Job Description

PAID Summer Co-op Intern Position

03/01/2010

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