Desautel Hege Communications is seeking an Fall Intern for their communications firm lasting one semester for approximetly 20 hours per week ($8.55 per hr), with flexibility for class schedules.

Requirements:

• Must possess strong writing, verbal and organizational skills
• Must possess a positive attitude and exhibit professional behaviors
• Requires knowledge and experience with standard Windows software (i.e., Power Point, Word, Excel and MS Outlook)

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide support on client account work
• Assist in organizing office materials, files and client information
• Provide front desk and phone coverage as needed (during staff meetings/trainings)
• Provide excellent customer service
• Work with Partners, Account Directors, Account Executives, and Account Coordinators to implement campaign elements
• Assist with all aspects of account activities as required
• Work independently and as a team member
• Find ways to support the team

Activities include, but are not limited to:

• Writing, Research, Editing and proofreading (accuracy and spelling)
• Print bids
• Media buy research and tracking
• Report compilation and generation
• Database management
• Proposal preparation
• Vendor coordination
• Project coordination and assistance

For more information contact Stephanie Bast at stephanieb@desautelhege.com.  Applications to be reviewed immediately with position to be filled as soon as possible.

Tags: Advertising, Communications, internship, Marketing, Media, Public Relations, Spokane, Writing

Since it’s formation in 2002, the Eastern Washington Affiliate has raised more than $1 million for breast cancer education, research, screening and treatment.  The Eastern Washington Affiliate serves 13 counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman.

Internship Job Description

Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in a four-year college or university
• Must possess strong writing, verbal and organizational skills
• Must possess a positive attitude and exhibit professional behaviors
• Requires knowledge and experience with standard Windows software (i.e., Power Point, Word, Excel and MS Outlook)

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide general office support consisting of: filing, scanning, data entry, preparing thank you letters to donors, mail prep, answering affiliate e-mails and phone calls
• Assist with all aspects of health fairs, national cause marketing and third party events (some travel may be required)
• Assist with various fundraising and education events, including the Race for the Cure
• Assist in organizing office materials and literature
• Support administrator, board members, race committee as needed

Time Commitment: 6 months, 4-8 hours per week.

For more information and to apply, contact Claudia Bell at admin@komeneasternwashington.org.  Applications to be reviewed immediately with position to be filled as soon as possible.

Tags: internship, Non-Profit, Spokane, Susan G. Komen Foundation

• Would you like to assist Emergency and Water Managers in making critical decisions?
• Are you excited about using the latest technologies like radar, satellites, computers and advanced models?
• Would you like to work in the expanding area of water resources forecasting?
• Does helping to save lives and property during flood events interest you?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service Office in Spokane, Washington may have a position for you as a Service Hydrologist Position.

Here are a handful of duties:

• Is responsible for evaluating and making recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the WFO/supported WFO hydrologic program.
• Preparing, issuing and providing quality control over the preliminary river and flood forecasts, as well as adaptive stage and flood forecasts.
• Alerting the Meteorologist In Charge (MIC) of deficiencies in products or procedures.
• Instructing and training other WFO personnel in operational aspects of the hydrology program.
• Managing the flash flood program for the WFO.
• Supervising the hydrological data acquisition network.
• Participating in the Community Preparedness and Outreach Programs.

For a full job listing, go to: www.usajobs.com and search for Job Announcement Number:  NWS-WR-2009-0172

Tags: Civil Engineering, Federal Employment, Hot Lead, Hydrologist, Hydrology, Job Search, Spokane, USAJOBS.com

Are you a social media wizard?  Can you Tweet and Facebook with the very best of them? Are you a recent GU grad hanging out in Spokane just waiting for an opportunity to knock on your door?  Well, consider this your knock on the door.

The Purple Turtle ,  a Spokane firm specializing in marketing, branding as well as special events, is looking for an intern for 20 hours per week. The Intern will primarily focus on social media marketing campaigns, event planning, various client and internal projects and assistance to other staff as needed.  They are looking for Business (Marketing/Advertising) or Public Relations/Communication graduates.

There is possibility of the internship developing into a full-time position, if the fit is there.

Interested?  Zap your resume and coverletter to Erin at erin@tptglobal.com.

Deadline for submission is July 3rd.

Note: There are mulitple internship openings at this time.

Tags: Advertising, Alumni, Class of 2009, Hot Internship Lead, Hot Lead, internship, Marketing, Social Media, Spokane, Tech Savvy

Software Developer Internship in Spokane!

Are you a college student or graduate? Are you dynamic and motivated? Do you have some software programming experience but are not an expert? Do you enjoy online gaming? 

A current Zagtrax posting  is looking for an honest, entrepreneurial, detail oriented, sincere, well mannered, and professional Software Developer to participate in our skyrocketing growth. We deliver the highest standards to our clients and we expect the highest standards from our employees.  We provide excellent software development and online gaming services to our clients.  You’ll also work closely with Product Management, Marketing, Operations, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance, Technical Support, and Enterprise Services. You do not need to be a programming expert for this position, just have broad knowledge of programming techniques, technologies, online gaming, and be well organized and financially astute. We seek an individual, who has technical vision, is capable of understanding complex business requirements quickly and who preferably has a background in Microsoft programming technologies. 

To apply and for full internship description go to:  Zagtrax.net with reference ID# of 753.  

If you need help logging into Zagtrax do not hesitate to contact the Career Center at careercenter@gonzaga.edu!

Tags: Computer Science, Hot Internship Lead, internship, Spokane, Summer, Zagtrax

Through Twitter (yes, Twitter) I saw that local PR Company Desautel Hege  has an opening in their internship program for an Emerging Media Internship with interviews being conducted next week.  Below is part of the job description, to apply check out the link below.

Requirements:

• Working knowledge and experience in emerging/interactive media (i.e., Facebook,

Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr, Vimeo, YouTube, MySpace, blogging, etc.)

• Must possess strong writing, verbal and organizational skills

• Must possess a positive attitude and exhibit professional behaviors

• Requires knowledge and experience with standard Windows software (i.e., Power

Point, Word, Excel and MS Outlook)

• Additional software knowledge a plus: Adobe, Photoshop, InDesign, Publisher

Core Responsibilities:

• Competitive research around social marketing and emerging media

• Assist with DHC’s new media initiative and immersion program

• Bring new ideas to the team and making recommendations of what we can do next

• Provide front desk and phone coverage as needed

• Work independently and as a team member

• Find ways to support the team

For the full internship listing and how to apply, click here.

Tags: Add new tag, Advertising, College of Arts and Science, Communication, internship, Marketing, Public Relations, Spokane, Summer, Tech Savvy

Software Developer Internship in Spokane!

Are you a college student or graduate? Are you dynamic and motivated? Do you have some software programming experience but are not an expert? Do you enjoy online gaming?   

A current Zagtrax posting  is looking for an honest, entrepreneurial, detail oriented, sincere, well mannered, and professional Software Developer to participate in our skyrocketing growth. We deliver the highest standards to our clients and we expect the highest standards from our employees.  We provide excellent software development and online gaming services to our clients.  You’ll also work closely with Product Management, Marketing, Operations, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance, Technical Support, and Enterprise Services. You do not need to be a programming expert for this position, just have broad knowledge of programming techniques, technologies, online gaming, and be well organized and financially astute. We seek an individual, who has technical vision, is capable of understanding complex business requirements quickly and who preferably has a background in Microsoft programming technologies. 

To apply and for full internship description go to:  Zagtrax.net with reference ID# of 753.   If you need help logging into Zagtrax do not hesitate to contact the Career Center at careercenter@gonzaga.edu!

Tags: Computer Science, Hot Lead, internship, Spokane, Summer, Tech Savvy, Zagtrax Posting

The Career Center was e-mailed the following internship, for St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral on the South Hill. 

●Duties include:

• Writing press releases
• Posting event information online
• Working with webmaster on website updates
• writing articles for e-newsletter

 ●Skills needed:

• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently on deadline

●Unpaid position:

• 10-20 hours per week
• Start date: May 1, or later
• Flexible hours
• Can work remotely after initial training period 

●Reports to:

• Communications Chair, Dawn Picken (direct report)
• Dean of Cathedral, Bill Ellis (secondary report)

 ●Works with:

• Comm. Chair
• Cathedral Secretary Joan Sulser
• E-news editor Judith Shadford 
• Webmaster Walt Johnson

Tags: College of Arts and Science, Communication, internship, Marketing, Non-Profit, Public Relations, Spokane

The Boy Scouts of America- Inland NW Council is looking for a Marketing Intern- Fundraising Program Specialist! Amy Dunn is the current Marketing intern and said, “ This Public Relations/Marketing internship has been an incredible experience for me, and I would highly recommend it to anyone! The people are incredible, the job is engaging and fun, and I have learned a lot of new skills that I have no doubt helped secure my future job! I’ve gotten hands-on experience with everything from  website management and e-mail marketing to “campaign collateral materials” (brochures, flyers, news pieces, etc…)”

Position Details Below:

JOB SUMMARY: Provide staff support for an annual fundraising program that results in the sale of 1 million dollars in gross sales with a net contribution of $700,000 for local youth programs for youth involved in the Boy Scouts of America

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.      Marketing Campaign Management:

• Work with sales staff to track progress in securing unit participation and involvement in the sale.
• Provide weekly updates to sales staff.
• Assist in maintaining database of key point of contact for each participating group.

2.      Ideal Year of Scouting Program Planning

• Work with 6 target units to help them develop an annual program budget and develop sales strategies that assist them in achieving their goals.
• Provide specific communications to 40 target units that have been identified as having the greatest sales potential to promote their involvement in specialized training sessions.

3.      Email Marketing and Web Management

• Develop and manage email marketing strategies using Constant Contact to promote involvement in campaign and to educate participating group.
• Update and enhance existing web page with resources to support the campaign and help groups obtain their goals.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Various computer programs including Microsoft Office, (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access) National ScoutNet, printers, and skill to operate copiers, folding machine, and FAX machine.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Climbing, stooping kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, light work (exerting up to 20 lbs. Of force occasionally), reading detail work confidently, problem solving, language, stress, training, math, reasoning, verbal communications, written communication, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Marketing University Student, Business Administration, Public Relations

Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access).

Knowledge of office procedures and equipment
Good people skills
Able to work independently
Positive customer-oriented attitude and team player

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Have Questions?! Contact Amy Dunn: adunn1@gonzaga.edu or 503.807.0764

Want to apply? Send your resume and reference page to syackel@bsamail.org

Tags: Communication, internship, Marketing, Public Relations