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Why An Internship?
- Acquire hands-on experience applying classroom knowledge on the job
- Verify career and degree choice
- Network with decision makers and business professionals
- Possibility of permanent employment
- Provides opportunity for resume building
- Help acclimate to a workplace environment after graduation
- Possibility of more rapid advancement than non-intern candidates
- Develop interviewing and job search skills
- Receive course credit towards degree
- Strengthen graduate school admission application
This experience allowed me to self-reflect professionally and realize the value of accepting an internship to propel my career.
Annie Gonzalez, BBA in Management
Corporate HR Intern at H-E-B
This internship gave me the confidence and experience to start my career.
Paul Espinoza, BBA in Management
People Development HR Intern at McCoy's
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Office Management Intern at Austin Film Festival
January 20, 2021
Employer: Austin Film Festival
Expires: 01/01/2026
Department Description: This department welcomes all guests into the office and serves as a liaison between all departments. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: management of all orders coming through AFF, registration, hotel reservations, organization of the office, supply maintenance, collateral print projects and mail outs, incoming mail, membership, recruitment/training of interns/staff/contract employees, open & close the office, etc. Job Description: An Office Management intern will assist the Office Manager in maintaining an efficient office environment. They will aid in facilitating the operations of the membership program, fulfilling merchandise orders, running errands for the office (car required), as well as administrative duties such as data entry and general day-to-day phone calls (customer service a plus!). Job Responsibilities:Project coordination: maintaining deadlines, getting price quotes, creating priorities, assisting in the implementation of year-long projects (membership, registration, food trade).Researching and creating systems and structures that help support the organization. Project Ownership Opportunities:Approximately a month into each internship, interns will be assigned one of the following projects to own throughout the rest of the internship’s duration. Project assignment is based upon interns’ capabilities and goals.Food Trade and Donations: The Festival utilizes relationships with Austin businesses to its benefit especially when it comes to food trade. This project will give interns the opportunity to collaborate with the Development team to help create relationships with local businesses for the potential of food trade during the Festival and throughout the year. With these relationships would also come the fulfilment of providing food and lunches for staff and sticking to a budget that is provided for them while learning customer service and sales experience.Membership: This project will allow an intern to help manage our membership base. This would include communicating with members regarding upcoming events, membership renewal (via mail, phone calls or email?), fulfilling membership orders/renewals, conducting research into other membership opportunities at other organizations, upkeep of database for current interns.Merch/Collateral: The Festival heavily relies upon printed materials and merchandise. This project will give interns the opportunity to manage and create timelines, conduct research, practice organization and gain customer service by fulfilling orders. Interns will get the opportunity to:Develop organizational and analytic skillsCustomer service experienceEnhance communication skills Qualifications:Self-motivatedExcellent organizational skillsExemplary communication skillsProcess-oriented problem-solverEvents experience preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office preferred, especially ExcelAdministrative experience preferredCommitment to excellence, fun, and meeting goals Timeframe: Spring & Summer/Fall (no Summer only internships)
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International Internship Directory
The globalEDGE International Internship Directory is a reference guide to help match students with international internship opportunities. It is hosted by Michigan State University and while not affiliated with or officially endorsed by TXST, it may be a good resource for you.
Student Guidelines
- Management majors who are classified as juniors or seniors are eligible to enroll in MGT 4395 (no concentration), MGT 4392 (Human Resources concentration), or MGT 4393 (Entrepreneurial Studies concentration) for three (3) hours credit for approved internships.
- The internship position must be approved by the internship coordinator. The postings on our website are pre-approved. If the internship is not posted on our website, the student must submit a job description on company letterhead.
- Responsibilities must be beyond the scope of the "average” part-time or temporary job.
- Internship credit is allowed only for students who secure approval for their internship prior to beginning work with their supervising company.
- The internship must be scheduled for a minimum of 10 weeks and 200 job hours during the fall or spring semester, or 8 weeks and 160 job hours during the summer. The internship may be either full-time or part-time.
- It is the intern's responsibility to schedule his or her work hours around the class schedule. Special registration considerations are not provided.
- Students may enroll in only three (3) additional courses during a fall or spring internship or one (1) additional course each session during a summer internship.
- The internship may be either paid or non-paid. This will be determined by the student and the supervising company.
- The student intern must submit all required reports in a timely manner to the course instructor:
- Intern Profile
- Monthly Progress Reports
- Mid-Term Check In
- Supervisor Evaluation
- The intern profile, monthly progress reports, and midterm visit count approximately 50% of the course grade; the supervisor's evaluation counts approximately 50%.
Employer Guidelines
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Management majors who are classified as juniors or seniors are eligible to enroll in a management internship for three hours of credit for approved internships.
- The internship position must be approved by the Internship Coordinator. The employer is asked to prepare a job description on company letterhead to submit for approval. Responsibilities must be beyond the scope of the "average” part-time or temporary job.
- The internship must be scheduled for a minimum of 10 weeks and 200 job hours during the fall or spring semester or 8 weeks and 160 job hours during the summer. The internship may be either full-time or part-time.
- The internship may be either paid or non-paid. This will be determined by the student and the supervising company.
- The student must submit progress reports which include information about the company and the internship experience to the Internship Coordinator. The supervisor is asked to ensure that the intern has access to the information needed to complete these reports, including: an analysis of the history of the company; mission, vision, goals and objectives; marketing strategies; competitive analysis; management and leadership styles; human resources practices; the student’s job responsibilities and learning objectives for the internship; and other topics. Company financial information is NOT a required component of the report.
- The supervisor is asked to complete an evaluation of the intern’s performance, which will constitute approximately 50% of the internship grade.
- If you have any further questions regarding employer guidelines or hiring an intern, please email the course instructor, Ms. Bobbie Moore, bm26@txstate.edu
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