JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
Marketing Internship
We are currently taking applications for a Marketing Intern to begin Fall 2012. Please submit your letter of inquiry, resume and letter of references to Vicky Kettner.
The DKI Marketing Internship is a paid, 12 hour-per-week position that supports the marketing and communications efforts. Applications are generally sought in the spring for a full year commitment that ideally begins in the fall semester.
Job Description: Assists the Community Relations Director with communications to the business community, promotion of the Student Discount Program to all three higher-education campuses, and web site administrative updates.
Requirements: Strong writing and communications skills, professional demeanor and ability to interact with others in a friendly and engaging manner. Public Relations, Communications or Marketing majors preferred. Requests for consideration should include cover letter, resume, and two reference letters. Project and writing samples are highly suggested. An on-site writing excercise is administered during the interview process.
Inquiries and applications should be made to
Vicky Kettner at 269.344.0795.
Planning & Development Internship
DKI is currently seeking a Planning & Development Intern beginning in the summer of 2012. The downtown planning & development intern is typically an upper level undergraduate or graduate student that assists in Downtown Planning and Development, with a preferred emphasis in GIS.
Job Description: The Planning & Development Internship is a paid internship that closely mirrors WMU's GEOG 4120 (Professional Practice) and GEOG 7120 (Professional Field Experience) classes. The Planning & Development Intern is required to work 6-12 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters, and 12-24 hours per week during the summer semesters.
Requirements: The Planning & Development Intern is responsible for assisting in downtown development and planning with a variety of research, database collection, annual survey's, GIS mapping and analysis, and inventory activities. The Planning & Development Intern will gain valuable experience in community development & organizational structure, as well as having numerous observation and networking opportunities.
If you are interested in the Planning & Development Internship, please e-mail a letter of interest, resume, and a list of relevant coursework to Brian Persky.