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Description
WasteCap Wisconsin seeks an individual with excellent research, writing and computer skills to assist WasteCap in marketing services, public relations, website maintenance and updates, membership expansion and special events.
The Communications Intern works under the direction of Outreach Specialist and will have the opportunity to:
-Draft articles and updates to be posted in email bulletins, distributed to businesses throughout Wisconsin (most content for the email bulletins provided by staff). Research additional topics if needed and interview for quotes.
-Compile and update media lists.
-Suggest improvements to WasteCap's email bulletin and website and work to implement improvements.
-Edit, design and manage website maintenance at the direction of staff
-Update promotional, educational and informational materials
-Help implement marketing/membership initiatives, including follow-up calls and assembling member resources and working with staff to implement membership expansion plans
-Assist Outreach Specialist in planning special events.
-Participate as part of a small office team in other office duties including answering phones, filing, office supply ordering, tracking time, checking voicemail and taking messages.
WasteCap Wisconsin is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that works to provide waste reduction and recycling assistance through business-to-business peer exchange, demonstration and education for the benefit of Wisconsin businesses and the environment.
Office located on Milwaukee's east side. Schedule is flexible and we will work with your school schedule. Position: 8 - 10 hours per week at $9 an hour through December 23. The duration of the position is negotiable with the potential for extension beyond December 2005. WasteCap is willing to work with students to meet internship requirements.
Requirements:
Junior status working towards a degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Marketing, Computer Science/Programming, Graphic Design or Public Relations; excellent written communication and proofreading skills; ability to organize work to establish and meet multiple deadlines.
Candidates must be able to manage website maintenance including monthly updates, editing and creating/designing new web pages within the WasteCap Wisconsin website with the direction of staff. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office XP for PC, HTML, Adobe Illustrator, and ability to work as part of small office team. Great customer service and phone skills. Some experience / coursework in public relations, business, journalism, graphic design, non-profit work or marketing.
Submit resume, references and writing / website samples, if available, by mail, email or fax to:
Shannon Delaney,
Outreach Specialist
WasteCap Wisconsin, Inc.
2647 N. Stowell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53211