Internship Opportunities

Wanted

We are looking for smart and dedicated interns to join our team for the Spring 2012 quarter!  We are accepting current and recent undergraduate or graduate students for Marketing Communications, Business Development and Strategic Philanthropy Consulting internships.

About Davidoff Communications

Work with us using our Mission-Driven Marketing™ methodology to help make brands more compelling and relevant to corporate partners, customers, funders and the media. Davidoff Communications is a dynamic marketing and consulting firm offering strategic planning, marketing and business development consulting. We're integrated marketing strategists, sales consultants, and specialists in Mission-Driven Marketing™ and strategic partnerships. Through our Mission-Driven Marketing™ methodology, we have been helping both for-profits and nonprofits present their marketing messages in more compelling ways – with a higher purpose – to reach targeted and strategically-defined audiences. We work with leading national and international nonprofits including cultural institutions, museums, environmental advocacy and humanitarian organizations, as well as for-profits including Fortune 500 and mid-market companies, start-ups and entrepreneurs.

Our firm specializes in:

• Relationship marketing
• Integrated marketing
• Sponsorship, partnership and affiliate marketing
• Sales training and consulting
• Strategic planning and research
• Cause marketing
• B2B and B2C environments

 

Internship Description/Essential Duties

Davidoff Communications is looking for motivated, entrepreneurial interns who are interested in a hands-on, multi-faceted internship experience and who desire to learn about and execute our Mission-Driven Marketing™ methodology. Applicants must be creative, responsible, detail-oriented, purpose-driven individuals with a passion for marketing, sales and corporate/nonprofit philanthropy who possess a strong work ethic and willingness to learn and grow as a part of a team. Interns will participate in all aspects of running the business including business development, market research and client-side deliverables. We believe in challenging interns with relevant, interesting projects and making them part of our team.

We will expose interns to an array of project opportunities. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with corporate sponsorship/partnership development, which could include researching and cultivating prospects
• Assisting project managers with research, writing and other duties within intern’s skill set
• Assisting with business development activities including email and direct mail campaigns, networking and events planning, and cultivating leads for speaking opportunities
  
• Proofing, writing and editing communications pieces (e.g. solicitation letters, promotional emails, news releases, research briefing papers, etc.)
• Website maintenance and copywriting
• Managing social media presence via Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter
• Designing layouts and creating compelling content for the monthly e-newsletter
  
• Some light administrative tasks (e.g. travel arrangements, scheduling, database management)
• Networking and off-site learning opportunities
• Opportunity to develop and implement internal marketing strategies
  

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to work in teams
• Must be self-directed
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet and research databases
• Aptitude for successfully handling multiple projects and activities
• Contribute positively to the culture of honesty, efficiency, and inspiration that is cultivated at Davidoff Communications
  

Pay Status: Stipend (TBD)

Hours: 20-35 hours per week (flexible based on schedule)
Spring 2012 Start / End Dates: mid-February 2012 - May 2012
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis
Application Instructions: Email cover letter and resume to Lynette Morris

Company Internship Contact:

Davidoff Communications
Attn: Lynette Morris

730 N. Franklin Street - Suite 601

Chicago, IL 60654
Lynette@davidoffcommunications.com 

No phone calls please.

 

We look forward to knowing you!

 

Davidoff Communications, LLC

730 N. Franklin Street - Suite 601

Chicago, IL 60654

T: 312-280-2200; F: 312-264-0423