Attention U of M Students: The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is offering an internship for an advertising/marketing/communications (or related) student to work in our Advertising Review department. Interested students must have a keen interest in promoting ethics in the marketplace and be assertive, positive and be inquisitive by nature.
Position Details:
Title: Advertising Review Intern
Dates: 12 Week Internship
Hours: 12 hours per week (flexible scheduling)
Duties: Duties are selected based on the individual intern’s capabilities, talents and interest areas. The BBB provides a list of possible projects and the intern will have choices in which tasks they will pursue. Within the project, duties are likely to be in the areas of:
- Industry Review and research
- Participation in investigations and secret-shoppings
- Active engagement in the advertising review program
- Contact development/relationship building
- Promotion and enhancement planning for department services and events
Interns can expect to be given:
- Substantive, challenging and rewarding choices for projects
- At least one “contact” in their field of interest
- A copy of projects completed for the BBB for use in their portfolio of example work
Desired Qualifications
- Junior or Senior in college with position-related major
- Interest in marketplace issues and promoting ethical business practices
- Aptitude with computer and phone skills
- Customer service job experience
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, your availability, resume and three references to:Karen Thompson at
karen.thompson@thefirstbbb.org or 220 S River Ridge Cir, Burnsville, MN 55337
