Marketing and Promotions Internship
The EmeraldPlanet, based in America's capital Washington, D.C., is looking
for a talented, self-motivated, intelligent, outgoing, and well-organized
individual to assist with marketing, promotions, and market research activities
for our expanding outreach and development efforts with Embassies of 143 nations
in all continents located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, their home
countries, and key American businesses, lobbying firms, professional
organizations, economic development agencies, and all levels of governments.
The accepted candidate(s) will
assist with researching and identifying those Embassies which have the greatest
interest in reaching key American environmental, economic, and civil society
development organizations, lobbying, high technology, export/import, education,
and government leaders.
The accepted candidate(s) will work
with the Executive Director, Board of Advisors, and other interns to research
contact information about and reach potential corporate sponsors, customizing
presentation materials, creating enhancements to the EmeraldPlanet web
sites, and working with existing individual and corporate supporters on program
implementation.
The position requires strong
research, communication, organizational, and web design skills. Experience with
basic Database/Excel/Windows XP/Windows ‘7’ are a plus.
An internship at The
EmeraldPlanet and its international television program offers a small but
energetic and casual setting. The weekly television program The EmeraldPlanet,
topical monthly Meetup Roundtable, and international social events cater to
sophisticated Embassies staff members, Ambassadors, along with well known
personalities who represent all segments of the Washington, D.C. international
relations and development community. An entrepreneurial spirit as well as
initiative will be appreciated.
We seek a candidate who is
independent, self-motivated, and appreciates the long-term impact of the EmeraldPlanet
programs and activities to foster even greater understanding, communications,
environmental quality, renewable energy sources, trade, investments, and
research, between America and its 143 targeted nations.
Candidates should:
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- Be working towards a degree in marketing, business management, international
economics, mass communications, or related fields;
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- Have experience with Internet research, MS Excel, and proficiency in Microsoft
Word XP, Windows ‘7’ plus Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and other social
networking sites considered a plus
- Have excellent written and communication skills in English and his/her native
language;
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Be resourceful and able to multi-task and maintain organizational skills with
little direct supervision;
- Begin each day on time by 9:00 A.M., plan a
staggered lunch period with fellow interns to provide adequate coverage of the
office visitors, emails, and telephone calls throughout the entire work day
until 5:00 P.M.
- Certain days in each month will require evening duties such as;
"Evening with the Embassies" registration, greeting, and media
recording; Registrations at selected international social events; Providing
hosting services at topical roundtable presentations or debates, among other
activities.
The position is open to start immediately and continue throughout the semester
for which selected and possibly beyond, based upon mutual agreement between The
EmeraldPlanet Executive Director and the respective Intern.
For further questions fell free to contact us
via email!