MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
Title: INTERN
Learn all aspects of the organization and participate in all areas of the organization such as the Executive Director's position, the Office Admininstrator's position, Program Services, Communication and Outreach, and Development. Intern must have ability to handle a variety of duties and prioritize tasks, detail oriented, computer literate, and dedication to achieving the goals of Make-A-Wish Foundation and the ability to demonstrate sensitivity toward wish children/families and to work as a team with volunteers and other staff.
Contact Person:
June Heston
100 Dorset Street
Suite 14
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: 802.864.9393
Web site: http://www.makeawishvermont.org/
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MAMMUT SPORTS GROUP
Title: INTERN
Intern will assist in the planning, preparation and implemenation of the winter & spring events schedule; assist the sales and marketing team with Summer Trade Show planning; assist the marketing team with the preparation and implementation of updating season website material; assist with maintenance of 2009 budget figures.
Contact Person:
Ian Connor
135 Northside Drive
Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone: 802.985.5056
Web site: http://www.makeawishvermont.org/
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MAMMUT SPORTS GROUP
Title: MARKETING INTERN
Mammut is a Swiss based company. What started as a rope company quickly grew and today, Mammut offers climbing gear, backpacks, avalanche rescue equipment, apparel, head lamps, and footwear. This unique internship is for students interested in the outdoor retail industry. As a marketing intern you will maintain our viral marketing, creating new and innovative ways to communicate the message of Mammut. Intern will be updating their website and making contact with athletes and reps. We are looking for an intern who is organized, flexible, able to work independently, professional communication skills and shares are passion for the outdoors. If this sounds like you, please send a resume and cover letter. E-mail is preferred. Please specify internship in the subject line.
Contact Person:
Mike Welch
National Sales Manager
135 Northside Drive
Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone: 802.985.5056
E-mail: mike@mammutusa.com
Web site: http://www.makeawishvermont.org/
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MANPOWER
Title: STAFFING ASSISTANT INTERN
The intern supports the Staffing Specialist by delivering high quality service to clients and associates by assisting in the placement process, developing and retaining business by providing outstanding customer service and performing a variety of administrative tasks that support the overall mission of quality performance and service. Some primary functions include: learn detailed assignment information from clients; manage resume database, assist in recruiting process by learning how to effectively manage and utilize recruiting resources; conduct pre-screen questionnaires to qualify potential candidates and implement company award programs to recognize top performing associates.
Contact Person:
Amanda Niklaus
Manpower
1795 Williston Road
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: 802.862.5747
E-mail: Amanda.niklaus@na.manpower.com
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MARKETING PARTNERS
Title: PR/MARKETING INTERN
Great possibilities. Interns interview marketing partners for internship, plus have the option of being referred to specific clients. STRONG RESEARCH SKILLS REQUIRED. Intern should have good oral and written communication skills, as well as have computer literacy. Tasks may include: marketing communications, research and planning public relations, and writing/editing for client portfolios.
Contact Person:
Nichole Twohig
Marketing Partners
176 Battery Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.864.6710
Web site: http://www.marketing-partners.com/
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MEDIA SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL (MSI)
Title: GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
We are currently accepting internship applications for a Graphic Design intern. Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Applicant should be a student in their Junior or Senior year of studies. We require a minimum of two days a week, 5 hours a day; our hours of operation are 8:30am-5pm. The intern will be asked to work on a variety of projects throughout their time at MSI. Ability to multi-task and move flexibly between projects; positive attitude and a creative personality a must. Please email resume and cover letter to bdevine@msimedia.net Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Contact Person:
Bridget Devine
MSI
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Phone: 802.872.8714
Website: www.msimedia.net
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MEDIA SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL (MSI)
Title: WEB DEVELOPER INTERN
We are currently accepting internship applications for a Web Developer intern. Experience with Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, experience writing in PHP and Java Script. Experience in relational database utilizing MySQL Platform. Applicant should be a student in their Junior or Senior year of studies. We require a minimum of two days a week, 5 hours a day; our hours of operation are 8:30am-5pm. The intern will be asked to work on a variety of projects throughout their time at MSI. Ability to multi-task and move flexibly between projects; positive attitude and a creative personality a must. Please email resume and cover letter to bdevine@msimedia.net Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Contact Person:
Bridget Devine
MSI
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Phone: 802.872.8714
Website: www.msimedia.net
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(The) NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, Vermont Chapter
Title: PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT
The intern will be responsible for the preparation, submission and follow-up of press releases; will assist in the production of radio and/or television public service announcements; update the Chapter media list; help maintain a positive professional relationship with media representatives; draft, copy and edit brochures and newsletters produced for the Chapter's PR projects. The assistant will be supervised by the Chapter's Special Events Coordinator and Chapter Services Coordinator and will be trained on MS and writing about people with disabilities.
Contact Person:
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
100 Dorset Street
Suite 12
So. Burlington, VT 05404
Phone: 802.864.6356
Web site: http://www.nmss.org/
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(The) NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, Vermont Chapter
Title: SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
This position is an excellent opportunity for students interested in any of the following fields: Fundraising/Advancement/Development; Marketing; Social/Human Services; Non-profit/Volunteer Management. The intern must have excellent interpersonal skills, writing ability and organizational skills. Prior understanding of disability-related issues would be a plus, but is not a requirement, PC literate. Intern will assist in organizing special events that are successful from a financial and PR perspective. Focus on planning and recruitment: implement strategies for attracting new audiences; coordinate PR with local media; communicate with past participants and recruit new participants. Intern will be required to attend an initial training of general information about multiple sclerosis, the chapter and its special events. Flexible teamplay will be practiced.
Contact Person:
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
100 Dorset Street
Suite 12
So. Burlington, VT 05404
Phone: 802.864.6356
Web site: http://www.nmss.org/
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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
Title: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE INTERN
Excellent opportunity available to undergraduates in PY/MA/CS to investigate the field of meteorology. Tasks range from Weather Data Collection to Data/Statistical Analysis and Operation/Programming assignments. Specific assignments are determined at interview and by major. The intern must possess excellent written/oral communication skills, ability to work with diverse populations, and communicate with the public via radio broadcasts and telephone. Check this one out!
Contact Person:
Paul A. Sisson
National Weather Service
Burlington International Airport
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: 802.862.8711
Web site: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/pa/
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NATIVE ENERGY
Title: Marketing Internship
NativeEnergy is an internationally recognized provider of high quality carbon offsets and renewable energy credits (RECs). We enable our customers to support the construction of clean renewable projects and build sustainable economies for Native Americans, family farmers and local communities. Our clients include many prominent organizations, such as Clean Air-Cool Planet, the Natural Resource Defense Council, “An Inconvenient Truth,” Ben & Jerry’s Warner Bros Pictures, Stonyfield Farm, Clif Bar, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The NativeEnergy team is fast-paced and growing quickly to meet the rising challenges of global warming and fossil energy dependence.
Be a part of growing marketing team that is helping individuals and small businesses to reduce their carbon footprint through conversation, efficiency and offsets. This internship will primarily focus on collecting and analyzing marketing data that will help steer the direction of our company’s marketing and operational programs. The primary goal of this position is to create an automated system for collecting data to be reviewed and analyzed on a regular basis by the marketing leadership of our company.
We are looking for someone skilled in Excel spreadsheets; Access database skills are helpful. Google Analytics experience is preferred, but can be learned on the job. As time allows, this position will probably assist in coordination of marketing and communication programs, such as writing press releases, coordinating production of online (primarily) and offline (occasionally) marketing collateral with inside resources and outsourced vendors.
We are looking for a team player who can drill deep into the details and skilled at problem solving.
Contact Person:
Regina McCarthy Farrell
Director of Marketing Programs
Phone: 802.861.7707 x216
Web site: www.nativeenergy.com
E-mail: regina.farrell@nativeenergy.com
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NEW BREED MARKETING
Title: Marketing Intern
New Breed Marketing is looking for energetic, motivated undergrads to help with the strategy and implementation for their largest client. Job responsibilities include trade show and conference logistics, demographic research, public relations, community involvement, disruptive marketing, and more. Previous undergrads in our internship positions have helped to structure and lead focus groups, develop new events on campus, create new strategies for unique programs, and other essential parts of our overall campaign. New Breed Marketing is a unique and fun place to work! We are very hands-on and interns will be expected to take responsibility and show initiative.
Requirements:
Contact Person:
New Breed Marketing
One Main Street
The Champlain Mill, Suite # 13
Winooski, Vermont 05404
Phone: 802.655.0800
Fax: 802.655.2057
Web site: www.newbreedmarketing.com
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NEW SUDAN EDUCATION INITIATIVE
Title: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP
NESEI interns for the Spring 2007 will work primarily on NESEI's outreach program to schools and colleges around the state. We have the goal of working with 20 new colleges, middle schools and high schools for the 2006-2007 academic year. American interns will further develop (along with 2 Sudanese interns) a schools program that teaches students about genocide and ethnic cleansing in Sudan and about efforts by the Sudanese diaspora to work for peace in their homeland. Interns will develop presentation materials, accompany Sudanese into classrooms, help arrange and facilitate presentations and fundraising events. We have applied for a $15,000 Ben & Jerry's grant to allow us to bring this program to schools and service clubs all over Vermont and to the rest of the country as well.
Contact Person:
Robert Lair
Saint Michael's College
Winooski Park
Colchester, VT 05439
E-mail: robert.nesei@gmail.com
Web site: http://www.nesei.org/
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NOISE POLLUTION CLEARINGHOUSE
Title: ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF N.P.C.
National non-profit organization formed to: raise awareness about noise pollution, create/collect and distribute information and strengthen laws to control noise pollution. Wonderful opportunity for student interested in an "Ethic of the Commons" and issues of sovereignty/rights related to publicly held resources. Strong research and writing skills required. Intern will research noise related problem, write position paper, and comment/testimony for public hearings. Excellent portfolio projects available.
Contact Person:
Les Blomberg
Noise Pollution Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 1137
35-37 Court Street
Montpelier, VT 05601-1137
Phone: 888.200.8332
E-mail: npc@nonoise.org
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NOWAK & NOWAK
Title: INTERN TO FINANCIAL PLANNERS
CONFIDENTIALITY IS A MUST! Intern will be working in the area of taxation. Must be professional in manner and dress. Must have strong communication skills, and be a self-starter. Intern will investigate all phases of the financial planning: tax, benefits, estate planning etc. Each intern will develop a financial plan on a real or fictitious person. The process is evaluated and reviewed.
Contact Person:
Pat Nowack
8 Blair Park
Allenbrook Building
Williston, VT 05495
Phone: 802.879.1553
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OTIS & BROOKS
Title: LOBBYIST ASSISTANT TO PUBLIC POLICY ATTORNEY
Intern will be responsible for monitoring legislative activities and maintaining a computerized tracking system of Vermont State agencies. In addition, intern will attend legislative hearings, analyze bills and proposals of amendments, do Internet research of state laws and pending matters before other state legislatures, generate reports, maintain in-house tracking systems with Office Manager, and possibly engage in some lobbying. Complete packet of detailed legislative information available. This site is an excellent opportunity for those interested in legislative and governmental relations. Student must have above average writing ability, good public speaking skills, assertive interpersonal relations, and be proficient in word-processing.
TRANSPORTATION TO MONTPELIER IS REQUIRED. SPRING SEMESTER ONLY.
Contact Person:
Anthony Otis
Otis & Brooks, P.C.
39 Court Street
P.O. Box 1575
Montpelier, VT 05601-1575
Phone: 802.229.5200
Fax: 802.279.5930
E-mail: anthony.otis@comcast.net
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PASTORE FINANCIAL GROUP
Title: Financial Intern
The Pastore Financial Group is seeking an intern. Your responsibilities will include: prospecting for clients and leads on a referral basis within clearly defined markets; assisting with the management of client accounts; identifying target markets and helping to develop and implement marketing plans. You will also have the opportunity to study for and take industry related examinations, which would bring any resume a level above a traditional degree and gain industry knowledge by working with experienced associates int he financial service industry.
Contact Person:
Pastore Financial Group
20 Kimball Avenue Suite 202
South Burlington, VT 05403
Web site: www.PastoreFinancialGroup.com
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PEREGRINE CONTRACTING
Title: Marketing/Sales Intern
Peregrine Contracting is one of Vermont’s leading builders. They do Design/Build, remodeling is their specialty. Their homes have received numerous awards and have been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Ski Magazine, Builder/Architect, Remodeling Ideas and more.
The intern will be working with a marketing person and will be creating press kits, full color brochures and postcards, researching referral leads, coordinating all the photography and working on our marketing database. This person will be working with a marketing expert and gain extensive knowledge in marketing and sales. Good writing and research skills are necessary. Intern will write press releases for local newspapers and home style magazines; research awards for home building in national publications; help plan open houses for referral base Other possible duties include: Send out specialized mailings to real estate agents, referrals, clients; help create brochures and postcards to send to mailing list; ensure mailing list is up to date; help find new avenues of referrals; create database of photographs we have so we can sort by project or by client; and update our photography and help with any necessary photo shoots
Contact Person:
Joanne Palmisano
Peregrine Contracting
Commerce Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-355-3185
Web site: http://www.peregrinecontracting.com
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POMERLEAU REAL ESTATE
Title: DEVELOPMENT/MARKETING INTERN
The internship in the Development and Marketing Department at Pomerleau will entail a strong mix of both overall Company marketing work, as well as exposure to our Development Arm and the widely varied activities/responsibilities in taking a new development project from its beginnings to the actual development phase.
With marketing, an intern can expect to experience a balanced mix of ad creation and proofing for our overall company advertising and branding objectives. This involves ad development/proofing, website review and the opportunity to learn a software program that allows us to revise aspects, layout and copy on our website.
With regard to development, an intern can currently expect to complete various tasks related to our development projects; printing brochures, copying materials, shadowing of permit and approval application forms and submissions. If a current project is in the permitting and approval phase, attendance at one of our Town/City planning board meetings is encouraged and welcomed. With commercial development, a review of the development process and prospects for leasing will be reviewed and explored. It’s a great opportunity for a student to learn and observe the widely varied stages and tasks involved in moving a development project through its phases.
Contact Person:
Catherine Saunders
Pomerleau Real Estate
69 College Street
Burlington, VT 05401
802.863.8210
Web site: www.vermontrealestate.com
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POPULATION MEDIA CENTER
Title: COLLEGE INTERN
Contact Person:
Chantelle Routhier
Office Manager
Population Media Center
145 Pine Haven Shores Rd
Suite 2011
Shelburne, VT 05482
Phone: 802.985.8156 ext. 200
Email: routhier@populationmedia.org
Web site: www.populationmediacenter.org
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PROJECT HOME
Title: HOMESHARING PROGRAM INTERN
The Homesharing Program helps elders and younger disabled adults to recruit, screen, meet and match with people to live with them as house mates or caregivers. Internship will involve home visits to elder/younger disabled adult "home providers", in-office visits with homeseeker applicants to help them learn about and apply to the program. Intern must have a strong belief in consumer/participant self-direction, self awareness, and excellent communication skills. Detailed description at Internship Office.
Contact Person:
Kirby Dunn
Project HOME
3 Cathedral Square
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.863.5625
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PROJECT HOME
Title: RESPITE PROGRAM INTERN
Internship will focus on evaluating care givers interested in working for frail elders and their families, and working with the coordinator to decide which care givers and elders might be most compatible. Opportunities to attend UVM series. Intern must have a commitment to client empowerment and autonomy, excellent communication skills, and willingness to learn social exchange theory. Required reading list from placement site.
Contact Person:
Kirby Dunn
Project HOME
3 Cathedral Square
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802.863.5625
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PURPLE SHUTTER HERBS
Title: ASSISTANT TO THE MANAGER
Purple Shutter Herbs is a retail herb shop and educational center in Burlington. Intern will gain knowledge and skills about how and why the business operates to serve the customer. The student will perform a case study on the business, which will include research from the past, an analysis of the present and any recommendations for the future. Intern will assist in a project about the effect of herbs on certain types of cancers. Student must have a business background, be able to read financial statements and interpret them, recognize strategies, and observe actions of the management.
Contact Person:
Laura Brown
Purple Shutter Herbs
7 West Canal Street
Winooski, VT 05404
Phone: 888-865-HERB
Web site: http://www.purpleshutter.com/