Internship Opportunities at Niagara Foundation!

Duties as follow but not limited to:

Luncheon Forums Intern

Assist the Executive Director in scheduling the Luncheon Forums such as:

• Reaching speakers
• Working with speaker on the format and theme
• Publicizing the event
• Sending e-invites, and hard copy invites
• Making invitee list
• Preparing fliers and posters
• Checking the venue ready for the Forum
• Working with Catering closely
• Working with Photographer and Cameraman
• Welcoming speaker and invitees
• Acting as moderator
• Having interviews
• Editing speech and interviews
• Updating the event in the website working closely with the webmaster

Morning Conversations Intern

Assist the Associate Director in scheduling the Morning Conversations such as:

• Reaching speakers
• Working with speaker on the format and theme
• Publicizing the event
• Sending e-invites, and hard copy invites
• Making invitee list
• Preparing fliers and posters
• Checking the venue ready for the Conversation
• Working with Catering closely
• Working with Photographer and Cameraman
• Welcoming speaker and invitees
• Acting as moderator
• Having interviews
• Editing speech and interviews
• Updating the event in the website working closely with the webmaster

Intercultural Trips Intern

Assist the Associate Director in scheduling trips to Turkey

• Understanding the scope of Trips
• Focusing on a specific group
• Preparing the Itinerary, the letter of invite, DVD, flier and others
• Reaching the possible invitees
• Mailing the package
• Receiving YES replies
• Scheduling the Orientation date
• Working the Travel Agency
• Having the flight arrangements done
• Preparing the Handbook
• Holding the Orientation meeting
• If necessary, making individual presentations
• Reaching the Travel Agency in Turkey
• Confirming the details

 Peace & Dialogue Awards 2008 Intern

Working directly with the Executive and Associate Directors

• Understanding the scope of Awards
• Working on the Nominee Forms
• Visiting the possible Nominees together with the Executive Director
• Meeting with the sub-committee and committee members
• Attending the sub-committee and committee meetings
• Working with the Graphics Coordinator for publications
• Working with the Multimedia Coordinator for Awards movie and animation
• Helping Executive Director schedule the MC for the event
•  Reaching the event venue for setup
• Helping Press Release be prepared
• Mailing and faxing Press Release

Multimedia Intern

Working directly with the Multimedia Coordinator

• Having Job Shadowing
• Assist in the creation of interactive projects
• Assist in the creation of training, marketing and corporate videos
• Develop PowerPoint presentations and prepare supporting content
• Monitor CD duplication, tape digitization, materials management and archiving
• Having some demonstrated skills in the area of design, writing, or programming, as well as some understanding of the production process.
• Having generally at least one of those intermediate skills in:
  • Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere and Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Basic knowledge of video production and nonlinear editing
  • Keen eye for detail and design
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Graphics Intern

Working directly with the Graphics Coordinator

• Understanding the scope of Graphics
• Having Job Shadowing
• Assisting in the production of promotional materials – i.e., catalogs, flyers, advertisements, etc. – on Mac-based computer system
• Working on a variety of projects concurrently, while keeping them on schedule
• Assisting in photography (setting up props, arranging for talent, etc.)
• Printing marketing pieces to the internal color printer
• Coordinating materials for trade shows and conferences
• Maintaining archive of print materials.
• Having generally at least one of those intermediate skills in:
  • Minimum of one-year desktop publishing experience
  • Day-to-day knowledge and use of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
  • Self-starter who needs little guidance