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Administrative/Support Staff
1 or 2 semesters, 10-20 hours per week, compensation based on experience
Customer support position. Requirements: dependability, highly organized, attention to detail, focus, maturity, energetic, ability to work alone, enjoys working with public, willing to get their hands dirty when needed.
Contact Mark Behnke, Whole Earth, Inc.
8 Hanford Ave., Scottsville, NY 14546
Phone: 585-889-7969
Email: markb@wholeearthinc.com
Web site: www.wholeearthinc.com
ADP Employer Services, SBS Division Sales
Automatic Data Process Inc., is offering an ongoing 20 hr/week non-paid internship position for a 13 week timeframe. As an intern one will develop business skills, including sales, methodologies, needs analysis, and prospecting. Also, you will have the opportunity to work with business partnerships, CPAs, franchises, and bankers. ADP looks for people who have a strong understand in of general business practices, and ethics. Also, you must have the ability to use MS Word, Excel, and internet tools.
Contact: Dawn Sarafin, Sr. Sales Recruiter or Jim Toner
305 Spindrift Dr. Williamsville, NY 14221 and 2144 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Rd. Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: 1-866-484-3966 or 585-292-7729
Email: Dawn_Sarafin@adp.com and Jim_Toner@adp.com
Website: www.adp.com
Advertising/Marketing Intern
Rochester Business Journal, Rochester’s leading source of business news and information, is looking for an intern to work 8-12 hrs per week for a full semester. Our candidate will assist in marketing efforts designed to build business for our team of advertising professionals. Projects will include coordination and preparation of advertising communications materials, proposals, and advertising sales materials; internet market research; data entry in CRM database; and other functions related to supporting a media advertising department. Our ideal candidate should possess excellent communications skills, be detail oriented, able to work in a group setting, a quick learner, and have a can-do attitude. This is an unpaid internship. Resumes with a letter of interest should be directed to advertising@rbj.net or mailed to Advertising Internship, c/o Rochester Business Journal, 45 East Avenue Suite 500, Rochester, NY 14604.
Applications Software Developer/Engineering/Systems Analyst/Product Assurance
Six months internship
40 hours/week, paid internship
Several intern/co-op positions, including Applications Software Developer, Engineering, Product Assurance Software, and Systems Analyst Software. Please see the website for detailed job descriptions and to apply.
Contact: Microwave Data Systems
175 Science Parkway, Rochester, NY 14620
Web site: www.microwavedata.com
All applicants must apply on-line via MDS website.
Architecture and Engineering Internships
LaBella Associates, P.C. currently provides paid summer internships and occasional internships throughout the year in many different engineering and architecture fields. Interns are required to work 40 hours/week. These fields include: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Planning, and Transportation Engineering. These internships provide students with the opportunity to work with licensed professionals on innovative and technically challenging projects in the Rochester area. LaBella looks for students that are Self-motivated, team-oriented and have excellent organizational skills. LaBella Associates, P.C. is a multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, planning and environmental firm dedicated to clients’ satisfaction through teamwork, respect, and trust.
Contact: Michelle Pedzich, Human Resource Manager
300 State St., Suite 201, Rochester, NY 14604
E-mail: hr@labellapc.com
Website: www.labellapc.com
Cover letters and resumes for summer 2008 positions should be submitted to hr@labellapc.com no later then March 1, 2008
Construction Estimator/Project Manager
Ruston Paving Co., Inc is offering an ongoing, during construction season (May-November), paid internship opportunity for those who are available to work at least 40 hours a week. Interns will be compensated with an amount that is competitive with the industry and will commensurate ones abilities and qualifications. Those that are interested should be pursuing a degree in civil engineering, construction management, or another similar position. This intern position will be responsible for estimating responsibilities for hard bid and negotiated contracts will include the interpretation and quantification of plans and specifications, surveying of existing site conditions, solicitation of material and subcontractor bids, cost estimating, and the preparation of bid documents and proposals. Project management responsibilities will include planning, scheduling, purchasing, subcontract management, contract administration, customer relations, and all other activities necessary to carry a project from award and start-up through completion and final payment. Strong interpersonal skills and computer literacy are required.
Contact: Don Barry
6228 Collett Rd. Farmington, NY 14425
Phone: 585-742-3080
Email: dbarry@rustonpaving.com
Website: www.rustonpaving.com
Development Assistant
Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter; 16-20 hours per week, unpaid internship
Assist the special events and volunteer coordinators. Functions include volunteer recruitment, scheduling special events, assisting in fundraising events, solicitation of donors and sponsors, transport items as needed, solicit schools, colleges and businesses for in-school and on-campus red kettle campaigns; and assist with presentation to groups. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication, writing and computer skills. Must be able to work with Microsoft Word, Office and Excel, possess excellent speaking skills, be reliable and able to work with a diverse clientele. Intern applicants must be able to transport items in their own vehicles, have reliable transportation, a telephone and be independently mobile.
Contact Rosemary Davis, The Salvation Army
10 Franklin Street, Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: 585-987-9500, ext. 2309
Email: rosemary.davis@use.salvation.org
Web site: www.rochestersalvationarmy.org
Gallery Intern
Various positions, On-going, 10 hours/week, not a paid position
Interns working with The Rochester Contemporary (RoCo) will get hands-on experience in what it takes to run a non-profit gallery. All interns will have an area of responsibility within their area of interest and experience, either curatorial or administrative as well as additional tasks as needed. Working with the RoCo staff, interns get a well-rounded experience on the various activities required to keep the gallery doors open and the office running smoothly. Requirements: Motivated and energetic, Mac experience, Html & Photoshop useful, working knowledge of office software products, a desire to learn and help support the arts in Rochester.
Contact: Robin Jaeckel or Elizabeth Switzer, Rochester Contemporary
137 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: 585-461-2222
Email: info@rochestercontemporary.org
Web site: www.rochestercontemporary.org
Graphic Artists
1 or 2 semesters, 10-20 hours per week, compensation based on experience
Customer support position. Requirements: dependability, highly organized, attention to detail, focus, maturity, energetic, ability to work alone, enjoys working with public, willing to get their hands dirty when needed. Must be talented and experienced with Print Design software.
Contact Mark Behnke, Whole Earth, Inc.
8 Hanford Ave., Scottsville, NY 14546
Phone: 585-889-7969
Email: markb@wholeearthinc.com
Web site: www.wholeearthinc.com
Graphic Design Intern
Rochester Business Journal, Rochester’s leading source of business news and information, is looking for an intern to work this summer in the Art Department. Our candidate will work with the design team, creating advertisements, section covers, and participating in creative planning sessions. Experience with InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator would be helpful. This is an unpaid internship. Resumes with a letter of interest should be directed to efowler@rbj.net or mailed to Design Internship, c/o Rochester Business Journal, 45 East Avenue Suite 500, Rochester, NY 14604.
Hotel Internships - various positions
Hyatt Regency Rochester offers a variety of intern positions. For more information on positions and or an application please visit the website.
Contact: Erin Kivel
125 E. Main St., Rochester, NY 14504
Phone: 585-546-1234
Email: ekivel@hyatt.com
Website: www.rochester.hyatt.com
Legal Intern
Ongoing, 16-24 hours/week
Student may apply for paid position after completion of one semester.
Assist lawyers and paralegals in a small east side litigation law firm.
Requirements: Strong writing skills, ability to type.
Contact: Janice D’Ambrosia, Wisner & Wisner, LLP
1209 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: 244-5600
Web site: www.DWILAW.com
Marketing
Windsor Media Enterprises is looking for an intern to work 20 hrs/week for a full semester, this is a non-paid position. This opportunity offers a lot of experience in assisting in WME principals with online marketing via blogs, and offline marketing as well. Windsor looks for students that are outgoing, enthusiastic, excellent written and verbal communication and has knowledge of the Internet and blogs. This position is open year round.
Contact: Tom Collins
282 Ballad Ave., Rochester, NY 14626
Phone: 585-427-7596
Email: Collins@wmebooks.com
Website: www.wmebooks.com
Marketing Communications Intern
Toshiba Business Solutions - New York is looking for marketing communications interns. This internship is unpaid and requires 12-15 hours per week. Interns will have an opportunity to explore every aspect of communications in the office, as well as head up a special project. The marketing and communications department provides all internal and external communications for the company, including monthly employee newsletter, monthly client e-blast, advertising design and placement, Web site updates, direct-mail campaigns, special events, press releases and presentations.
Requirements: Desire to learn the profession; ability to communicate—in writing and in person; ability to juggle many tasks; junior or senior with minimum 3.0 gpa; professional appearance. Bonus qualifications: Knowledge of Quark Xpress, InDesign, Excel, Photoshop and PowerPoint.
Contact:
Sally Thornton
150 Metro Park, Rochester, N.Y. 14623
E-mail: salley.thornton@tbsny.toshiba.com
Web site: www.tbsny.toshiba.com
Mechanical Engineer, Mechano-Elecrtical Engineer
The Medingen Group is looking for interns to work for three months if not longer in a non-paid position. Weekly hours are flexible and can work with your schedule. The Medingen Group is looking for interns that are excited to help re-design products for new medical and healthcare innovations. Medingen looks for students who have integrity, a good attitude, and a passion to be on the ground floor for consumer-focused, bio-medical innovations and new product design.
Contact: Katie Alaimo
5450 Campus Dr., Canandaigua, NY 1443
Phone: 585-919-3042
Email: admin@clerisycorp.com
Website: www.medingen.com
Promotions Intern
Clear Channel Rochester has an ongoing internship program that requires 9-15 hours/week, school credit and is not a paid position. This intern position will assist in developing and overseeing all promotional and contest initiatives of our 7 stations. Also, the intern will represent the stations at community events and station promotions in a positive and professional fashion and update all stations websites. Clear Channel is looking for students that are outgoing, forward thinker, takes initiative, computer skills a must, flexible availability, strong work ethic, works well individually and in a team, needs to be able to represent all 7 CC Rochester Radio stations flawlessly.
Contact: Jessica McGraw
207 Midtown Plaza, Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: 585-279-5324
Email: jessicamcgraw@clearchannel.com
Website: www.clearchannelrochester.com
Software Developer, Software Tester, Technical Customer Support
equaTEK Interactive, Inc. is offering an internship position that pays from $8-11 per hour and has a maximum of 40 hrs/week, both depends on position and experience. Juniors and Seniors in college are preferred, but candidates that demonstrate a competent attitude and work ethic in conjunction with practical experience will be considered. Our internship positions place the individual directly into our work-flow process with defined goals and objectives, that we believe make the experience beneficial for everyone involved – in other words, you won’t just be watching!. We also expect that each individual will contribute to the mechanism by which they achieve these goals, making the internship more than just an experience of us telling someone what to do and them doing it.
Contact: Edward A. Hanchett
668 A Phillips Rd. Victor, NY 14564
Phone: 585-924-8680
Email: hr@equatekinteractive.com
Website: www.equatekinteractive.com
Speech and Language Pathology Aide
4 to 8 months, about 15 hours/week, compensation is $9.00/hour
Position involves working with developmentally disabled adults to assist with meeting their speech-language needs within our curriculum, ability to assist students as needed in the classroom. Possess a desire to work with developmentally disabled adults in a classroom setting, enjoying the visual arts, music and theater helpful but not required. We are a non-profit arts and educational center with a unique day habilitation program celebrating the arts.
Contact: Lorene Benson, Director
Cobblestone Arts Center
630 Crowley Road, Farmington, New York 14425
Phone: 398-0220
Email: CobblestoneArtsCenter@aol.com
Website: CobblestoneArtsCenter.com
Tax or Audit Internship
Insero & Company CPAs, P.C. has 3 months, full or part-time, 18-40 hours/week internship opportunity that pays $12-13/hour. Insero & Company looks to hire interns every semester. The internship program is a great way for accounting students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program to gain real world experience with audit procedures, accounting standards, systems, tax returns and 1099’s. Our interns benefit by having an experienced mentor who will assist in their growth and development. Insero & Company looks for accounting students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and have completed their sophomore year. Minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Students must be returning to school to be eligible. Strong verbal and written communication skills along with strong organizational skills are required. Good data entry skills with emphasis on speed and accuracy. Functional knowledge of the MS Office Suite; Word and Excel are required. The ideal candidate must be able to meet deadlines, be proactive and have solid multi-tasking skills and strong analytical ability.
Contact: David Mandrycky
1500 HSBC Plaza, Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: 585-454-6996
Email: careers@inserocpa.com
Website: www.inserocpa.com