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Fall 2008 Internship Announcements

The announcements below represent organizations that have sought out Central students as interns for this term. There are hundreds of other internship opportunities available. See our online resources page for more. If you're interested, contact Karen Eilers with questions or contact the site directly.

Don't forget - An unpaid internship at a Des Moines area non-profit site may make you eligible to apply for a grant of $500 through EMC Insurance. Click here for more infomation.

Pella Area Openings

American Family Insurance - Sales and Marketing (Pella)
Central College Abroad - Marketing; Outreach/Event Planning (On campus)
College Fanz Sports Network - Sports Journalism (On campus)
Democracy Matters - Political Advocacy (On campus)
Designer Images - Photography (Pella)
Journeys - Human Services (Pella)
Knoxville United Methodist Church - Youth Ministry (Knoxville)
Montezuma Manufacturing - IT & Sales/Marketing (Montezuma)
Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge - Environmental Education (Prairie City)
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - Financial Representative
Peace Lutheran Church - Youth Ministry Intern (Pella)
Pella Art Center - Children's Art Program
Warm Welcomes to You - Community Outreach (Pella)
YMCA - Health & Fitness (Newton)

Des Moines & Other Iowa Openings

The Iowa Department of Economic Development sponsors internships in bioscience, manufacturing, and information technology. See the IDED website for their listings.

African American History Museum - Multiple Openings (Cedar Rapids)
Congressman Leonard Boswell - Legislative (Des Moines & Washington D.C.)
Des Moines Radio Group - Promotions/Marketing (Des Moines)
Drake University - Sports Marketing (Des Moines)
Forest Ridge Youth Services - Social Work/Counseling (Estherville)
Freestyle PR - Public Relations (West Des Moines)
Hamilton Juffer - Public Accounting (Des Moines)
Hashmi Law Firm (Des Moines)
Accounting
Film Festival Management
Marketing
Photography/Web Design
Bi-lingual Legal
Iowa Attorney General's Office - Consumer Protection Division (Des Moines)
Informational Letter
Application
Iowa Auditor's Office - Accounting (Des Moines)
Iowa Council for International Understanding - International Programs (Des Moines)
Iowa Events Center - Events Management & Promotion (Des Moines)
Internships available in:
Events Services
Marketing
Operations
Sales
Video Production
Global (rotations in different areas)
To apply, email resume and cover letter to Katie Johnson (kjohnson@iowaeventscenter.com)
Iowa Foundation for Medical Care (West Des Moines)
IT Intern I
IT Intern II
Iowa Governor's Office - Multiple Positions (Des Moines)
Program Description
Application
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation - Graphic Design (Des Moines)
Iowa Stars Hockey Team - Sports Journalism & Promotion (Des Moines)
Media, Community Development, and Marketing
To apply, email resume and cover letter to Katie Johnson (kjohnson@iowaeventscenter.com)
Jordan Creek United Methodist Church - Youth Leader (Des Moines)
KDSM Fox 17 - Broadcast News (Des Moines)
Lutheran Services of Iowa - Refugee Social Services (Des Moines)
Multiple Position Descriptions
Application
MassMutual Financial Group - Financial Services (Des Moines)
One Iowa - Field Organizing (Des Moines)
Orchard Place - Social Work/Counseling: Description, Web site (Des Moines)
Principal Financial Group - Wellness (Des Moines), Detailed description
Ruffalo Cody - IT: Computer Ops Analyst, Desktop Implementation
Shalom Zone - Youth Programs (Des Moines)
Sherwin-Williams - Management/Sales (Various locations)
Waterloo Bucks Minor League Baseball - Multiple Openings (Waterloo, IA)
Young Women's Resource Center - Women's Social Services (Des Moines)
Young Moms Internship
Problem Solving Internship
To apply, contact Sarah Coyle: (515) 244-4901 or scoyle@ywrc.org

Openings Outside Iowa

Camp Adventure - Youth Services (Various Locations Overseas & in U.S.)
Description
Web site
Congressman Leonard Boswell - Legislative (Des Moines & Washington D.C.)
Congressman Steve King - Legislative (Washington, D.C.)
Project Vote Smart - Political Research (Phillipsburg, MT)
Letter
Website
Senator Tom Harkin - Legislative (Washington, D.C.)
Stephen Ministries (St. Louis, MO)
Leadership & Management
Writing Plus