Communications Intern
Company/Organization Name |
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Duke Lemur Center | |
Internship Title |
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Communications Internship | |
Internship Duration |
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10 Weeks (May 26th-August 1st, 2020) | |
Internship Description |
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The DLC is looking for participants for our Summer 2020 Communications Internship. The Communications Internship provides an opportunity to learn about all facets of the Duke Lemur Center, as well as to hone writing and design skills and — as a final project — to develop a portfolio-worthy publication with guidance from the DLC’s Director of Communications. The internship also includes tasks ranging from photography and design to marketing, blogging, and social media.
Highly creative, artistic, driven individuals with an aptitude for writing and design are perfect candidates for this position. A solid grasp of documentary photography and the principals and elements of design is highly desired. Design experience, including familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite, is a plus. Applicants should possess a strong desire to learn, an openness to receiving and responding to feedback and creative direction, and an ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The intern is expected to provide his or her own laptop and digital camera with lens/lenses. The Communications Internship requires a consecutive 10-week commitment starting Tuesday, May 26th and ending Saturday, August 1st, 2020. The internship requires 20 hours a week. Work hours will be 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Interns will be required to present their final project as part of a DLC Intern Symposium on Saturday, August 1st, 2020. Final project: Additional responsibilities: Application: Ideally, at least one writing sample should demonstrate the applicant’s ability to research a topic, then pull everything together into a coherent and engaging narrative for the general (non-scientific) public; for example, a research-based blog post or newspaper article. Digital portfolios should be sent either (1) via link to the applicant’s personal website; (2) via link to a dedicated Dropbox folder; or (3) by attaching a single PDF file. If submitting via Dropbox, all images must be in JPEG format with a maximum file size of 3.0 MB per image. If submitting a selection of your work via PDF, we suggest a couple of pages totaling no more than 2 MB. REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must either be currently attending college or graduated within the last three years. Applicants must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral instruction and have effective communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants must be able to lift 30 pounds. This is an unpaid internship. Housing and transportation are not provided. Interns must have their own transportation to the DLC. Proof of current health insurance is required. Proof of a current negative TB test, documentation of two doses of the measles vaccine (or MMR or measles titer), and health insurance is required. Upon acceptance, each intern will be required to pay a $15 health clearance fee. To apply to the Communications Internship, please complete and submit the application below. Applications will be accepted until March 1st, 2020. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. A current resume, two letters of recommendation, writing samples, and your portfolio must be received by the deadline for an application to be complete. The application allows you to list the contact information for two references. The listed contacts should send letters of reference directly to the Student Program Coordinator, Erin Hecht (erin.hecht@duke.edu). The applicant should also send their resume and other application materials to erin.hecht@duke.edu. |
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Supervisor / Hire Name |
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Erin Hecht | |
Supervisor / Hire Email |
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erin.hecht@duke.edu | |
Supervisor / Hire Phone Number |
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9194011561 | |
Application Deadline |
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March 1st, 2020 | |
Application Process |
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https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0eSJqX2TaT0slOl | |
Internship Type |
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Unpaid |