Summer internship season is quickly approaching. This is Part II of a three-part series on crafting internship postings that will attract qualified candidates on Indiana INTERNnet and elsewhere.
The first part of this series provided general tips for posting an internship. Read the full entry here. This post will highlight the strengths of a well-written internship posting. While you examine the internship posting take notice of the position title, organization biography, keywords, dates, responsibilities and qualifications.
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Indiana INTERNnet Marketing Intern Summer 2016
Description
Indiana INTERNnet is a business-education partnership between the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Indiana employers and Indiana education institutions to promote the quality and quantity of internship opportunities statewide. www.IndianaINTERN.net serves as the state’s online matching system connecting students and employers for internship opportunities.
Indiana INTERNnet is currently offering a paid summer internship to assist staff members with internship activities. Internship will last approximately May to August 2016 with flexibility dependent upon intern’s schedule. Parking is at intern’s expense.
Apply, with a cover letter and resume, via www.IndianaINTERN.net. Address your cover letter to Janet Boston, Executive Director, Indiana INTERNnet and submit by March 1, 2016. Explain how this opportunity fits within your career goals and development. Detail your relevant experiences, skills and education.
Questions? Call 317.264.6863 and speak with Ann Mears, Program Manager.
Responsibilities
– Assist in writing organizational materials, such as e-newsletter articles, blog entries and ready-to-run stories
– Manage social media accounts including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube
– Assist with web site management including posting events, internship articles and web page maintenance
– Assist with event logistics for IMPACT Awards, an annual internship recognition luncheon held in February
– Conduct employer follow-up contact to improve internship metrics
– Assist with metrics and reports submitted to funders
– Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
– Time management skills
– Ability to prioritize multiple projects
– Collaboration and coordination across people and groups
– Organization and attention to detail
– Marketing and communications strategy development
– Idea expression, both verbal and written
– Familiarity with computer programs including Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), WordPress and social media
– Customer service mindset
Internship Position Title: The title of the internship includes a descriptive keyword and the semester for the position.
Description: The organization biography is short, and includes the necessary information for students to understand what Indiana INTERNnet does. The description includes a start and end date, also indicating the dates are flexible. There are clear instructions for how to apply, what to submit and when the deadline is. Contact information is provided at the end of the description.
Responsibilities: The list of responsibilities is bulleted and well organized. The list does not overwhelm the reader with every possible duty, but lists what the intern will be doing the majority of the time.
Qualifications: The qualifications are bulleted, and the required skills are listed. However, something seems to be missing: the required/preferred education background is not listed. In this case it is not an issue, because this position is open to all majors and education levels. However, you should consider including that information in the posting. “This position is open to all majors and education levels, as long as you meet the following requirements.” Then list the required skills that are needed to fulfill the position’s responsibilities and the desired skills that aren’t required.
