INTERN POSITION

Description
Leadership Memphis internships are non-paid, academic internships where students gain more than just work experience. They build connections between concepts from the classroom and real-world situations in the non-profit arena. We work with our interns to develop a signature project that helps them utilize and further develop key business skills, and can be completed within the time frame of their internship. This signature project gives them a tangible deliverable they can be proud of, and is a valuable addition to their resume.

Also, Leadership Memphis interns get to refine their professional ethics, professional values, and act as individual contributors on projects that have a positive impact on the community. Although students are not paid for their work, our internships are designed to ensure a valuable professional experience.

Schedule
Interns work 10-20 hours per week during the fall or spring semester depending on the student’s schedule. At the beginning of the semester, interns will work with the assigned supervisors to come up with a schedule of days and times to constitute a standard schedule. Deviations can be made with notice.

Interns will be assigned a supervisor in a particular area – communications, development, programs, alumni engagement, etc.

Duties will vary by department but can include:
- Research and create email distribution and mailing lists
- Research and create media lists for active pitching
- Materials development (pitches, backgrounders, briefing documents)
- Media monitoring for our organization
- Social media monitoring and posting
- Selective media outreach
- Assist with annual signature events
- Attend our program classes to collect information from participants, and take photos
- Data entry (some sensitive information may require signing a memorandum of confidentiality)
- Answering the phone and making calls
- Assisting with copying, filing, and mailings
- Research on the internet or in publications
- Writing research summaries or compiling meeting minutes
- Setting up for and staffing meetings and events
- Verifying email addresses for e-newsletter distribution list
- Other duties as needed

The ideal candidate has the following skills/experience:
- A passion for community enhancement, engagement and empowerment
- Excellent writing skills
- Organizational acumen
- Great interpersonal skills
- A motivated self-starter
- A natural leader
- Background in journalism, public relations, marketing or business administration
- Curiosity for media, technology

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to Dewanna Lofton at dlofton@leadershipmemphis.org.

Overview:
Each day, the 275,000 employees of FedEx Corporation are responsible for delivering over 6 million shipments to more than 220 countries and territories around the world! Because of our “absolutely, positively” spirit and commitment to excellence, FedEx was recently included in:

FORTUNE magazine’s 2010 “100 Best Companies to Work for in America”
Black Enterprise magazine’s “40 Best Companies for Diversity”.

As a global enterprise, all FedEx Companies embrace and reflect the diversity of the
communities where we live and serve. Our culture fosters and promotes an environment where a person’s performance is what counts. It is not surprising that over the years FedEx has been consistently recognized within the global business circles for leadership, workplace environment and contribution to technological and economic advancements.

Bring your talent and join us in continuing to make every FedEx customer experience outstanding!

As a part of the FedEx team you will be an integral component of an organization that recognizes and rewards the contributions of its employees by providing:
- a dynamic work environment with a wide range of career options
- competitive salary and bonus opportunities
- work-life balance and generous benefits

Want to learn more about how FedEx continues to deliver for our employees, our customers and our shareholders? Want to be a part of it?

First step…..apply today!

Position Information:

Intern–Communications

Full time internship opportunity available in Memphis, TN from June 2013 to August 2013.

Under close supervision, the successful candidate will:
- Compile and analyze outcome-based metrics data for each CSR giving area (Disaster Relief, Safety, Environment, Diversity and Education)
- Secure and compile compelling story-telling opportunities for traditional and social channels
- Provide support developing, coordinating and executing Disaster Relief, Safety, Environment, Diversity and Education programs
- Coordinate social media efforts
- Assist with administrative tasks associated with program execution, including but not limited to securing volunteers, logging volunteer march, arranging promotions and advertising and updating participant lists

Preferred skills and experience include:
- Ability to synthesize large volumes of data (quantitative and qualitative)
Strong analytical, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to work productively and proactively, both independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge or experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Currently enrolled graduate student, majoring in Communications, Marketing, Business or other related discipline
- Preferably, a student should be graduating 6-12 months after completion of internship and available for full time employment

Resume should include the following information:
- College address and permanent home address
- Telephone number
- Overall GPA and major GPA
- Date of intended graduation

Qualifications:
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR EQUIVALENT. STUDENT HAS COMPLETED AT LEAST TWO YEARS TOWARD COLLEGE DEGREE.

Apply online here: https://jobs-fedexservices.icims.com/jobs/18234/intern-communications/login