Thursday, April 12, 2007

Trade Show Training Unique Internship!

UNIQUE INTERNSHIP
Do you want an internship that stretches your abilities? Do you want to do more than you know? Or think you can do? Get thrown to the wolves to test your abilities? Come out with a sterling record and perhaps continue into a real job with the same company?


NOTE – This is open to Juniors, Seniors, Graduate Students. Prior experience is helpful but not necessary – the desire to succeed is most important. Age is not a factor – but your ability and willingness to learn is important. Will consider two interns at the same time – just give me a reason. It is possible to work remotely from home or from Richmond, Virginia!


DESCRIPTION
Trade Show Training, inc. is a Richmond-VA-based firm that conducts national seminars – Camp Sho-M-Sel-M - and consults with corporate clients. Plus, TSTi has an online course, newsletter and correspondence with an international audience.


REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent spelling, grammar and writing skills
- Strong Internet skills, PowerPoint and presentation programs
- Clear speaking voice
- Able to follow directions + give accurate information + willingness to learn
- Must have mature attitude, be a self-starter, require little supervision


DUTIES
The Mundane Stuff
-Online and other correspondence - monitor and answer per instructions
-Online site - monitor and change as needed per instructions
-Take accurate messages and forward as needed
-Update the online and paper mailing lists
-Handle outgoing mailings
-Coordinate with me when I’m on the road


The Medium Stuff
-Write releases. Post internationally and keep track of them
-Assist with TSTi online Newsletter
-Assist with preparation of TSTi seminars
-Meeting planning details – hotel, facilities, speakers - selection, contracts
-Attend a trade show – i.e. - Trade Show Exhibitors Assoc show in DC


The Extra and Continuing Stuff
-Write articles and opinion pieces for online distribution
-Write and distribute TSTi Newsletter articles
-Optional - Present at TSTi seminars
-Optional - Get a real job with TSTi


PAY
Sorry - this is an experience internship from May through August,
2007. No pay but a bonus for Camp attendees who register through your efforts. If you continue beyond the internship, pay will
be negotiated.


OPTIONAL BONUS
#1 - Reduced housing costs. Stay in my house. Take care of business. Take care of the cat.
#2 – An internship can be structured so you do this remotely via Internet


REQUIREMENTS
-Must be absolutely trustworthy
-Must be Internet-savvy and protective of the TSTi brand
-Must not smoke – anything
-Must be drug-free
-Must be willing to work hard
-Must have an entrepreneurial inclination


To Apply
1. Step 1 - A letter of interest via e-mail. Do not send attachments. Please tell me why you are interested in this internship.
2. Step 2 – If selected, you will be asked to send samples of writing and a full resume including references.


Contact:
Julia O’Connor
Julia@TradeShowTraining.com
PO Box 17155 – Richmond VA 23226
804-270-3000
http://www.TradeShowTraining.com

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