Monday, July 16, 2012

Grant to help fund internships at local musuem

NOTE: Most of this post was taken from a UMD press release.

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth professors have received more than $100,000 to fund three projects to spur the creative economy on the SouthCoast.


The grants are part of more than $250,000 invested by the President's Creative Economy Initiatives Fund, under the supervision of UMass President Robert L. Caret, to support nine projects by UMass faculty members that promote the arts and culture in Massachusetts. The initiatives range from creating a digital platform that celebrates the Commonwealth's natural beauty and its central place in environmental thought to developing a business plan to boost the fledging New Bedford Museum of Glass.

"The creative economy makes life richer in the Commonwealth, affecting the quality of our lives, culturally and socially," President Caret said. "This fund allows the University to build partnerships with nonprofits and creative industries that spur economic development in the realm of the arts and culture, which are critically important to having a vibrant state.''


"I thank President Caret for his focus on creative ways UMass faculty members are driving the creative economy," added UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Divina Grossman, who officially began work on Monday. "I also want to congratulate our faculty members for their excellent work on these initiatives. Their success demonstrates the commitment of our campus to the communities we serve."


Working with the New Bedford Museum of Glass

Professor Michael Griffin (mgriffin@umassd.edu) and Dr. Matthew Roy (mroy@umassd.edu)

Amount awarded: $29,100.

UMass Dartmouth's Center for Civic Engagement and Charlton College of Business will strengthen and build the New Bedford Museum of Glass, a fledging local cultural institution with an impressive collection, internationally recognized curator, and historical connection to the city's glass industry (the Mt. Washington and Pairpoint glass companies which were major New Bedford-and American-enterprises in the 19th century.) This initiative will bring energy, talent and insight from UMass Dartmouth business students and faculty to bear on such challenges as development of a business plan, effective execution of museum marketing, outreach activities, and efficient and effective operations. The project will help the Museum increase its foot traffic, grow its membership, research and apply for grants, raise public awareness, and benchmark its business practices.

More about the President's Creative Economy Initiatives Fund

The fund, created in 2007, provides seed funding for faculty research and scholarship activities in the arts, humanities, and social sciences - and underscores the University's commitment to enhancing the social and cultural fabric of Massachusetts.

Now in its sixth year, the fund has provided 54 awards totaling $1.6 million.

This year the Creative Economy Fund will dispense $259,300 in grants.
 
Charlton College of Business Students who would like to apply for a fall internship at the New Bedford Glass Museum should email Professor Griffin at: mgriffin@umassd.edu. These internships will be mostly marketing and operations oriented.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Advice to a potential accounting intern

Here is a thread of an email exchanged between an student and me earlier today.  I thought some students, especially accounting majors, might find this instructive.

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Dear Professor Griffin,

I am an upcoming graduate(January 2013) in the Charlton College of Business. I only need two courses to graduate so I will be a part time student for the Fall 2012 semester. On my job search most corporate employers and employment agencies require degree. I believe that is because a so many applicants on file already have degrees. I am reaching out for some advice on internships. I seek internship as an alternative to employment, plus, I'm only interested in becoming a CPA.

I have a compiled of CPA 50 firms. Before I call the CPA firms and getting the "No" from the secretary, I wanted some tips. What did you market most for UMassD students? What lessons did you learn from the firms that said no? What pitfalls should I avoid when seeking the internship opportunity? Have you ever convinced a firm to hire interns when they were not seeking interns? Finally why don't some firms hire interns or the reason they give?

Dear Student:
Your questions are excellent.  Unfortunately, I am not sure I have the answers.  If you want to work for a CPA firm, you are doing the right thing in compiling a list and going after those "leads".  You should try other approaches too.  I have attached a booklet that I updated this summer on how to land an excellent internship and their may be some ideas in there.  Networking is big and don't ignore that.  I have never convince a company to hire an intern unless they were already leaning that way.  But the good news is that many enlighten firms want interns.  The spring is better than the fall because of tax season and more work but I would push for the fall too.  Sometimes firms (especially the smaller ones) don't want interns because they either can't be bothered to guide them or they don't have enough work to keep them busy.  The accounting profession as a whole believes in internships and many firms use internships as their feeder system - like the sports analogy of minor leagues.

Good luck.
Professor Griffin

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Hasbro Summer Tax Internship Summer 2012

8 Days ago, Hasbro (the Pawtucket, RI toy manufacturer) posted this tax accounting internship: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=HASBRO&cws=1&rid=7424&src=JB-202

PR Internship - Johnston, RI

Are YOU the next PR superstar?

If so, you’re going to need the skills and relevant work experience to get your foot in the door of your first public relations job.

At FM Global, we take great pride in nurturing the up-and-coming public relations stars of tomorrow. Through our hands-on, year-round, paid corporate public relations internship program, students compete for a unique opportunity to work alongside an award-winning public relations team that develops innovative global programs to help support the company’s business growth, client retention and profitability.

Work with a global leader

Established in Rhode Island more than 175 years ago, FM Global (www.fmglobal.com) is a $4.8 billion company that insures more than one out of every three FORTUNE 1000 companies and similar-sized organizations in more than 130 countries. The company, ranked 545 among FORTUNE Magazine’s largest companies in America, employs more than 5,100 people in 61 offices worldwide. Nearly 1,700 of those employees work locally at the company’s headquarters in Johnston, R.I., at its state-of-the-art Research Campus in West Glocester, and in offices in Waltham and Norwood, Mass. FM Global works with clients to develop robust property insurance and engineering solutions to protect their business operations from fire, natural disasters and other types of property risks.

Responsibilities - External:

Experience you will gain

Unlike internships at other companies, FM Global’s public relations interns gain meaningful, real-world experience in the four key areas that the most astute public relations practitioners demonstrate competency in—research, planning, implementation and evaluation. Your qualitative and quantitative contributions will play an integral role in helping the public relations team position FM Global both as an industry leader globally, as well as an employer of choice locally.

At FM Global, you can expect to develop confidence and marketable skills by engaging in or assisting with many of the following activities:

•Preparing news releases, bylined articles, award nominations, fact sheets, executive biographies;

•Enhancing the company’s social media presence, corporate Web site, corporate Intranet;

•Participating in strategy meetings, conference calls, media interviews;

•Monitoring earned media coverage using the latest research tools;

•Publishing the company’s quarterly media coverage report;

•Supporting special events and site tours;

•…and much more!

Qualifications - External:

Only the best and brightest need apply

To be considered for FM Global’s public relations Summer/Fall or Winter/Spring internship, you must:

•Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher;

•Major in public relations, communications, English, journalism or marketing;

•Plan to pursue a career in public relations; and

•Be a junior or senior in college

Hours are flexible and depend on the student’s class schedule, course requirements (if applicable) and availability. The FM Global public relations internship is offered at the company’s corporate offices in Johnston, R.I.

To apply click here.

B2B Marketing Intern (Fall 2012)

B2B Marketing Intern


Ipswitch, Inc - Lexington, MA

See original job posting at Ipswitch, Inc »

Marketing department is looking for someone interested in joining a marketing team as an intern, with opportunity to be exposed to and learn B2B marketing best practices along the way. We are looking for a team member with a phenomenal "Can-Do" attitude to join a hard working and fast paced marketing team. A tremendous learning opportunity with exposure to top B2B marketing professionals.



Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

Research and manage lists of corporate event opportunities, media companies and prospect companies



Support lead management process with review and clean up of lead contact data



Data entry into Customer Relationship Management and Marketing Automation tools



Manage inventory of content and marketing assets



Manage repository of industry best practices and competitor examples



Planning for marketing team events



Quality assurance and testing of marketing programs (emails, landing pages, content)



Must be strong on the Microsoft Office suite of tools - Excel, PowerPoint



Education and/or Experience:

Entry level position. Great for current college undergrads, or recent graduate looking for internship.



Benefits: Ipswitch provides their employees a comprehensive full benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, fitness and wellness benefits. We value our employees and provide you a unique working environment to harvest your talents. It is an exciting time at Ipswitch! We would like to have you join our team.



Ipswitch, Inc. has been named one of the Boston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2010, 2011 and 2012 in the greater Boston area. It is an exciting time at Ipswitch! We would like to have you join our team!!!



CRM and Retail Marketing Intern: adidas Group Canton, MA

CRM and Retail Marketing Intern  (Fall 2012)


adidas Group 25 reviews - Canton, MA

See original job posting at adidas Group »

Rockport shoes have run the New York City Marathon, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and sailed around the world. Our company's reputation has been built on footwear that delivers on making style comfortable for the metropolitan professional—and that's a promise our consumers have come to rely upon. Rockport understands the demands of a modern, active lifestyle; one requires versatile footwear that can keep up—whether navigating a backcountry trail or your daily marathon as a professional. Simply put, Rockport's design innovations allow our consumers to do more, be more, live more


The Rockport company is currently looking for an Intern to join Retail Marketing and Store Environments Team. This internship is for college credit only.



In this internship you will:

Work with our newly developed SBU team on exciting retail specific initiatives Assist in the strategy and execution of our new CRM program Manage the Digital Marketing calendar- Email, SMS schedule/cadence Manage in-bound Global Marketing requests and circulate for approval Help ensure brand consistency in bringing brand marketing initiatives to life in our North American retail environments Assist in communication to the field regarding marketing and visual merchandising initiatives Provide assistance to key players in the CRM & Retail Store Environments team, as needed.



Qualifications:

Marketing Major/focus preferred, MBA candidates considered, if in 1st year of a matriculating program Creative individual with a propensity for being detail oriented and conscientious-- analytical skills are a plus In Design experience, retail experience a plus Advanced computer skills- individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Power Point. Excellent communication skills Enthusiastic, positive attitude and willing to learn and improve You must currently be enrolled in school and eligible to receive course credit for internship Preference will be given to undergraduate Juniors and Seniors, as well as graduate students



eCommerce Intern: Adidas Canton, MA

eCommerce Intern (Fall 2012)


adidas Group 25 reviews - Canton, MA

See original job posting at adidas Group »

Rockport shoes have run the New York City Marathon, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and sailed around the world. Our company's reputation has been built on footwear that delivers on making style comfortable for the metropolitan professional—and that's a promise our consumers have come to rely upon. Rockport understands the demands of a modern, active lifestyle; one requires versatile footwear that can keep up—whether navigating a backcountry trail or your daily marathon as a professional. Simply put, Rockport's design innovations allow our consumers to do more, be more, live more



The Rockport company is currently looking for an eCommerce Intern. This internship is for college credit only.



In this internship you will:

Assist in managing content on www.rockport.com Assist in generating briefs and requirements for web site development Web analytics and reporting Design inputs and reviews as applicable Product information management and enrichment Seasonal program support



Qualifications:

Basic understanding of internet technologies, terms, and interactions Strong language skills and attention to detail Some design experience preferred Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) Excellent communication skills Enthusiastic and willing to learn and improve Organized, strong attention to detail, timeous with work and able to prioritize Able to, and excited about, working with international teams Must love online shopping, ecommerce and everything web



You must currently be enrolled in school and eligible to receive course credit for internship



Finance Internship at Adidas: Canton, MA

U.S. Finance Intern (Fall 2012)


adidas Group 25 reviews - Canton, MA

See original job posting at adidas Group »

Rockport shoes have run the New York City Marathon, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and sailed around the world. Our company's reputation has been built on footwear that delivers on making style comfortable for the metropolitan professional—and that's a promise our consumers have come to rely upon. Rockport understands the demands of a modern, active lifestyle; one requires versatile footwear that can keep up—whether navigating a backcountry trail or your daily marathon as a professional. Simply put, Rockport's design innovations allow our consumers to do more, be more, live more



The Rockport company is currently looking for an Intern to join the U.S. Finance Team. This internship is for college credit only.



In this internship you will:

Support the Global Finance team, as well as the U.S. and Global Marketing teams Collaborate with the U.S Sales team on allowance and reporting requests Write and track manual credits for sales allowances Refine the credit process & filing system for more efficient tracking Review and clear open markdowns, while providing reporting on customer deductions and credits Track detailed expense schedules regarding travel accounts



Qualifications:

Must be able to work Mondays from 8am-3pm Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) Excellent communication skills Enthusiastic and willing to learn and improve Able to, and excited about, working with international teams You must currently be enrolled in school and eligible to receive course credit for internship

Preference will be given to undergraduate Juniors and Seniors, as well as graduate students





Bruins Internship: Communications

Communications Internship (Fall 2012)


Boston Bruins - Boston, MA

See original job posting at NHL »

Communications: Media/Public Relations Servicing


Communications Internship - Boston Bruins (Boston, MA)



BOSTON BRUINS COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP



Your Role: The Boston Bruins Communications Internship is a position that fulfills a variety of roles within the Bruins Communications Department. Interns will gain experience working in the Public Relations, Media Relations, and Communications aspects of the department. Essential duties are as follows:





Compiling press clippings for distribution to Bruins management and coaching staff

Compiling stat packets for distribution to Bruins management and coaching staff

Authoring feature stories for the Boston Bruins website, bostonbruins.com

Assisting in the gameday media operations for all Boston Bruins home games

Coordinating interviews between members of the local and national media and Bruins players

Transcribing coach and player interviews for distribution to local media

Working with the Bruins Communications staff to create and develop pitches to publicize the Bruins players, staff and organization

Assisting in the media operations of the NHL Draft including research of prospects and drafted players, coordinating interviews with drafted players, authoring biographies of drafted players and authoring feature stories on bostonbruins.com (Summer only)

Assisting in the media operations of the Bruins Development Camp - a week-long camp for Bruins prospects and draft picks. This will include coordinating interviews with players and local/national media, authoring biographies of attendees, transcribing coach and player interviews after practices and authoring feature stories on bostonbruins.com (Summer only)

Our Expectations: This is a writing-intensive position as prospective candidates will publish stories on the Boston Bruins website and should possess strong writing backgrounds. Candidates must be organized, responsible, punctual and have flexible schedules to work some nights and all Bruins home games during the time of the internship.



We accept resumes on a rolling basis. Please specify which internship you are applying for in your cover letter (spring, summer, fall). The schedule is as follows:



January-May (spring, application deadline 12/21)



May-August (summer, application deadline 3/30)



September-December (fall, application deadline 8/1)




Nonprofit Buisness Internship Fall 2012

Homeless Animal Project Inc. is a non-profit animal welfare organization that combines community outreach and educational school programs with hands on animal rescue in southeastern mass. Homeless Animal Project is located in Dartmouth MA. H.A.P provides interesting presentations to elementary through high school aged students on a variety of animal related topics. H.A.P also runs a foster care program for homeless cats and dogs. We invite an intern to help us develop in all areas of our organization from advertising and marketing to human resources management and early childhood education in a creative and fun environment.



Primary duties and responsibilities:


· Assist with the development of brochures, advertisements, and children’s workbooks


· Contribute to the development of a web site


· Assist with the development of grant proposals


· Contribute to the organization’s marketing plan

· Input and analyze collected data on local shelter input and output of animals

· Develop your own 15 minute presentation on an animal welfare topic, geared towards middle school students

· Assist with school presentations and community programs


Skills Preferred:


· Familiarity with web site design.


· Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and or SPSS.


· A positive attitude and interest in working with children and animals.


· Creative in terms of online marketing and advertising.

Learning Objectives:

Interns will gain communication skills when concerning public speaking and written proposals as well as the insight into the workings of all areas of a non-profit organization.

Job Title: Non Profit Development Internship Fall 2012

Academic preparation of the student required: Junior or Senior Preferred.

Skills Preferred:

· Familiarity with web site design.


· Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and or SPSS.

· A positive attitude and interest in working with children and animals.

· Creative in terms of online marketing and advertising.

Hours of work: 15-20 hours a week

Start and end dates: Aug/Sept- Dec.

Send resume to: homelessanimalproject@gmail.com

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Marketing Intern - Fall 2012

Here is another internship lead sent our way via the ATMC (Jane Staples).

Manufacturer in Fall River is looking for a Marketing Intern to join their team.

Job Functions:
- Proposal/Quote Preparation
- Customer Calls - Follow-up on Quotes submitted
- Contribute to strategy, development, and execution of marketing plan
- Communication with customers - Verbal and written
- Support all marketing needs
- Assist with Website development and maintenance

Skills/Characteristics:
- Creative and highly motivated
- Positive attitude
- High degree of persistence, motivation and self-discipline
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Safety-oriented team player who can work independently
- Ability to follow directions

Please email resumes to Jane Staples, ATMC Intern Director at:  jstaples@umassd.edu

Jane N. Staples, Director
Cooperative Education & Internship Program
UMASS Dartmouth - College of Engineering, Main Campus
508-999-8093

ATMC Intern Program, Director
UMass Dartmouth Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center
Office: 508-999-8093
Fax: 508-999-9120

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Internships referred to us via ATMC

Here are a few internship opportunities that have come our way via the ATMC in Fall River. Interested students should send their resumes to: jstaples@umassd.edu
 

Business or Technical Intern

Clean Energy company in Plymouth is looking for one or two students that can work on the marketing and sales side of a clean energy company to help research market sectors, find prospective trade associations, dealers, distributors, etc. to help the company sales arm.  Student interns will make a first contact to get further info, conduct some surveys, etc.  Interested candidates need to be able to speak and write (email) decently.  Ideal candidate would be fluent in Portuguese, but not a requirement  


MBA Intern
Life Sciences start-up company, located at the ATMC is looking for an MBA student.
Responsibilities:
- support marketing and sales planning
- support product launches
- assist in sales tool development such as promotional materials, website maintenance, and advertising
- assist in conducting commercial evaluation
- assist in planning and participating in conferences and exhibitions
- assist in performing sales activities such as customer information collection and maintenance, customer visits and calls, product demonstrations and customer seminars, creation, and implementation and execution of sales plans
Qualifications:
- strong organizational skill
- highly motivated and can work both independently and in a team
- currently enrolled in MBA program
- Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences background preferred   
- able to travel
Please reply to:

Jane N. Staples, Director
Cooperative Education & Internship Program
UMASS Dartmouth - College of Engineering, Main Campus
508-999-8093
jstaples@umassd.edu