CANDLES AND CREATIONS
Title: Marketing Intern
Candles & Creations is a unique Vermont boutique with a mission to become the community nexus for art, philanthropy and wellness. We are looking for a year-round intern, but will interview for semester interns as well. We are two spirited women in business who also manufacture our own products at the store. Opportunities include, but are not limited to: grassroots marketing campaign, website updating, merchandising, product label input, working closely with local talent and non-profit organizations, and networking opportunities. Must have great work ethic, be extremely outgoing, have a people pleasing personality and care about your appearance. The right candidate must be able to give good feedback, as well as accept direction and pursue it further. This internship requires a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a willingness to learn and have fun.
Contact Person:
Casey Webster
CW Creations/Candles & Creations
Dorset Street (Blue Mall)
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: 802.660.8021
Web site: www.cwcreationsvt.com
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CARVED SOLUTIONS
Title: Marketing Intern
Intern will focus on new business development, marketing to grow identified target markets. Carved Solution serves both the retail and wholesale customer. Intern will work to strengthen brand identification and presentation on the internet where over 90% of Carved Solutions sales come from. Intern will also assist in creation of trade show booth presentations and product offering. All projects will be guided but the intern is encouraged to free think and apply new methods.
Contact Person:
Dawn Lancaster
Carved Solutions
60 Lyman Drive
Williston, VT 05495
802.872.0047
Web site: www.carvedsolutions.com
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CATERING BY DALE
Title: Culinary Intern
Intern will assist in start to finish planning of events. Assisting in daily operations. Computer work: Building a database from past events to help with future strategic planning. Assisting in daily operations. Site Visits: organizing event schedule, timing and vendors, along with mapping out the placement of vendors, tables and other items needed to successfully establish the perfect event. Working with rental companies to procure all of the items needed for each event. Menu planning. Purchasing and inventory methods.
Contact Person:
Dale Loeffler
Catering by Dale
336 Martindale Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone: 802.985.3871
Web site: www.cateringbydale.com
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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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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: 802-598-3190
E-mail: barmstrong@c21jack.com
Website: www.c21jack.com
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CHAMPLAIN VALLEY AGENCY ON AGING
Title: DEVELOPMENT 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 attend and contribute to meetings and planning sessions as needed; assemble mailings; solicit, pick up and maintain inventory of donations for silent auction; prepare and distribute publicity materials; set up and break down at events; supervise volunteers on the day of the event; maintain appropriate records for future reference; Intern must understand and communicate agency goals and activities to the community–at–large; ability to understand and practice confidentiality under all circumstances; flexibility and presence of mind under pressure and enjoy working with people of all ages
Contact Person:
Beverly Hill
Volunteer/Americorps Coordinator
Champlain Valley Agency on Aging
76 Pearl Street
Suite 201
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Phone: 802.865.0360
Web site: http://www.cvaa.org/
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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's responsibilities will include working with Volunteer Coordinator and AmeriCorps members to administer Volunteer Program, which currently has over 800 volunteers and recruiting 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 coordinator; managing volunteers; interviewing and screening volunteers, matching clients with seniors, and ongoing supervision and documentation; building partnerships with schools, religious groups, senior centers, and community organizations to enhance services for seniors; developing and administering client satisfaction survey to gauge senior satisfaction with volunteer assistance and request feedback.
Contact Person:
Beverly Hill
Volunteer/Americorps Coordinator
Champlain Valley Agency on Aging
76 Pearl Street
Suite 201
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Phone: 802.865.0360
Web site: http://www.cvaa.org/
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CREATING, ASSETS, SAVINGS, AND HOPE COALITION (CASH)
Title: COMMUNITY TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM INTERN
The CASH Coalition coordinates three Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites as well as several mobile sites in Chittenden County. VITA sites offer free tax preparation services to low and moderate-income Vermonters in an effort to help them build their financial assets. Interns will report to the CASH Coalition Coordinator, but be placed at one or more of three sites in Winooski (at Casey Family Services) and Burlington (at the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity and at the City of Burlington). Interns will be trained in basic federal and state tax laws and complete the IRS certification test. They will prepare basic tax returns for clients using computer software. They will also play an integral role in the quality review process and will help to support other program volunteers. On-site supervision is provided at all times. Good interpersonal skills and basic computer knowledge are necessary for the internship. No previous tax preparation experience/knowledge is required.
Contact Person:
Sofia Nelson
C.A.S.H. Coalition A*VISTA
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
279 N Winooski Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.540.2569
snelson@cvoeo.org
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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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CHAMPLAIN VALLEY OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (CVOEO)
Title: Community Tax Preparation Program Intern
CVOEO is one of three agencies that offer free tax preparation services to low and moderate-income Vermonters in an effort to help them build their financial assets. Interns will report to CVOEO, but be placed at one or more of three sites in Winooski (at Casey Family Services) and Burlington (at CVOEO and at the City of Burlington). Interns will be trained in basic federal and state tax laws and complete the IRS certification test. They will prepare basic tax returns for clients using computer software. They will also play an integral role in the quality review process and will help to support other program volunteers. On-site supervision is provided at all times. Good interpersonal skills and basic computer knowledge are necessary for the internship. No previous tax preparation experience/knowledge is required.
Contact Person:
Robyn Bahar
Community Liaison
Casey Family Services
46 Main St., Suite 1A
Winooski, VT 05404
Phone: 802.338.4712
E-mail: rbahar@caseyfamilyservices.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:
Ken Messing
Chittenden County Public Defenders
192 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.863.6323
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CHURCH STREET MARKETPLACE DISTRICT
Title: Business & Economics Internship
This internship, designed for a student studying business or economics at St. Michael’s College, can be designed to occur during fall, winter/spring terms and/or during summer breaks. The Marketplace Business & Economics Intern works reports to the Executive Director. The Marketplace has recently launched a successful intern program for St. Michael’s College students. We offer a fast-paced and fun working environment where you’ll be part of a team of experienced professionals – and treated like a colleague.
Requirements include:
Goals:
SUBURBAN COMPETITION:
Develop system that more accurately tracs Burlington retail and dining sales over time, in comparison to Williston, South Burlington.
WASTE & RECYCLING MANAGEMENT
Provide an analysis of trash and recycling pick-up in the central business district to determine opportunities for increased efficiency.
Project Plan for 2008 - 2009:
1. Develop and execute a method that, over time, enables Marketplace staff to track, compare and contrast sales for: a) retail stores and b) dining establishments, using the following data;
2. Working with our partners, Casella Waste Management (All Cycle), use their customer data to analyze trash and recycling usage in our central business district in terms of frequency and volume Casella has about a 75% market share in our CBD. Our goal is to identify trends that may lead us to better management in the CBD, as well as identifying areas where we may be able to centralize.
Contact Person:
Ron Redmond
Executive Director
Church Street Marketplace
E-mail: info@churchstmarketplace.com
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CITY OF WINOOSKI - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Title: CITY GOVERNMENT INTERN
(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. Intern would also be involved in activities at the new community center.
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
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:
Bob Pierce
General Manager
134B Main Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Phone: 802.878.8885
Web site: http://www.cmiradio.com/
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(The) COLCHESTER SUN
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:
Susan Reid, Editor
Essex Reporter
14 Main Street
P.O. Box 116
Essex Junction, VT 05453
Phone: 802.878.5282
Web site: http://www.essexreporter.com/
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COLDWELL BANKER HICKOK & BOARDMAN REALTY
Title: REAL ESTATE MARKETING INTERN
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
Phone: 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: 802.862.7402
E-mail: ballin@cotsonline.org
Web site: http://www.cotsonline.org/
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COMMITTEE ON TEMPORARY SHELTER (C.O.T.S)
Title: Community Resource Coordinator
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. This Community Resource Coordinator position involves collecting information from all relevant resources in the community for the Housing Resource Center, including brochures, posters, cards, applications, etc., using a comprehensive list of service providers and agencies, and create displays. Intern will maintain updated information and create new resources, develop updated housing opportunity information from housing providers and landlords and assist with marketing and outreach and designing materials. Skills or expertise in any of the following areas will be highly desirable: public relations, marketing/media, communications, community outreach, graphic design. Good writing and interpersonal communication skills are very important.
Contact Person:
Janet Green
Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS)
P.O Box 1616
179 North Winooski Avenue
Burlington, VT 05402-1616
Phone: 802.862.7402
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: 802.862.7402
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: 802.862.7402
Web site: http://www.cotsonline.org/
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CUMBANCHA
Title: MARKETING INTERN
A Cumbancha internship offers applicants a unique hands-on experience with an established international record label. The Marketing Intern will be responsible for outreach to our industry contacts: helping to research and assemble information for newsletters; tastemaker list-making; managing social networking sites; street team outreach; researching new media outlets and opportunities; development of website & online social networking sites; authoring DVD Electronic Press Kits.
Requirements: A genuine love for music, a great attitude, an open mind, an eagerness to learn and a willingness to take initiative, no matter the task. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel a must. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Filemaker Pro and Final Cut a plus.
Contact Person:
Cumbancha
413 Carpenter Road
Charlotte, VT 05482
Phone: 802.425.2118
E-mail: drew@cumbancha.com
Web site: http://www.cumbancha.com
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CUMBANCHA
Title: OPERATIONS INTERN
A Cumbancha internship offers applicants a unique hands-on experience with an established international record label. Intern will be responsbile for preparing promotional CD mailings; preparing shipments; copying/faxing/scanning; managing licensing & tour databases; managing digital and physical promotional materials; ripping and burning CDs/DVDs; mailing list managment; aiding in local promotion of concerts, managing our industry database.
Requirements: A genuine love for music, a great attitude, an open mind, an eagerness to learn and a willingness to take initiative, no matter the task. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel a must. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Filemaker Pro and Final Cut a plus.
Contact Person:
Cumbancha
413 Carpenter Road
Charlotte, VT 05482
Phone: 802.425.2118
E-mail: drew@cumbancha.com
Web site: http://www.cumbancha.com
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CUMBANCHA
Title: Web/Digital Management Intern
A Cumbancha internship offers applicants a unique hands-on experience with an established international record label. Intern will assist with digital archive management of music and video catalog; quality control of assets; authoring of html for websites; encoding, processing, and delivery of audio and video to various online & physical outlets; assisting withs pecial data projects. Knowledge of various audio and video formatting, encoding and compression technologies (MP3, WMA, AAC, etc.) video editing software such as Final Cut, knowledge of mac/windows file and directory structures, Excel and other Microsoft Office applications a plus. Advanced knowledge of HTML is a BIG plus.
Contact Person:
Cumbancha
413 Carpenter Road
Charlotte, VT 05482
Phone: 802.425.2118
E-mail: drew@cumbancha.com
Web site: http://www.cumbancha.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
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
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
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:
Dave Santucci
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:
Herb Sinkinson
Department of Corrections-Chittenden Correctional Facility
7 Farrell St.
So. Burlington, VT
Phone: 802.651.1793
E-mail: ellens@doc.state.vt.us
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EARTH SPIRIT CONFERENCE
Title: PLANNING & MARKETING INTERN
The goal of this internship is to provide a rich opportunity for a student to learn various aspects of planning and marketing the annual Earth Spirit Conference and the formation of the non-profit Earth Spirit Initiative. The position involves supporting the permanent staff of three in a variety of duties during the planning stages of the conference as well as attending the event itself on April 9, 10 & 11, 2010 and helping with the formation of the non-profit group. Suggested Internship Duties: Recording event statistics, creating a project timeline, advertising and publicity, assist in coordinating event details, clerical tasks, errands and other duties as required. The ideal candidate for this position should be a motivated self-starter who is interested in a related field of study. Student must be cooperative, friendly and dependable. Basic computer knowledge including Word and Excel are expected. Own transportation is extremely helpful.
Contact Person:
Nancy Masino
Earth Spirit Conferences
P.O. Box 760
Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone: 802.363.4420
E-mail: nancy@earthspiritconferences.com
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EATING WELL INC.
Title: EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP
The EatingWell internship gives students the opportunity to use the research of food and health to develop writing skills while also learning the ins-and-outs of producing a national publication. Covering everything from food writing to factchecking to layout and design, the internship provides an inside look at a career in the magazine business. Although the main focus of the internship will be working with the magazine’s editorial team, interns will also gain experience in other areas, including art and production, marketing, advertising, nutrition and the Test Kitchen. They will be expected to follow company factchecking and style guidelines. They will keep track of their hours and accomplishments. They will conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Requirements: An interest in a career in journalism or publishing (or related fields); writing skills; computer skills (particularly Microsoft Office). Preference will be given to candidates who have an interest in food, cooking, health, nutrition. Candidates should be analytical, accurate, flexible, efficient, reliable; have the ability to follow directions and work within a team (as well as independently) while maintaining a creative mindset. Applicants who are in school are required to have a GPA of at least 2.7 to be considered for an internship. If doing it for credit, the applicant must coordinate with her/his school.
Contact Person:
Wendy S. Ruopp
Managing Editor
EatingWell Media Group
823A Ferry Road
P.O. Box 1010
Charlotte, VT 05445
Phone: 802.425.5700 x16
Web site: www.eatingwell.com
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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:
Becca Rimmel, Volunteer Coordinator
ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
One College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.864.1848
E-mail: rrimmel@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:
Becca Rimmel, Volunteer Coordinator
ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
One College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.864.1848
E-mail: rrimmel@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
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:
Becca Rimmel, Volunteer Coordinator
ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
One College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.864.1848
E-mail: rrimmel@echovermont.org
Web site: http://www.echovermont.org/
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ECHO AT THE LEAHY CENTER FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN
Title: INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT 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. 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:
Becca Rimmel, Volunteer Coordinator
ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
One College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.864.1848
E-mail: rrimmel@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: 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:
Becca Rimmel, Volunteer Coordinator
ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
One College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.864.1848
E-mail: rrimmel@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: 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:
Becca Rimmel, Volunteer Coordinator
ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
One College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.864.1848
E-mail: rrimmel@echovermont.org
Web site: http://www3.digitalfrontier.com/essential_wc5/echo/index.html
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EMILY POST INSTITUTE
Title: PR INTERN
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
Phone: 802.860.1814
E-mail: elizabeth@emilypost.com
Web site: http://www.emilypost.com
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ENCORE REDEVELOPMENT LLC
Title: PROJECT COORDINATOR
Intern will assist with coordination and execution of projects; assist with company management and business development activities
Responsibilities:
Project-related:
• Assist project managers with day to day tasks as needed
• Assemble project organization charts
• Research best practices, cost information, local information in project communities
• Assist with scheduling efforts
• Coordinate meetings and conference calls company-related
• Assist with management of company website
• Research potential project opportunities
• Assist in business development efforts
• Coordinate company events
Educational Content:
Learn life-long skill of project management
Get inside view of workings of a start-up business
Learn various project management software applications
Get exposure to many others in many different professional fields
Skills Desired: (Be as specific as possible, this information will used to create a applicant pool)
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong organizational skills
Self motivated
Entrepreneurial interest
Familiarity/comfort with project management software applications
Compensation:
$10/hour
Contact Person:
Chad Farrell
Principal and Owner
Encore Redevelopment LLC
113 Church Street, 2nd Floor
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.233.3937
Web site: http://www.encoreredevelopment.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
Web site: http://www.endynelabs.com/
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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
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:
Susan Reid, Editor
Essex Reporter
14 Main Street
P.O. Box 116
Essex Junction, VT 05453
Phone: 802.878.5282
Web site: http://www.essexreporter.com/