Current Internship Opportunities
[last updated: 5/1/13]
Job ID: 14057
Internship Title: Special Events and Marketing Intern
Agency: Event Planning
Location: Denver
Description: Bliss Event Studio is seeking a high energy, creative, detail-oriented college student with strong communications and graphic design skills to assist in working on a variety of communication projects including developing marketing campaigns, social media, as well as preparation and execution of special events.
Responsibilities:
The Special Events and Marketing Intern will
- Assist in developing and managing new marketing campaigns discovering potential clients and creation of marketing materials
- Assist with sourcing topical ideas and content for blog posts
- Manage social media outlets including Facebook and LinkedIn profiles
- Assist Director and Lead Consultants in Special Event Planning and execution including, but not limited to:
- Vendor and venues selection
- Sponsorship / solicitation recruitment
- Press and PR
- Volunteer training and management
- Committee / Board meetings
- On site logistics during events
- Vendor confirmations prior to
Qualifications: Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written. Social Media savvy. Dependable transportation to and from the Bliss Event Studio office. Physically able to stand for extended periods of time and lift 20 lbs. Most importantly, a desire to learn about and be involved in all aspects of special events.
Time Schedule: Part-time, flexible schedule during regular business hours. Special Events planning and execution will require some evenings and weekends.
Pay Rate: Unpaid.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Applied Learning Center – The Internship Program – 1045 9th Street Park – Denver, CO 80217
303-556-3290 – msudenver-internships@msudenver.edu – www.msudenver.edu/internship
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Job ID: 14021
Internship Title: Event Management Intern
Agency: Foundation, nonprofit, education
Location: Denver, CO
Description: This summer, Emily Griffith Foundation will be launching its new Special Events program initiative. This will include creating a long-term special events plan to help with fundraising for the organization. In addition, the foundation will be planning for its annual fundraiser. This year, the event is titled the Black Crown Culinary Experience. Several local restaurants are participating in this event that will be held at Palazzo Verdi in Greenwood Village on September 20, 2013. Budweiser is the presenting sponsor, and it’s sure to be the event of the season – even Mayor Hancock says he’ll be there! The foundation will need help with all the planning details for this and future events. Apply today!
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with creating a long-term special events plan for the organization
- Take on event planning projects for the Black Crown Culinary Experience Event, including sponsorship research, pre-event planning, volunteer outreach, logistics, site management, vendor coordination, event marketing, etc.
For more information: visit www.emilygriffith.edu and www.emilygriffithfoundation.org
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Excellent typing and computer skills
- Ability to work independently as well as the ability to ask for help when needed
- Proficiency in online communications and Excel
- Some event planning related coursework completed
Additional Qualifications:
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Event planning experience
Time Schedule:
Time Commitment: At least 10 hours per week, with a minimum commitment of 3 months.
Schedule: Flexible, anytime from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Pay Rate: Unpaid for Academic Credit.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Applied Learning Center – The Internship Program – 1045 9th Street Park – Denver, CO 80217
303-556-3290 – msudenver-internships@msudenver.edu – www.msudenver.edu/internship
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Job ID: 13893
Internship Title: Travel Planning Assistant
Agency: Travel and Hospitality
Location: Denver, CO
Description: Assist with professional travel planning. Responsibilities include: travel planning research and support, travel supplier interaction, pricing research and social media support. At the supervisor’s discretion, additional duties may include direct client communication and marketing analysis and support such as working with Google Adwords and other marketing analytics. Intern will have a unique opportunity to get hands-on experience in the travel industry, working with international travelers coming to the U.S., and working with major air, hotel, resort and other travel suppliers. Student will also have the opportunity to strengthen his or her resume and portfolio in preparation for graduation and full-time employment in the travel industry.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be working toward a Hospitality, Tourism and Events degree with a concentration or minor in tourism. No direct tourism industry experience is required, but past tourism experience will be viewed favorably. A solid grasp of English grammar, writing and sentence structure is also important. Additional language skills are viewed favorably but not required.
Time Schedule: Flexible, but structured, working hours can be arranged with the supervisor; approximately 15 hours per week. Primarily work-from-home or school.
Pay Rate: Unpaid for Academic Credit.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2013
Applied Learning Center – The Internship Program – 1045 9th Street Park – Denver, CO 80217
303-556-3290 – msudenver-internships@msudenver.edu – www.msudenver.edu/internship
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Job ID: 13887
Internship Title: DIA – Public Relations & Marketing Paid Intern I
Agency: DIA
Location: DIA
Description:
- Interprets, implements, and coordinates the requested needs of airport travelers for conventions, conferences, meetings, political delegations, VIPs, and special needs organizations for expedited movement through DIA.
- Take calls to the Aviation Customer Service call center.
- Work with the Federal Inspections Service area under the direction of the Immigration Customs Enforcement Agents (ICE) by monitoring, responding to and assisting arriving international passengers.
The formal job description (Professional Occupations Intern I) is listed under Job Specifications on our website: www.denverjobs.org/jobs
Qualifications: Required qualifications:
- Current enrollment in college or university with at least 6 hours of college coursework completed at time of application.
- Ability to work in 4 hour minimum shifts
- Ability to work 20 hours per week
- Interest in multi-semester internship
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to required):
- Bilingual (Chinese, Indonesia, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese)
- Enrolled in Aviation, Public Relations, Communication, Marketing, Political Science, Tourism, Hospitality or directly related program
- 1 year commitment or more
- Valid Driver’s license
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note the following:
- FBI Criminal Background Check required: an FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DIA). Employers are also required to report any felony conviction and / or moving violations to maintain this clearance / be eligible for continued employment. A pre-employment physical / drug test may be required.
- Shift Work: Interns will work day or swing shifts as DIA is a 24 / 7 / 365 operation which includes nights, weekends, and holidays
Time Schedule: Willing to work either day or swing shifts as our operations run seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. We are requiring a minimum commitment of 4 hours per shift and you must be available 20 hours per week (your schedule may need to change by semester, but we will still require the same commitment).
Pay Rate: $13.21 per hour.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Applied Learning Center – The Internship Program – 1045 9th Street Park – Denver, CO 80217
303-556-3290 – msudenver-internships@msudenver.edu – www.msudenver.edu/internship
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Job ID: 13858
Internship Title: Sustainability Event Intern
Agency: Assists businesses with sustainability measures
Location: Louisville or work from home
Description: The LOHAS intern may work remotely or in the Louisville, CO based LOHAS office. This position is for a student seeking experience in event planning in a sustainable business environment.
Job Description: Event project intern will report to and work directly with the Executive Director, Production team, sales manager organizing the annual LOHAS conference, and producing LOHAS.com web content and the LOHAS weekly e-newsletter. Intern will gain skills in event project management, sponsor management, speaker management, online event marketing and sustainable business content; managing multiple projects with deadlines and various online platforms – Drupal, Compendium, Get Response, Eventbrite, and Regonline.
Intern Responsibilities:
- Manage the delivery of LOHAS e-weekly newsletter
- Update relationship contacts and outreach lists
- Assist with marketing outreach via social media and online promotions
- Assist with sponsor relations and materials needed
- Upload sponsor logos and information on to LOHAS.com website
- Upload speaker details on website
- Update online program
- Pass sponsor deliverable details to event coordinators
- Load sponsor details into LOHAS HUB
- Be on call meetings regarding event logistics
- Coordinate with volunteers
- Assist with publishing LOHAS.com blog posts and comments
Qualifications: Candidates must have strong verbal and written communications, be a self-starter able to take on projects and responsibilities confidently and have strong writing and editing skills. Other essential skills for a successful internship include a familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Google +. HTML background a plus. Must be motivated and determined to succeed. Must be able to work cooperatively with all departments. Must be able to meet deadlines on time in a diligent and professional manner. Must be familiar with MS Office (Excel, Word) and be comfortable learning new online platforms. Must be a student or recent grad interested in LOHAS values.
Time Schedule: Spring or summer semester. 10 to 25 hours per week. Hours need to increase as the conference gets closer. Possible for a student to start for summer semester early with fewer hours, work many hours just before and during the conference and fewer hours per week after the conference into July. Discuss your availability with the employer.
Pay Rate: Unpaid. Must receive academic credit.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Applied Learning Center – The Internship Program – 1045 9th Street Park – Denver, CO 80217
303-556-3290 – msudenver-internships@msudenver.edu – www.msudenver.edu/internship
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Job ID: 13793
Internship Title: Donor Relations Intern
Agency: Nonprofit Fundraising
Location: Downtown Denver
Description: Mile High United Way leverages relationships and invests resources to drive social change. We lead the community in achieving measurable results in the areas of School Readiness, Youth Success, and Adult Self Sufficiency. Our Vision is a community united to create better opportunities for all. Our Mission is uniting people, ideas, and resources to advance the common good.
Position Concept: The Mile High United Way Donor Relations team is seeking an Intern who will be responsible for assisting with Donor Relations communications and social media projects, as well as other promotion of workplace campaigns and events.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Attend corporate campaign and volunteer events and shoot video / pictures that can be shared via social media and other means to recognize corporate and individual donor involvement with a focus on engaging, recognizing and supporting our corporate partners.
- Write / edit / proofread donor relations communications as needed.
- Traffic management for Donor Relations to ensure communications are going out as planned and to the correct audience.
- Ensure distribution lists are updated in Salesforce / Blackbaud.
- Work with marketing to monitor recognition calendar and ensure compliance with what was promised to sponsors.
- Provide support for Tocqueville and Champions Circle events.
- Assist on editing letters, invitations, and other materials.
- Assist with Tocqueville solicitation letters.
- Make follow up phone calls to donors to invite to events, follow up on correspondence etc.
- Solicit in-kind donations from local businesses to be used as campaign incentives / auction items.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have experience or academic background in donor relations or communications, and knowledge of social issues related to the work of Mile High United Way. Additionally, the intern will have strong verbal and written communications skills, attention to detail, and the ability to take initiative and be willing to express ideas. He or she should excel in a fast paced environment and be flexible moving from one project to the next.
Time Schedule: Summer semester.
Pay Rate: Unpaid. Must receive academic credit.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Applied Learning Center – The Internship Program – 1045 9th Street Park – Denver, CO 80217
303-556-3290 – msudenver-internships@msudenver.edu – www.msudenver.edu/internship
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Job ID: 12413
Internship Title: Chamber of Commerce Intern
Agency: Chamber of Commerce
Location: Centennial
Description: Work directly with the president of a metro area chamber of commerce. Projects can vary but will include setting up an internship program for chamber members. Intern will interact with business owners in the community.
Qualifications: Current MSU Denver student looking to take a strong leadership role in the business community.
Time Schedule: Flexible
Pay Rate: Unpaid for academic credit.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Applied Learning Center – The Internship Program – 1045 9th Street Park – Denver, CO 80217
303-556-3290 – msudenver-internships@msudenver.edu – www.msudenver.edu/internship
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Job ID: 13225
Job Title: Communications Intern
Agency: City Government / Recreation
Location: Downtown Denver
Description: The intern will support a fast-paced communications office with marketing campaigns, media relations, newsletters, social media, events planning and graphic design work. The student will be assigned projects based on your interests and abilities that will provide material for a portfolio. In addition, the supervisor will give you opportunities to develop or improve skills.
Qualifications: MSU Denver student with at least sophomore status and 2.5 GPA in any communications, public relations or marketing related field.
Time Schedule: Available any semester. Prefer 24 hours per week between 9 and 5 and some weekends for events, if possible.
Pay Rate: Unpaid. Must received academic credit.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Contact: The Internship Center, Campus Box 7, P. O. Box 177362, 1045 9th Street Park, Denver, CO 80217. Office: 303-556-3290, Fax: 303-556-2091, E-mail - msud-internships@msudenver.edu
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Job ID: 13178
Job Title: State Capitol Guide
Agency: Visitor Services for the State Capitol
Location: Downtown Denver
Description: Student Capitol Guides
Guides conduct tours, manage different stations, and make sales. Guides give two kinds of tours: historical and attic/dome. The historical tour is a 45-minute walk throughout the first, second, and third floors of the capitol with information on capitol construction, materials used, capitol architecture, executive branch, legislative process, etc. The attic/dome tour is a 99-step clip to the top of the building with a walk through Mr. Brown’s Attic – a museum with capitol history highlights and insights, and a 360-degree view of downtown Denver from the dome observation deck. Other responsibilities include managing the phone desk to answer questions and make reservations, work at the information desk to advise visitors on the nearby historic venues, museums and restaurants, and work at the gift shop to make souvenir sales. Guides are expected to demonstrate outstanding customer service, clear and loud public speaking, timeliness, and nonpartisanship.
Qualifications: MSU Denver student with at least sophomore status.
Must have interest in Colorado history and government. This can be a physically challenging position. Attendant is required to climb and descend a number of stairs several times per shift.
Time Schedule: Flexible. Several shifts available Monday through Friday.
Pay Rate: Volunteer. Must receive academic credit.
Application Deadline: Apply until filled.
Contact: The Internship Center, Campus Box 7, P. O. Box 177362, 1045 9th Street Park, Denver, CO 80217. Office: 303-556-3290, Fax: 303-556-2091, E-mail - msud-internships@msudenver.edu
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JOB TITLE: Marking and Sales Intern
AGENCY: Transportation, Sales, Marketing and Event Coordination
LOCATION: Denver Co (mainly work from home)
ABOUT US: Started in 1999 and based right here in Denver, Pioneer Chauffeured Service has grown into one of the top providers for domestic and international business and personal transportation. As a family owned business we understand the importance of the personal touch and pride ourselves in offering first class service to each and every client that we service. This first class service starts with our state of the art booking technology, continues with personal touches throughout the service (such as favorite refreshments in the car and reminders about your upcoming transportation) and ends with a detailed invoice within 24 business hours of the transportation. When you book with us you are not only a customer you become part of our family.
DUTIES: The intern filling this position will assist the Operations Manager and Sales Manager in a multitude of operational tasks. The candidate will be handling a lot of web related duties such as blogging and web content updates along with data mining to assist in qualifying sales opportunities. Event planning assistance and coordination will be part of the duties as well.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced understanding of social media
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Detailed Orientated
- Ability to multi-task
- Self-starter that can work without a lot of direct supervision
- At least a sophomore status and 3.25 GPA
- Previous experience in sales organization preferred
- Experience in coordinating events is a plus
- Strong Customer Service skills
TIME SCHEDULE: We understand that school needs to come first and it is very hard to setup a regular schedule when you’re in college. The number of hours a week is flexible according to the intern’s schedule and needs. There will be opportunities to work from home with this internship. We are looking for a minimum of 140 hours a semester or approximately 10 hours per week on average.
PAY RATE: Unpaid, but could lead to future employment, Open to offer academic credit
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until the position is filled
PO Box 1737
Arvada, CO 80001-1737
303.940.2757
