Communication Internships
Communication majors who concentrate in the following areas are looking for the following projects:
■ Digital media: Video recording and social media
■ Public Relations: Social media, event planning, public service announcements
■ Organizational Communication: Training design or technical writing
■ Civic advocacy: Projects with legal, government, or with nonprofit agencies
■ Interpersonal and Family: 1:1 interactions with people to solve problems
■ Journalism: Research, writing, and interviewing
Requirements of Communication Dept. Internships:
■ 3 credits, each requiring 60 hours = 180 total hours (which can be taken 1 credit at a time)
■ Must be completed within one year
■ Hours per week negotiated between student and employer
■ Paid or unpaid negotiated with student, but if unpaid without stipend, the following must apply:
☐ Organization is a nonprofit, OR
☐ Student receives extensive training
☐ Student is supervised by professional
☐ Student not required to use his/her own equipment
☐ Student receives more benefit than employer and is not a substitute for a paid worker
Documents Needed To Receive Credit:
■ Completed / Signed contract by supervisor, including list of projects to be completed, which can be a part of their senior e-portfolio.
■ Midway and Final Reports from student
■ Weekly Log from student
■ Midway evaluation from supervisor
■ Letter of Reference from supervisor
■ Final Survey from supervisor
■ Final Survey from student
■ Completed Project for Senior Seminar E-Portfolio
■ Midway and Final Meetings with Internship Coordinator with student
Communication Department Coordinator: Dr. Susan Hafen, 801-626-8129
Information Needed to Recruit Interns
Organization:Northern Wasatch Home Builders Association (NWHBA)
Address: 5728 S. 1475 E. Ste. 100City: South Ogden
Contact Person Info (name, email and/or phone) and How to Apply:
Name:Katie Speirs
Email:
Phone: 801-479-5230
How to apply: Email resume and cover letter to Katie
Internship Responsibilities/Duties:
■ Work with staff on all logistical planning of Parade of Homes
■ Help with social media, newsletters and other publications/advertising put out by NWHBA
■Coordinate events put on by NWHBA
■Office administration
■Project management
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Skills / Knowledge Needed for Internship:
■Customer Service
■Attention to detail/organization
■Ability to communicate effectively
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Projects To Be Completed (Internship Portfolio possibilities):
■ Event planning
■ Facilitation with NWHBA committees
■ Exhibition coordination
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Location(s) for Internship Work (e.g., some work done at home?):
At the NWHBA office
Days/Times Intern Needed–How Flexible:
Very flexible.12 week internship, 20 hours starting out with more hours needed as Parade of Homes gets closer. Days can be negotiated.
Pay Rate/Stipend:
$9.00-$10.00/hr