a powerful political force. To better harness the power of the grassroots, DFA has been organizing training weekends to teach people the skills needed to effectively organize and run campaigns in their communities. Training academy interns work with grassroots organizing teams on the ground to make sure these weekends run smoothly. Responsibilities include: connecting our trainers to the grassroots, editing the training manual, communicating with grassroots leaders in each training city, assisting on-site with the trainings whenever possible and working with the training coordinator to develop the program’s curriculum.
Contact Person:
Kyle Duggan
Democracy for America
PO Box 8313
Burlington, VT 05402
phone: 802.651.3200 ext. 163
fax: 802.651.3201
Web site: operations@democracyforamerica.com
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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - CHITTENDEN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Title: SUPERVISOR ASSISTANT
Intern will work with caseworkers involving case management of monitoring inmates, work with security officers, or help recreation coordinator to develop and implement a recreation plan for inmates. Student must have ability to minor record keeping. Should have good interpersonal skills, particularly an ability to get along with difficult people.
Contact Person:
Ellen Sklar
Department of Corrections-Chittenden Correctional Facility
7 Farrell St.
So. Burlington, VT
Phone: 802.651.1647
E-mail: ellens@doc.state.vt.us
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ECHO AT THE LEAHY CENTER FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN
Title: ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT
ECHO is home to over 55 species of animals, including fish, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Help is needed with day to day care, feeding and maintenance of the animals and their enclosures. Intern will interact with the public while doing daily animal feedings and work with our Exhibit Interpreters in assisting with live animal demonstrations.
Contact Person:
Chrissy Keating, Volunteer Coordinator
ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
One College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
E-mail: ckeating@echovermont.org
Web site: http://www3.digitalfrontier.com/essential_wc5/echo/index.html
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ECHO AT THE LEAHY CENTER FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN
Title: EDUCATION INTERN
ECHO’s mission is to enhance the understanding of the ecology, culture, history, and opportunities for the stewardship of Lake Champlain and its watershed through learning and discovery. The responsibilities of an Education Intern will follow a highly structured progressive plan for teaching elementary through high school students as well as programs for the general public in a museum setting. This internship will help inter to develop their teaching skills as well as knowledge of how to create programs that teachers can integrate into their curriculum. Should be familiar with Word and PowerPoint
Contact Person:
Chrissy Keating, Volunteer Coordinator
ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
One College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
E-mail: ckeating@echovermont.org
Web site: http://www3.digitalfrontier.com/essential_wc5/echo/index.html
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ECHO AT THE LEAHY CENTER FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN
Title: EVENT INTERN (BU-489 MKT Minor)
ECHO’s mission is to enhance the understanding of the ecology, culture, history, and opportunities for the stewardship of Lake Champlain and its watershed through learning and discovery. A personable and self-motivated student is needed to assist ECHO’s Event Manager with inquiries, tours, planning and actual event execution. Students seeking careers in development, public relations, marketing or non-profit specific positions will find the most direct benefit from this internship. Computers skills necessary include proficiency with Microsoft Office and database applications.
Contact Person:
Chrissy Keating, Volunteer Coordinator
ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
One College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
E-mail: ckeating@echovermont.org
Web site: http://www3.digitalfrontier.com/essential_wc5/echo/index.html
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ECHO AT THE LEAHY CENTER FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN
Title: INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT INTERN (BU-489 MKT Minor)
ECHO’s mission is to enhance the understanding of the ecology, culture, history, and opportunities for the stewardship of Lake Champlain and its watershed through learning and discovery. As an intern you will work to engage the culture, political, educational, business and academic communities to built and expand ECHO’s fundraising capabilities. You will also represent and promote ECHO at festivals and special events. Some experience with fundraising and/or marketing required, with strong attention to detail, excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. This is a 10-15 hour a week commitment.
Contact Person:
Rachel Jolly
ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
One College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
E-mail: jollyrachel@hotmail.com
Web site: http://www3.digitalfrontier.com/essential_wc5/echo/index.html
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ECHO AT THE LEAHY CENTER FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN
Title: VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK DEVELOPMENT INTERN
Here you will be able to produce a new Volunteer Handbook and help research the ecology, culture and history of the Lake Champlain Basin than synthesize the information into an easy-to-read manual for exhibit interpreters. You will need excellent computer and/or design skills. The ability to work at home and/or school is preferred.
Contact Person:
Rachel Jolly
ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
One College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
E-mail: jollyrachel@hotmail.com
Web site: http://www3.digitalfrontier.com/essential_wc5/echo/index.html
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ECHO AT THE LEAHY CENTER FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN
Title: YOUTH PROGRAM INTERN
You will help promote, recruit for and run our youth employment program. This will give you the opportunity to work on targeting underserved, Burlington teens for recruitment, making presentations at schools and youth centers. You will help train out new crew of fifteen 14-17 year olds in our brand new building communities to build and expand ECHO’s fundraising capabilities. This 10-15 hour a week commitment demands that you have prior experience with teens.
Contact Person:
Rachel Jolly
ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
One College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
E-mail: jollyrachel@hotmail.com
Web site: http://www3.digitalfrontier.com/essential_wc5/echo/index.html
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EMILY POST INSTITUTE
Title: PR INTERN (BU-489 MKT Minor)
Intern will learn about media relations, publicity, marketing and book publishing in a fast-paced but small and unique organization. Intern will assist with all tasks required in a busy PR environment such as set up media interviews, make pitches and write press materials. Intern must be self-starter, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good manners and a willingness to speak up. Previous office experience helpful but not mandatory. Tasks include writing press releases and web site articles, archive Emily Post historical materials, web research, assist with planning and execution of book tours and marketing plan for book launches, assist with event planning for business etiquette seminars, talk to national and regional print, broadcast, radio and web journalists, set up and confirm media interviews and database management work.
Contact Person:
Elizabeth Upham Howell
Director of Public Relations
The Emily Post Institute
444 South Union Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802-860-1814
E-mail: elizabeth@emilypost.com
Web site: http://www.emilypost.com
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ENDYNE, INC.
Title: LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Privately owned, full-service environmental laboratory based in Vermont. The company has analytical capabilities which include organic, inorganic, microbiological and metal analyses on a variety of sample matrices including water, waste-water, soil, etc. Intern will be responsible for general testing procedures. Excellent laboratory experience.
Contact Person:
Dr. Harry B. Locker
Endyne, Inc.
32 James Brown Drive
Williston, VT 05495
Phone: 802.879.4333
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(Village of) ESSEX JUNCTION WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Title: ENVIRONMENTAL INTERN
The internship will be designed with the student to provide a project that involves areas of interest to the student and the needs of the facility. The student must be able to work independently. Tasks will be related to the water quality field including storm water and/or wastewater treatment. Responsibilities may include environmental field analysis or wastewater process analysis, as well as related background research. The student should have a mechanical aptitude and a scientific approach to problem solving. A project could include process performance evaluation, storm water/in-stream analysis, rate analysis, utility comparative analysis, alternative energy evaluation or chemical evaluation of process waste streams.
Contact Person:
James L. Jutras
Essex Junction Waste Water Treatment Facility
2 Lincoln Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452-3685
Phone: 802.878.6943 ext: 201
Web site: http://www.essexjunction.org/WWTF/wwtf.htm
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(Village of) ESSEX JUNCTION WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Title: GENERAL BUSINESS INTERN (BU-485 ACC Minor or BU-486 FIN Minor)
The internship will be designed with the student to provide a project that involves areas of interest to the student and the needs of the facility. The student must be able to work independently. The project will relate to the business aspects of public utility operations and management. Responsibilities will involve financial and regulatory background research with findings applied to evaluate facility financial performance. Potential projects could include rate analysis, cost benefit evaluation of process alternatives, asset management or capital planning. The student should have an interest in utility operations and management.
Contact Person:
James L. Jutras
Essex Junction Waste Water Treatment Facility
2 Lincoln Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452-3685
Phone: 802.878.6943 Ext: 201
Web site: http://www.essexjunction.org/WWTF/wwtf.htm
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(The) ESSEX REPORTER
Title: ASSISTANT TO THE EDITOR
Local newspaper looking for an intern with excellent writing ability/ experience. Reliability a must. Willing to write stories, research, conduct interviews and some photography. Work directly with Publisher/ Editor.
Contact Person:
George Tyler
Essex Reporter
14 Main Street
P.O. Box 116
Essex Junction, VT 05453
Phone: 802.878.5282
Web site: http://www.essexreporter.com/