DCR Chamber Sales and Marketing Intern
Title: Sales and Marketing Intern
Background: The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves its members by shaping public policy, providing networking, supporting educational opportunities, encouraging business & community development, and much more. We serve the cities of Eagan, Farmington, Lilydale, Mendota Heights, Mendota, Rosemount, Sunfish Lake, and West St. Paul.
Description: The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking a sales and marketing intern looking to earn credits for class or business experience. This intern would be working closely with the Membership Director reaching out to prospective members. Additionally, they would work with the communications and events manager to help create promotional items for upcoming events and programs. As an intern at DCR Chamber, you would be exposed to many business professionals in the community who could be valuable connections when seeking a job. You will get hands on experience in a professional business environment.
Time Commitment: 8-10 hours a week (2 days)
Desired Class Level(s): First Year, Sophomore, Former Student, Other, Junior, Senior, Graduate Student, Alumni
Job Function(s): Sales/Business Development, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Fundraising/Development, Administrative/Support Services
Tasks:
– Assist with creating promotional items
– Work closely with membership director on sales efforts
– General office tasks
– Scheduling meetings
– Content research on topics related to the program/event
– Assist in preparation of materials for events
Skills/Qualifications:
– Answering phones and crafting professional emails
– Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Design (preferred)
– Strong customer service skills
– Strong organizational skills
– Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with members
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to Jessy Annoni at jannoni@dcrchamber.com.
Tags: Chamber of Commerce, College, Dakota County, DCR, DCR Regional Chamber of Commerce, DCTC, education, internship, Minnesota, MN, Posting, Technical College, training, Twin Cities, university
Carie Statz is a marketing and sales instructor. She began teaching at DCTC in 1998.
Carie is pursuing her doctorate in business administration (DBA), has a master's degree in mass communications from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She has a bachelor's degree in from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where she minored in Spanish and majored in mass communications with an emphasis on advertising and public relations.
At the Universidad de las Americas in Puebla, Mexico, she pursued general studies in Spanish and anthropology. She also attended the Grantsmanship Training Program at Marquette University.
Carie continues her education through software upgrades and Web applications. She also attends seminars, courses, and conferences covering new trends in marketing and graphic design.
Her nonprofit marketing experience includes supervisory positions at DCTC, UWM, and the Community Action Program of Janesville, Wisconsin. Her for-profit experience includes work for Walt Disney World, Oscar Mayer Foods, and TCF Bank of Wisconsin.
Carie published "How the News Media Affects the Public's Perception of Crime" as her thesis.
In 2003 and 2007, Carie was nominated as "DCTC Instructor of the Year." As DCTC's marketing director, she won several awards for marketing materials, including radio and television commercials as well as viewbooks and catalogs. In 2003, she won the Silver IABC Award for designing the college's 2002-2003 viewbook.
Regarding her teaching philosophy, Carie strives to "bring the real world into the classroom as much as possible so students are prepared for work upon graduation."
The best part of her job as a DCTC instructor is hearing from internship supervisors about how they would rather hire a prepared student from DCTC than another student from a four-year college.
Carie is a member of the American Marketing Association and does volunteer work for Treasurers of the Heart and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.