VACANCY NOTICE – CO-OP/INTERN POSITION
Company Name: Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area
Contact Person: Candy Streed
Address: PO Box 2845, 604 Lafayette Street, Suite 202
Waterloo, IA 50704-2845
Phone: 319.234.4567
e-mail address: cstreed@silosandsmokestacks.org
FAX: 319.234.8228
Job Title: Program Assistant Intern
Majors: Communications, Public Relations, General Studies, Graphic Design, History, Leisure Services (Tourism Certificate), Marketing, Sociology or other related major.
Wage: $8.50/hour
Hours Per Week: 25-40 hours/week for summer
10-20 hours/week for fall
Semester: Summer/Fall 2010
Start Date: May 2010 Finish Date: December 2010
Position Description:
Looking for a student who can commit to 3 or more semesters to gain a wonderful hands-on work experience with a growing regional organization.
Intern responsibilities may include:
? Assist in design and development of program, marketing/communications and education materials, such as quarterly newsletters, advertisements, brochures, press releases, flyers, postcards and reports;
? Prepare and send out communication to partner organizations and potential tourists using email communication tools;
? Assist in implementing Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area Grant and Partner Designation Programs;
? Organize and manage Silos & Smokestacks booth and its volunteers community events;
? Assist in planning and executing program workshops; and
? Assist in implementing website updates;
? Assist in committee work providing opportunities to interact with volunteer committees and Board members.
? Assist in mailings, filing, copying, and preparation for meetings and other general office duties.
Qualifications or Requirements:
? Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat.
? Ability to work independently with instruction and as a team member
? Good writing and communication skills
? Graphic design skills
? Research skills
? Proficient in email and internet communication
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