The Montana Department of Commerce has a vibrant internship program that provides an intern with the most robust and rewarding experience in state government. Our 2015 intern class will be hired as a group, will have individual work assignments, will have group based activities, and will gain a holistic understanding of the entire Department, our mission, and our culture.
The Director will be on-boarding the 2015 Intern Class personally and the Deputy Director will be meeting with Interns weekly. There will be interactions with notable leaders from both the public and private sector to share leadership mentorship and answer questions throughout the summer, culminating in the development of an “alumni association” of sorts to keep track of each member of the Intern Class.
If this process excites you check out the Commerce positions that are available.
Description of Internships:
Position # 35191 – Business Resources Division- Office of Trade and International Relations – The ideal intern will be interested in marketing, business development, and international trade. This internship will work with the Made in Montana and Export Montana programs by researching and identifying retail stores and international markets that use and promote Montana products.
Position # 35192 – Business Resources and Housing Divisions – This intern position is an economic development research analyst and will gather data from multiple sources to develop reports. Experience with statistics, economic development, housing development and markets is a plus.
Position # 36091 – Business Resources Division – State Tribal Economic Development-The Native American Development intern will work alongside tribal governments, tribal business owners and tribal economic development organizations to support the advancement of economic development in Indian Country. The intern will assist in conducting economic and community development assessments, providing programmatic and policy recommendations and compiling program performance metrics.
Position # 35291 – Montana Promotion Division-Film Office – This student intern position will have skills in Final Cut Pro 7 as well as Microsoft Office and will be providing assistance to production companies. The position will do web research for project inquiries, update the Reel-Scout database, edit and upload location photos, compile social media content related to the film industry and answer phone inquiries.
Position # 35292 - Montana Promotion Division –Tourism Office – This student intern position will be interested in marketing or a related field and have a familiarity with integrated content-based marketing strategies. This is an opportunity to be involved in high-impact marketing processes with exposure to many areas of the profession. Therefore, this candidate must have a strong work ethic, a passion for marketing the great State of Montana, and be willing to take on challenges.
Position # 35293 – Montana Promotion Division – Tourism Office – This intern position will assist program managers to develop presentations and outreach opportunities to a variety of constituent groups to educate about the Montana brand and leverage marketing assets. Position will perform research, determine appropriate level of investment, public relations, content development and partner outreach programs.
Position # 36092 – Community Development Division – Planning Bureau – This student intern will be majoring in urban/environmental planning or a related field. Internship will work directly on the update and implementation of land use model documents and planning resources that support internal planning and grant activities as well as support technical assistance and training opportunities in Montana communities.
Position # 38192 – Director’s Office – Information Technology- This intern position will analyze, recommend, develop and maintain e-commerce applications, web sites and supporting resources which interface with and update the Department’s database and digital or web media. Position will develop technical and user documentation for new or revised systems or resources that will enable Commerce Information Systems staff to maintain and general staff members to use web related agency resources.
Position # 37491- Director’s Office – Social Media (half time)- This intern will have strong knowledge and understanding of the digital media landscape and communication methods, including various social media websites. Responsibilities would include formulating social media and communications plans and then carrying them out; monitoring and posting on blogs, forums, and social media networks; online outreach and promotion using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more.
All positions require the following application materials:
Cover letter highlighting your competencies, as well as, your order of preference in the available intern positions. Please indicate if you are interested in full-time, part-time, or either employment.
Resume, proof of enrollment, and one reference letter.
All intern positions pay $12/hr.
Approximate employment dates: May 18, 2015 – August 7, 2015 (Dates are negotiable).
Please contact Human Resources at 406-841-2718, with any questions or concerns.
Please send all application materials by April 6, 2015, to:
Department of Commerce
Human Resources
PO Box 200501
Helena MT 59620