Management Department
Internship Update
by Gundars Kaupins Ph.D., SPHR
Spring 2010 Internships for Boise State Students
Volume 23, No. 10, November 9, 2009

Newest Internships:

• Watercooler
• DBO
• Mirada Magazine
• Capital Semester
• American Civil Liberties Union
• Hilex Poly (Jerome, Idaho)
• College Pro Painters

Call the contacts listed below. If the contacts want you and you want to work with them, do the following:

1. Apply on-line at http://career.servicelearningpro.com.
2. On-line you may use Gundars Kaupins (B313J, 426-4014, gkaupins@boisestate.edu ) as your Boise State internship contact.
3. Make a hard copy of what you typed in on-line. Obtain your supervisor’s signature and then contact Gundars Kaupins for his signature. Once signed, Dr. Kaupins will make copies of the application form and submit the copies to the registrar’s office.

Management internship guidelines must be followed. For a description of the guidelines go Internship Guidelines of the Management Department at http://cobe.boisestate.edu/management/internships/. For 3 credits (Pass/Fail), you must work at least 135 hours in the semester. You must also write a paper summarizing your internship experience.

This internship list is solely designed to enhance the internship opportunities of management students at Boise State University. For university-wide internships, contact Anne Evans, Internship Coordinator (426-3408, anneevans@boisestate.edu). No political/social/religious organizations have any preferential treatment. The accuracy of the internship listings and the availability of internships are not guaranteed. Just because the company is listed does not mean that the position qualifies for an internship.

AFL-CIO Organizing Institute

 1444 Eye Street NW Suite 216 Washington D. C. Serve as organizer for a participating AFL-CIO union. Paid.
Have the ability to multi-task several high-priority projects at once Be able to produce quality reports
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment. Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal. Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday. Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
 

P.O. Box 1897, Boise, Idaho 83701  Ph. (208) 344-9750; Fax (208) 344-7201 Email: lcaywood@acluidaho.org www.acluidaho.org

Legislative/Policy Internship:  The ACLU of Idaho is accepting applications for legislative/policy internships.  Legislative/policy internship opportunities are open to undergraduates, recent graduates, graduate students, and law students.

Under the supervision of the Legislative Director, the intern will develop research skills, develop an understanding of the legislative process, learn about a variety of civil liberties issues, develop communication and advocacy skills, and work in coalitions and collaborative efforts.  In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to attend legislative committee meetings where they will present issues and research to the committee.  During the legislative session, the intern will attend legislative hearings.

DEADLINE:  Rolling deadline; however, please submit materials as soon as possible as we would like an intern to begin working in September.  Internship terms will be determined based on needs of the legislative department and the schedule of the student but can start immediately and go through the legislative session in April/May 2010.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Legislative/policy interns will be responsible for the following: research legislative issues relating to civil rights and civil liberties; track bills and legislation; draft legislative analysis, fact sheets, and other lobbying tools; contact legislators to set up meetings and to discuss legislation; assist Legislative Director in lobbying activities.

The work of the legislative/policy intern is overseen by the Legislative Director.

HOURS:  10+ hours per week, but daily schedules are flexible.

REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants should have an interest in civil liberties, good interpersonal and analytical skills, excellent writing skills, and computer knowledge.

COMPENSATION:  These internships are unpaid, but students have the opportunity to earn credit through his/her university.  Valuable letters of recommendation are available upon completion of the internship.

HOW TO APPLY:  Please submit a cover letter, résumé, writing sample, and list of three references to the address or fax number listed at the top of this announcement.  Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

The ACLU of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Criminal Background Check may be required.  Confidentiality Agreement is required.

Capital Semester

 Capital Semester in Washington, DC
Fall 2010: August 28 – December 11, 2010

Georgetown University, Washington, DC

www.DCinternships.org/CS

****SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING AVAILABLE****

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, Capital Semester combines substantive internships, courses for academic credit, professional development activities, site briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts. Students choose between two tracks – public policy and political journalism.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of November 1, 2009 for Spring 2010; however, the early deadline for 5% off the tuition balance and priority consideration for acceptance and internship placement is October 1, 2009. The early deadline for Fall 2010 is March 1, 2010. There is a substantial amount of scholarship funding available, and awards are made based on financial need and merit.  Capital Semester combines hands-on professional experience for 25 hours a week with a challenging academic experience. This fast-paced, residential program provides students from around the world with the opportunities to gain an edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

·   Internships – Competitive placements with top sites in Washington, DC.

.   Classes – 12 transferable credits from Georgetown University

·   Housing – Roommate matching and furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.·   Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and industry experts

·   Site Briefings – At the World Bank, CIA, State Department, U.S. Capitol and Federal Reserve

·   Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities

·   Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around of the world

·   Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need

For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org/CS. Should you have any questions, please email Dana Faught at admissions@tfas.org or call 1-800-741-6964.

Haley A. Heieck (B 07) | Recruitment and Admissions AssistantU.S. Programs | The Fund for American Studies1621 New Hampshire Avenue, NW | Washington, D.C. 20009P: 202.986.0384 | F: 202.318.0441 hheieck@tfas.org | www.DCinternships.org

College Pro Painters

Chelsea Elder 208-921-5442 celder@collegepro.com
College Pro is an international franchise company that specializes in hiring students to intern with us in the spring and summer months to run a business. The business we choose is a residential painting business. We have been noted as one of the top entrepreneurial management programs in the country. We are associated with DECA, SIFE and Akpsi. As a Franchise Manager you’re in charge of your own College Pro painting business. You market your services to homeowners and manage multiple painting teams who are responsible for delivering quality work on schedule and within budget. This opportunity gives students the necessary skills to get the job that they want after college.
If you want any more information, we have regular informational meetings on campus during the week. Please contact Chelsea Elder for more information or check out our website www.collegepro.com.
Applying
• All students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Submit an application, giving careful thought to your responses
• After initial evaluation, selected candidates will participate in assessments
and interviews. This can also include a discussion with parents
• Those selected to run a College Pro business will have planning and training sessions covering:
- Business planning and goal setting
- Financial planning
- Marketing and sales training
- Employee interviewing and hiring
- Technical knowledge of the painting industry

Getting your business off the ground
• Attend hands-on training in all aspects of delivering a quality paint job
• Create and implement a marketing plan to generate customer leads
• Follow up on your leads to sell services to homeowners
• Create and deploy a painter recruitment plan, hire painters

Running your business
• Continue to market and sell to homeowners
• Manage your painting projects, supply your painting crews with materials
• Manage client and employee relations
• Pay bills and manage finances
• Monitor production schedules
• Track performance against your business plan

At the end of the summer
• Advanced territory selection opportunity for Year Two
• Selection of Year Two Managers
• Close down your business

CradlePoint

CradlePoint Inc. is looking for a student interested in a PAID learning opportunity, where they can extend their communications and marketing education beyond the classroom. The primary responsibilities include assisting the Director of Marketing in numerous activities related to marketing communications, collateral material development, research, web site management, and development of sales support materials.
The ideal candidate will be a marketing/marketing communications student. Good writing and comprehension skills, the ability to manage projects to completion and knowledge of MS Office products are required. A technical background is a plus.
Hours: Flexible hours, Monday through Friday Location: Boise, Idaho
Resumes may be submitted to: jobs@CradlePoint.com

DBO, Inc.

DBO, Inc., Graphic Design, posters, banners, business cards, post cards, signs.  Meet and work with many different professionals in all types of business. Learn about Graphics Design first hand. Understand how a small business becomes successful. Contact: Omar at omar@dboinc.net c. 724.6779

Dollar For Dollar

John Carreras dollarfordollar@gmail.com 409-1985 Assistant manager in Dollar for Dollar store at Federal Way and Gowen. Complete full range of store operations. $8 or more per hour.

Hewlett Packard

http://www.jobs.hp.com
The quickest and most efficient way to apply to Hewlett Packard would be to visit our http://www.jobs.hp.com website .Within our website, you have the ability to create a Candidate Profile (non-requisition specific) or apply directly to specific requisitions. Once you create an account, you will be able to maintain and update your records (resume/cover letter, etc) directly on-line. Use our job search tool to find a job based on region, location, site, type of position, or function. A keyword search field is also available. The keyword search field can be used to search for words within a job title, job description, or be used to search on requisition number. If you apply to specific requisitions, you will be automatically routed to the hiring manager’s candidate list. It is important to answer all pre-screen questions associated with the requisition as hiring managers rely on this information to expedite their hiring process.

Hilex Poly

Shawn Barigar [Shawn@twinfallschamber.com]
A Jerome company is looking for an intern-type student to do a research project for them.  Hilex Poly – the plastic bag manufacturer in Jerome – is looking to expand their operation to include a significant recycling plant.  They’re wanting to do some market research to assess the feasibility…and are seeking a student to take this on.

Idaho Department of Commerce

Denise Gardner, Personnel Technician PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0093 334-2470 fax 334-2631
Submit resume of relevant work, volunteer, extracurricular and other experience, cover letter explaining which division you are interested in and your reasons for wanting to participate in this program, two letters of recommendation. Up to 19 hours/week. All internships are $7.50/hour.
Sample internships:
1. Division of Economic Development Intern–Assist in updating Department of Economic Development publications consisting of demographic and economic statistics, develop and put data elements to support presentations made by Dept. personnel. (periodically available)
2. Division of Community development–research and analysis of community and state data to develop reports to the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development, et. al. Assist in the planning and implementation of the Northwest Community Development Institute. Computer experience preferred but not required (periodically available)
3. Division of Tourism Development–maintain tourism websites. Require strong HTML skills and knowledge of Adobe GoLive, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop. (periodically available)
4. Division of International Business–assist in preparations for upcoming international events. Help prepare trade directory, work with US and Foreign Commercial Service, assist foreign visitors. Need computer skills.

Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program

Carol Craighill, Director Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program/Idaho Law Foundation, P.O. Box 895, Boise, ID 83701-0895(208) 334-4510 telephone,(208) 334-4515 (fax), Send a cover letter, resume and list of references
POSITION: Intake Investigator Intern, Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP)
DUTIES: The Intern will interview program applicants, analyze their legal problems, record information obtained in case files, and make recommendations as to the appropriate disposition of applicant’s request for legal assistance. Special projects might include working with pro se custody workshops for single parents, with the newly established Mediation Panel or evaluation.
HOURS: Flexible within the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
REQUIREMENTS: Upper division student with 2.5 GPA; ability to interview program applicants, prepare summaries, and make recommendations for appropriate action. Ability to work with low-income applicants at a stressful time in their lives. Good written and oral communication skills and basic computer skills.
COMPENSATION: None. Work experience in practical application of the law. Undying gratitude.

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Penney Crawford 301-994-0371 PO Box 135 Valley Lee, MD 20692
Attend 9 educational programs on benefits administration. Commit 2 summers with a sponsoring organization (possibly Fortune 500). Need “B” average. Paid.

Kohl’s

Store Management Internship
• 10 week structured program with meaningful work/projects
• Exposure to senior level management including District and Regional Managers
• Real responsibilities, real impact, and real world hands on experience
• Store tours with District Managers
• Working relationships and communication with other interns throughout the company
• Mentor program with former interns
• Computer based and hands-on training
• Experience in Merchandising, Management, Marketing, Finance, Sales, Operations,and Human Resources
• Opportunity to visit and analyze the competition
• Continuous performance feedback through 5 and 9 week reviews
• Focus Project to demonstrate skills, knowledge, and abilities
• Competitive wages
• Full Time career opportunities upon successful completion of program
Program Overview:
The Store Management Internship is a stepping stone toward the Store Manager in Training (MIT) Program, the fast track to a career in running a retail business. The Store Management.  Internship is a ten-week program combining one-on-one and computer based training to provide you the foundation for a store and district management career. As an intern with Kohl’s you will be treated as part of the management team and learn the principles of what it takes to run a successful retail business. If you enjoy working with people and engaging in several dynamic roles, or if you tend to get bored easily sitting at a desk all day long, a career in store management is sure to challenge and excite you.  In addition to several training modules and daily store management responsibilities, each intern will complete an Impact Analysis Project. This Project is your opportunity to analyze in depth a key part of the business and solve a problem or offer ideas for improvements. You will present your Impact Analysis Project at the completion of the internship to a group of Senior Executives - As a Kohl’s intern you are given big responsibilities and the opportunity to shine!
Company Profile:
Kohl’s Department Stores is a family oriented, specialty department store focused on middle income families and lead by highly recognized national brands. With annual sales approaching $15 billion, Kohl’s is one of the fastest growing companies around. In 2007 we’re opening over 100 new stores and entering several new markets across America. Our team consists of over 120,000 aggressive, energetic, and innovative players that continue to thrive in the fast-paced retail environment. Whether it is a career in management at one of our 817 stores from coast to coast, or a variety of career paths at our corporate office in Milwaukee, WI, Kohl’s is a high growth company with unlimited career possibilities. If you have a creative mind, strong leadership skills and want big responsibilities in a short amount of time, you need to check out Kohl’s. View Kohl’s on Campus online at www.kohlsoncampus.com

Mirada Magazine

Mirada Magazine, the largest free Latin magazine in Idaho.  Be part of the team that develops a Latin magazine every month (stories in english too). Learn how to grow a magazine state-wide. Help with the creative process of choosing images and story development.  You will also be able to attend local events to help promote DBO, Inc. and Mirada Magazine.  Contact: Lorena at lorena@miradamagazine.net

New York Life

To apply, please email a resume to arwatts@ft.newyorklife.com and reference “BSU Management Department Internship” in the subject line.
New York Life Insurance Company, a Fortune 100 company founded in 1845, is the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the largest life insurers in the world. Headquartered in New York City, New York Life’s family of companies offers life insurance, annuities and long-term care insurance. New York Life Investment Management LLC provides institutional asset management and retirement plan services. Other New York Life affiliates provide an array of securities products and services, as well as institutional and retail mutual funds.
New York Life’s Boise office is currently seeking to fill a Financial Services Internship position.
Applicants Must:
1. Have a successful background in business, finance, or sales. (A combination of education and entry-level experience in one of these areas is allowed.)
2. Possess the ability to understand complex tax strategies and financial concepts and be able to educate businesses and individuals regarding these strategies and concepts.
3. Be eligible to work in the U.S. (We are not able to provide sponsorship for this position.)

Preferred Candidates Will:
1. Have a 4-year degree from an accredited college or university. We will also consider students in their junior or senior year of school.
2. Have an interest in developing their own business.
3. Desire to get involved in their community and to meet new people.
4. Possess excellent relationship building skills.

This position includes a formal three year training program. No previous experience in financial planning is required. Professional designations are a plus but are not required. We will assist selected candidates to acquire the proper licenses, if necessary.
Compensation will depend on experience. Hours are flexible (we can work around your school schedule.)

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Annie Redding  1111 W. Jefferson St. Ste 540 Boise, ID 83702 947-5239 fax 344-7132 annie.redding@nmfn.com www.nmfn.com/baileyfinancialgroup www.nminternship.com
College Agent Internship Program. Financial Representative interns with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network have the same opportunities to build their careers as our full-time representatives. That’s one big reason why our internship program is unmatched in the financial services industry. Like Financial Representatives, our interns provide expert guidance and innovative solutions for the planning needs of individuals and businesses. They strive to understand their clients’ goals and visions in order to develop financial solutions that put them on a path to success. As an intern, you have the opportunity to be in business for yourself-but not alone. Supported by our network of financial specialists, training programs and mentoring opportunities, our interns have access to the resources, products and assistance they need to help their clients and build their practices. Working 15 to 20 hours per week, Financial Representative interns are able to gain necessary skills and knowledge of the financial services industry, define their own target markets and establish client relationships.
Preferred Qualifications: Completion of two academic years in a BA or BS degree from a four-year institution; strong interpersonal skills; self-motivated; community service; history of personal success. Interns earn $1000 per semester for training plus commissions plus a productivity bonus.

Red Cross

Dave Fotsch, 947-4357 x214 254 S. Cole Road, Boise, ID 83709 Set up youth team. Organize members and coordinate them. St. Al’s Hospital

Scentsy

Position: Process improvement / ERP / Business analysis
Please submit a letter of interest and your resume to:Renee Anchustegui  ranchust@boisestate.edu  The position will work with various departments of the company to determine all processes. This position will interview employees to determine the processes. The processes will be documented and analyzed for potential improvements. The position will then assist in the implementation of the new business software. Experience: 2 years minimum working in a manufacturing (operations) businesspreferred or2 years experience in an established business. Experience with analyzing business processes. Knowledge of flow charting and documenting processes. Ability to write clearly and concisely. Ability to gather information and clearly explain. Knowledge of an ERP system (know what it is). Ability to work in a fast past environment. Communication skills must be excellent. Scentsy was founded in 2004 as the premier manufacturer of wickles. candles, room sprays, car fresheners and other scented products. Today, Scentsy employees over 150 employees in our new Boise facility. We are in all 50 states and several international locations. The company is growing at 500% plus a year.

Simplot

Nate McClure HR Coordinator/Recruiter Employment Center Ph. 208-389-7347 Fax 208-389-7352 Simplot Careers http://www.simplot.com/careers/index.cfm
Support international sales and marketing team in the execution of product development and various projects including company key initiatives. The student will have the aspects of product development within international. The student will provide the supports in analysis of demand planning, forecasting, data analysis and creation of reports to assist in the management of S&Op process. The student will support in new product tracking and packaging development.Self-motivated with good analysis skills. Enthusiastic. Willing to resolve problems or issues. Good communicating skill. Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other basic software programs is necessary. Eager to learn. Must have a positive attitude and possess good personal skills. Good attention to detail. Excellent written and oral communication is a must. Willing to understand and learn the different cultures. Good inter personal skills is required to work with various different groups within the company.

This position requires:
* Current college/university enrollment.
* 3.0 or higher GPA.
* Foreign language skill is a plus.
* International experience preferred.
This position is for 12 months unless otherwise indicated by the hiring manager.

St. Al’s Hospital

Dennis Wedman, 367-2108 Manager, Employee Relations, 1055 N. Curtis Road, Boise, Idaho 83706 dennwedm@sarmc.org
Conduct house-wide HR audits both clinical and non-clinical areas regarding Exit Interview Reports, Assist with record audits for Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Hospitals to determine compliance, Assist with employee opinion surveys, Provide manager with analysis of reports. Hours: Flexible between 8am-5pm, Days Needed: Flexible on number of days, prefer at least 2-3 days per week, Duration: per class requirement to receive credits needed. Volunteer position for work experience or course credit for BSU.

SWAF, Inc.

Sherry Gorrell, SWAF, Inc. & Resolutions, Inc. “Facilitating Collaborative Change!” 716 W. Franklin St., Suite #1 Boise, Idaho 83702 ph: 208-433-0710 cell: 208-880-8670  sherry@resolutionsinc.com
SWAF, Inc. is interested in working with interns to launch their EXCITING new web site! It is a global travel and social web community connecting travelers and hosts nationally and internationally. They will initially focus on: the U.S., France, Italy, Spain, Germany, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and would like to work with students from these home countries who are studying at BSU AND interested in International Viral Marketing! An all expenses paid trip “any where in the world” will be gifted to the students who are responsible for signing up the most Hosts in their home country.

Target

Holly Reina | Group 197 Recruiting Specialist| * Target Stores | Office 303-209-9221 ext 3860 | Fax 303-373-0897
Target has a handful of summer intern positions available in Idaho and nothing would make us happier than to fill those spots with some of that great BSU talent!  I was hoping to get the word out to the COBE students-is this something we could partner with you on?  Specifically, I’m working with the BSU Career Center to arrange an information session for next week and would like to communicate that info to the COBE students if that’s appropriate. Additionally, students would be welcome to contact me directly if they are unable to attend the info session and are interested in the internship. We just want to get the word out that we have openings! Please let me know your thoughts. We always have such high-quality candidates from BSU-we can’t wait to welcome some more in to the Target family. Holly Reina | Group 197 Recruiting Specialist| * Target Stores | Office 303-209-9221 ext 3860 | Fax 303-373-0897

Treasure Valley Consultants Network

Justin Beller 484-6919 PO Box 190723 Boise ID  83719  Interact with other independent business professionals and promote their knowledge and expertise to the Boise business community at large.  The student will learn how to leverage technology to promote and educate business professionals as well as produce seminars/webinars that are based on clear objectives and outcomes.  Overall, the objective will be to retain current members, recruit new members and create brand awareness among the Boise business community.

Need an entrepreneurial spirit (an interest in one day becoming self-employed or creating a business).  Previous enrollment and completion of one or more business communication courses.  Creative thinking and critical thinking skills.  Attention to detail.  Experience with social media technologies (Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin).  Flexible working times.  No compensation.

Walgreens

Please go to:http://career.boisestate.edu/bulletin.htm#Albertsons%20Inc.

RETAIL MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP Walgreens, the nation’s premier retail drugstore, has opportunities nationwide. With 7,000 stores planned by the year 2010, we’re creating opportunities for talented, ambitious individuals to be ready to contribute to future success. So, if you’re a motivated, enthusiastic, people-oriented person with a knack for organization and who thrives in the fast-paced world of retail management, we want to talk to you. Why Walgreens? Walgreens is America’s best-known, largest-volume, most-trusted pharmacy retailer. We lead the U.S. chain drugstore industry in sales, store growth, and profits. We’re also one of the nation’s largest retailers overall – fourteenth largest to be exact – and one of its most progressive and successful companies. Founded in 1901, Walgreens serves more than 3.6 million customers daily and each store averages approximately $7.4 million in annual sales. In 2004, sales reached $37.5 billion marking our 30th consecutive year of record sales and earnings. We’re listed among Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies in America” for the 11th straight year and are ranked No. 1 among food and drugstore retailers. Ten weeks that could change your future! At Walgreens, you have the best of both worlds: the training, support and resources of one of America’s largest retail organizations behind you, plus the encouragement to be a true entrepreneur. Because we want you to succeed in your retail career, we’ve created a comprehensive, step-by-step retail management training program that will equip you to become a Walgreens store manager, and from there – depending on your career goals – to move into higher levels of retail management at Walgreens. The internship program is designed for college students to complete during the summer between their junior and senior years in school, exposes students to management skills and a full range of retail operations at Walgreens. Interns will work with experienced store managers to learn about store operations, management responsibilities, merchandising, advertising, inventory, bookkeeping, and human resources. Training includes research projects with on-the-job training. Interns are expected to complete written projects and research topics. By the end of your ten-week internship, you’ll know just what it means to manage a Walgreens store. It’s also an opportunity for us to seek exceptional students, prior to their senior year of college, to train for future management consideration. Get paid to learn! The internship is conducted between the months of May through August. Interns are paid hourly Rates vary from $12.00 up to $14.00 per hour Interns are scheduled for 40-hour work week.

Walmart

Sharon Higginbothom, Meridian Walmart, 373-7908, ext. 190 Management Trainee Internship. Six weeks of classes followed by assistant manager position. Potential to be a store manager. $35K starting salary after initial six week program. Call for more information.

Walt Disney World College Program

Disney is recruiting for the summer time frame (January- May or January – August). Please go to:http://career.boisestate.edu/bulletin.htm#Albertsons%20Inc.
For more information Debbie Kaylor Internship Coordinator Boise State University Career Center Boise, ID 83725-1310 (208) 426-4351

Watercooler

Internship Opportunity Announcement

With “The WaterCooler” in cooperation with

BSU’s “Centre for Creativity and Innovation”

For Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011

POSITION TITLE: WaterCooler “Creative Economy” Assistant

About the WaterCooler

The WC is the world’s only business development center dedicated to the creative economy. The WaterCooler is Downtown Boise’s home to emerging and innovative businesses, which represent the future of new job growth and economic potential in our community. The WC, a community-based non-profit, provides these companies with a physical home that encourages collaboration and synergies and offers a platform for mentoring, capital investment, community engagement, growth, and success. The WC offers a venue for dialogue, learning, creativity, and the entrepreneurial spirit.

The WaterCooler is located on the corner of 14th and Idaho, in vibrant downtown Boise. Originally created as the Boise Heating and Cooling building back in the 1970’s, the facility now has 7,500 square feet of offices, meeting rooms, cubicles and event space.

DUTIES/JOB DESCRIPTION: Interns will provide administrative support to the resident firms in the WaterCooler. Duties are flexible and will change with resident needs and intern’s skills and interests but will include market research and analysis, social media management including a Facebook page and Twitter account, website content updates, research for new WaterCooler projects and programs, new project implementation and promotion, scheduling, setup, and oversight of programs in the Idea Studio, responding to public inquiries, and other duties as assigned.

HOURS: Hours are flexible between 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday with a minimum of ten hours a week and a maximum of twenty hours per week. Student needs to complete at least 45 hours per each credit earned for academic credit.

REQUIREMENTS: Excellent writing and communication skills; an interest in small business development; ability to take direction well; punctual and responsible; and knowledge of basic computer applications such as Word, Excel, and use of the Internet. Familiarity with social media sites and other web applications is a plus. Willingness to deal with the public is helpful. Prefer those who are easy-going, have a sense of humor, and are willing to learn.

Candidates preferred with an academic focus in business, economics, marketing, management, accounting, finance, public administration, law or the arts.

Students in all class levels and at undergraduate as well as graduate level will be considered.

The intern must submit a reflection paper at semester’s end for academic credit. Specifics will be negotiated with the academic advisor.

COMPENSATION: Internships are not paid.

HOW TO APPLY: Students are to submit a cover letter and resume to the Centre for Creativity and Innovation, College of Business and Economics, B211. The Centre will review and forward them to the WaterCooler after the close of the deadline.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 16th, 2009, for internship in Spring 2010

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: WaterCooler: Shelley Bennett at shelley@brixusa.com or 208.368.0000 or Centre for Creativity and Innovation: Nancy Napier at nnapier@boisestate.edu or 208.426.4205

World Relief–Treasure Valley

Dawn K. Rice Resource & Development Manager World Relief – Treasure Valley 6702 Fairview Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83704 Fax 208-323-4965 Telephone 208-323-4964×106 The mission of World Relief is to work with, for, and from the Church to relieve human suffering, poverty and hunger worldwide in the name of Jesus Christ. Here in Boise, staff and volunteers represent the local Christian church – serving refugees with the love of Jesus. We are united by a common heart and purpose – loving and ministering to refugees because Christ loves us. We serve the needy regardless of their beliefs and do not require their participation in any Christian activities. Students can learn more about World Relief at our website: www.wr.org. An internship application form is at “Internship Package” or http://mg.boisestate.edu/mg406/Internship package.htm

Other Internship Websites:
Career Builder www.careerbuilder.com Jobs and Internships
E-recruiting www.erecruiting.com College Internships
Everett Internships www.everettinternships.org Public Service Internships
Internship Programs www.internshipprograms.com Focuses on students
Orion Society www.orionsociety.com Green Internships