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Nov-13-2008 9:01:18 PM
Adventure Society is New Yorks premier social organization and tour operator focused on providing a diverse range of activities for the outdoor and social enthusiast. We have internship positions available immediately, see details below.
Why Intern With Us?
Gain valuable business experience through exposure to all facets of running a successful, growing business and a chance to learn additional skills through direct involvement in: marketing and public relations, editing/writing weekly newsletters and press releases, customer service, travel and event planning, research, project management, e-commerce, bookkeeping, and more.
There is also an opportunity to grow into a permanent position if you can prove your commitment and desire to contribute to the success of this growing company.
Who Are We Looking For?
Motivated people who have a strong sense of customer service, excellent research skills, strong organizational skills, internet savvy, are fast learners, outgoing, personable, articulate, able to multi-task, not afraid of responsibility, reliable, mature, and can work independently. Previous experience is a plus, but personality and initiative are more important to us as there will be on-the-job training. NOTE: You must have basic data entry & filing skills.
PROJECTS INCLUDE:
Your areas of interest & experience will determine which of the following projects you will work on:
- Travel Planning & Coordination
- Event Planning
- PR & Marketing
- Workflow & Order Management
- Setting Up & Managing Accounting Practices
- Assisting with Bookkeeping
- Co-Marketing & Co-Branding
- Project Management
- Building Affiliate Partnerships
- Building Member Benefits Programs
- Setting Up Vendor Accounts
- Vendor Account Management
- Surveys
- Analyzing Demographics/Psychographics
- Data Mining
- Other Projects as Needed
JOB DUTIES:
All interns will have the opportunity to experience multiple phases of a small business operation, as well as general office and clerical duties. The following list includes general duties all interns will be performing:
- Assisting Office Manager
- Assisting with or Managing Projects (see below)
- Proofreading
- Writing
- Researching
- Answering Phones & Customer Service
- Monitoring & Responding to E-Mail
- Running Errands
- Preparing Packages
- Making Copies
- Faxing
- Filing
- Any Other Office and Clerical Duties
DURATION:
Minimum 3 month internship.
SCHEDULE:
Must be available to work at least 18 hrs. per week broken into two day shifts. Office hours are 10am-7pm Mon.-Fri.
COMPENSATION:
- This is an unpaid internship.
- Travel expenses will be reimbursed up to a maximum $10 per day.
- Letter of recommendation will be given upon successful and satisfactory completion of internship.
- School credit, based upon the criteria of your school.
Other great perks include: opportunity to go on trips for free, potential for cash bonuses, discounts on trips & activities, free admission to events, great networking opportunities & opportunity to learn about business, potential for future full-time employment.
CONTACT:
- E-mail us from the link above and put Internship Position in the subject line and a few sentences about your interest in the position and why you think you would be a good candidate.
- Please paste your resume in the e-mail. DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS, they will not be opened.
- Please do NOT call the office. Phone calls will not be returned.
Adventure Society is New Yorks premier social organization and tour operator focused on providing a diverse range of activities for the outdoor and social enthusiast. We have internship positions available immediately, see details below.
Why Intern With Us?
Gain valuable business experience through exposure to all facets of running a successful, growing business and a chance to learn additional skills through direct involvement in: marketing and public relations, editing/writing weekly newsletters and press releases, customer service, travel and event planning, research, project management, e-commerce, bookkeeping, and more.
There is also an opportunity to grow into a permanent position if you can prove your commitment and desire to contribute to the success of this growing company.
Who Are We Looking For?
Motivated people who have a strong sense of customer service, excellent research skills, strong organizational skills, internet savvy, are fast learners, outgoing, personable, articulate, able to multi-task, not afraid of responsibility, reliable, mature, and can work independently. Previous experience is a plus, but personality and initiative are more important to us as there will be on-the-job training. NOTE: You must have basic data entry & filing skills.
PROJECTS INCLUDE:
Your areas of interest & experience will determine which of the following projects you will work on:
- Travel Planning & Coordination
- Event Planning
- PR & Marketing
- Workflow & Order Management
- Setting Up & Managing Accounting Practices
- Assisting with Bookkeeping
- Co-Marketing & Co-Branding
- Project Management
- Building Affiliate Partnerships
- Building Member Benefits Programs
- Setting Up Vendor Accounts
- Vendor Account Management
- Surveys
- Analyzing Demographics/Psychographics
- Data Mining
- Other Projects as Needed
JOB DUTIES:
All interns will have the opportunity to experience multiple phases of a small business operation, as well as general office and clerical duties. The following list includes general duties all interns will be performing:
- Assisting Office Manager
- Assisting with or Managing Projects (see below)
- Proofreading
- Writing
- Researching
- Answering Phones & Customer Service
- Monitoring & Responding to E-Mail
- Running Errands
- Preparing Packages
- Making Copies
- Faxing
- Filing
- Any Other Office and Clerical Duties
DURATION:
Minimum 3 month internship.
SCHEDULE:
Must be available to work at least 18 hrs. per week broken into two day shifts. Office hours are 10am-7pm Mon.-Fri.
COMPENSATION:
- This is an unpaid internship.
- Travel expenses will be reimbursed up to a maximum $10 per day.
- Letter of recommendation will be given upon successful and satisfactory completion of internship.
- School credit, based upon the criteria of your school.
Other great perks include: opportunity to go on trips for free, potential for cash bonuses, discounts on trips & activities, free admission to events, great networking opportunities & opportunity to learn about business, potential for future full-time employment.
CONTACT:
- E-mail us from the link above and put Internship Position in the subject line and a few sentences about your interest in the position and why you think you would be a good candidate.
- Please paste your resume in the e-mail. DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS, they will not be opened.
- Please do NOT call the office. Phone calls will not be returned.
Columbus PRCo was established in 2004 as the first American subsidiary of PRCo Ltd, Europe's leading travel media relations agency. Currently representing Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Design Hotels, The Setai and other luxury travel clients around the world in the American and Canadian markets, Columbus PRCo is located in midtown Manhattan, the center of North America's media world. The Columbus PRCo team works in collaboration with its sister companies in London, Milan, Moscow, Munich and Paris.
PRCo Ltd was founded in 1988, and a full client list can be found at www.prco.com.
Job Qualifications
-Junior or senior
-Eagerness to learn anything and everything about NY media environment and PR
-Acute attention to detail and top-notch organizational skills
-Team player
-Interest in travel a huge plus!
Job Description
During this internship, students will:
-Be exposed to many different facets of PR through constant interaction with agency's Managing Director, Senior Media Specialists and Account Executive; this includes, but is not limited to: media relations, corporate PR; intern will learn how each type of PR interacts to shape a company's media image
-Develop a deeper understanding of how American media operates
-Acquire and hone strategic development and research skills necessary for drafting proposals and PR plans
-Become familiar with daily operations of a PR firm and learn how to be part of a fast-paced team
The above will be reached through training, development, constant feedback and participation in a variety of media relations related tasks such as:
-Campaign research
-Pitch development
-Media monitoring
-Database maintenance
Potential exists to take on increased responsibilities as reflective of the intern's progress.
Requirements
Potential interns must be able to commit to at least 2 full days per week for a period of approximately 3 months.
How to Apply
Email cover letter and resume to email address above to the attention of Ms. Jordan Frank. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
English-language e-zine in Spain seeks writering and marketing interns (Madrid)
We also seek marketing interns to generate links to our site, send PR releases, and seek out new partner sites.
Interns will work from home, be very independent, and provide weekly reports on their progress. Interns should be in college or recents graduate.
We provide unlimited career assistance in references and recommendation letters to interns who meet our expectations. Our former interns have go on to work for major print magazines, newspapers and television media. We tend to attract very independent go-getters who take advantage of the internship to get their feature articles published (if you have a feature that is not up to our standards, we will try to work with you to improve it).
Immediate openings available.
Phillip Stark
Director
MAPMAgazine.com
