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Professional Development Program (PDP) — Business Class of 2011-1001021
BASF

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Website: www.basf.com

The Professional Development Program (PDP) recruits highly motivated, mobile-minded, recent college graduates to join BASF Corporation. Participants are provided focused opportunities to develop their professional skills and integrate them into the BASF culture. Through a series of real-world rotational assignments at different locations in the United States, participants will explore career options and develop analytical and professional decision-making skills, while fulfilling specific business needs. Participants will also have the opportunity to assess their capabilities, skills and interests and gain valuable exposure to BASF's culture and values. Participation in the Professional Development Program requires participants to focus their expertise on significant challenging opportunities in a fast-paced global environment.
 
 

Qualifications

 
  • B.S. / B.A. Business Majors-Human Resources, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, Management or  other business-related disciplines  (M.S./ M.A. will be considered)
  • Willingness to relocate
  • Flexible/adaptable
  • Strong communication skills and interpersonal understanding
  • Business and financial acumen
  • Demonstrated academic achievement (Minimum GPA 3.0)
  • Graduation between December 2010 and May 2011
  • Authorization to work in the US without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.
Desired Characteristics
 
  • Self-starter with demonstrated decision making ability
  • Customer focused
  • Strong influence and impact
  • Team orientation
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects

To Apply: Click here

 


Professional Development Program - Engineering Internship - Summer Class of 2011-1000916
BASF

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Website: www.basf.com

We offer Engineering students (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) the opportunity to spend a summer working at a North American BASF site (such as Freeport, TX; Geismar, LA; Peekskill, NY; Washington, NJ; Wyandotte, MI). Interns will participate in various Engineering projects which will provide the opportunity to further develop both technical and professional skills. These practical and meaningful assignments will give interns an opportunity to apply what they've learned in school. We offer a competitive salary and networking opportunities with Senior Management during the 10 to 12-week program.
 
In addition, interns are offered:
  • Practical assignments and an opportunity to apply what has been learned in school
  • Competitive salary
  • The opportunity to join the Professional Development Program (PDP)
 

Qualifications

 
  • Engineering Major (Chemical, Civil, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical)
  • Demonstrated academic achievement (Minimum GPA 3.0)
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Authorization to work in the US without restrictions
  • Outstanding work ethic
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Active participation in extracurricular activities and on-campus organizations
  • Full-Time undergraduate students (graduating in December 2011-May 2014)
  • Mobile minded
  • Bilingual (a plus)

To Apply: Click here


Marketing and Promotions Internship
Metro Times
733 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48226
Website: http://www.metrotimes.com

The marketing and promotions intern will help compile weekly marketing reports, help run promotional giveaways and help with PR, ads, copy writing, the company database, customer follow-up and events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Office Duties
• Help complete weekly advertising reports
• Help organize press associated with Metro Times
• Help manage giveaways of promotional items
• Act as a runner to pick up promotional items
• Help write Radio Spots, PSAs and Press Releases
• Manage social media and write blog posts
• Constantly update and correct media database
• Various office duties including making copies, faxes, or completing mailings
• Research other media to stay competitive on a viral marketing level

Events
• Act as assistant to Promotions Manager at all Metro Times events
• Run giveaways and manage street team when Promotions Manager is not present
• Compile event report and recap after each event
• Must be available on the weekends

Background Required: Candidate must be able to receive internship for credit. Candidate should be capable of initiating and maintaining personal relationships. In addition, he/she should be able to coordinate with all the departments involved to ensure the completion of the associated marketing programs. A high degree of organization and self-motivation is required. This person must quickly learn the product and the market.

To Apply: E-mail: mstella@metrotimes.com


Marketing Coordinator
International Bancard
1239 Anderson Road
Clawson, MI 48017
Phone: 800.827.4880
Fax: 877.649.0021
Email: cpolonyi@intlbancard.com
Website: http://www.careers.internationalbancard.com

You will need to be effective/ proficient in marketing and public relations with the ability to multi-task as you report directly to the President and Chief Marketing Officer of International Bancard. You will be tasked with researching and gathering newsworthy information in support of our expanding digital communications – assembling and developing e-newsletter content, managing social media connections, drafting press releases and news alerts and coordinating news syndication and media placements. You'll need to be creative yet strategic; personable yet focused; driven yet proactive enough to spot new opportunities that can bring us visibility, sales leads or revenue streams. You will have at your fingertips the tracking and reporting tools to monitor and report on the success of all integrated marketing tactics in order to report on our marketing ROI, in real-time

Reports To:   President and Chief Marketing Officer

Key Relationships:  Internal: CEO, President and Chief Marketing Officer

Standard Specifications: Requirements are representative of minimum levels of marketing and public relations knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this internship successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Qualifications:
Essential: Must have the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, manage multiple projects, quickly synthesize and comprehend complex or diverse information with a strong sense of urgency and follow through in addressing issues. Skilled in Microsoft Project, Excel, Access and PowerPoint are a must.

Desirable: Strong problem solving, research, communications (traditional and new media) and a working knowledge of social media. The pursuit of a marketing degree is required.

Physical Abilities:
Essential: Must be able to perform all specified duties in a professional environment

Essential Position Functions:

  • Ensure the successful launch of new campaign initiatives
  • Manage daily production schedules and media blocking charts
  • Monitor and report on key metrics (e.g., inbound call center leads, e-newsletters, direct mail, stats for websites, banners and syndicated press releases)
  • Recommend campaign refinements based on post-launch reviews
  • Collaborate on the design and deployment of loyalty and gift card programs
  • Coordinate communications with outside suppliers
  • Merge/purge customer and prospect databases
  • Proactively identify opportunities for communicating with current and prospective customers

Note:  A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental internship duties. All Duties and requirements are essential internship functions.

This internship description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the intern occupying this position. Interns will be required to perform any other internship-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” internship relationship.


Marketing/PR Intern
One of Us Films
1395 Antietam
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313.567.4778
Email: info@oneofusfilms.org
Website: http://www.oneofusfilms.org

To help with several ongoing projects, including a national dvd release and film festivals. The ideal candidate should have the following qualities: excellent oral and written communication skills, creative thinker, an eagerness to learn, team-player, enthusiasm and be familiar/interested with traditional and online marketing. Work will include managing e-blasts, updating web site pages, handling promotion material, promotion of educational programs, films, special events, film festivals and fundraising campaigns.

What Makes One of Us Cool? One of Us Films was founded as a non-profit organization in 1995 to produce the fictional film, One of Us.  The intent of the film was to raise awareness about acquaintance rape.  Since then, One of Us Films has remained committed to supporting efforts to eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault.

Our mission has expanded to creating content with a conscience, and includes developing and mentoring emerging talent.

In addition to internship opportunities, we proudly host the annual event, Lunafest: films by, for, about women.  In 2009, One of Us Films sponsored a team for the 48 Hour Film Festival, introducing many new actors to production and providing an opportunity for young talent to spread their wings.

 

To Apply: E-mail a resume and/or work experience to employment@oneofusfilms.org

 


Graphic Design Intern
One of Us Films
1395 Antietam
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313.567.4778
Email: info@oneofusfilms.org
Website: http://www.oneofusfilms.org

Design DVD covers and menu pages as well as marketing and promotional materials such as graphic design layout for flyers and posters.The candidate should be enthusiastic, creative, dependable and able to work in our office at least one day/week. Flexible shifts to accommodate most schedules. It is an opportunity for intern to gain experience, build resume and portfolio.

Background Required: Adobe CS4 Photoshop and Illustrator

What Makes One of Us Films a Cool Company? One of Us Films was founded as a non-profit organization in 1995 to produce the fictional film, One of Us.  The intent of the film was to raise awareness about acquaintance rape.  Since then, One of Us Films has remained committed to supporting efforts to eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault.

Our mission has expanded to creating content with a conscience, and includes developing and mentoring emerging talent.

In addition to internship opportunities, we proudly host the annual event, Lunafest: films by, for, about women.  In 2009, One of Us Films sponsored a team for the 48 Hour Film Festival, introducing many new actors to production and providing an opportunity for young talent to spread their wings.

To Apply: E-mail resume and/or work history to employment@oneofusfilms.org


Intern- Enterprise Lead Solutions
Urban Science
Urban Science Inc. 200 Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243
Phone: 313.259.9900
Fax: 313.259.9901
Website: http://www.urbanscience.com

Urban Science is in the process of developing a software system called Enterprise Lead Solutions (ELS). This system offers an end-to-end solution to that will reach valuable, high-potential consumers by scoring internet leads, differentiating marketing treatment and auditing retail-channel compliance. This lead qualification and customer-analysis process will enable companies to develop highly targeted marketing messages with relevant content that is more effective than broadly distributed messages with generic content.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide ongoing maintenance and support of Urban Science applications
  • Process, audit and maintain the data required to produce pre-defined products
  • Address any bugs/issues that have been assigned via the service request system
  • Create and enhance existing and new test unit frameworks and tools
  • Deploying build artifacts to the development servers and working with release engineering
  • Other related systems development tasks as the need arises
  • Plan, organize, develop and deliver client-requested projects and ad hoc requests on time and within budget.
  • Adhere to quality control standards for Urban Science and client organizations

Background Required:

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to prioritize to competing demands, manage multiple concurrent tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Above average college level computer science skills are required.
  • Strong commitment to Urban Science Mission to provide state-of the art solutions to our customers’ problems worldwide, utilizing scientific problem solving tools and computer technology driven by real-world experiences.
  • Possesses a can-do attitude illustrated by the ability, willingness, and passion to exceed client expectations.
  • Excellent team player
  • Oral and written English communication skills necessary to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively to individuals and groups, including clients.
  • Ability to analyze problems and identify alternative solutions, applying appropriate Urban Science methodology.
  • Enrolled in a Baccalaureate degree in a technical field (engineering, applied math, computer science, applied science, MIS , or other) at an accredited U.S. college or university, or equivalent foreign institution
  • Microsoft Word, SQL Server, Access and Excel skills are required
  • The following technical skills are preferred:  VB, ASP.Net, C#, Visual Studio

To Apply: Visit www.urbanscience.com


Graphic/Web Design Internship
Media Genesis
1441 E. Maple Rd.
Troy, MI 48084
Phone: 248.687.7888
Fax: 248.687.7889

We are seeking talented individuals in web/graphic design for summer internships. Housing is available.

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in planning and creating custom user interfaces for websites, software applications, content management systems and other web-based components. - Assist in designing other creative elements for projects, including print and branding.

Background Required: Bachelor's degree in art or design related field, or in progress. - Full working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other programs in Adobe Creative Suite. - Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and other client-side programming languages. - Basic understanding of concepts, practices, and procedures for website development. - Enthusiastic and detail-oriented.

To Apply: Submit your application at http://mediag.com/careers/


Development Intern
Urban Science
Urban Science Inc. 200 Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243
Phone: 313.259.9900
Fax: 313.259.9901
Website: http://www.urbanscience.com

This new intern position will be part of developing an exciting new dealer financial reporting/accounting system called Dealer Business Intelligence (DBI) which is being launched globally. The individual in this position will assist the project team in the development of our DBI proprietary software.

Duties and Responsibilities: Under the guidance of a designated project team member, he or she will assist the team in a variety of capacities such as coding, testing, review, documentation, and project administrative duties.
1. Assist with the implementation of new features in the DBI software application.
2. Test completed development work, including identification of possible user actions and potential problems with existing design/functionality.
3. Utilize Visual Studio Team System to identify bugs/defects/problems with existing software applications and apply approved methodologies for correction.
4. Write necessary technical documentation in support of new and existing features within the application software.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Background Required: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Familiarity with tools such as Visual Studio 2005/2008 , Visual Studio Team Foundation Server, , SQL Server 2005/2008,and MS Office 2007,
• Ability to perform basic Object Oriented programming is preferred
• Knowledge of relational database implementation is preferred
• Ability to program in C# is preferred
• Reasonable familiarity with .NET 3.5 framework is preferred
• Familiarity with HTML and XML is preferred
• Ability to perform basic Unit Testing
• Ability to prioritize to meet competing demands, manage multiple concurrent tasks and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to collaborate, possess team orientation, and have dedication to meeting and exceeding the expectations of other team members
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong commitment to the Urban Science Mission
• Oral communication skills necessary to express ideas clearly to individuals and groups
• Written communication skills necessary to effectively communicate technical information
• Problem solving skills including the ability to identify issues or problems and to remember details
• Enrolled in Baccalaureate degree in computer science or related field at an accredited U.S. college or university, or equivalent foreign institution is preferred
• Experience with basic software development and testing methodologies (performance/load testing, scaffolding development, interactive development, configuration management)
• Experience with databases, programming, languages, and product development process is preferred
 

To Apply: Visit www.urbanscience.com


Graphic Design Intern
After5Detroit.com
777 Woodward
Detroit, MI 48226
Email: info@after5detroit.com
Website: http://www.after5detroit.com

Build your portfolio and design e-blasts that reach more than 10,000 subscribers weekly.

Why Should Someone Intern with After 5? Looking for an internship that will give you real design experience? Then read on!

After5Detroit.com is a leading website promoting where to go, what to do and how to find it in Metro Detroit.

Background Required: They are searching for an intern with graphic design experience to design 2 weekly eblasts for the site. These blasts reach more than 10,000 subscribers weekly. Interns should have access to their own computer. Experience designing images in Photoshop or other related software is a plus. Ability to work under strict deadlines is also required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design 2 weekly e-blast newsletters
  • Code newsletters via Dreamweaver
  • Create marketing materials for events as needed

This is a great chance to build clips for your portfolio as well as making connections for after graduation.

To Apply: E-mail wendy@after5detroit.com


Editorial Intern
After5Detroit.com
777 Woodward
Detroit, MI 48226
Email: info@after5detroit.com
Website: http://www.after5detroit.com

Help to create content for www.after5detroit.com by writing articles, adding events to the Ontap Calendar, helping at events and taking pictures for the galleries each week.

What's the Best Thing About Working for After5? Building long lasting relationships with working professionals in the downtown area while being exposed to areas of Metro Detroit that are new and exciting.

Why Should Someone Work for After5? The hands-on experience is like no other internship! You will have the opportunity to write about things that interest you and bring a part of yourself into the job.

Junior or Senior working towards a degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, PR or Journalism

E-mail your resume and writing samples to wendy@after5detroit.com


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