Paid internship at Reactor!

The fine folks at Reactor are getting a head start on recruitment for their Spring 2015 design intern position. Applications will be accepted through October 31st. All the details can be found here:http://yourreactor.com/job/ReactorInternship-Spring2015.pdf.

http://www.yourreactor.com

Summer Internship at Indicia

Role Overview

The Intern’s duties will encompass all aspects of web design and development including design, coding, and testing to routine maintenance and troubleshooting client websites. This is a paid opportunity.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled at the Junior or Senior level, in Computer Science, Digital Media or related degree
• Experience with front-end languages (PHP, JavaScript)
• Experience with CSS and HTML
• Experience working with MySQL and phpMyAdmin
• Strong WordPress experience
• Experience with industry standards in web development and content accessibility
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to assist other team members in problem-solving
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to be highly flexible to quickly changing business needs and new technologies

EDIT: all of the above skills are not a requirement for this position, but represent an ideal situation. basic skills desired include knowledge of wordpress, html, and javascript. 

Contact Ryan Hembree at ryanh@indiciadesign.com for more information.

Paid Summer Internship

Engaged In Life Companies (Parkville, MO) is looking to hire a summer Marketing Intern.  They operate as a family of companies including:

•eShipping: National provider of transportation management services and technology
•Engaged Technologies: Technology company pioneering new strategies for freight management in mid-market companies nationwide
•eShipping Exchange: Community of carriers and shippers where technology and transportation management is provided direct from carriers who know their customer’s freight and understand their business
•Engaged In Life Youth Academy: A school that teaches 5th through 10th graders to become solutions to tomorrow’s problems through project-based learning, traditional core curriculum, and character classes

Job Description
They are seeking a creative individual with a passion for learning the many facets of a marketing department, including but not limited to design, digital, copywriting, corporate identity, branding, web development, and customer relationship management (CRM). The ideal candidate should possess copywriting skills, and will be ready to assist in various areas of the Marketing Department as needed. This position may include administrative duties preparing presentations for new business development and account management, assisting with website re-design projects, implementing automated marketing campaigns in CRM, event planning, and other project-based marketing efforts. The Marketing team is integral in the support of the Sales and Account Management teams, so the pace is fast and the ideal candidate should be able to learn and adapt quickly and be able to balance multiple projects at once.

Minimum Requirements
At a minimum, the ideal candidate should have working knowledge of the following programs:
•Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, and Excel)
•Adobe Illustrator
•Adobe Photoshop

For more information, contact Jonelle Jones at jjones@eshipping.biz or go to www.engagedinlife.com.

Part-Time Paid Internship

American Friends Service Committee is seeking students to apply for the 2014-2015 Peace Internship program. Peace Interns work 8-10 hours a week (receiving $9.25/hour) from August 2014-June 2015 supporting the AFSC staff and volunteers with peace campaigns and engaging from after school and high school programs.

The Peace Intern Will:
-receive training in peacemaking and social change
-help develop AFSC program materials that appeal to youth and young adults and utilize Twitter, Facebook and other social media to educate and involve youth in the KC AFSC program activities
-recruit and involve high school and university-aged youth in peace trainings, creative social change projects and peace building campaigns
-support AFSC peacemaking campaigns and activities

Qualifications Include:
-experience in organizing projects, making presentation and working collaboratively with others
-knowledge of and commitment to peace and social justice
-ability to involve others in creative participatory education and social change activities 
-ability to utilize social media for education and organizing campaigns
-leadership experience, effective oral and written communication and ability to understand and accept diverse points of view
-flexibility required to allow for varied meeting/activity schedules

Application deadline: June 15th
Click here to learn more and apply.

Paid Internship Opportunity at Ferrellgas

Ferrellgas, located in Overland Park, is looking for summer interns in their Creative Department. The internship is paid, and the intern would be able to earn college credit. More information can be found here and applications (portfolio, resume, cover letter) are due April 30th.  Don't miss this great opportunity!

For more information, contact graphics@ferrellgas.com.

paid internship at kc community capital fund

the community capital fund of kansas city is a nonprofit economic development organization committed to creating opportunities in kansas city, missouri’s most distressed communities. they are looking for a part-time, paid summer intern to work out of their office at 19th and vine in the historic jazz district. 

some of the many projects they have in store for their intern are as follows: 

• co-design materials such as brochures, newsletters, flyers, posters, booklets, presentation decks, infographics, maps, e-mails, letterhead, annual reports, white papers, etc.; 
• develop a multi-layered map for internal and public use with data and information relevant to our organization and our community stakeholders; 
• support the production of a short informational video for the CCF’s crowdfunding partner page

view the full position announcement here.  

to apply, send a resume and a pdf of work samples or a website link to amanda wilson: amanda [at] ccfkansascity[dot]org

Paid Internship at Adknowledge/AdBistro

AdBistro is a business channel within Adknowledge which drives users to articles and videos through our content recommendation technology. This cost-effective solution allows advertisers to obtain additional visitors and page views, while our publisher solutions include display, video and search.

The design internship will offer opportunities to assist with the creative development of AdBistro marketing materials and products based off of the design needs of the channel. They are looking for a motivated, well-grounded Graphic Design/Web Design Intern to help build the look and feel of their products and refine the AdBistro brand. Primary duties may include:

-Collaboration: Brainstorming and idea generation with consideration of functional requirements, customer feedback and existing competing products.

-Design: Graphic design of print and digital materials including ads, presentations, landing pages and more, using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and/or others. Also maintaining the AdBistro site via WordPress.

Additional duties may include:

-Development (for those that are web development-oriented): Utilize HTML, CSS and/or Javascript to develop landing pages, sites and widgets. Act as an advocate for user experience and best practices, and monitor performance across multiple site designs.

CANDIDATE OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will be an inspiring and confident leader with at least:

-Basic knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign

-Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Design or related area, or relevant experience

The successful candidate will also demonstrate the following abilities:

-Eye for Design: Passion for creating slick looking marketing materials, while keeping user experience top of mind.

-Independent Decision Making: Ability to work comfortably on high-visibility projects with broadly-defined requirements.

-Time Management: Ability to work within tight deadlines, prioritize and multi-task effectively.

-Self-Starter: Ability and willingness to be proactive with ideas.

For more information, contact applicants@adknowlege.com or go to www.adknowledge.com

SPIN! Summer Internship

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza is looking for a part-time (25-30 hrs/wk) to work with their Marketing Department. The internship will run from May 15 through August 15 and is a paid position.

The team needs help with daily tasks such as printing, cutting and folding print jobs, making design edits, attendance at special events, file organization, research, running errands and possibly helping the administrative team with special projects. 

Skills:
-loves pizza :)
-attention to detail
-positive attitude 
-flexibility (night and weekend hours too)
-ability to travel (car/insurance)
-organizational skills

Experience:
-C5/6 Adobe programs (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator etc) required
-strong writing and communication
-social media
-design experience a plus

Education:
-marketing, design, journalism college coursework (1+ years)

Please email resume and samples to ellen@spinpizza.com

Paid Internships at the Nelson-Atkins

Every year, the Nelson-Atkins invites current KCAI sophomores and juniors to apply for the Durwood internship program. There are 31 internships available in 10 departments, available for the summer, fall or spring semesters. Students may apply for as many positions as they want, but must fill out an application for each one.

Applications are due March 21st. The application process includes both an online form, and a form which must be printed out, signed by a faculty and turned into the AACS office by March 21st.

Apply and learn more at: 
http://www.nelson-atkins.org/welcome/JobIntern.cfm

Last Chance to Apply to Barkley's Mentorship Program! Applications due tonight!

This is a paid opportunity! The summer mentorship program runs from June 2 - August 8 and is a great experience with a very well known and respected design firm.

Don't pass this up!

Apply and learn more here:
http://www.barkleyus.com/mentorships

sullivan higdon sink summer internships

kansas city agency sullivan higdon sink (and home to kcai-ers micah barta and michael armstrong) is looking for summer interns, so you should apply soonly for that. it is indeed paid. micah confirmed it. they do good work for shatto milk, cessna aeroplanes, and hippie chow, among others.

the deadline is monday, march 10. here is a link to the form. do it.

Paid P&G Co-Op Opportunity for Juniors

Procter & Gamble is seeking design students graduating in 2015 for a summer co-op program. This paid Design Management Cooperative provides the opportunity for you to:

-create new designs and innovations

-partner with and learn from world class design leaders and agencies 

-work as a strategic partner on a multifunctional team

-incorporate sustainability principles in P&G's most important products & brands

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, click here and do the following:

1. Select Apply > Apply Here on the menu bar

2. Enter United States and English into the search bar

3. Under Job Field, select Design and check Internship/Co-Op

4. You'll know you're in the right place when you see: DSN -- Design Manager -- Cooperative

For questions, please contact Lindsey Newton at newton.lg@pg.com or Emily Okerson at okerson.ea@pg.com.

 

Bernstein-Rein needs Digital Designer + Interns

Need a job? Bernstein-Rein currently has a Digital Designer position open. 2+ years experience. For more information, click here.

Need an internship? Bernstein-Rein is offering a paid summer internship for students who will be entering their senior year in the fall. They have a total of seven positions open in several different departments. For more information, click here. 

Intern with Beveridge Seay's KC Office

Internationally recognized Washington DC-based branding firm, Beveridge Seay, is seeking a graphic design intern for Kansas City office. 

As an intern you will be responsible for supporting senior staff in design and project execution in a predominately print environment. Applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, ex

cellence in design and execution, and attention to detail.

Please note that a dedicated workspace with 27 inch thunderbolt display will be provided, but intern must provide own laptop with current software.

Status: 10-15 hours per week

Term: Fall Semester 2013 (to start immediately)

Schedule: Negotiable

Compensation: $10 per hour

Please submit an email with a brief description of your student status and internship goals. Portfolio samples should also be provided in the form of a link or a PDF (10mb maximum). Emails should be directed to Meghan Still at ms@bevseay.com using the subject line: Intern Applicant. 

Paid Internship at REACTOR

Do you want to work at the World Headquarters of Awesome? They have some big things happening and are looking for a talented and fun person to help them create awesome feats of design. This is real experience with real clients. REACTOR is located in the heart of the Crossroads district in Kansas City. They are a graphic design and brand strategy powerhouse, delivering the world's most effective 4D Growth Solutions.

/// Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a degree in graphic design with at least three years of coursework completed (They're only looking for students who are currently Seniors seeking a BFA in graphic design.) They could be persuaded to take a Junior, if they were a true rockstar.
- Ability to design across all print mediums, some web experience a plus
- Must love tacos and have a brilliant personality
- Illustration capabilities a major plus, but not required.

The part-time internship starts immediately and will be for Fall 2013 with an option to continue into the Spring 2014 semester. This is a paid internship. To apply, please send a resume, general statement of awesomeness and samples (or website) of your work.

/// Intern Contact Information: iWantToWork@WorldHeadquartersOfAwesome.com or (816) 841.3682

AFSC Peace Internship Opportunity

The American Friends Service Committee Peace Internship has an opportunity for students who might be interested in this unique opportunity to gain experience working for peace and nonviolent social change. 

This is a paid, part-time internship requiring 8-10 hours a week which will take place during the 2013-14 school year.

The Peace Interns will conduct peace and justice activities designed to engage high school-aged youth in several peacemaking projects and provide program support to Kansas City American Friends Service Committee peace education and social action work.

The application deadline is September 10, 2013.

Information about the internships and application process can also be found online at http://afsc.org/story/apply-be-2013-14-kc-peace-intern

paid summer internship at pipeline

Pipeline is looking for interns interested in all aspects of running a business oriented non profit. These persons will gain experience in preparing professional communications, working on events, project management and the like. However, we are a "team" at Pipeline so everyone during the summer will pitch in on organizational functions for the office - as well as getting to meet the most fascinating entrepreneurs in the Midwest at an event or two.

We run at a fast pace and are in search for interns who want to join in and manage projects responsibly and efficiently. All interns must be available for weekly meetings on Tuesdays. All internships provide excellent experience for students and Pipeline is happy to write recommendation letters upon completion of a successful internship.

Show us what you are passionate about and help us empower entrepreneurs who are powering the Midwest economy.

To apply please send your resume and sample work to Nora Freyman at nfreyman@pipelineentrepreneurs.com.

Graphics/ Communication Intern (June 2013- February 24, 2014)
2 days a week until December, then 3-4 days a week in December and January
Paid Internship- $10/ hr
· Update website
· Create eblasts
· Create graphics, posters, letterheard for IOTY
· Create graphics, posters, postcards for application season and events
· Create IOTY daytime program
· Create IOTY sponsorship pack
· Create Module booklets if needed

graphic design summer internship at Chase

JPChase Morgan needs a design intern this summer at their office in Overland Park. Please see below for job description and qualifications. Email Connie Kwok (Vice President, Media Director) at connie.kwok@jpmorgan.com if you are interested. 

The intern will assist the design team on creative projects and administrative duties. The types of work may include but are not limited to: assisting with layout and text edits (brochures, event materials, ads, etc.), photo retouching, research/concepting, and file management. The intern will also have the opportunity to develop concepts and make creative decisions independently.

·         Assist in the conception and execution of design projects, including but not limited to: advertisements, brochures, posters, research papers, and event related materials.

·         Work efficiently against timelines and deadlines

·         Possess a strong work ethic

·         Take art direction and work with a team and independently

·         Participate in brainstorming and organizational meetings

Learning goals related to skill development in the areas student will be assessed at the end of the internship:

1.      Learn, follow, and apply the company's brand standards and style guidelines

2.      Strong communication skills when discussing the work and creative process

3.      Thoughtful and valuable participation during brainstorming and other team meetings

4.      Ability to incorporate suggestions while meeting deadlines

5.      Strive be resourceful, and innovative

6.      Strong attention to detail

Qualifications

Qualification criteria:

• Minimum 3.2 grade point average
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proven time-management skills
• Dependability, flexibility and creativity
• Problem solver
• Advanced skills in Adobe Suite (CS5): InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Self motivated
• Exceptional planning, organization and project management skills, with a proven track record of multi-tasking and meeting multiple deadlines
• Team player who likes collaborating with others
• Outstanding follow through on tasks

JPMorgan Chase offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.

creative internship position at ER marketing

ER Marketing is seeking eager, talented, dreamy-eyed candidates to assist with creative projects; someone to gain real-world agency experience ranging from production design and interactive support to participation in campaign and brand concepting. Yes, actual design work that gives you experience and marketable skills (versus spending three months making coffee and relabeling file folders.)

PS: this is a paid internship.


er marketing internship info

KC peace intern positions

The American Friends Service Committee is looking for peace interns who will engage youth and other young adults in discussions and activities relating to social change and activism. Peace interns work 8-10 hours a week from August-May and receive a stipend of $9.25/hour. 

Click here for more information.