POSITION:                             HUMAN RESOURCE INTERN-RECRUITING

LAST REVISION DATE:        MARCH 2008

DIVISION:                               CORPORATE

 

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Performs and assists with administrative activities within the HR department according to the company’s mission and culture and meets the goals and objectives set forth by the Board and the Executive Council.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

May interview and pre-screen candidates and refer applicants for various positions along with making recommendations for final interviews.   Will assist managers and HR staff with pre employment background checks.

 

Act as liaison between BSE and various recruiting sources such as colleges, technical schools, temporary employment agencies and other recruiting sources.  Coordinates the company’s participation in and attends various Career Fairs.  Continuously looks for new opportunities and avenues to improve our recruitment and selection process. 

 

Assists with advertising job openings with sources such as, but not limited to, state employment agencies, colleges, technical schools, temporary employment agencies, newspapers or other industry publications, various online advertising resources and BSE’s website. 

 

Provides administrative support for various projects within the department.  Assists with phone support in answering general HR questions. May include involvement with employee events/functions.  Promotes employee ownership.  

 

Builds and maintains a positive working relationship with all employees. Acts as a liaison between employees and management, as needed.  Assures employee information is properly stored and retained. Maintains confidentiality of the HR department.

 

Adheres to BSE’s Mission, Values, Culture, Policies and Procedures. Performs all aspects of the job as accurately and efficiently as possible while providing exceptional customer service at all times. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

 

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Ideal candidate will be working towards a Human Resources or Business degree.   Knowledge of business office procedures, office equipment operation, and communication systems would be helpful. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and customer service skills are preferred.  Prefer working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Internet, and Lotus Notes.

 

Interested students should send a cover letter and resume to:

Andrea Connally, HR Recruiting Coordinator

Border States/BSE

105 25^th St. N.

Fargo, ND 58102

701.239.7424

aconnally@border-state.com

www.borderstateselectric.com

 

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MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD

ALUMNI FOUNDATION INTERNSHIP

 

Internship Opportunity:  The intern will work the Alumni Director and Director of Annual Giving assisting in building and maintaining relationships with MSUM’s 50,000+ alumni, current students, and MSUM employees.  This internship provides hands-on experience in event planning and management, fund raising, marketing and non-profit management.  The intern will interact with alumni throughout the country through phone conversations, e-mail and individual or small group meetings.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Alumni Relations

·        Plan and execute an event for December grads and May grads

·        Plan and execute an event for recent grads, the under-35 group

·        Assist with Alumni Homecoming

·        Represent the Alumni Foundation by participating in student activities

·        Promote alumni events

o       Write and assist with design of invitations

o       Work with student groups for new grad activities

o       Work with alumni for recent grad activities

o       Promote events through e-mail, workplace, word of mouth

o       Write promotional materials (invitations, e-mails, Advocate ads)

o       Speak at student events (etiquette dinner, freshman activities, etc.)

o       Work with alumni staff and volunteer committees

·        Attend business after hours as requested

·        Work with student groups such as the Dragon Ambassadors

·        Attend Alumni Activities Committee meetings

·        Assist with MSUM presence at the Fargo Marathon

 

Campus Campaign

·        Provide fund raising support to volunteers throughout the campaign

·        Provide information and advice on planning and coordination

·        Assist with volunteer recruitment and orientation

 

Phonathon

·        Attend and assist with training in early September

·        Assist in managing the daily operations of the phonathon

·        Call and write local businesses for gift certificates for phonathon prizes

·        Manage, encourage and continuously train phonathon callers

·        Communicate accomplishments and goals to callers

·        Provide energy by monitoring and reporting calling statistics

·        Phonathon occurs Sunday-Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Must be a senior at MSUM

·        Good oral and written communication skills

·        Knowledge of and enthusiasm for MSUM

·        Well organized with good time management skills

·        Work effectively as a member of a team

·        Good computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office programs

·        Ability to drive a vehicle and lift 20 pounds

·        Interest in alumni relations and fund raising

·        Ability to work independently

·        Ability to exercise tact and discretion in both internal and external

      interactions

 

TIME COMMITMENT:

            10 hours per week for one academic year, beginning fall of 2008

 

COMPENSATION:

            $1300 per semester plus any out-of-pocket expenses

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

            Send letter of application and resume to:  Betty Gunderson, Alumni Director,

            MSUM Box 68, Moorhead, MN  56563, or e-mail to gundersn@mnstate.edu.

            Application reviews will begin April 7.

 

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP DIRECTORY

 

The latest Federal Government Internship Director is online at http://wwwmakingthedifference.org/federalinternships/directory.  There are eight pages of online links to internship descriptions.

 

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Economic Development

 

                                                                                                      

The City of Northfield is currently seeking an intern to work for the Economic Development Department.  The internship will consist of special projects as assigned, business development, research, spreadsheet and database development and maintenance, surveys, etc.  The start date, schedule and length of internship is flexible and will be negotiated based on school schedules.   Preference given for ability to work full time during May, June, July and August. $11.50 per hour.     Qualified candidates will be enrolled in an accredited college or university studying business, public administration, economic development, planning, etc.  Current application and resume required by 5 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2008.  To request an application and job description, contact the Human Resources Department, 801 Washington St., Northfield, MN 55057 or call the job-line 507/645-3035, TDD 507/645-3030 or e-mail employment@ci.northfield.mn.us or obtain an application and job description from the city’s website at www.ci.northfield.mn.us. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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Student Intern

Division of Financial Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

 

This exciting summer internship is located in the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Division of Financial Management in Arlington, Virginia.  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal Federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. 

 

As an intern within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Division of Financial Management, you will be working on the Service’s financial operation and policies that supports the Service’s 91-million-acre National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS), which encompasses 545 National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs), thousands of small wetlands, and other special management areas. It also operates 69 National Fish Hatcheries, 64 fishery resource offices, and 81 ecological services field stations. The agency enforces Federal wildlife laws, administers the Endangered Species Act, manages migratory bird populations, restores nationally significant fisheries, conserves and restores wildlife habitat such as wetlands, and helps foreign governments with their conservation efforts. It also oversees the Federal Assistance program that distributes hundreds of millions of dollars in excise taxes on fishing and hunting equipment to state fish and wildlife agencies.

 

The intern performs a variety of routine financial management and accounting tasks that are designed to increase the intern’s knowledge and understanding of the functions of Federal accounting practices and provide familiarity with the policies, procedures, and practices of financial management.  Duties typically include the following:

 

• Examining financial management documents for proper accounting classification and authorization;
• Analyzing a variety of accounts;
• Entering and processing data into various accounts and the general ledger;
• Performing special projects such as data analysis for trends and problem areas related to activity based costing or financial statement variances.
• Gathering data for Congressional, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), or Department of Interior requests.
• Working with the Service’s external auditors to coordinate requests for information.

 

To apply, you must be a full-time student.  (Students majoring in Accounting or Finance are preferred.)  This position is a paid internship at the GS-04 level that pays $13.01/hour.  If you are selected, you have the option of working a 32 or 40 hour week.  In addition, you may be eligible for the following benefits:  Federal Employee Health Benefits, Group Life Insurance, mass transit subsidy, leave benefits, and paid holidays during your internship.

 

If interested in this opportunity, please send a letter providing your dates of availability, along with your resume by April 18, 2008 and a copy of your college transcripts to:

 

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Division of Financial Management

Attn:  George Keller, Chief, Division of Financial Management

4401 N. Fairfax Drive, MS 7029-43

Arlington, VA 22203

 

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status.

 

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Sales and Marketing, or Small Business Management Internship

Talent Productions, Fargo, ND

 

Description:  Talent Productions is a full-service talent agency which provides talent services for all types of events, and specializes in corporate and convention events.  We have 30 years of experience in assisting artists, businesses, and event planners in achieving greater success through reliable, knowledgeable and personable service.

 

Past internships have included students in business, marketing, graphic communications, and mass communications departments.  This internship is not limited to these majors.  If you have an interest in working with Talent Productions, please call and we can see if it suits your internship needs.

 

Skills, Knowledge, Qualities:  Determined by area of interest

 

Education/Experience Required:  Junior or Senior

 

Duration:  Internship can be customized to individuals needs

 

Hours/Week:  Varies according to number of credits needed, (3 or 4 credits)

 

Salary:  Negotiable

 

Evaluation/Expectations:  Evaluated according to MSUM Department policy

 

How to Apply:  Contact us by phone, email, or fax as soon as possible

 

Deadline: Position available immediately

 

To apply for more information, contact:

Larry Olson, President
Talent Productions
"Our Talent…Your Success"
701-365-8100 phone
701-365-8101 fax
info@talentproductions.com
www.talentproductions.com

 

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NEW INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

 

For further information about these internships, visit DragonCareers.

 

#4357  Hiring & Development Intern, RDO Equipment Co., Fargo, Starts:  3/24/08, Salary:  DOE, DL: 3/17/08

 

#1281, Student Services Coordinator, Trollwood Performing Arts School, Fargo, Starts March/April, Salary: Dependent upon experience, DL: 9/1/08

 

#1283, Box Office and Special Projects Manager, Trollwood Performing Arts School, Fargo, Starts:  April, Salary: $7.50 to $9/hr, DL:  9/1/08

 

#1284, Marketing Assistant, Trollwood Performing Arts School, Fargo, Starts:  March, Salary:  $6.55 to $7.25/hr, DL: 9/1/08

 

#1285, Special Events Associate, Trollwood Performing Arts School, Fargo, Starts: May, Salary:  $6.55 to $8/hr, DL: 9/1/08

 

#1286, Development/Executive Assistant, Trollwood Performing Arts School, Fargo, Starts:  Mid May, Salary:  $6.55 to $7.25/hr, DL:  9/1/08

 

#1302, Assistant Program Director, Trollwood Performing Arts School, Fargo, Starts:  April, Salary:  Dependent upon experience, DL: 9/1/08

 

#6463, Box Office Agent/Box Office Assistant, Trollwood Performing Arts School, Fargo, Starts:  Mid May, Salary:  $6.55 to 7.25/hr, DL: 9/1/08

 

#6464, Part-time Front of House and Special Projects Associate, Trollwood Performing Arts School, Fargo, Starts:  Mid May, Salary:  $6.55 to $7.25/hr, DL:  9/1/08

 

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Finance/Accounting

Internship Opportunity

 

Zimmer Spine

 

• Highly interactive, project-oriented finance/accounting internship
• Demonstrated history of permanent placement upon graduation
• Visibility throughout all levels of the organization
• Up to 75% travel throughout the United States
• Paid Internship - $14 per hour with overtime opportunities

 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct process and physical inventory audits of our distributor locations
• Interact directly with our sales force and the distributors’ operations taff
• Travel up to 75% of the time
• Additional projects are yet to be determined but may include
  • Strategic analysis of our market and/or competitors
  • Internal processes review to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements
  • Review of fixed assets for potential impairment

 

Qualifications:

• GPA 3.2 or higher
• Enrolled in a B.A. or B.S. in Accounting or Finance
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
• Must be a junior or senior at time of internship
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Some financial analysis and manufacturing experience preferred

 

Visit www.careers.zimmer.com to learn more & apply online; search for Zimmer Spine positions on www.monster.com or www.careerbuilder.com

 

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Bobcat Company

$12 per hour plus

            reimbursement of required college tuition credits up to $1,000/semester

Human Resources Position

            College recruitment

            Full-time salaried recruitment

            Special HR project to support strategic initiatives

 

To be considered you should have

            Jr. or Sr. standing seeking a degree in human resources, business or related field.

            Strong background in Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP and the Microsoft

            Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).

            Excellent communications skills and high level of motivation

            Commitment to Bobcat for the entire term of the internship.

 

Interested applicants should apply on-line at

http://ingersollrand.hodesiq.com/apply_online_1.asp?jobid=1160784

 

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Please find the 2008 Wells Fargo Internship Positions to date.  Attached are the positions that are open within Minnesota and Wisconsin.  In order to apply, go into wellsfargo.com, click on careers on the bottom of the page and enter the requisition # for position.  Please apply as soon as possible.  The deadline for positions will close on February 29, 2008.

 

#3198899        Operation’s Analyist 1, Shoreview MN

#987039          Tax Intern, Minneapolis, MN

#3189830        Debit Card Project/Management Internship, Minneapolis, MN

#3200921        Communications Intern, Minneapolis, MN

#3200515        DM Operations Analyst, Eagan, MN

#3200516        DM Cost & Project Analyst, Minneapolis, MN

#3196954        Equipment Finance Intern, Minneapolis, MN

#3197967        Diversity Council Intern, Wayzata, MN

#3197409        BBG SIM Intern, Minneapolis, MN

#3197664        Communications Intern, Minneapolis, MN

#3197023        Enterprise Contracts – TIG, Minneapolis, MN

#3199029        Private Client Associate,  Minneapolis, MN

#3197458        Annuities Operations Intern, Minneapolis, MN

#3197785        Investments Branch Services, Minneapolis, MN

#3199647        Community Insurance Services, Anoka, MN

#3199556        (2 Openings) Jr. Quality Assurance Tester, Anoka, MN

#3199335        Program Associate, St. Paul, MN

#3200870        HR Intern, Minneapolis, MN

#3200917        Operations Analyst 1, Minneapolis, MN

#3199010        Emerging Markets Intern, Minneapolis, MN

#3201088        Recognition Assistant, Minneapolis, MN

#3198038        Marketing: Institutional Brokerage & Sales, Minneapolis, MN

#3200193        ITS Trust Operations, Minneapolis, MN

#3201118        Accounts Receivable, Anoka, MN

 

 

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MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD

ALUMNI FOUNDATION INTERNSHIP

 

Internship Opportunity:  The intern will work the Alumni Director and Director of Annual Giving assisting in building and maintaining relationships with MSUM’s 50,000+ alumni, current students, and MSUM employees.  This internship provides hands-on experience in event planning and management, fund raising, marketing and non-profit management.  The intern will interact with alumni throughout the country through phone conversations, e-mail and individual or small group meetings.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Alumni Relations

·        Plan and execute an event for December grads and May grads

·        Plan and execute an event for recent grads, the under-35 group

·        Assist with Alumni Homecoming

·        Represent the Alumni Foundation by participating in student activities

·        Promote alumni events

o       Write and assist with design of invitations

o       Work with student groups for new grad activities

o       Work with alumni for recent grad activities

o       Promote events through e-mail, workplace, word of mouth

o       Write promotional materials (invitations, e-mails, Advocate ads)

o       Speak at student events (etiquette dinner, freshman activities, etc.)

o       Work with alumni staff and volunteer committees

·        Attend business after hours as requested

·        Work with student groups such as the Dragon Ambassadors

·        Attend Alumni Activities Committee meetings

·        Assist with MSUM pr