The Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (VATAT) has a unique internship opportunity available to junior, senior or graduate-level students interested in communications and event planning.
Description:This paid internship will focus on projects pertaining to the annual professional development conference for agriculture science teachers. Duties may include but are not limited to: exhibit show registration, tour/workshop registration, securing presenters and speakers, Web site maintenance, graphic design, press releases, database management, membership registration, and other duties as assigned.
Students interested in communications and other relevant majors are encouraged to apply. This is a very hands-on, project-based internship that requires attention to detail, customer service skills and professionalism. Skills in writing, editing and grammar are very helpful. Must be able to work independently as well as in a team; needs a “get-it-done” attitude and the ability to work through and handle situations independently.
Internship Period: May 2010 – August 2010
Location: 614 East 12th Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Hours: Full time position: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Wages: Paid internship
Apply: You can download the 2010 summer internship application below. Return completed application and resume no later than April 9, 2010 to:
VATAT
Summer Internship
614 East 12th Street