The Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) is currently accepting applications for our Communications & Event Planning Dept. These positions give students hands on experience with all aspects of social media, design, marketing and advertising. Students in these positions are given the responsibility of creating and executing strategic marketing plans with all ASMSU departments as well as developing and maintaining a relationship with appropriate media to facilitate information exchange between all of ASMSU to campus and community groups. These are a compensated positions where you can set your own hours around your class schedules, and our offices are conveniently located on campus in the Student Services Building! You will be given great opportunities to build relationships with professionals and gain valuable IT related experience. Employment term begins Summer 2012 and lasts until the end of the Spring 2013 semester. The job descriptions of the positions available are attached. If you have any questions or would like to apply please email your resumes to: hr@asmsu.msu.edu. You may also submit your resume for the position on MySpartanCareer.com.

Title: ASMSU Event Planning Intern

Compensation: $1440 ($480 each Summer, Fall and Spring semester)

Term of Office: One year beginning the first day of summer semester and ending the last day of spring semester

Required Office Hours: 5 per week during Summer Fall and Spring semesters

Supervised by: Director of Event Planning and Communications

Office Hours shall be spent: In the General Services Building or in another location necessary to carry out the goals and objectives of ASMSU as deemed appropriate by the supervisors.

Responsibilities:

Assists in carrying out the goals and assignments initiated by the General Assembly as directed

Assists in arranging concerts, speeches, debates and other public events on MSU’s campus and community as directed by the Director of Event Planning and General Assembly

Researches availability of venues, persons, costs and other arrangements necessary for event production

Develops and maintains relationships in order to facilitate programming

Opportunity to attend and athe General Assembly biweekly General Meetings as requested

Engages in various external initiatives to support public awareness, interest and participation in ASMSU

Coordinates promotion of ASMSU events in collaboration with the Communication Department

Collaborates with other ASMSU departments and outside entities as necessary to execute events and promote events

Requirements:

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Have ability to exercise tact and discretion in relationships with others

Ability to exhibit behavior and conduct reflecting the mission of ASMSU

Excellent planning and organizational skills

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others

Diplomatic and objective decision making abilities

Must possess team orientated thinking

Updated 12/05/2011