Company name: University of Nebraska Foundation
Company website: nufoundation.org
Company description or mission: The University of Nebraska Foundation is an
independent, nonprofit organization raising private gifts to support the
University of Nebraska for more than 75 years. In 2012 donors, through their
gifts to the foundation, provided the university with $165 million for
scholarships, medical and other research, academic programs, faculty and
buildings. All foundation funds are donor designated. The foundation’s
comprehensive fundraising campaign, the Campaign for Nebraska, has raised
more than $1.2 billion for the university, and concludes in 2014.
Type of position: Internship
Compensation: Paid
Hours: Part time
Category:
- News-Editorial
- Public Relations
Position title: Public Relations Internship
Position description:
The University of Nebraska Foundation seeks a student with strong writing
skills for its public relations internship. The intern assists the
communications department by helping write news releases and news articles
about giving to the university; writing and conducting research for
publication articles; tracking and recording media coverage; and assisting
with various other communication and clerical projects. Completion of news
writing and editing courses and some familiarity with Associated Press style
is preferred. Word processing and PC experience required. The paid internship
offers flexible scheduling, professional experience and a convenient downtown
work location. Students interested in business communications, public
relations or news writing are especially encouraged to apply. Send resume,
cover letter and three writing samples to humanresources@nufoundation.org.
EOE. Position closes 4/19/13.
Required experience: Strong writing skills; news or reporting writing course
expereince preferred.
Additional Requirements and General Information (education, skills,
transportation): Familiarity with Associated Press style preferred. Word
processing and PC experience required. The paid internship offers flexible
scheduling, professional experience and a convenient downtown work location.
Job location: Lincoln, Neb.
Salary: $9
Date posted: April 8, 2013
Application deadline: April 19, 2013
Application instructions: Send resume, cover letter and three writing samples
to humanresources@nufoundation.org.