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IPO Newsletter 4-28-10
IPO Newsletter 4-28-10
This weekly e-mail highlights interesting internship opportunities and other important information that will
aid you in securing an internship! The internships listed below are just a sampling of what is available. For
complete listings of all current internships, log on to connectSC at http://careers.usc.edu. New internships
are added daily.
PAID INTERNSHIPS
Time Warner Cable – 2010 Internship Program ($12/hr)
The TWC Internship Experience Program offers students a work experience that will create a bridge
between their classroom experiences and possible career choices. The summer program offers interns
$12.00 hourly wage during an 8-week working period. 40-hour work week with possible participation
in meetings, tours and other activities designed to broaden their perspective of the cable industry
while offering valuable work experience. Students are encouraged to seek academic credit for their
internship. (Please note: students are responsible for arranging such credit and should determine the
specific procedures at his/her academic institution. Exciting Internships available in Marketing,
Finance, Accounting, Construction, Public Affairs and more. Must be at least 18-years-old. Currently
enrolled in an accredited college. Must have completed first year of college before start of internship
and plan to continue college education in the fall following participation in this internship program.
Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Must be able to participate in this internship program for 8-
consecutive weeks, starting no later than June 18, 2010. For a full list of available internships and
application instructions e-mail the USC Internship Programs Office at intrns@usc.edu.
Los Angeles County Arts Commission – Summer Internship Program ($3500 stipend)
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors established the Arts Internship Program (which
provides internships for nonprofit performing, presenting, literary, and municipal arts organizations)
as a companion program to the Getty Multicultural Internship Program (which provides internships to
museums and visual arts organizations). The purpose of the County's program is to provide
undergraduate students with meaningful on-the-job training and experience in working in nonprofit
arts organizations, while assisting arts organizations to develop future arts leaders. This program is a
10 week paid summer internship (40 hours/week) for 125 full-time undergraduate college students.
Students are paid $350/week to work with a nonprofit arts organization within Los Angeles County.
Nonprofits include various performing, presenting, and literary arts organizations, and local agencies.
Interns also participate in several educational events. Undergraduates and graduating seniors may
apply. Students must have completed at least one semester of college by June 2010, and be currently
enrolled (full-time) in a community college or a four year university. Graduating seniors are eligible
only if they are to complete their undergraduate degree by September 1st, 2010. Students must
either reside in Los Angeles County or attend school in Los Angeles County. Candidates are
welcome from all areas of undergraduate study and are not required to have demonstrated a previous
commitment to the arts. A number of the 125 internship postings are currently posted on connectSC.
The master list of all postings will be available on April 28th at
http://www.lacountyarts.org/internship.html.
UNPAID INTERNSHIPS
Bottega Louie Restaurant & Gourmet Market – Marketing & Events Intern
This is the perfect opportunity for someone interested in marketing, catering, events and publicity.
Intern will conduct market research and manage & build spreadsheets. Manage inventory & other
equipment. Fulfill orders. Deliver and serve food and products. Assist with donation requests. Write
press releases. Personal shopping. Event planning assistance. Aid in building procedures. Menu
creation. Networking. Develop relationship with local businesses, hotels and residents and much
more. We are seeking applicants with a high level of integrity and a strong desire to succeed.
Applicants should be ambitious and possess a strong work ethic. Restaurant/Hospitality experience.
Detail oriented. Exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills. Excellent communication skills –
written and verbal. Prior office experience and use of an office copier, fax and scanning machine.
Able to foresee setbacks and come up with solutions. Valid driver license. Able to lift 30 pounds.
Energetic, outgoing, responsible, dependable, and personable. Constant goal to exceed guest
expectations. Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed (may include nights and weekends).
Willingness to achieve excellence. Able to adapt in different situations. Self-starter capable of
working independently as well as taking direction. Must have polished, professional appearance and
demeanor. Proficiency in Microsoft office (word, excel, etc), internet & email. Please email a cover
letter & resume to Erica Retblatt, eretblatt@bottegalouie.com
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