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Summer/Fall 2013

ANTHROPOLOGY/SOCIOLOGY
Requires student to meet with a faculty member in Anthro/Soc to discuss interest and secure approval (signature)

Agape Communications and Public Relations Intern: Agape Child & Family Services is offering this position to a capable student with a flair for public speaking and galvanizing support. This student will assist with the recruitment and retention of volunteers for Agape Child and Family Services. Please note: Students must have clear background checks and also be able to sign the affirmation of faith.

Agape Family′s in Transition Intern: Agape Child & Family Services is offering this position to two students with a heart towards aiding homeless women and children. This is an opportunity to put studies to action in a true urban setting with the support of experienced staff. Please note: Students must have clear background checks and also be able to sign the affirmation of faith.

Agape Powerlines Community Network Intern: Agape Child & Family Services is offering this position to three students with a desire to work and improve the lives of at-risk children and communities. This is an opportunity to put studies to action in a true urban setting where your ideas and time make a big difference. Please note: Students must have clear background checks and also be able to sign the affirmation of faith.

Agape Powerlines Community Network Research Intern: Agape Child & Family Services if offering this position to a highly driven student with great ideas, superb follow through, ability to do research, project management and excellent command of the language. Student must be well organized, tech savvy, dependable, resourceful. Most important they must have compassion to work and improve the lives of at-risk children and communities in Memphis. Please note: Students must have clear background checks and also be able to sign the affirmation of faith.

Freedom Preparatory Academy: Assist in the development and implementation of all aspects of building Freedom Preparatory Academy (a 6 – 12 charter school) including student recruitment, community outreach, event planning, logistics, hiring, and community meetings. Must have strong oral communication skills, writing and research skills, and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Pink Palace Museum, Collections: The intern selects a research topic within an area of interest- anthropology, botany, geology, history, or zoology for research. The intern is assigned a collection of objects to describe in detail and then produces a "user catalogue" consisting of a background paper and detailed descriptions of the objects. Participates in a field-collecting trip and interacts with the administration, exhibits, and education departments.

Professor Dee Birnbaum Middle East and Central Asia Textile Collection Intern: Help identify, photograph, and catalogue a vast collection of textiles (primarily women′s clothing) and silver and gold jewelry from the 19th century.

YWCA Abused Women′s Services, Intern: Work on-site in the shelter with abused women and their children; answer crisis line; compile statistics; assist children with homework.

ARCHEOLOGY
Requires Professor Milton Moreland’s signature on internship application

Panamerican Consultants, Inc., Archaeological Lab: Assist with initial artifact processing analysis and curation; conduct fieldwork at various locations and assist with technical reports.

Pink Palace Museum, Collections: The intern selects a research topic within an area of interest- anthropology, botany, geology, history, or zoology for research. The intern is assigned a collection of objects to describe in detail and then produces a "user catalogue" consisting of a background paper and detailed descriptions of the objects. Participates in a field-collecting trip and to interact with the administration, exhibits, and education departments.

Weaver & Associates, Archeology: Projects varies pending student’s interest and current projects.

ART
Requires Professor Ben Butler’s signature for Studio Art and Architecture or Professor Victor Coonin’s signature for Art History and Museum Studies on internship application. In addition, a student must complete a short petition, not to exceed 300 words, explaining why you wish to undertake an internship, how it fits with the goals of the Rhodes Vision, and how it will complement your academic study of art; the petition is submitted to the faculty but does not need to be submitted to Career Services. Art 460 qualifies for F11 credit.

ArtsMemphis Communications & Development Intern: Helping with community education efforts and arts advocacy. May assist with newsletters; creating and proofing internal correspondence; proofing internal correspondence; proofing printed pieces; assist with mail campaigns to donors, etc.

David Lusk Gallery: Assist supervisor in newsletter research/writing, keeping press books current; assist Director and Assistant Director in gallery and in-home sales appointments and special marketing projects; assist Preparator in gallery installations and location installations. Internship can be geared toward studio art or art history.

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art: these internships are arranged on an individual basis.

UrbanArt Commission, Project Management Intern: The mission of UAC is to enhance and elevate the quality of life in Memphis and Shelby County by promoting and facilitating public art and urban design. Responsibilities include administrative duties, assisting in reach and development projects, and supporting advocacy efforts.

BIOLOGY/HEALTH/SCIENCE
Requires Professor Alan Jaslow’s signature on internship application; Bio 460 qualifies for F11 credit. Due to the competitive nature of these opportunities, students who have not completed a medically-related internship will also be given preference in placement given that the priority deadline is met.

Baptist Trinity Hospice Intern: Baptist Trinity Hospice provides comprehensive services to terminally ill patients and their families in their homes. Interns will have the opportunity to work with Home Hospice, Hospice House in Collierville, or the Hospice General Inpatient Unit at Baptist East. Students may set their own hours and must work eight hours per week.

Campbell Clinic, Orthopedic: Opportunity to shadow orthopedic surgeon. Minimum GPA: 3.0

Church Health Center, Dental Intern: Assist dentists at the clinic. (Will require a secondary application provided by CHC.)

Church Health Center, Clinic Assistant: Work in all areas of the medical clinic to provide assistance with every-day tasks and special assignments; responsibilities will be given in three work areas: Medical Clinic, Dispensary and Front Desk. Applicants must be available to work 4 hour shifts during normal working hours, Monday – Friday. (Will require a secondary application provided by CHC.)

Dental Rotation Internship: Opportunity to shadow dentists at two practices.

The Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee Wellness/Health Intern: Work hands‐on with individuals with development disabilities. Create wellness plans for individuals and groups. Lead daily exercise and classes educating clients on the importance of healthy lifestyles. Will have the opportunity to prepare lessons and lead group activities within the sports, health, and wellness program. These lessons could include classes on nutrition, exercise, hygiene and more.

LeBonheur Children′s Medical Center, Explorer Program: The intern will be responsible for implementing, coordinating, and managing the Explorer Program. Exploring is Learning life′s career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed eighth grade) or 15 to 20 years old. By providing hands-on-work related activities to students, members of the health professions and health organizations help youth "explore′ the skills, intricacies, demands and needs of various health careers. Spring: The intern will be responsible for managing the "alternative spring break" program. The intern would be responsible for recruiting college students, assisting in travel arrangements for students and scheduling their spring break volunteer agenda.

LeBonheur Children′s Medical Center, Pediatrics: Involves rotations through several activities including participation with a team of medical students, residents and physicians on rounds and in staff meetings, rotations through several outpatient clinics and observation of surgical procedures. An effort is made to tailor the activities to interest of individual students. Must be available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Minimum GPA: 3.2

LeBonheur Community/Public Health Intern: Assist with process evaluation for LeBonheur′s Minority Health Initiative School Collaborative on Obesity Prevention project. Involves development of a workplan, research, presentations, weekly team meetings, and monthly health council meetings. Could result in a published paper.

The Med Volunteer Coordinator: The volunteer coordinator will serve as an Intern in the Community Affairs and Engagement/Volunteer Services Department. In this capacity, the volunteer coordinator recruits, assists in training, processes incoming and outgoing volunteers, and manages volunteers for various Regional Medical Center at Memphis departments and specialty care centers that address specific hospital and community needs. The volunteers recruited by the volunteer coordinator should reflect a balance of college students, adults, retirees, and others who can participate in a range of volunteer opportunities.

Methodist Healthcare North Hospital Administration Intern: Work with Chief Medical Officer (an alum) on hospital administration.

Pediatrics East: Observe and assist a pediatrician with well-baby and child check-ups as well as appointments for sick children. Must be available Tuesdays - Thursdays Minimum GPA: 3.0

Pink Palace Museum Collections Intern: The intern selects a research topic within an area of interest- anthropology, botany, geology, history, or zoology for research. The intern is assigned a collection of objects to describe in detail. The intern is then requested to produce a "user catalogue" consisting of a background paper and detailed descriptions of the objects. The intern is also encouraged to participate in a field-collecting trip and to interact with the administration, exhibits, and education departments.

Planned Parenthood Education Intern: Following a training period, coordinate and implement a complete sexual health education series with an applicable social service agency.

Planned Parenthood Spanish-speaking Health Educator: same as above with Spanish-speaking population.

Shelby Farms Park Conservancy Intern: The internship program at Shelby Farms Park Conservancy offers students the opportunity to earn college credit while gaining valuable experience working in a fast-paced professional environment. Emphasis is placed upon striking a balance between adding much-needed capacity to the organization while ensuring that the student is gaining meaningful and relevant experience. Internships can be customized to meet a student′s particular needs and interests; whether a student is looking for experience in event management, programming, communications, education and outreach, or a combination of these, the internship program at Shelby Farms Park equips students with the tools necessary to succeed in the non-profit sector.

Southern College of Optometry Clerkship: opportunity to shadow various optometrists and practices.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Anesthesiology: Internship is available Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Minimum GPA: 3.2. Before starting the internship, students must provide verification of the following: TB skin testing within the last 12 months; proof of 2 MMR vaccines or laboratory testing indicating positive titers; proof of 2 varicella (chickenpox) vaccines or laboratory testing indicating positive titer or receipt from a healthcare provider of a diagnosis of chickenpox or herpes zoster (shingles); proof of Hepatitis B vaccination or laboratory testing indicating positive titer.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control: Assist Visit/Recruitment Coordinators with the Pre-Visit Document Process. This includes but is not limited to: creating participant shadow charts; surveying mailings/reviewing databases in order to identify proper documents needed for study participants; and attending weekly staff meetings.

Wolf River Conservancy Inc. Intern: Assist with various habitat restoration sites that need botanical inventories.

*Vet internships can also be arranged. Please schedule an individual meeting with Dr. Alan Jaslow, Biology.

COMMERCE AND BUSINESS
Requires Professor Dick Fisher’s signature. Bus 460 fulfills F11 credit. You must be a Commerce and Business major, bridge or minor to register for Bus 460. Note: Prof. Fisher requires all intern applicants to schedule a meeting with him to review resumes and discuss qualifications for the internship choices.

ALSAC (fundraising arm of St. Jude) Marketing Intern: Assist with marketing materials and programs within the fundraising area of St. Jude. A secondary application is required by ALSAC.

Baptist Memorial Hospital Human Resources Intern: Assist in collecting and compiling data into reports and provides input into report design as needed. Participate in special projects to improve efficiency and meet Human Resources department needs. Must be a Junior or Senior Commerce & Business major with an interest in Human Resources maangement. Must pass background check and medical clearance and have health insurance and own transportation.

The Barnett Group Benefits Intern: The intern will review Medical, LTD, Group Life and Dental Summary Plan Descriptions. The intern will audit Brokerage Builder forms for accuracy, making sure contacts are up to date. Other responsibilities include reviewing proposals prior to meetings with clients, meeting with clients to review their current benefits or conduct enrollment meetings, and calling insurance companies to order ID cards, review medical claims, billings, etc.

Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Intern: Assist in gathering pertinent data (economic, demographic, industrial, etc.) that is used in marketing the community as well as strategic planning; assist in identifying relevant issues (political, workforces, housing, etc.) that could have an impact on the community; attend selected BACC events.

Boys & Girls Club Marketing and Communications Intern: The intern will be responsible for helping promote the organization in the community, collect news, updates and video from the Clubs to create a regular E-news update for board members, volunteers and donors. This position may also include media and alumni outreach and writing press releases for Club events. Must complete a background check and be willing to participate in random drug screenings

Buckeye Technology Accounting Intern: Research client information for existing and potential customers and update credit department records.

Cumulus Media Marketing/Promotions Intern: Responsibilities include general office duties, working one-on-one with listeners and contest winners, hands on experience of writing copy, writing public service announcements, updating press releases, preparing sales packages and promotional ideas, participation in the planning and execution of on-site events, and learning the day to day operations of the radio business.

Ducks Unlimited Human Resources Intern: Assist with various projects of the Human Resources department; projects are pending based on needs of department in the fall.

The Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee Program Management/Marketing Intern: The intern will work on projects for the executive director, program director, and program coordinator. He or she will also assist with marketing, business, strategic plans and with program development marketing materials. The intern will attend marketing committee meetings, and work on online and print media. (Must have technology experience with a variety of different software). Interns will attend marketing seminars and meetings at local schools in order to recruit participants. Summer only.

FedEx Innovation Analyst: Assist in establishing new methods for generating and executing innovation activity. Areas may include: assisting with knowledge capture and management and/or analyzing innovation methodologies to ensure effectiveness. 3.0+ overall GPA strongly preferred; marketing course(s) required.

FedEx Marketing: Assist with marketing efforts in the creation of a next-generation customer automation solution. Interpreting customer needs, defining business requirements, performing various customer and industries analysis. Appreciation of technology is a must! Prefers 3.0 (overall or major).

FedEx Sales Solutions: Responsible for learning FedEx asset management procedures and internal controls processes. FedEx generously sponsors many sporting organizations and events such as: the FedEx Forum, FedEx Field in DC, FedEx Cup, Denny Hamlin & NASCAR, etc. Tickets to these functions are passed on to sales teams for customer entertainment purposes. The FedEx regulatory departments view these tickets as assets and this department has very strict internal audit policies that must be followed. Interns would learn about the internal controls used and would be engaged in meetings with the FedEx Internal Audit and other regulatory departments. The intern would create an audit plan, formally audit a 10 person department and produce an official report with their findings as their final project. Requirements: academic experience in accounting and audit.

FedEx Strategic Market Analysis: Assist in providing quantitative and qualitative analysis of industry and competitor situations in markets of interest to FedEx including scheduling analysis, market analysis, competitor analysis, and industry analysis.

Greater Memphis Chamber, Program & Events Intern: Assist Program and Events team with organizing program information, consulting with program leads on desired event outcomes, planning and coordinating the necessary elements for a successful event, and administering event surveys.

Greater Memphis Chamber, Research & Marketing Intern: Uses Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census, other government websites as well as additional online resources to maintain Chamber’s community data warehouse; uses publishing software (primarily Adobe In Design) to update marketing publications; assist in data collection and reporting for quarterly ACCRA Cost-of-Living Survey; calls local companies and organizations to collect/verify business information such as number of employees and number of locations.

Green Square Capital, LLC, Financial Analyst: Gain exposure to trading concepts in relation to market conditions; observe active equity and fixed income trading; assist with the creation of monthly Capital Markets overview.

Gyrus ENT, Human Resources: Assist with job description updates to reflect new or modified job functions; prepare a position training requirements analysis for positions to be attached to all job descriptions to assist in compliance of ISO standards; update employee training records for ISO compliance.

International Paper Marketing Intern: Assist with marketing research on competitors, sustainability, social media and other marketing related projects. 3.0 GPA required; 3.5 GPA preferred.

International Paper Strategic Planning Intern: Research end-use demand factors for paper and other relevant issues; research economic topics such as inflation, recessions, etc.; support the Strategic Planning department and other internal customers by taking additional responsibilities within the department. Requires 3.0+GPA, Econ major or minor

Investment Performance Services Group Investment/Audit: Analyze and record monthly activity of clients’ accounts; assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly reports on financial standing; assist with special reports requested by the client or independent auditors and CPAs.

Leadership Memphis Communications Coordinator: Duties vary but will include research and create media/mailing lists, materials development, media monitoring and posting, selective media outreach, and promotion for events. Background in journalism, public relations, or marketing a plus.

The Med Community Affairs & Engagement Intern Description: A community affairs and engagement intern is responsible for assisting in the planning and managing of programs that are meant to bring positive publicity to Regional Medical Center at Memphis and improve its profile in a community. This part-time position will provide an opportunity to learn a great deal about the Community Affairs and Engagement field. The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative and analytical support to the Manager, Community Affairs and Engagement/Volunteer Services.

Medtronic Finance Internship: Sales Compensation: Assist Sales Finance team with the annual process of modeling and pre-work for establishing quota methodology and setting targets. The intern would assist in building a compensation plan for a large field-based sales force to optimize our revenue opportunities in the new fiscal year. Requires: Business; a concentration in finance, economics or accounting is preferred. must have strong analytical skills, interpersonal skills, maturity and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, Microsoft Access preferred.

Medtronic Finance Internship: Rebates: Compile and analyze rebate histories for the top customer accounts of the Medtronic Spinal & Biologics business. Rebates are paid to customers based on sales volumes of implantable devices, and the intern would be creating a tool to be used on an ongoing basis to ensure the rebate payments are strategic and accurate. Requires: Business; a concentration in finance, economics or accounting is preferred.; must have strong analytical skills, interpersonal skills, maturity and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, Microsoft Access preferred.

McLean CPA and Spivey Firm: Assist with accounting functions.

Memphis Business Journal: The intern will assist the circulation and marketing department in promoting the brand of the Business Journal. His or her responsibilities will include maintenance of local events calendar, assistance with the preparation and execution of several large-scale events, subscription sales, and completion of a semester-long project. The intern will have the opportunity to interact with all departments at Memphis Business Journal including editorial, production, advertising and circulation. Ideal candidates will have excellent communications skills and attention to detail. Candidate should be a business, communications or liberal arts major and proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to take initiative are crucial. Applicants must be able to put in a minimum of 16 hours per week. Also, the position requires the intern to be available for three dates in specific: September 16 (9am-2pm), October 21 (7am-10am), and November 11 (10am-2pm).

Memphis Public Library and Information Center Social Media Specialist: The student will work in the Library’s Marketing Department under the guidance and supervision of the Library’s Public Relations Supervisor. Duties will include developing the social media plan, contributing to the development of Library social media policies and procedures, and ultimately launching the Library’s marketing efforts through Twitter. This endeavor requires the student to develop, with supervisor assistance and approval, tweets that promote increased Library customer awareness, knowledge, and participation of and in the Library’s various services and programs. The student also will develop strategies to increase customers’ interaction with the Library’s Facebook page and create and load content for the Facebook page as well as the Library’s official website.

Memphis & Shelby County Office of Economic Development Intern: Assist with developing presentations for the Economic Development Incentives marketing; utilize spreadsheets, databases and project tracking software to provide up-to-date information and drafts reports for staff and local decision-makers; assist in preparing detailed research and analytical studies of economic, social and statistical data including research and analysis of the financial viability of businesses considering location in Memphis.

Mueller Streamline Company Marketing Internship: Interns are challenged with many developmental segments and project-oriented goals relating to the marketing department. Trainees are expected to complete assignments and projects on time and in budget, complete work assignments and responsibilities with urgency and accuracy, organize work assignments and tasks with project management skill, maintain a receptive mindset to development, mentoring, and performance evaluations, and to exercise flexibility, teamwork, “can do” attitude, and professional image.

The New Memphis Institute MemphisConnect Intern: (Provides hiring managers and executives with hiring resources to keep Memphis talent in the Memphis area) Plan events for a luncheon series celebrating what gives our city life; draft correspondence on behalf of Director; build relationships with newcomers to the city of Memphis.

Opera Memphis Communications Intern: The Opera Memphis Communications Intern will provide support to all areas of PR and Marketing. Direct responsibilities will include: managing and creating content for Facebook, YouTube and Twitter; drafting email newsletters; managing new subscribers to the mailing list; staffing marketing tables at community events; documenting Opera Memphis events (photography, videography and/or live blogging); coordinating outreach events; managing and facilitating interviews with visiting artists; creating/curating digital archive of Opera Memphis history. Familiarity with Word, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube is required. Familiarity with Constant Contact, WordPress, iMovie/FinalCut, Photoshop is a plus.

Public Financial Management, Finance: PFM is the leading provider of financial advisory services for the state and local governments) Analyze and update debt profiles for clients, including comparing static refunding analyses to option value analyses. Intern will learn bond pricing routines, municipal bond structures, and option value analysis.

Silicone Arts Labs Sales Support Analyst: Will work directly with the CEO, Director of Business Development, and the Customer Service Manager. All work will revolve around increasing customer happiness and expanding awareness of products. Will involve internet research, customer communications, analysis of e-commerce history, interaction with marketing vendors, and synthesis of industry data. Interns will be asked to present their findings to the team incorporating relevant data points and qualitative considerations. Requires strong communication skills, curiosity, professional skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Southern Growth Studio General Marketing Intern: Assist in performing market research to define customer issues, ideate solutions, generate innovative strategies, and analyze potential. Compile primary and secondary research data on the industries, competitors, and customers of Studio clients and put results into a report/presentation form. Assignments may include market trend research, customer needs assessment, interviewing, and field research. Creativity and familiarity with Survey Monkey is a plus. Requires a minimum 3.0 GPA and a class standing of Junior or Senior.

Southern Growth Studio Marketing Research & Analysis Intern: Assist in collecting and analyzing data to evaluate existing and potential product and service markets, industries, and competitors. Locate, gather, interpret, and analyze primary and secondary research data on the industries, competitors, and customers of Studio clients. Assigments may include market research, market sizing, business modeling, and scenario analysis, summarized in report or presentation format. Writing skills are a must. Requires a minimum 3.0 GPA and a class standing of Junior or Senior.

Waddell & Reed Inc. Intern: The intern will walk in the shoes of a Financial Advisor. Specific tasks include data input for financial plans, portfolio management, client/prospect outreach, risk and life insurance analysis, marketing strategies, investment research and general office support. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Wellspring Management: Intern will help senior analysts manage the investment process, construct financial models using available data on publicly traded companies, and conduct routine telephone interviews. Assist in data collection and processing. Skills are necessary in teamwork, problem solving, entering and verifying data, using computerized systems, various software applications, ten-key, Excel. Database management and/or software programming skills are preferred.

CHEMISTRY
Requires Professor Jon Russ’ signature on internship application

Please schedule an appointment with Sandi George Tracy by calling 843-3800 (front desk will schedule a time to meet) to discuss options.

COMPUTER SCIENCE
Requires student to meet with a faculty member in Computer Science to discuss interest and secure approval (signature)

Please schedule an appointment with Sandi George Tracy by calling 843-3800 (front desk will schedule a time to meet) to discuss options.

ECONOMICS
Requires Professor Marshall Gramm′s signature on internship applications for Econ 461 (1 credit).

FedEx Economic Research Intern: Conduct economic based research and assist in writing research reports using various resources. Research projects may include: the economics of climate change and environmental policy, assisting in producing an annual energy report, as well as other assignments pending current department projects. Must be an econ major with a strong ability to work independently. Prefers seniors.

Medtronic Finance Internship: Sales Compensation: Assist Sales Finance team with the annual process of modeling and pre-work for establishing quota methodology and setting targets. The intern would assist in building a compensation plan for a large field-based sales force to optimize our revenue opportunities in the new fiscal year. Requires: Business; a concentration in finance, economics or accounting is preferred. must have strong analytical skills, interpersonal skills, maturity and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, Microsoft Access preferred.

Medtronic Finance Internship: Sales Compensation Rebates: Compile and analyze rebate histories for the top customer accounts of the Medtronic Spinal & Biologics business. Rebates are paid to customers based on sales volumes of implantable devices, and the intern would be creating a tool to be used on an ongoing basis to ensure the rebate payments are strategic and accurate. Requires: Business; a concentration in finance, economics or accounting is preferred.; must have strong analytical skills, interpersonal skills, maturity and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, Microsoft Access preferred.

EDUCATION
Requires Prof. Jeanne Wilson’s approval (via email to tracy@rhodes.edu). This internship qualifies for F11 credit. Education internships will only be available in the fall.

Cypress Middle School, Art Intern: Assist in the coordination of art projects along with graphic artists from Buckman Laboratories; meet with Cypress students once a week during the school day; design an art project.

DeNeuville Learning Center Intern: (non-profit educational and vocational facility for low income women) Assist with education, grant writing and preparation of students for job placement. Serve as project coordinator for special projects.

Hutchison School Guidance Counselor Intern: Work with counselors and students on determining student interests and appropriate college choice; assist with special projects.

Latino Memphis: Map the Hispanic community in Memphis; develop and implement ESL lesson plans; research potential funding opportunities; help establish a mentor program between Rhodes and MIFA to work with Latino children in the public school system. Must be proficient in Spanish.

Lausanne Collegiate School Communications Intern: Write press releases write and copy edit various materials including the school magazine, postcards, and brochures; write and copy edit electronic publications such as e-newsletters, and participate in special eve
nts.

Memphis University School Public Relations Intern: Research and write feature stories, articles of interest, and alumni profiles; assist with the content and writing for the Headmaster′s Newsletter; write and produce press releases; assist with special events.

Perea Pre-school Intern: Assist with pre-school program for children from low-income families.

Planned Parenthood Education Intern: Following a training period, coordinate and implement a complete sexual health education series with an applicable social service agency.

Planned Parenthood Spanish-speaking Health Educator: same as above with Spanish-speaking population.

Refugee Empowerment Program Intern: Assist staff in developing effective ways to empower refugees in Memphis; assist in an after-school tutoring program; assist with ELL program for refugee adults; assist in researching, developing and writing grants; research refugee rights.

Youth Villages Teacher/Counselor: Lead education groups and sports, chart progress notes, observe treatment teams. You will also need to complete an on-line Youth Villages application including references.

For additional, traditional school options, schedule a meeting with Sandi George Tracy by calling 901-843-3800.

ENGLISH
Requires Professor Marshall Boswell’s signature on internship application. This internship qualifies for F11 credit.

Action News 5, News and Sports Intern: Assist in editing and producing news and sports shows. Good writing and communication skills required. Must be interested in broadcast.

ArtsMemphis, Communications & Development Intern: Assist with fall/winter newsletter; creating and proofing internal correspondence; proofing printed pieces; helping with community education efforts and arts advocacy; assist with mail campaigns to donors.

At Home Tennessee Magazine Editorial Intern: Assist editorial staff; update subscription and advertising database; research editorial content; attend all editorial meetings; assist on photo shoots; fact check and contribute to editorial to each issue. Minimum GPA: 3.0.

Baker Donelson Internal Communications Intern: Assist with the production of a monthly internal online magazine; assist in development, research and script-writing of internal videos; draft/edit internal communications; develop and help produce communications for the CEO; manage the HR blog (one entry/week); participate in firm activities.

Bookseller Marketing Intern: Works with Public Relations and Events Coordinator via press releases, phone calls and emails to contact local media for events, including author appearances, book signings, promotions, sales and non-profit partnerships. Assist marketing department in hosting and publicizing events and representing D-K to major publishing houses, authors, media and businesses.

Bridges Communications Assistant: Write press releases and short articles; interview and research for articles; assist with website review and updates.

COMEC (Commission On Missing and Exploited Children), Assistant Editor: Design, write and edit non-profit newsletter.

Church Health Center – Public Affairs: Write stories for newsletter; assist in developing brochures; take photos. (Will require a secondary application provided by CHC.)

Church Health Center Editorial Intern: Responsibilities will include editing content for web using a content management system, writing book reviews, developing video features, developing web features and participating in our review process. Through this internship, the intern should be able to decide if he or she wants to pursue a career in web editing. (Will require a secondary application provided by CHC.)

Church Health Center Marketing Intern: Responsibilities include developing marketing and promotion concepts and pieces, creating e-newsletters and direct mails to target audiences, selecting HopeandHealing.org content appropriate for target audiences, and monitoring website statistics. Through this internship, the intern should be able to decide if he or she wants to pursue a career in web-marketing and promotion. (Will require a secondary application provided by CHC.)

Ducks Unlimited, Communications Intern: Writing/editing press releases and newsletter; formatting email newsletters; writing sections for the annual report; and other writing opportunities.

Grace-St. Luke′s Episcopal School Communications Intern: The intern will assist the communications department with photography, writing, and online communications that pertain to promotion of the school, including: writing press releases on select school events, reviewing the school website, helping to organize and archive boxes of historical photos, helping with photography and/or videotaping of academic and athletic activities and special events, assisting in promotion of the school and/or its special events, helping to maintain press clipping file, updating media contact list, assessing alumni association Facebook page, assessing GSL school Facebook page, etc. Requirements for this internship include: Excellent writing skills, photography skills (digital camera and video camera provided), strong knowledge of Facebook, social networking, and online communication tools, proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and attendance at select special events if your schedule permits.

Goner Records Public Relations/Marketing Intern: Work on press for record releases and tours including coordination of interviews, follow ups with writers, distribution of promo copies, and pitches for reviews, online premieres, etc. Keep social media up to date (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, & the GonerBlog). Assist with organization, proofreading, and archiving press coverage.

Hope House, Marketing Assistant: Will help with organizing and developing Hope House in the Memphis Community through public relations media. Assist with grant writing and follow-ups with various companies. Help with presentations to companies and some fundraisers.

LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center Communications Intern: The communications intern is responsible for assistance with day-to-day communications/public relations support, as well as handling writing assignments and ensuring strong customer service to all who interact with the department (Associates, physicians, public and media).

Livable Memphis Intern: Livable Memphis is a sustainable development organization based in Midtown and dedicated to a variety of community development projects throughout the greater Memphis area. Responsibilities may include communications, writing, research, and potentially event planning.

Make-a-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South Communications Intern: The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The Communications Intern will assist the Communications Manager with print and e-newsletters, website maintenance, design projects, and other projects as available. Applicants must have experience with news writing, layout and design. Knowledge of AP style is preferred. Experience with Adobe InDesign and the Microsoft Office suite is preferred, but not required.

Memphis Business Journal Intern: Responsible for researching, interviewing and writing stories for the Emphasis section of the MBJ. The intern is also responsible for compiling the paper’s weekly People page, the Strategies calendar (which features upcoming corporate events) and the paper’s weekly Life calendar. The intern may also be called upon as needed to write stories for additional sections of specials in the MBJ editorial calendar.

Memphis Child Advocacy Center Intern: Develop, research and write relevant articles for newsletter and other publications; conduct public awareness presentations; conduct outreach activities including media; research grant opportunities; assist in planning and evaluating programs; conduct demographics study and report on relevant new research in the areas of child sexual abuse and social services.

Memphis Music Foundation Intern: Assist marketing and communications department with writing, editing and research. Assist with event planning, sponsorship identification, proposal writing and presentation. Compose website content. Conduct small seminars, workshops and training sessions as required and within area of expertise. Conduct research including internet research as required. Provide general staff support to all departments within the organization, and assist at Foundation outside events and meetings. Employees should display a passion for the Music Industry and have the ability to relate to the artistic and creative side of the business.

Memphis & Shelby County Film Commission Project Specialist Intern: Assist in reviewing movie scripts and identifying locations in Memphis using still shots and displays to lure major film companies to Memphis for production. Work is confidential!

Memphis Symphony Orchestra Public Relations Intern: Assist in writing news releases and public service announcements; compile and send out media kits; file monthly calendar listings; work with PR Director in setting up TV promotional spots.

Memphis University School Public Relations Intern: Research and write feature stories, articles of interest, and alumni profiles; assist with the content and writing for the Headmaster′s Newsletter; write and produce press releases; assist with special events.

The New Memphis Institute Communications and Marketing Intern: Update and draft content for website; help manage state-of-the-art blog, MemphisConnect.com; disseminate messages via Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking accounts; help draft monthly newsletters; assist with press releases.

Opera Memphis, P.R./Marketing Intern: Assist in creation of press releases and newspaper advertisements; assist during special marketing functions; conduct research and assist Principal Performers when needed. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe PageMaker preferred.

RiverKings Media Intern: Assist with print and broadcast media that cover the RiverKings (hockey). Assist in preparing daily game notes, write and distribute story and box score to national and local media outlets.

Shelby Farms Conservancy Communications Intern: Assist Communications Manager in all aspects of communications including website content, composing and editing press releases, writing and editing for the organization, assisting with special events; opportunities to work with creative firm and p.r. firm

St. Mary’s Episcopal School Advancement Department Intern: The intern will research, conduct interviews, and write articles for website and print pieces. Additional duties include covering scheduled events (photos and information), writing press releases, updating the website, video production and editing, writing and formatting electronic emails, updating social media sites, and making soliciting and stewarding phone calls.

True Story Pictures, Communications Intern: Responsible for researching and writing articles for the newsletter including updates about program progress and short profiles; editing other articles; formatting newsletter; and sending newsletter via email distribution. Also, writing articles for website.

WKNO-TV/FM, Promotions: Assist with radio promo copy, promotional events, fundraising events, press releases and target mailings; must be able to type, self-motivated, strong organizational skills.

Zerilla Design Communications Intern: Intern responsibilities will include website management, blog entries, social media upkeep, project management, and trade show assistance. Interns should be interested in graphic design and stationary with basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and extensive knowledge of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, etc). Minimum 2.50 GPA, 3.0 preferred.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND SCIENCES
Requires Professor Jeff Jackson’s signature. This internship qualifies for F11 credit.

Cooper-Young Community Farmers Market Academic Internships: CYCFM is seeking an intern to support its grant writing efforts. The Grant Writing Associate will report to the president of the board and the lead grant writer. Responsibilities include becoming familiar with all aspects of CYCFM’s mission; organizing and developing organizational background materials; researching and identifying potential grant opportunities; researching, preparing, organizing, and analyzing grant proposals, and more. Please be prepared to submit two writing samples in addition to your resume and application. Some non-profit grant writing experience is preferred, but not required.

Ducks Unlimited, Communications Intern: Writing/editing press releases and newsletter; formatting email newsletters; writing sections for the annual report; and other writing opportunities.

Mid-South Peace & Justice Center Intern (must be with GrowMemphis): An interracial organization dedicated to nonviolent education, advocacy, and action for local and global peace and justice issues. The mission of GrowMemphis is to create productive and educational urban community gardens for members of the community to grow fresh and nutritious food and to give people tools and skills to develop and enhance their own communities.

Wolf River Conservancy Inc. Intern: Assist with various habitat restoration sites that need botanical inventories.

GENDER & SEXUALITY STUDIES
Requires Professor Judith Haas’ signature on internship application. This internship qualifies for F11 credit.

Center for Research on Women: (mission: to conduct, promote, and disseminate scholarship on women and social inequality) Current projects include: sexual harassment of teens in Memphis middle and high schools, Memphis Safe Campus Consortium, Infant Mortality in Memphis. Interns would be involved in research on one or more areas.

Choices Memphis Center for Reproductive Health Intern: The Parallel Paths Statewide Coalition Project Intern will provide support to Choices’ Parallel Paths project funded by the MAC AIDS Fund and AIDS United-Southern Reach grants. This position will work directly with the Community Partnerships Coordinator on all project tasks. This position will also provide opportunities to serve as a patient advocate in order to better understand Choices’ clinical philosophies and practices that inform the Parallel Paths project.

Manos de Madres (fair trade non-profit organization): Assist with marketing of crafts/projects from women in Honduras, Rwanda, and Ethiopia as a means of alleviating poverty of these women. Marketing projects will include social media; work requires strong writing skills.

Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center Outflix Intern: Help Festival Director find movies to review; work with website team to redesign Outflix site; network with directors of LGBTQ film festivals in LA, Miami, Johannesburg, London, and Toronto; recruit volunteers to work at fundraising events and the festival; help design promotional previews for the festival movies.

Memphis Gay and Lesbian Community Center Triangle Journal Intern: Write/edit articles for the Triangle Journal (print and web); take pictures for the journal; cover events in the Memphis LGBTQ community; help with layout of quarterly issues of the Triangle Journal; maintain Triangle Journal Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter

Planned Parenthood Education Intern: Following a training period, coordinate and implement a complete sexual health education series with an applicable social service agency.

Women’s Foundation for Greater Memphis Grant Writing Intern: Research grant funding opportunities; research community issues including those impacting women’s economic self-sufficiency and women’s leadership.

Women of Style, Spirit, and Success; Research and Grant Writing Intern: Develop grant proposals by researching grant opportunities appropriate for funding identified priorities; consult with foundation or other appropriate contacts; gather information needed to develop grant proposal; develop initial draft of proposal, following requirements accurately; proof read and edit grant proposals; submit proposal; track proposal until decision is received; and assist with proper reporting.

Youth Villages Volunteer Intern: Recruit volunteers for special events and ongoing programs. Assist with volunteer and intern placement. Assess agency volunteer and intern needs. Manage special volunteer projects and events. You will also need to complete an on-line Youth Villages application including references.

YWCA Abused Women′s Services Shelter Intern: Answer crisis calls, help with children, interact with women and provide support; may also assist with orders of protections, warrants, etc.

HISTORY
Requires Professor Tim Huebner′s signature on application

The following history related internships carry 4 credits and fulfill the F11 requirement:

Cotton Museum: The Cotton Museum is currently undergoing a major expansion of its exhibit and classroom space. Internship opportunities include working on educational program development, exhibit development, oral history research, tourism research and promotional planning, and special events planning and promotions. This internship emphasizes museum management.

Davies Manor Association Research Assistant: Catalogue and organize the information on site with further research done on such subjects as log house construction, farming practices, sharecropping or tenant farming, history of surrounding communities, etc.

Memphis Heritage Intern: Assist with the many preservation activities of this non-profit educational and charitable organization. Examples of projects may include: writing for The Keystone (a publication that serves as the voice of the Memphis Preservation Community); assisting with the MHI Annual Preservation Awards; assisting with the Architectural Auction; assisting with the Annual Preservation Series (an educational series encompassing topics of Memphis historic architecture and neighborhoods).

Memphis/Shelby County Public Library & Information: The internship provides training in processing manuscript collections (analyzing and organizing materials, preservation of material, and preparation of a computer-generated guide to the collection). At the end of the semester, the intern′s project will be bound and entered in the Library′s catalog, providing a permanent record of the student′s work.

National Civil Rights Museum: Assist in research and archival work. Conduct an analysis of the annual Visitor Survey using SPSS software and creating a PowerPoint presentation. Also, opportunity to work on newly established “Voices of Freedom” oral history project by transcribing videotaped interviews with prominent civil rights activists and local leaders.

Pink Palace Museum, Collections Intern: The intern selects a research topic within an area of interest- anthropology, botany, geology, history, or zoology for research. The intern is assigned a collection of objects to describe in detail. The intern is then requested to produce a "user catalogue" consisting of a background paper and detailed descriptions of the objects. The intern is also encouraged to participate in a field-collecting trip and to interact with the administration, exhibits, and education departments.

Stax Museum of American Soul Music: The ideal candidate for this internship shall posses a keen interest in the history of STAX including political and sociological issues. Intern will assist in exhibits, archives, and education.

Victorian Village, Inc. Community Development Corporation: Victorian Village, Inc. exists to create a vibrant and diverse urban neighborhood that treasures our architectural heritage and builds a community that is safe, clean, and prosperous. Interns would help with efforts to develop the Victorian Village as a site for heritage tourism.

The following legal internships carry 2 credits; they do not fulfill the F11 requirement:

Holland & Associates, PLLC Legal Intern: Work with a “holistic” lawyer in office work and legal project such as a legal brief, legal memorandum, settlement or negotiation letter; meet with supervising attorney at least bi-weekly; participate in trials when possible. Holistic law is a multidisciplinary, or more client-oriented and problem-solving oriented approach to legal problems, than traditional legal practice which tends to be more litigation and adversarial in approach.

KIPP Through College Political Advocacy Intern: Assist KTC and the Director of Development with KTC messaging and key points relevant to political advocacy. Research current advocacy landscape for KIPP, KTC, and the charter movement as a whole in Memphis and Tennessee. Determine key influencers and policy-makers. Create a strategic plan to target key influencers and policy-makers.

Lawrence & Russell, Attorneys: Interns must possess excellent organizational skills and basic computer knowledge to provide assistance to Case Managers and Associates in an East Memphis law firm that focuses on employee benefits/labor and employment law. As these positions require direct interaction with our firm′s senior partners, the applicant should be self-driven and possess excellent writing skills. The applicants must be able to work independently and to work well with others. Undergraduate interns will assist the firm’s staff with a variety of legal tasks. For example, the selected individual(s) will conduct detailed telephonic interviews and will negotiate with attorneys nationwide to settle lien claims on behalf of Lawrence & Russell’s clients. The intern(s) will be responsible for supporting a wide variety of assignments and responsibilities and will be exposed to a range of legal issues.

Memphis City Mayor, AC Wharton, Intern: Assist with planning and economic development issues; projects may vary pending interest of student and current projects.

One Memphis Mayor Intern: The One Memphis program is part of the nation-wide mayoral initiative Cities of Service, with the goal to increase impact volunteerism to help alleviate some of Memphis’ most pressing challenges. The internship provides a student the opportunity to work closely with Mayor Wharton’s office, various non-profits in the city as well as the Bloomberg Foundation in New York City. (Available spring semester only.)

Padgett, Whitworth, Donohue and Mickiewicz, Legal Intern: Assist with case management, research for cases, writing letters to clients, opposing attorneys, and any other individual or company involved in the cases, brief preparation of files for clients, court dates, and hearings. Will have direct contact with clients.

Shelby County Commission Legislative Operations Intern: Provide administrative support to the Executive Secretary-Chief Executive. Draft correspondence as needed. Work to resolve constituent complaints and answer commissioners′ inquiries, furnishing information regarding tasks or projects. Serve as staff support during Commission, committee, and community meetings. Coordinate/work neighborhood and community meetings/field activities. Must be able to type at least 45 WPM and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Professional writing skills, ability to multitask, and strong organizational capabilities a plus.

U.S. Pretrial Services Intern: Assist in various functions of pretrial services. Accompany U.S. Pretrial Services Officers for court hearings and aid them in obtaining information relevant to pretrial release including family, residential, employment, mental health, substance abuse, and criminal history information. Students must have a GPA of at least 3.0, be able to work a minimum of eight hours per week during normal office hours of 8.00am to 5.00pm, and have no criminal record.

Students can also choose any approved academic internship, in any department, from the list of internships maintained by Career Services and receive 2 credits. Such internships do not fulfill the F11 requirement.

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Requires Professor Barron Boyd′s signature on internship application. This internship qualifies for

Barry Frager Law Firm: Assist in the preparation of immigration forms for submission to the US Department of Homeland Security. Responsible for research and case preparation on cases filed with US Department of Justice – Exec. Office for Immigration Review. There will be direct client contact, which is ideal for an intern interested in law school.

FedEx Sales: International projects with all of FedEx global locations. Assignments will require data analysis and recommendations for the respective projects including international business research. Current projects are related to US Department of Commerce and selling strategies between the US, Europe, and Asia. Participate on international conference calls/meetings and interface with management/professionals in other regions to support inter-regional projects.

Manos de Madres (Fair trade, non-profit organization): Assist with marketing of crafts/projects from women in Honduras, Rwanda, and Ethiopia as a means of alleviating poverty of these women. Marketing projects will include social media; work requires strong writing skills.

Memphis City Mayor, AC Wharton, Intern: Assist with planning and economic development issues; projects may vary pending interest of student and current projects.

Thomason, Hendrix, Harvey, Johnson, & Mitchell, PLLC: Assist in the preparation of immigration forms for submission to the US Department of Homeland Security. Responsible for research and case preparation on cases filed with US Department of Justice – Exec. Office for Immigration Review. There will be direct client contact, which is ideal for an intern interested in law school.

U.S. Attorney′s Office Pre-Law Intern: Assist in limited legal research, organizing and analyzing documentary evidence. The U.S. Attorney is responsible for prosecution of most federal crimes including white-collar fraud, mail fraud, public corruption, bank robbery, tax evasion, drug offenses, etc. Interns will learn about the trial of cases in the U.S. District Court by assisting in preparation for trail and observation of trials.

U.S. Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R) Intern: Interact with constituents and provide constituent service in Congressman Blackburn′s Memphis office and assist with special projects as needed.

U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen (D), District Office Intern: Interact with constituents and provide constituent services in Congressman Cohen′s Memphis office and assist with special projects as needed.

U.S. Department of Commerce/U.S. Export Assistance Center Trade Assistant: Conduct market research by extracting information from various sources then compiling the information into briefings; develop company profiles and case studies; compile news stories and press releases; support export seminars and conferences. Must be a US citizen.

U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R) Intern: Assist with office procedures of U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander. Interact with constituents and the staffs of Washington, D.C. and Tennessee. Assist with special projects as needed.

U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R) Intern: Interns will work with the congressional staff in a broad capacity including legislative issues, constituent services, and administrative support. Interns will have the opportunity to attend tours and seminars with the senator will be available.

LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES

Requires Professor Eric Henager’s signature on internship application

Please schedule an appointment with Sandi George Tracy by calling 843-3800 (front desk will schedule a time to meet) to discuss options.

MATH
Requires Professor Eric Gottlieb’s signature on internship application

Please schedule an appointment with Sandi George Tracy by calling 843-3800 (front desk will schedule a time to meet) to discuss options.

MUSIC
Requires Professor William Skoog’s signature on internship application

The Blues Foundation: Work with radio staff to help stations get needed show material. Assist with organizing talent for the W.C. Handy Awards and Beale Street Caravan. Help with membership and affiliate promotions. Interns will also work with publicity and media. Interest in public relations required, especially in the blues genre.

Germantown Performing Arts Centre, Marketing and Development Intern: Assists in writing/editing GPAC newsletter, season program, brochures and concert notes; assists in concept/design of advertising campaigns; assists in fund-raising programs; write/edit appeal and acknowledgment letters. Must be computer literate and be able to maintain confidentiality.

Memphis Symphony Orchestra Public Relations Intern: Assist in writing news releases and public service announcements; compile and send out media kits; file monthly calendar listings; work with PR Director in setting up TV promotional spots.

National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. Intern: Assist with a variety of professional and educational outreach programs including GRAMMY Foundation programs (GRAMMY in the Schools, Concert Series for Children, etc.), newsletters, event planning, research, and database management. Interns receive in-depth exposure to techniques and practices of a professional recording industry organization and will perform some administrative duties. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

Opera Memphis Music Intern: The intern would be involved in cataloguing the complete music library and creating a hard copy of the catalogue for staff use, organizing the xerox music library, organizing and cataloguing the chorus prep materials library, and copying and organizing all chorus prep materials for all shows for next season.

Opera Memphis P.R./Marketing Intern: Assist in creation of press releases and newspaper advertisements; assist in designing and publication of newsletter; assist during special marketing functions; recruit advertisers. Must be willing to learn PageMaker.

Orpheum Management Intern: Assist in all areas of theatre management marketing, publicity, education, special events, box office, accounting. Must have interest in a variety of management areas and be flexible.

STAX Museum of American Soul Music: The ideal candidate for this internship shall possess a keen interest in the history of STAX including political and sociological issues. Intern will assist in exhibits, archives, and education.

WKNO-TV/FM Promotions: Assist with radio promo copy, promotional events, fundraising events, press releases and target mailings; must be able to type, self-motivated, strong organizational skills.

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Requires Professor Anna Smith’s signature on internship application; Pol. Sci. 460 qualifies for F11 credit.

Center City Commission: Work on special projects with an organization whose mission is to develop downtown Memphis. Position availability varies pending current projects.

Community Legal Center: Screen potential clients and observe mediation in a law clinic that provides legal services to low-income, working people.

CASA, (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Juvenile Court Intern: Represent the best interest of abused, neglected or other children whose placement is being determined by the Court. Must have very flexible schedule and be willing to commit to 12 months (Good experience for those considering careers in law, social work or family counseling.) Must be 21 by the start of the internship.

Autumn Chastain, private defense attorney: Observe the activities of a private defense attorney and provide assistance with legal documents.

Kipp Through College Political Advocacy Intern: Assist KTC and the Director of Development with KTC messaging and key points relevant to political advocacy. Research current advocacy landscape for KIPP, KTC, and the charter movement as a whole in Memphis and Tennessee. Determine key influencers and policy-makers. Create a strategic plan to target key influencers and policy-makers.

Marty McAfee, private defense attorney: Observe the activities of a private defense attorney, mornings required (mornings are prime courtroom hours).

Memphis Child Advocacy Center: Develop, research and write relevant articles for newsletter and other publications; conduct public awareness presentations; conduct outreach activities including media; research grant opportunities; assist in planning and evaluating programs; conduct demographics study and report on relevant new research in the areas of child sexual abuse and social services.

Memphis City Council: Work directly with members of the City Council on research projects and observe Council meetings; need Tuesday afternoons and evenings available.

Memphis City Mayor, AC Wharton, Intern: Assist with planning and economic development issues; projects may vary pending interest of student and current projects.

Shelby County Board of Commissioners: The intern(s) will have the opportunity to see the inner workings of the legislative process that regulates the operation of county government including contracts, consolidated budget, setting property tax and the process ideas must go through in order to become public policy.

Shelby County Public Defender: Assist attorneys in court and with clients; prepare paperwork for cases; assist in specialized courts such as drug courts.

U.S. Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R) Intern: Interact with constituents and provide constituent service in Congressman Blackburn′s Memphis office and assist with special projects as needed.

U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen (D), District Office: Interact with constituents and provide constituent service in Congressman Cohen’s Memphis office and assist with special projects as needed.

Wolf River Conservancy: Assist with various habitat restoration sites and environmental efforts.

PSYCHOLOGY
Requires Professor Natalie Person’s signature on internship application; Psych 460 qualifies for F11 credit

Baddour Memorial Center Psychology Intern: The Baddour Center is a private, non-profit residential service community for adults with mild or moderate mental retardation located in Senatobia. Interns will work in clinical assessments, group counseling, behavior interventions, resident reinforcement, and program development. Interns also have the opportunity to participate in teaching experiences and research.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Intern: Assist case managers in caseload management; attend orientation and receive in-service training; conduct orientation for volunteers, parents and children; conduct interviews of volunteers; conduct home visits for volunteers and children; participate in fundraising and administrative responsibilities.

Boys & Girls Club Intern: Intern will be immersed in the world of youth development. This position will help plan and help promote a positive safe environment for kids through the facilitation of special programs and events including, but not limited to the following programs; Smart Moves, Street Smarts, Power Hour Club, Torch and Keystone Club, Skill Tech, Triple Play, Sports, Fitness and Arts & Crafts. Must complete a background check and be willing to participate in random drug screenings.

Church Health Center Child Life Specialist: Supervise and assist children in individual exploration and group teaching activities in the Child Life Room, Infant Toddler Room, and Intergenerational Art Studio. Teach curriculum, provide exercise and movement assessments and child prescriptions. Research information and create new lesson plans based on needs of clients and current trends. (Will require a secondary application provided by CHC.)

COMEC (Commission on Missing and Exploited Children): Conduct a study of issues surrounding missing and exploited children; verify and examine legislative issues; draft proposals for financial assistance in regard to prevention outreach efforts.

Crisis Center, Hotline Counselor: Hotline counselors provide telephone support to people in crisis through a combination of active and reflective listening, risk assessment, and crisis intervention. Crises may include domestic violence, sexual abuse, gender and sexuality issues, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, health problems, etc. Interns are trained and certified in crisis and suicide intervention by the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network.

DeNeuville Learning Center Intern: (non-profit educational and vocational facility for low income women) Assist with education, grant writing and preparation of students for job placement. Serve as project coordinators for special projects.

The Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee Program Teaching Assistant: The Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee is a non-profit organization which strives to meet the social and recreational needs of the mentally and/or physically challenged population of the EFWT. The intern will work hands-on with individuals with developmental disabilities and help facilitate activities including art, music, social skills, life skills, sign language, and more. The intern will have the opportunity to prepare lessons and lead group activities as well as helping to oversee cultural field trips.

Exchange Club Family Center Intern: Gain experience in the fields of psychology, counseling, criminal justice, or social work. Programs include anger management classes, parenting classes, children’s domestic violence support, women’s domestic violence support, domestic violence assessment of offenders, mentoring, classes for divorcing parents, and support groups for children of divorcing parents. Must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and senior standing.

Friends for Life Corp. Psychology Intern: Conduct assessments on persons with HIV/AIDS who present for services; assist in conducting support groups and developing therapeutic activities; assist in record-keeping; assist in evaluating services provided.

Hutchison School Guidance Counselor Intern: Work with counselors and students on determining student interests and appropriate college choice; assist with special projects.

Latino Memphis: Map the Hispanic community in Memphis; Develop and implement ESL lesson plans; research potential funding opportunities; explore innovative cross cultural awareness projects/programs within the US; establish a mentor program between Rhodes and MIFA that works with Latino children in the public school system

Methodist Healthcare Foundation – Mid South AIDS Fund: Research HIV funding opportunities, attend Board meetings, work with grantees on projects and coordinate collaborative efforts between the HIV programs in the community.

Planned Parenthood Education Intern: Following a training period, coordinate and implement a complete sexual health education series with an applicable social service agency.

United Way of the Mid-South Early Childhood Development Intern: Assist in development and coordination of pilot childcare quality improvement project. Assist in early childhood research, compilation and dissemination. Assist in developing and implement public awareness campaign and advocacy.

West Tennessee Family Solutions Good Life Intern: Work with adults with developmental disabilities enrolled in the Good Life Center program; design a 12 week class under one of the four pillars: academic, enrichment, vocational, or advocacy; function as the main facilitator within the classroom and community activities. (Interns will NOT be responsible for tending to medical or behavioral needs of individual participants.)

Youth Villages Teacher/Counselor: Lead education groups and sports, chart progress notes, observe treatment teams. You will also need to complete an on-line Youth Villages application including references.

YWCA Abused Women′s Services Shelter Intern: Answer crisis calls, help with children, interact with women and provide support; may also assist with orders of protections, warrants, etc.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Students will submit application directly to Professor Kendra Hotz; qualifies for F11 credit

RUSSIAN STUDIES
Requires Professor Valeria Nollan’s signature on internship application (1 or 2 credits)

Russian Cultural Center Intern: Research and promotion of Russian culture in Memphis

St. Seraphim’s Eastern Orthodox Church Intern: Work at a Russian Orthodox church focused around Russian religious traditions and iconography.

SPANISH
Requires Professor Elizabeth Pettinaroli′s signature on internship application

Latino Memphis: Map the Hispanic community in Memphis; Develop and implement ESL lesson plans; research potential funding opportunities; explore innovative cross cultural awareness projects/programs within the US; establish a mentor program between Rhodes and MIFA that works with Latino children in the public school system.

Additional internships are available pending student’s interests. Please schedule a meeting with Sandi George Tracy by calling 901.843.3800.

THEATRE
Requires Professor David Jilg’s signature on the internship application

Please schedule an appointment with Sandi George Tracy by calling 843-3800 (front desk will schedule a time to meet) to discuss options.

URBAN STUDIES
Requires Dr. Elizabeth Thomas’ signature on internship application; Urban Studies 460 qualifies for F11 credit

A New Place Apartments Intern: Work at a faith-based community corporation near campus that provides safe, decent and affordable housing for families; this is an opportunity to work on housing issues, neighborhood issues, and delivering services such as GED classes and to work with children who live in the complex.

Common Ground Memphis Intern: Participate in all aspects of the initiative attending meetings, develop marketing strategies using social networking sites and local blogs, assist with recruitment of participants. Common Ground is a committee to have discussions regarding race relations in Memphis.

Community Development Council: Work specifically with the Coalition for Livable Communities; attend meetings and take minutes; contact neighborhood associations; coordinate at smart growth presentation/evaluation of different neighborhood associations; create promotional brochures.

Freedom Preparatory Academy: Assist in the development and implementation of all aspects of building Freedom Preparatory Academy (a 6-12 charter school) including student recruitment, community outreach, event planning, logistics, hiring, and community meetings. Must have strong oral communication skills, writing and research skills and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Memphis City Mayor, AC Wharton, Intern: Assist with planning and economic development issues; projects may vary pending interest of student and current projects.

Memphis Family Shelter Intern: Work with homeless children or families who reside at the Memphis Family Shelter.

Mid-South Peace & Justice Center Intern: An interracial organization dedicated to nonviolent education, advocacy, and action for local and global peace and justice issues. Interns may assist with several projects including Peace Committee, Community Gardens in Orange Mound ( a low income neighborhood), Global Goods Store (Fair Trade), and/or Memphis Living Wage Coalition.

MIFA Handyman Program Intern: Work with an interracial organization dedicated to nonviolent education, advocacy, and action for local and global peace and justice issues. Interns may assist with several projects including the Peace Committee, community gardens in Orange Mound (a low-income neighborhood), Global Goods Store (Fair Trade), and/or Memphis Living Wage Coalition.

Perea Pre-school Intern: Assist with pre-school program for children from low-income families.

RISE Intern: Assist with bankruptcy study with a grant from the American Bankruptcy Institute, collect detailed survey information from 1000 bankruptcy filers and then subsequent work to analyze the results. A second project is a study of the pattern of foreclosures in Hickory Hill community and design of foreclosure prevention strategies; GIS skills would be helpful in this project. A third project is public policy advocacy.

Shelby County Criminal Justice Intern: Perform policy research that examines problems in the criminal justice system.

Shelby County Mayor’s Office Intern: Research and track Shelby County legislation through the legislative process; work on legal issues concerning education and economic growth in the county.

Shelby County Public Defender Intern: Assist attorneys in court and with clients; prepare paperwork for cases; assist in specialized courts such as drug courts.

United Housing, Inc. (UHI) Housing Development Intern: Work with a nonprofit affordable housing agency that serves the City of Memphis and Shelby County Tennessee. United Housing targets its services to families who are underserved by the traditional home ownership industry. United Housing works to support the revitalization of Memphis neighborhoods through the provision of construction services, home buyer education and counseling and affordable lending products to low-to-moderate income, first-time home buyers.

VECA CDC Intern: Located near campus, assist VECA with current projects. The internship can involve a variety of projects including working on tangible projects, such as home ownership counseling, and working on grassroots activities such as block clubs and the neighborhood newsletter.

Vollintine Boys & Girls Club Intern: Opportunity to work with effective youth programs.