Position:

Student Intern, volunteer position
Communications and Alumni Affairs office
WVU College of Physical Activity & Sport Sciences

Time line:

Summer 2012, beginning immediately, with possible extension through 2012-2013 academic year, based on student’s performance and availability.

Preferred start date is June 1, 2012.

Position Description:

Duties include, but are not limited to the following: * CPASS news magazine-Intern will research and write articles; interact with faculty and staff. * Media relations/communications-Research and write news releases; interact with WVU News & Info Services. * Alumni relations & event planning-Help with event arrangements; contact guests/alumni via phone and email to confirm event details; prepare event flyers, letters, invitations. * External communications-Interact with other University representatives, vendors related to event planning, printing projects, etc. * Faculty and academic programs communications-Provide project support for various areas as needed. * Social media-Oversee Facebook, Twitter and other social media efforts.

General requirements:

• Student should be available an average of 8-10 hours per week.
• Most assignments may be submitted electronically; other work may be conducted at the CPASS communications office as needed.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word and Excel, required.
• Editing and writing skills required.
• Strong Internet research skills and social media knowledge preferred.
• Submit resume and 3-4 writing samples for consideration.
• Personal interview required.

To apply:

Please send your resume and any other questions to:

Kimberly Cameon
Communications & Alumni Relations
WVU CPASS
Kimberly.Cameon@mail.wvu.edu

Mon General is offering an unpaid summer internship to a student who has demonstrated experience and working knowledge of websites and social media. The position may involve interviewing some hospital service line directors about their areas of expertise and writing website copy.

Hours would be weekdays (flexible schedule) in the 10 to 15 hours per week range. Great resume builder. Please direct your inquiries to Greg Kealey, Director of Corporate Marketing, Mon Health System – kealeyg@monhealthsys.org

Once an underground newspaper, Racer X Illustrated is now the largest and most influential publication in the motocross and off-road industry and is based right here in Morgantown, W.Va.

Every month, Davey Coombs and his crew of talented friends put out the best magazine in the business, filled with incredible photos, in-depth race coverage, leading-edge design, humor and the ultimate insiders knowledge of the motocross and supercross world. Racer X Illustrated is the magazine the other motocross publications are trying to follow.

Racer X is currently looking for a design intern to help with various marketing projects, including websites, event marketing and signage, and magazine advertising design. At least a one semester commitment is preferred, but most of the staff has come through the SOJ, so if you’re a good fit, it could be long-term. It’s an unpaid internship, but work hard and you will be rewarded. To be eligible for this internship, you must be proficient InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

To apply please send an email explaining why you are interested and include your resume and online portfolio if available. Possibility to gain school credit. Send to resumes@racerxonline.com.

Job Description:
The intern for this position will work on audio visual projects and editing for West Virginia Public Theater’s social media websites (Facebook, Youtube). This opportunity is unpaid.

Qualifications:
Experience with video recording and editing. Experience with social media websites. Access to video editing equipment is preferred. Flexible schedule.

Send your resume and a cover letter to marketing@wvpublictheatre.com.

The Chronicle of Higher Education is seeking editorial interns for the fall-2012 session. The internships are paid, full-time positions in their Washington, D.C., office, and will run from September through December. Duties include reporting and writing brief features for their print edition, and daily news articles for their website. The application deadline is Friday, June 1. Visit the Chronicle of Higher Education’s website for an application.

The Purple Fiddle Cafe is a nationally known music venue featuring world-class bands from all over the world. The cafe is located in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains withing a short driving distance to a half-dozen state and national parks in Thomas, W.Va. This is a great opportunity for an outdoor and/or music enthusiast to spend their summer in the cool and scenic WV mountains.

This summer, The Purple Fiddle is in need of an intern to assist with web design and social media marketing. Experience in wordpress is a plus, but not required.

Intern will be paid $10.00 per hour and lodging will be provided.

Start and end dates are flexible. The cafe is looking for an individual who would is looking to gain valuable experience for a few months this summer.

Those who are interested should contact Dana Coester at dana.coester@mail.wvu.edu for more information.

Intern will assistant to Conference Services Manager and Resort Sales Managers at Wisp Resort in Deep Creek, Md.

Expectation of time: Coordination with Group Events and peak resort timeframes will determine work schedule. Flexible schedule required. Hours required fulfilling Internship as required by Education Institution.

Responsibilities Include:

• Articulating details and requests of upcoming groups to the banquet event order, including roominglists, floorplan requests, AV needs, registration, outlining specifics in meeting room and menus on banquet event order.
• Following guidelines provided by Sales Managers and Conference Coordinator, assist with vendor operations, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise day of or days prior to event.
• Check room set-up, testing AV equipment to assure that all is in accordance with Banquet Event Order, hand deliver any BEO changes and event tasks as needed.
• Assist with set up details, delivery and proper storage of clients material, creating group arrival packet, helping with client walk through, making sure group signage is in place and assisting client with getting settled in.
• Other office duties as assigned, may include billing, marketing, and research.

This is an unpaid internship position, however intern will receive Resort incentives as outlined in employee handbook. For more information, please visit http://www.wispresort.com/wisp/info/e.empincentives.aspx.

To apply, forward resume and cover letter to: Jolene Downs
jdowns@wispresort.com

Requirements: Intern is responsible for following decoration guidelines provided by Sales Manager, assist with vendor operations, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise on the wedding day or days prior, for the event will run smoothly.

Additionally, the intern will check room set-up, positioning of tables and delivery of special linens and other rental equipment to assure that all is in accordance with wedding décor plan. The position will entail working closely with florist, musician/D.J., Banquet Manager, cake designer and photographer. Organizational skills are required. The intern will be expected to follow a detailed wedding day schedule for the rehearsal, ceremony and reception and all vendors are informed of details necessary.

Expectation of time: At least one week prior to event day, meeting with Sales Manager to review Banquet Event Order, Wedding Questionnaire, Wedding Timeline, Vendors and their needs and other details as necessary. Flexible schedule required. Hours required fulfilling internship as required by education institution.

Day Before Event: Assist with rehearsal details, delivery and proper storage of décor items, coordination of vendor deliveries.

Day of Event: Assist with set up of décor for Wedding ceremony and reception site. The wedding assistant will review and coordinate with all vendors contracted for wedding.

This is an unpaid position, however intern will receive resort incentives as outlined in employee handbook. For more information, visit http://www.wispresort.com/wisp/info/e.empincentives.aspx.

To apply, forward a resume and cover letter to: Jolene Downs
jdowns@wispresort.com

The West Virginia University Committee on Publications is now soliciting applications for the position of summer editor-in-chief of The Daily Athenaeum for the summer terms 2012. The editor-in-chief is responsible for content of the newspaper.

Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better and must be a full-time fee paying student, but need not be a journalism major. The position is paid and expected to serve the total of the 2012 summer sessions. The selected editor is expected to report for duty by May 8, 2012 and complete duties on August 1, 2012.

Candidates may pick up application forms and summer editor-in-chief job description at The Daily Athenaeum business office. In addition to the form, three supporting letters (at least one should be from someone other than a Daily Athenaeum employee) and six examples of work that illustrate qualifications should be submitted. Candidates are asked to read the specific responsibilities for the summer editor-in-chief.

Completed forms must be typewritten and submitted to the Director at the Daily Athenaeum, 284 Prospect St. by 5:00 p.m., April 27, 2012. A schedule of interview times and location will be posted at The Daily Athenaeum.

General Description: The interns will gather, organize, record, analyze and retrieve appropriate information when necessary to help InnerAction and its clients. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: Public relations, Advertising, blogging, Social Media management, video content production, article writing, social media integration, SEO keyword research as well as advertising copywriting. Intern’s schedule is flexible.

Intern is expected to complete at least 10 hours of work per week; however the schedule is dependent upon overall production schedule. The intern will be expected to complete tasks within the provided time frame. This flex schedule is convenient for school and other work schedules. Interns will work in a professional, creative and fun work environment. InnerAction Media is a start-up company founded in 2011 by P. I. Reed SOJ grad Jim Matuga, and we are looking for potential internal growth for the right people.

Location: 344 High Street Downtown Morgantown
Grade Requirement: Senior/Graduate Student
Type of Position/Time Requirement: Part-Time/10 hours per week minimum
Compensation:Non-Paid
Position Start:Immediately
Application Deadline: April 30, 2012

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BA/BS degree with a strong self-motivated nature
• Ability to write effectively and perform necessary research
• Ability and willingness to learn new computer applications
• Proficient Adobe knowledge
• Excellent communication, organizational and analysis skills
• Meticulous attention to detail in a timely manner
• Strong initiative, inquisitiveness and self-discipline

Application Process: Prospects must email cover letters, resumes, and at least two reference contacts to: matuga.jim@gmail.com no later than April 30, 2012.

Additional items for submission: writing samples, online portfolios, blogs, links to social media activity, etc.