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The Chicago Festival Association, producer of the McDonalds® Thanksgiving Parade, is pleased to announce full-time and part-time internship opportunities for the spring of 2013. Internship will run from Monday, January 7, until Friday, May 17, 2013 Celebrating its 80th year, the McDonalds® Thanksgiving Parade is Chicagos premier holiday event. Hundreds of thousands of spectators crowd State Street Thanksgiving morning to watch gigantic helium balloons, award-winning marching bands, majestic equestrian units, fabulous holiday floats, spectacular performance groups, local personalities and national celebrities, while millions of viewers tune in to watch the parades local and national broadcast. This is your chance to be part of a nationally-televised event that is viewed by millions! OVERVIEW Interns contribute to all aspects of event production and gain valuable experience through exposure to a variety of industries. Students interested in pursuing a career in the special events industry are encouraged to apply. This internship entails preparation of the McDonalds® Thanksgiving Parade as well as other CFA produced events. Spring internships begin on Monday, January 7, and conclude on Friday, May 17, 2013.

The mission of INMED Partnerships for Children is to rescue children from the immediate and irreversible harm of disease, hunger, abuse, neglect, violence or instability, and to prepare them to shape a brighter future for themselves and the next generation. Our Compton-based office supports pregnant and parenting teens through case management, STD education, and job training. INMED Partnerships for Children has an ideal position for a college student or recent graduate seeking experience in nonprofit marketing and communications. This is an unpaid internship. The ideal candidate must be available at least 6 hours per week with a minimum 3 month commitment. AS A MARKETING and COMMUNICATIONS INTERN YOU WILL: Become familiar with the inner workings of a nonprofit organization Gain experience in the communications and marketing process Develop skills for a future career in nonprofit marketing Work with a great team of committed nonprofit professionals

Company Information: Our company, Shoptimize, (www.shoptimize.org) specializes in e-commerce products from women-led companies. Our mission is to put more women in leadership by inviting shoppers to use their purchasing power to advance women. We give back at least 1% of our after tax profits to nonprofits that advance women and girls. Benefits: Learn and get hands-on experience on SEO. Work virtually from home or elsewhere. Once a week tele-meetings so you wont have to time or money on commuting. Get exposure to the inner workings of a start up e-commerce social venture. At the end of your successful internship, you will have materials to use in your portfolio and a reference letter from the CEO of Shoptimize LLC. Timeline: Starting as soon as possible. Compensation: Unpaid internship. Academic credit will eagerly be arranged for those requiring after initiation by the student.

IVS an Automated retail / Self serve kiosk company, is accepting new applicants for a Social Media Expert . You will interact with other Social Media individuals. Team members must be able to operate off-site, and communicate effectively through conference calls and emails. We will have a small team (3-4) individuals who are able to prove proficiency using various social networking web sites and applications. The goal of this team is to increase brand awareness, develop social marketing campaigns, and provide feedback / progress reports to sales teams and management.

FOUR32C is offering a unique internship opportunity to work in a collaborative and exciting environment. Candidates should be available for on-site work 4-5 days/week (25-40 hours) for 3-4 months and should possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated, and have a passion for their field. Interns will be exposed to an assortment of digital projects from mobile apps to social media applications for major brands. The chosen candidates will be offered a stipend (commensurate with experience). The Business Development Intern will report directly to Elizabeth Stafford, Director of Strategy & Development. This internship provides the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects including research, database and contact management, marketing, and digital and social communication strategy. This intern will attend selected client meetings, will assist in budgeting, submitting client proposals, and will post and write on behalf of FOUR32C.

Interns will be involved in projects for several different businesses including Crackerjack Productions (Horse Show Management), PetPartners Grooming & DayCare (Pet Care), California Equestrian Properties (Real Estate), and Jusuru (Joint Care/Anti-Aging Products.) Intern will get experience in Business Development, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing and Fundraising. Specific projects may include: Sponsorship Drive for the 2013 Show Season of the California Dressage Society, SD Chapter Sponsorship Drive for 2013 Vintner's Dinner Series at Dolce Pane E Vino Development of Websites, online marketing-materials and e-campaigns Development of User Interface for Subscriptions and Sponsorships Metrics for measuring increases in new revenue/subscriptions against sources

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Nature Conservancy is looking for a HR Diversity Outreach Volunteer Intern. This unique position is responsible for assisting with the Community Outreach Plans with an emphasis on diverse communities, organizations, colleges and universities and effectively communicating TNCs conservation message. This will involve identifying groups/organizations whose interests overlap with TNCs mission. The intern will support the Diversity Team and will use online and offline tools available to assist with an outreach program, produce marketing materials and help create strategies to promote an increased public awareness among targeted audiences. This position will be based in the Dover, Delaware office with option to telecommute. The positions requires 10 dedicated hours per week. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: ? Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in Human Resources, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or Business ? Highly proficient Internet user ? Ability to convey ideas to a wide variety of people and interest groups. ? Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills ? Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, and attention to detail ? Ability to organize time and manage activities and meet deadlines. COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: ? Good communication; ability to persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups. ? Work and communicate with a wide range of people- both internal and external including agencies, other NGOs and community groups. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: ? Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines. ? Work performed in a general office setting HOW TO APPLY: To apply to this position, submit resume and cover letter to Shawneece Hennighan, shennighan@tnc.org. If you have any questions please contact Shawneece Hennighan, Diversity Recruiting Researcher & Coordinator at shennighan@tnc.org or (302) 747-7743. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Brensten Education (www.bse.edu) is seeking exceptionally motivated, talented and fun individuals to join our team of dynamic marketing professionals as paid interns. Students meeting eligibility requirements interested in pursuing this unique opportunity can apply by submitting an email with a brief cover letter and any relevant information regarding completed coursework or portfolio material.

Be Your Own You is a self-esteem lifestyle brand that was formed with the purpose of empowering girls and women through positive messaging, apparel and accessories, educational programs, and editorial magazines. BYOU was formed in partnership with Children's Edutainment Network and Cymphonique Miller. Today, BYOU is building a brand that will touch the lives of girls and women worldwide. For more information, and to check us out, go to http://www.BeYourOwnYou.com We are looking to work with someone who is excited about being a part of a company that has value and meaning. We want someone with good writing skills, good communication skills, and good time management skills! We offer great recommendation letters for our student interns, and there is also a possibility for a job offer once the internship is completed

The Accounting Intern for 908 Development Group will be responsible for providing financial and administrative services to the Accountant and Principals with a heavy emphasis on assisting with accounts payable and vendor information collection.