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About Local Business Rockstar and the Opportunity Are you looking for an exciting Social Media internship working for an entrepreneur? Interested in working virtually, setting your own hours, and helping to promote a new product showing entrepreneurs how to build and run a successful internship program? A well-established online entrepreneurial business seeks social media interns to work remotely or in the Phoenix AZ area. This position is unpaid, but offers exceptional resume-building and networking opportunities. You will learn the ins and outs of the online industry and an entrepreneurial company. This opportunity is open to those seeking hands on experience. If you need college credit for your internship we are willing to work with your school and academic advisor to assist you in obtaining credit. Your Responsibilities As Our Social Media Intern Will Include: Building, maintaining and promoting profiles for: -Twitter -Facebook -YouTube -LinkedIn -And all other social networking sites as deemed appropriate You will also be responsible for implementing social search engine optimization (SEO) strategies to link all of the social media efforts.

Burritt on the Mountain has been referred to as a "Jewel on the Mountain." Start with Dr. William Henry Burritt's eclectic mansion, add a historic park with restored 19th century houses including barnyard and animals, and finally throw in the artistic side with concerts, plays and exhibits, and you have a delightful mixture of old and new for young and old! In 1955, Dr. Burritt willed his mansion and surrounding 167 acres of land on Round-Top Mountain to the city of Huntsville (making it Huntsville's first museum). Since that time, volunteers and community activists have brought original homes from the area to Burritt to be restored and utilized as an educational facility. Our historic interpreters are always busy demonstrating activities as one would see on a 19th century farm. Blacksmithing, spinning, and cooking over an open hearth are just some of the skills employed in our historic park. The Education Programs Intern will be closely involved with Burritt's Education Department, which designs and leads a variety of activities and events every year for both children and adults. Summer interns will work closely with Burritt's summer day camp programs in particular, as well as our special Whimsical Woods feature. This internship period is flexible but is intended for Summer of 2012. Internship is unpaid and intern hours would range from 15 to 30 hours per week. This internship will provide excellent experience for anyone looking to pursue a career in Education, Public History, Non-profits, or Environmental Education.

Gator Country is a 15 acre alligator and reptile sanctuary that sees over 30,000 visitors per year, where conservation and education come together, serving to protect some of the most amazing animals in the world. Gator Country has used public media to push alligator conservation including starring in its own TV show Gator 911, and appearing in other hit shows like River Monsters and Billy the Exterminator. Description: This unique internship allows for hands on learning with some of the largest reptiles in the world, as well as gaining experience in environmental education. To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, contact information of three references, unofficial transcript and any other pertinent information to Zach Hutchinson (zhutchinson@gt.rr.com). Please send attachments in PDF format. Paper versions may be sent to: Gator Country Attention: Zach Hutchinson 21159 FM 365 Beaumont, TX 77710 OR Fax: (409) 794-1324

www.japantourist.jp is an inbound travel website owned and operated by Metropolis magazine, Japan's largest English-language magazine (www.metropolis.co.jp). We are looking for one or more interns for a period of between 1-3 months, to work in Tokyo, taking photos and writing short stories about city locations that might be interesting to foreign tourists. This is an unpaid position, but board and food, transport to and from the place of work, and any incidental work-related costs will be covered. Intern is expected to arrange own travel to Tokyo, return. This internship is available for any applicable period between March 2013 and October 2013.

WETA Public Television and Classical 90.9 FM provides internship opportunities designed to help expand students' knowledge and experience in public media and compliment their studies. The National Programming department develops and produces series such as In Performance at the White House, Ken Burns programs, and many other interesting projects. Interns will assist with activities involved in project development and gain exposure to how projects evolve into public television programming. This is an unpaid internship with a small travel stipend available. For more information about our internship program and to apply, visit our website: http://www.weta.org/about/careers/internships.

DDF offers several internship opportunities for students passionate about protecting civil liberties, especially the right to dissent. Interns will generally work out of our national office, which is located in Takoma Park, Maryland just outside Washington, DC or remotely from anywhere in the U.S. Interns at the national office will have the opportunity to attend educational forums, symposia and meetings hosted by our allies, think tanks and local universities. National office interns will also participate in meetings with coalition partners, Congressional staff and staff from different federal agencies and the White House. All DDF interns will engage in substantive work including research, writing, lobbying and coalition-building. Specific projects interns will work on include the Campaign to Protect Animnal Rights Activism; Rapid Response Solidarity Network; Civil Liberties Wikipedia; Dissent & Repression Comic Series; Defending Dissent Radio; Direct and Grassroots Lobbying. Summer Internship Program: This is an 8-week internship in our national office. Students are expected to work 30 hours per week and are paid a modest stipend. Remote Internships: This flexible internship offers students the opportunity to work on DDF projects from anywhere in the U.S. Fall or Spring Semester Internship Program: Full or part-time interns are accepted at our national office or can work remotely.

We are an internet/media/advertising start up working with small businesses. We provide the infrastructure, connectivity and analytics to enable incremental revenues for retail merchants though connecting them into a localized social business networks. The company just finished development of its technology platform, and are launching beta test in Downtown Jersey City among 30 to 40 merchants. We are seeking an intern who would help support the trial. You will be in constant contact with the merchants participating in the trial helping them to use our platform, design weekly promotions, troubleshoot technology issues and address other issues that may arise. Ideal candidate will be 1. a great communicator; 2. very detail oriented; 3. good project manager; and 4. interested in technology and innovations. We do not have a set hours, but envision that a person will have to spend 3 to 4 hours a day dealing with the merchants. The position is a great way to demonstrate your skills and dedication. If trial is successful the Company will likely raise venture funding which will open up a lot of opportunities for fast advancement.

Account Manager The Account Manager will be responsible for interfacing between each new Client, the Deployment & Configuration Team, and the Business Intelligence Team to improve communications and to assure that specific customer needs are being met. He/she will be the key point of contact during the transition from the day client funds are deposited and actually going "Live". The account manager looks for ways to improve the client's satisfaction during this process, helps to solve the client's business problems and ultimately represents the client internally. While not directly solving product defects or technical support issues, the manager insures that client issues and needs are being handled adequately within Boston Technologies. Responsibilities: Manage and maintain client relationships from the point of sale onward to ensure specific customer needs are being met. Represent client interests in weekly update meetings regarding the status of each account. Boost overall efficiency by obtaining customer feedback, identifying process needs and establishing necessary policies and procedures. Maintain an open communication with all clients to help recognize needs, determine usage trends, and explore new opportunities in order to propose solutions for their growing business needs. Identify business objectives and provide other departments with direction and insight into each client's specific needs. Personal Attributes: Ability to manage priorities judiciously and independently Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences Exceptionally self-motivated and directed Exceptional service orientation Ability to excel in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Proven detail-orientation Customer Service experience Proficient with MS Office Ideal Candidate Has: A basic understanding of the Foreign Exchange market A familiarity with financial trading MT4 experience Experience working with intricate technology Used Salesforce

The Angel Orensanz Foundation is located in the Lower East Site and is dedicated to promote the art work of Angel Orensanz and to promote art and artist from all over the world. We are looking for an intern to help handling our website, blogs, and digital Report. Indesign and Photoshop a plus.

Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center 1317 San Pablo @ Gilman, Berkeley | www.ashkenaz.com PR and Marketing Internship in Music Industry and Non-profit Community Relations Spring Semester Application deadline: February 15th at 5 pm Description: Ashkenaz seeks interns this Spring for marketing, community outreach, and musical research in an effort to reach new audiences in target communities. Research in target communities includes: assessing community needs, implementing reach-out strategies, and becoming familiar with musical preferences. So far, Ashkenaz has worked with several communities on the UC Berkeley campus including KALX, I-House, UC Berkeley Music Department, and the Art Department. You will have a chance to become involved in our on-going projects which include Cal Music Spotlight and Cal Talent Night. Cal Music Spotlight invites student to compete in an online voting contest to perform as an opening act at Ashkenaz, and Cal Talent Night invites various artists and musicians to showcase their talent in an end of semester event. The goal for Spring 2013 interns is to build a lasting relationship between Ashkenaz and individual target communities. This may include concert brainstorming, event planning, and show promotions to the communities. TWO internships are available. Internships are not paid, but college credit is available. Positions are 10-15 hours per week, from mid February through mid May. Benefits: Experience in nonprofit arts administration, event management, marketing & public relations, and community development & outreach, with hands-on mentorship & training from senior interns and music industry professionals Chance to be part of a vibrant, grassroots community-based organization Free admission to most of our programs