Ad Majors: Internship Morrill Hall at Univ. of Nebraska State Museum

Internship opportunities
Internship opportunities

To ad majors:
The Morrill Hall Public Relations Coordinator is going on maternity leave soon and would like to have additional internship/student assistance starting sometime this spring and going through September or more. Read on:

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Public Relations Internship (nonpaid)

WHERE: University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall

INTERN NEEDED: Now through September 30 (open for extension)

DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 1, 2012

HOW TO APPLY: Applications are available at the front desk of Morrill Hall, located just south of 14th and Vine on the UNL City Campus. Please include with the application a short (one-page or less) cover letter outlining your experience. It may be addressed to Dana Ludvik, Public Relations Coordinator. If you have any questions, contact Dana Ludvik at dludvik2@unl.edu.

The University of Nebraska State Museum (Morrill Hall) is seeking a student intern to help with marketing, public relations, events, and membership database management. Help publicize and promote the museum's exhibits, contests, special events, and membership opportunities. The individual will process memberships in the Friends of the State Museum database and assist with developing strategies to attract visitors to the museum. Other duties include mailings, distributing fliers/posters, taking photos at public events, event set-up and clean-up, and special projects as assigned. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Office applications, excellent organizational skills, basic database skills, time management, and project prioritization skills. Desktop publishing (Publisher, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is beneficial, but not required. Must have access to a digital camera. Work approximately 5-10 hours / week during the academic school year and summer, including occasional weekends and evenings. Convenient, fun environment for students interested in public relations careers. Position open to students with sophomore, junior, or senior standing in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.