Posts by: Ex Libris

Prof. Selinger is looking for up to three students (graduates or advanced undergraduates) to work as interns on the Journal of Popular Romance Studies (http://jprstudies.org).  Prof. Selinger is the founder and Executive Editor of this peer-reviewed, online journal, which comes out twice a year, in December and June, and is delighted that—for the first time—to be able to work with DePaul students to put the journal together. He is looking for students who have some editing experience, or who have done well in a graduate editing class. In terms of course registration, the internship would be… Read Article →

Marketing Intern – DMC, Inc. Description:  We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated student to work part-time in our Chicago office to assist our marketing team. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to gain valuable marketing experience and to contribute to a growing company. The marketing intern will assist in generating and posting content to the company website and blog, so strong communications skills are required. Set work hours will need to be established but we are flexible with scheduling. This is a paid position. It’s our goal to maintain an active company… Read Article →

2014 Winter/Spring Internships – Chicago Council on Global Affairs Description: The Chicago Council on Global Affairs offers undergraduate juniors and seniors as well as graduate students the chance to learn about our organization and participate in a variety of duties associated with ongoing projects through internships. While intern responsibilities vary by department, tasks may include researching prospective speakers, donors, studies, and corporate members, writing communications, assisting in the development of marketing/program materials, audience and outreach development, administrative duties (filing, faxing, data entry, preparing mailings, assembling program/meeting materials), assisting at Council events, and other projects as… Read Article →

Iraqi Mutual Aid Society Seeking Grant Writing, Development, and Employment Development Interns Grant Writing and Development Intern Description: The Iraqi Mutual Aid Society (IMAS) is seeking grant writing and development intern help with the identification of appropriate grantors and the execution and submission of grant requests. IMAS is seeking interns capable of researching funding opportunities within fixed guidelines, researching and building a database of foundation, government, and other funding contacts, and writing grants for eligible funding. This would require an intern with strong research, writing and analytical skills. ***This internship may qualify for the University… Read Article →

Social Media Coordinator – Kehe Food Distributors Inc. Description: The Social Media Coordinator is primarily accountable for maintaining and monitoring the various corporate social media sites. Work closely with the Director of Communications and across departments to ensure proper messaging is being executed online and is relevant to organizational goals. Establish consistency of message across multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest and Flckr. Manage online discussions by listening to users and responding in a timely manager to users’ needs and requests. Monitor and track discussion topics for management team. Prepare reports to update… Read Article →

Antenna TV & THIS-TV Writer Producer – WGN Description: Antenna TV and THIS-TV (Tribune Broadcasting) has an immediate opening for an experienced writer/producer to create compelling on-air promotional spots for its retro programming and movie networks. Responsibilities may also include production of sales promotion spots, special projects and image promotion primarily for Antenna TV and THIS-TV, but may also include WGN-TV and CLTV. Candidates must possess strong writing skills, creative decision-making abilities and the know-how to manage multiple projects on deadline. Applicants should have a minimum 1-3 years of television or cable promotion experience.  Non-linear… Read Article →

Copywriter – Signature Forum Description: Signature Forum, a growing, fast-paced marketing company, is looking for an inspired, fulltime copywriter to join our web/SEO content production team. We own and manage dozens of websites geared toward providing consumers with information and insight into service providers in their area. Signature’s clients touch multiple industries, so you will need to exhibit versatility and the ability to reach a wide range of online readers. Subject areas include cosmetics, plastic surgery, and home improvement. If you have a general knowledge of writing for the web and search engine optimization (SEO),… Read Article →

 McCormick Community Internship: Winter Quarter 2014 – Steans Center Description: Looking for a PAID internship with a community organization? Do you have a strong commitment to SERVICE and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE? Are you seeking to advance your understanding of Chicago communities?  CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – Winter Quarter 2014 Interns DEADLINE extended: Friday, November 15, 2013 at 5pm   This internship is focused on project-based work designed by the student in collaboration with a community partner.  At the end of the year, McCormick interns present their project at the annual Service Speaks conference (May 2014).  Interns receive… Read Article →

REPORTS TO: District Internship Coordinator/Supervisor LEARNING OBJECTIVES: To develop the communication and administrative skills needed to best respond to constituents; to apply the principles of learning and understanding methods involved in researching legislation for a Congressional office; to develop skills related to a specific major or occupation; develop general skills such as oral and written communication, critical thinking, organization, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, interpersonal and technical skills; to learn and understand the logistics and components of event-planning in a government setting. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To assist the District Congressional Office staff in fulfilling its primary responsibility of… Read Article →

The Chicago Humanities Festival Internship Program welcomes students and graduates to experience the creation and execution of public programs within a nonprofit cultural institution. This program internship will require a commitment of 14-21 hours a week, starting in late January and ending in late May, 2014. CHF internships are project-based and vary based on the program cycle and needs of the organization. While all intern projects involve inter-departmental collaboration, each intern project has a specific concentration as outlined below. Marketing Intern: Specific project-related aspects of the internship include: Research and undertake specific outreach and marketing… Read Article →