Public Affairs Summer Intern

General Information

Position Number: 900428

Department or Office: College Advancement

Level: Level B (Skilled)

Responsibilities

News
Identification and development of Middlebury College news stories and student feature news stories, research, interviewing and note-taking, and writing

Photography
Tracking/filing, scanning, photo research both on and off campus, and other photo needs as identified

Other
General office duties such as mailings, phone reception, copying, filing, etc.
Errands as needed on campus or in town, and other tasks and projects in support of public affairs, as identified and assigned

Qualifications

. Respect for confidentiality issues, willingness to sign and commit to a confidentiality oath, and adhere to the confidentiality policy
. Professional attitude re: public affairs/news office environment
. Computer proficiency
. Ability to multi-task
. Ability to adhere to work schedule
. Expert command of the English language, written and spoken
. Ability to gather and organize information about Middlebury College life, students and campus issues
. Ability to learn new skills and techniques as needed

Additional Preferred Qualifications

. Journalistic experience

Additional Skills Appreciated

. Photography
. Experience with Photoshop

References, resume and writing sample requested

Hours
32-35 hours per week for Middlebury's regular student employment period.

Please call Sandy Tucker at 443-5629 for interview.