2019 SUMMER INTERNSHIP ALUMNI HOSTS - Luther

2019 SUMMER INTERNSHIP ALUMNI HOSTS

EMPLOYER EMPLOYER LOCATION

SUMMARY OF INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY(ies) WHAT TYPE OF ACADEMIC/EDUCATIONAL

BACKGROUND IS BEST SUITED FOR THIS INTERNSHIP?

Andrea White Pilates www.andreawhitepilates.com

Santa Monica, CA I am looking for an intern who is proficient (or very familiar with) working on Excel and could assist with data analysis (attendance, sales, client retention) and also marketing and social media.

Business (accounting, economics, management), Fine Arts (art, theatre dance, creative writing)

Athlete Development Project www.ADPQC.com

Rock Island, IL and Bettendorf, IA

Assistance in running the Augustana College summer S&C programs as well as sports performance classes at TBK Sports Complex

Athletic training, Exercise physiology, Kinesiology

Atlas Insurance Brokers www.aibme.com

Rochester, MN Looking for an accounting intern and/or marketing intern

ALL/ANY MAJORS

Blackboard, Inc. http://blackboard.com/studentservices

Washington, DC Looking for two marketing assistants with strong skills in power point, video creation, market research, and the ability to adapt to other needs and projects

ALL/ANY MAJORS

City of Batavia, IL https://bataviaparks.org/employment

Batavia, IL Job Summary: Interns will participate in all aspects of the daily operations at the museum, to get a well-rounded look at small museum operations. The main emphasis will be curatorial; but there will be opportunities for exhibit planning, event assistance, volunteer management and guest services. Essential Functions: Inventorying, cataloging and repacking collections. Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks, including file building and organization. Assist in opening and closing of the Depot Museum, Caboose and Coffin Bank for Visitors and gift shop sales. Greet visitors and address inquiries by phone, email or in person. Assist in exhibit planning and execution.

Any, but museum studies background or interest is important.


City of Batavia (Cont.)

Assist in event planning and execution. Help with larger Park District wide events. Perform all jobs and tasks within guidelines and rules of Park District’s Safety program. Qualifications: Must possess an undergraduate degree or be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. Customer service experience preferred, but not required. Interest in local history. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Attention to detail and internal organizational structures. Ability to work on a computer for long periods of time. Customer service experience. Decision making and organizational skills. Ability to communicate in public. Verbal communication skills. Physical Demands/Work Environment: This job is performed in a typical office environment. Occasional exposure to mold and chemicals when working with museum collections. The position may require frequent sitting, walking, climbing, balancing, reaching, lifting and carrying items up to 15 pounds, and occasional crouching and kneeling. Seasonal Work Schedule: Late May - August 31; 20 hours per week, may include some occasional evenings or weekends. Salary: $9.00 per hour.

CODAworx www.codaworx.com

Madison, WI Assisting with an arts based technology website for cultivating memberships, industry resources, and organizing the upcoming 2019 CODAsummit, a conference focused on the exciting ways creative

Business (accounting, economics, management), Fine Arts (art, theatre dance, creative writing), Technology (computer science, MIS)

http://www.codaworx.com/


CODAworx (Cont.) professionals are incorporating technology to create innovative art that is changing the way we experience our environments.

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art For more information about our organization: www.eiteljorg.org

Indianapolis, IN The Collections Department of the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art is seeking volunteers/interns to assist in accessing and housing recently acquired collections. The Collections volunteer/intern will report to the Director of Museum Collections, and interact with the Registrar and Assistant Collections Manager on a daily basis. The volunteer/intern will have the opportunity to learn about accessioning and deaccessioning methods, archival housing, condition reporting, safe object handling, packing, and various aspects of working with a collections management system (The Museum System). Important projects for 2019 are cataloging and housing recently acquired collections of contemporary Native American art. The job requires interns to sit and perform data entry for long periods, as well as stand, stoop, lift, and climb. The position is unpaid. Details: Collection Management System: The collections database centralizes collections information and is critical to all aspects of collections management. The volunteer/intern will learn to create and update records in The Museum System (TMS), giving them an understanding of the importance of accurate and appropriate data entry for collections information access and retrieval. Additionally, they will learn the basics of digital content management by producing/organizing files and documentary photography. Handling: Appropriate handling methods are key to

Social Sciences (anthropology, history, political science, psychology, social work, sociology), Museum Studies


Eiteljorg Museum (Cont.)

keeping objects safe. The volunteer/intern will learn how to appropriately handle a variety of objects and pack them using a variety of methods. Registration: Objects must be documented and tracked to be useful to staff and the public. The volunteer/intern will learn the accessioning process, including information gathering, entry into the collections management system, and object numbering. Archival Housing: Objects need to be preserved and protected. The volunteer/intern will learn how to create archival enclosures, as well as how to house objects using various techniques and materials. Condition Reporting: Knowing the condition of objects helps prioritize care as well as resources. The volunteer/intern will lean how to evaluate object stability and write reports. About the Museum: The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art was founded by Indianapolis businessman and philanthropist, Harrison Eiteljorg. Our mission is to inspire an appreciation and understanding of the art, history and cultures of the American West and the Indigenous peoples of North America. Physical Demands: Ability to reach with hands and arms, stoop, and vision. Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry 10-50 lbs. short distances. Ability to climb step stools, carry objects up stairs, and stand for long periods of time. Ability to enter data into a computer. Wear gloves and be able to perform delicate operations when dealing with fragile objects. Have good, clear communication skills, both verbally and written, and can understand spoken communications. Most work is performed in a climate-controlled environment.


Eiteljorg Museum (Cont.)

Minimum Requirement: Enrolled in Bachelor program for art history, history, ethno history, or anthropology. Applicants must be detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and capable of doing repetitive tasks with excellent computer skills. Knowledge of museum collection's care practices is preferred.

Gingrich Productions http://www.gingrichproductions.com/

Arlington, VA Gingrich Productions is seeking full and part-time, paid ($13/hr) interns. Gingrich Productions, the base of operations for former Speaker Newt Gingrich, is a multimedia production and consulting company based in Arlington, Virginia. In addition to consulting, Gingrich Productions produces historical and public policy documentaries, books, newsletters and organizes and supports the speeches, social media presence, television and radio appearances of Speaker Gingrich. As a former college professor, Speaker Gingrich relies heavily on and is very inclusive of interns in the daily operations of Gingrich Productions. Interns assist with research and writing projects, accompanying Speaker Gingrich to television appearances, assisting with research into policy issues, compiling daily tracking and news reports and preparing for on-line video presentations.

Humanities (communication, English, modern languages, philosophy, religion), Sciences (biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics)

Hope at the BRICK House hopeatthebrickhouse.org

Davenport, IA Interns will assist staff with planning and implementing Summer Program for K-5th grade at-risk students, in a Christian environment. Activities and programs include an academic component plus field trips and enrichment activities. Additional opportunities with Friday night neighborhood dinners, block parties, and activities.

ALL/ANY MAJORS, Education (elementary or secondary), Humanities (communication, English, modern languages, philosophy, religion), Social Sciences (anthropology, history, political science, psychology, social work, sociology)


Lanesboro Arts https://lanesboroarts.org/

Lanesboro, MN The Summer Administrative Internship will gain experience working in an innovative arts, non-profit creating awareness and opportunities for people to make art a part of individual’s everyday life. This position will work directly with the Lanesboro Arts Program Director & Advancement Director on a broad range of communications and event activities in an active non-profit setting. The Intern will gain hands-on experiences creating effective and impactful social media and website content, news releases, storytelling videos, and physical marketing materials. The Intern will also assist in grant research/proposal writing, membership data-entry, create and maintain organizational systems, and general administrative work. Strong writing skills, or a desire to develop them, are a must. This position will assist in developing place-based programs (such as Art in the Park, the Artist Residency Program, or the Summer Arts Education Program Surprise Sculpture).

Business (accounting, economics, management), Education (elementary or secondary), Fine Arts (art, theatre dance, creative writing), Humanities (communication, English, modern languages, philosophy, religion), Social Sciences (anthropology, history, polit

Lanesboro Arts https://lanesboroarts.org/

Lanesboro, MN Working with Gallery Director Robbie Brokken, the Gallery Intern will be immersed in the daily operation of a fine arts gallery, and will gain experience in communicating with artists, working with customers, hanging exhibitions, planning receptions, and managing gallery sales.

Business (accounting, economics, management), Fine Arts (art, theatre dance, creative writing), Humanities (communication, English, modern languages, philosophy, religion)

Luther Crest Bible Camp www.luthercrest.org

Alexandria, MN Luther Crest is a vibrant non-profit organization with a flexible environment for internships. Depending on the student's desires and areas of focus, Luther Crest could provide opportunities for growth for Business, Human Services, Religious and Education majors.

Business (accounting, economics, management), Education (elementary or secondary), Fine Arts (art, theatre dance, creative writing), Humanities (communication, English, modern languages, philosophy, religion), Social Sciences (anthropology, history, polit


New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center www.nhnrc.com

New Hampton, IA Long-term care experience: Administration, nursing, dietary, etc.

Business (accounting, economics, management), Sciences (biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics), Social Sciences (anthropology, history, political science, psychology, social work, sociology)

Photography by Brittany www.brittanytodd.com

Decorah, IA This opportunity is best fit for an individual wanting to run their own business or be the head of marketing for a business. We'll dive into how social media can be the main advertising tool for your business when it's done properly, focusing on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. Background in graphic design is encouraged but not required. Other tasks may include but are not limited to: Networking Creating Email and Social Media Templates Updating Documents and Website Design Designing Brochures,Rack Cards and Fliers Creating and Managing an Email List

ALL/ANY MAJORS, Business (accounting, economics, management), Fine Arts (art, theatre dance, creative writing), Technology (computer science, MIS)

Premium Solutions http://www.ps-promotions.com/

Des Moines, IA Project management internship with promotional marketing small business. Intern would be exposed to creative planning, product sourcing, marketing, sales operations, accounting, business record-keeping and general customer service. Interns should be able to adapt to a wide variety of project and duties. The ideal student would be interested in marketing, advertising, promotions and entrepreneur skills. Position offers 25-30 hours per week at $10 per hour. Approximate dates would be June to mid-August. Business is located in the metro-Des Moines area.

Business (accounting, economics, management), Humanities (communication, English, modern languages, philosophy, religion)

Seed Savers Exchange www.seedsavers.org

Decorah, IA Summary: Seed Savers Exchange is filling 3-5 internships for Summer 2019: ● Seed Regeneration Intern(s) ● Corn Hand Pollination Intern

Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics)


Seed Savers Exchange (Cont.)

● Seed Rematriation Intern ● Diane’s Garden & Evaluation Program Intern Internships run for 12 weeks (40 hours per week) starting in late May/early June and running through mid to late August, but dates are flexible. The interns will assist preservation and field staff through all stages of seed regeneration, evaluation, and other garden duties with an emphasis through all of the internships on learning how to grow, harvest, and save seeds. The SSE Seed Regeneration Internships (including the Corn Hand Pollination Internship) offer exceptional experience and training for college students and others seeking careers or experience in the fields of horticulture, plant genetic resource management, sustainable agriculture, or anthropology. The intern(s) will have the opportunity to work on diverse tasks related to the management of our seed bank as well as the regeneration of at-risk varieties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Seed Regeneration: ● Direct seeding and transplanting by hand ● Maintaining gardens, including watering, weeding, mulching, trellising and staking ● Photographing varieties grown for increase ● Setting up and maintaining fences, trellises, and pollination cages ● Assisting with harvesting and seed processing ● Collecting, reporting, and entering data in a timely manner ● Assist Seed Savers Exchange staff as needed or as assigned ● Occasional weekend or holiday work required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Corn Hand Pollination:



● Assist field staff with corn planting, weeding, and other garden maintenance ● Construct deer and raccoon exclusion fencing ● Assist field staff with all aspects corn hand pollination including but not limited to ○ Hand pollinating tassels ○ Bagging shoots and tassels ○ Collecting pollen ● Assist Seed Savers Exchange staff as needed or as assigned. ● Occasional weekend or holiday work will be required The SSE Seed Rematriation Internship is a continuation of a 2018 initiative within the preservation department of Seed Savers Exchange. In partnership with the Indigenous Seed Keeper’s Network (ISKN), the Seed Rematriation Project is growing historic indigenous seed varieties identified from within the SSE seed bank collection and collecting their histories before sharing a portion of the seeds harvested with the cultures from which they originated. In the summer of 2018, the project involved identifying and regenerating 24 varieties of corn, beans, and squash that were traced back to indigenous communities. As Native American women were traditionally the keepers of the seeds, this return of the seeds to these cultures is referred to as “seed rematriation”. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Seed Rematriation: ● Direct seeding and transplanting by hand ● Maintaining gardens, including watering, weeding, mulching, trellising and staking ● Photographing varieties grown for increase ● Setting up and maintaining fences, trellises, and



pollination cages ● Assisting with harvesting and seed processing ● Collecting, reporting, and entering data in a timely manner ● Assist Seed Savers Exchange staff as needed or as assigned ● Occasional weekend or holiday work required. The Diane’s Garden & Evaluation Program Internship is new in 2019. This intern will spend a portion of their time working with Diane Whealy, co-founder of Seed Savers Exchange, to plant and maintain her well known and beloved display garden at Heritage Farm, and a portion of their time working with the Evaluation Program staff to grow out and evaluate varieties from the SSE collection. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Diane’s Garden & Evaluation Program: ● Direct seeding and transplanting by hand ● Maintaining gardens, including watering, weeding, mulching, trellising and staking ● Photographing varieties grown for evaluation ● Setting up and maintaining fences, trellises, and pollination cages ● Assisting with harvesting and seed processing ● Collecting, reporting, and entering data in a timely manner ● Assist Seed Savers Exchange staff as needed or as assigned ● Occasional weekend or holiday work required.

Self DBA Express Employment Professionals expresspros.com/forestlakemn

Forest Lake, MN Depending on the student, they could either shadow office management or they could shadow one of our employee's recruiting, interviewing, and sales calls from inside our office. They will see our daily morning and afternoon

Business (accounting, economics, management), communications/sales/human resources


Self DBA Express Employment Professionals (Cont.)

'standup' meetings, and our weekly staff meeting. Our inside staff performs recruiting tasks and interviewing of job applicants, and collaborates with our client companies to find jobs for those applicants. Ideally we would host one intern.

Self---Design 360 @ Decorating Den Interiors www.jmeyers.decoratingden.com

Waverly, IA We are a full service interior design firm, specializing in residential design and selling all products associated with the needs of our clients for their interior design projects. We ask our interns to shadow and assist with client appointments, the design process, general office administration tasks, and any other functions of our work process that come up in the course of their internship.

ALL/ANY MAJORS, Business (accounting, economics, management), Fine Arts (art, theatre dance, creative writing), Humanities (communication, English, modern languages, philosophy, religion)

Sugar Bowl sugarbowldecorah.com

Decorah, IA This opportunity is best fit for an individual wanting to run their own business or be the head of accounting or marketing for a business. We'll dive into how social media, focusing on Instagram and Facebook. Background in graphic design is encouraged but not required. Other tasks may include but are not limited to: Networking Creating Email and Social Media Templates Updating Documents and Website Design Designing Brochures, Rack Cards and Fliers Creating and Managing an Email List

ALL/ANY MAJORS, Business (accounting, economics, management), Fine Arts (art, theatre dance, creative writing), Graphic Design, Marketing

University of Minnesota - Pediatric Nephrology

Minneapolis, MN This laboratory performs a variety of procedures including transmission electron microscopy and light microscopy. Digital images are used with stereological techniques for research purposes requiring detailed cellular knowledge and also competence with various computer programs. Extensive databases are maintained for both research data and the organization of a massive collection of specimens and tissue preparations. -Proven familiarity with both Macintosh

Sciences (biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics)


University of Minnesota - Pediatric Nephrology (Cont.)

and PC computers . Desired skills: -Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer applications such as MS Office (Word and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat. -Demonstrated excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and people skills. - Experience prioritizing tasks and workload. - Ability to work during regular lab hours (M-F, 7:30-4:30) - Comfortable with handling animal and/or human specimens - Ability to complete assigned special projects with minimal supervision. - Ability to perform basic math and statistical analyses. - Manual dexterity required, Background check and training for working with minors

Viterbo University www.viterboathletics.com

La Crosse, WI A few large projects: Annual golf outing, Wall of Fame, Alumni Mailings, and Check Requests.

ALL/ANY MAJORS, Business (accounting, economics, management), Education (elementary or secondary), Fine Arts (art, theatre dance, creative writing)

Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry www.VLMcamps.org

Cook, MN and Deer River, MN

Counselor: Provide leadership and support for 7-9 campers in a cabin group, grades 2-12, and for campers in a day camp setting, grades K-6. Facilitate Bible study and lead other games and activities in small and large group settings. Responsible also for some planning with cabin groups according to the daily program. Will serve at both camps as well as with the off-site Day Camp program. Canoe Guide Responsible for the overall navigation, safety, and well-being of up to 8 individuals, including at least one adult

ALL/ANY MAJORS, Business (accounting, economics, management), Education (elementary or secondary), Fine Arts (art, theatre dance, creative writing), Humanities (communication, English, modern languages, philosophy, religion), Sciences (biology, chemistry,


Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry (Cont.)

advisor, on a wilderness canoe trip. Canoe guides will be trained in team building, small group development and will be equipped with tools in order to facilitate Bible studies from the summer theme in the BWCAW. When not guiding, this position will serve as a counselor in-camp, on Day camp, or as a program specialists, and/or in a support position. Health Care Manager Responsible for the health and safety of campers and staff. Need to be available at all times to administer medication and first aid, and treat illnesses and injuries. Assists with Sunday registration, reports dietary needs to kitchen staff, helps maintain the cleanliness of the overall camp. Expected to assist with worship, games, and other activities as available. Minimum of advanced First Aid and CPR training preferred. Trail Shack Coordinator In conjunction with Program Director and Food Service staff, this person is responsible for planning, ordering, and packing out in-camp cookout and Canoe Country meals. Works with in-camp staff to assure all cookout equipment is kept in good working condition. Works with Assistant Program Directors to ensure that dietary needs are met for all cookout meals. Assists Canoe Country staff as needed and available in maintaining Canoe Country food equipment. Assist with games and worship as needed and schedule allows. Canteen/Media Coordinator Work with Food Service Director and office staff to stock and maintain canteen, including ordering food/beverages, maintaining accurate records for staff and camper accounts, and returning canteen balances at the end of each week. This person also assists with Sunday registration. Responsible for taking pictures


Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry (Cont.)

and video each week for use in sharing with parents as well as VLM marketing. May be asked to help with various marketing posts/mailings. Expected to assist with worship, games, and other activities as available. Program Coordinators Responsible for overall supervision of specific program and the staff and campers in the program. Serve as a representative of VLM to pastors, youth directors, education directors, volunteers and parents. Provides support, encouragement and leadership to summer staff. Works with other coordinators to plan and implement daily programming. Assists with leading staff training.

Whitefish Lake Institute www.whitefishlake.org

Whitefish, MT Intern will learn about stream, river and lake ecosystems, assist in limnological field data collection, and gain an understanding of the operations of a small non-profit corporation. More information about the internship experience can be found at www.whitefishlake.org

Sciences (biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics)