Internship Information
One of the best parts of the Winter at Westminster program is the opportunity to get your foot in the outdoor industry door! We have had many students gain full time employment after their internships. Want a career that allows and even encourages you to get outside? Get started now with W@W internship!
Below are the names of businesses and organizations that have sponsored internships for Winter at Westminster students. If you are interested in one of the internship opportunities below, please proceed to the Career Resource Center web-site which will provide some of the requirements for an internship.
Note: Because Winter at Westminster is a one semester program, some of the participation requirements listed on the Career Resource Center web-site, such as 15 hours completed at Westminster, will be looked at on a case by case basis. Please contact Deb Vickery, at dvickery@westminstercollege.edu, if you have any questions related to the internship registration process.
| 4Frnt Skis |
The Canyons Resort |
| Cottonwood Canyons Foundation |
Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort |
| Friends of Alta |
Ski Utah
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| Swaner Nature Preserve |
Backcountry.com |
| Utah Ski & Golf |
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| Dynastar/Lange/Rossignol |
Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center |
The Canyons Resort
Contact: Dave March
Marketing & Events Manager
435.615.3397
dmarch@thecanyons.com
Looking for 1-2 marketing interns. They'd be responsible for any general duties, primarily in Events and Public Relations.
Skis Dynastar, Inc
Internship Job Description
Job Title: Content Management Intern
Classification: Unpaid Internship
Contact: Marjie McKone, Marketing Manager, marjie.mckone@mountaincenter.com, 435. 252. 3368
JOB PURPOSE
The Content Management Intern supports the company’s web-based communication initiatives through managing outgoing content on company, industry, social networking, blog sites, as well as various database, e-mail and website maintenance duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Daily updates of content on relevant sites: including news, events, polls, etc.
• Monitor and participate in website Communities and Forums (Newschoolers, Freeskier, TGR, etc.)
• Manage data collected from website
• Prepare outbound newsletters and web-based communications as necessary
• Manage a variety of communication pieces targeting specific groups
• Manage brand social networking platforms
• Upload and disseminate online video
• Maintain database and contact lists, including entry of names into database
• Develop new ways to collect names for database
• Contribute new ideas related to the overall development of the web-based/newsletter communication program
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROJECTS include, but are not limited to, the following:
• General marketing, sales, product management support
• New Product launches
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
• Current status as a university or college student.
• Web communications experience desired, but not necessary.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of US ski/snowboard industry is a plus.
Necessary Skills and Abilities
• Individual must be highly self motivated and able to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Very thorough and detail oriented
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer background with skill in database management and web-based communications.
• Strong capabilities with MS Office Suite required including the following: Outlook, Excel, and Word. Also, requires basic knowledge of e-mail and other internet applications.
Time Frame and Hours
• Position will last the duration of the school semester, from January through May, with the possibility to stay through the summer.
• The minimum number of hours expected is 12 hours per week.
• This internship position is unpaid.
The Rossignol Group / Dynastar and Lange
Internship Job Description
Job Title: Communications/PR Intern
Classification: Unpaid Internship
Contact: Marjie McKone, Marketing Manager, marjie.mckone@mountaincenter.com, 435. 252. 3368
JOB PURPOSE
The Communications/PR Intern supports the company’s PR and communication initiatives through researching and writing content for e-news distribution, company micro-sites and other PR avenues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Create & manage calendar for outgoing material
• Develop content and write news/press releases
• Develop contests and polls, manage incoming information from these
• Regular updates of content on company micro-sites
• Prepare newsletters and web-based communications
• Maintain database and contact lists, including entry of names into database
• Create new ways to collect names for database
• Contribute new ideas related to the overall development of the web-based/newsletter communication program
• Field any incoming questions, requests from website
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
• Current status as a university or college student.
• Journalism/communications focused studies
• Experience in and/or knowledge of US ski industry is a plus.
Necessary Skills and Abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Individual must be highly self motivated and able to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Very thorough and detail oriented
• Strong capabilities with MS Office Suite required. Also, requires basic knowledge of various internet applications.
Time Frame and Hours
• Internship will last 1 semester
• The minimum number of hours expected is 10 hours per week
• This internship position is unpaid.
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort
Snowbird's Marketing department is currently looking for a self-motivated student interested in a 10-15-hour per week intern to work with the Public Relations Director as well as other areas of the Marketing department. This unpaid internship includes a Snowbird ski pass and applicant must be an advanced skier or snowboarder. Only students participating in a for-credit internship program need apply. Duties will include: responding to journalist inquiries, coordinating journalist visits, giving tours of Snowbird, taking Photo of the Day, updating Snowbird's website as well as third-party sites, writing press releases, working on Snowbird's employee newsletter, writing internal communications and participating in Snowbird's social media efforts. Strong writing skills a must.
Interested parties should contact Jared Ishkanian at jishkanian@snowbird.com.
4Frnt Skis (4 Positions Available)
Contact: Matthew Sterbenz, matt@4frnt.com
Online Brand Manager
Activities to include:
Address all online forums and communities to fact check threads and support the brand.
Maintain all online dealer websites to confirm content on relative products is accurate and fact
checking consumer feedback threads.
Work with online ski review and ski test websites to ensure products are reviewed and included in
all applicable categories throughout season.
Support all 4FRNT viral networks in contributing content, updating external networks and crafting
concepts to attract additional visibility.
Requirements:
Motivated to work in a shared space environment under supervision.
Must have a flexible schedule.
Well organized and proficient in Microsoft and Adobe programs.
Fluent in all viral network terminology and experienced with the various platform functions (e.g.
Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Linkedin, etc.)
Must be a passionate skier or snowboarder.
Marketing and PR Assistant
Activities to include:
Support all endemic and nonendemic media outlets to secure brand inclusion and exposure.
Direct field research initiatives to survey consumers: purchase, usage and loyal instinct behaviors.
Viral networking and the duties involved in extending brand message and promotions.
Relationship building with retail, resort and supplier partnerships.
Active creation and blasting of email newsletters and press releases.
Requirements:
Motivated to work in a shared space environment under supervision.
Must have a flexible schedule.
Well organized and proficient in Microsoft and Adobe programs.
Fluent in all viral network terminology and experienced with the various platform functions (e.g.
Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Linkedin, etc.)
Must be a passionate skier or snowboarder.
Graphic Design Internship
Activities to include:
Assisting the Creative Director with daytoday tasks including but not limited to:
product development, catalog design, web updates, product photography and advertisements.
Working primarily in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Image manipulation and resizing.
Collaborating with the Creative Director and contributing to all on hand projects.
Requirements:
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Knowledge of web design is a plus.
Willingness to take on assigned tasks and see them through to completion.
Knowledge of the action sports industry, skiing in particular.
Customer Service/
Shipping / Receiving Assistant
Activities include:
Maintain uptodate and accurate inventory analysis.
Provide support for the online live chat feature located at http://4frnt.com.
Handle daily sticker requests.
If necessary, answer phone calls.
Help maintain the online shopping site.
Work directly with shipping and receiving department.
Ensure product is appropriately stored.
Requirements:
Motivated to work in a shared space environment under supervision.
Flexible schedule to accommodate slow and busy periods.
Accounting and/ or logistics experience a plus.
Attention to detail and strong work ethic is essential.
Background in the sporting goods industry, specifically skiing, is also a plus.
Willingness to do a variety of tasks depending on the day.
Ski Utah
Overall Description: This position will assist Ski Utah’s Director of Communications with the administration and implementation of various PR events, press visits and administrative tasks. In addition, the intern will work with the Ski Utah marketing department on executing social media campaigns utilizing tools such as the Ski Utah Blog, Facebook and Twitter.
Tasks will include media list maintenance, developing social media releases in conjunction with the PR department, assisting with press trips, assistance with media events, assisting with pitch development, taking minutes at public relation committee meetings and other various tasks.
The internship is full-time requiring 25-30 hours per week. Some evening or weekend work may be required.
Required skill and abilities:
Excellent people and communication skills
Ability to write in AP format
Strong proficiency with common document creation software and web applications (MS Office programs, Web 2.0 applications, etc.)
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment
Creative thinking abilities
Proficient in skiing or snowboarding
Industry knowledge a plus
Required Experience/Education:
College degree or current enrollment in a business, marketing, communications or related program
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Benefits:
School credit, small stipend, ski benefits and resume credit working for one of the most innovative and successful destination marketing organizations in the industry.
Company Information:
Ski Utah is the marketing firm owned and operated by the 13 statewide ski resorts that make up the Utah Ski and Snowboard Association. The organization has been creating brand awareness of and demand for the Utah wintersports product since its inception in 1978. Ski Utah serves its customers with creativity, passion and respect in a professional, fun and accountable environment built on trust.
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Jessica Kunzer
Ski Utah Director of Communications
Jessica@skiutah.com
801.433.2016
Friends of Alta
Contact: Jennifer Clancy, Executive Director
801.742.9719
info@friendsofalta.org
website: friendsofalta.org
The Mission of Friends of Alta is to protect the environment of Alta,
including watershed and wildlife habitat areas; to preserve Alta's unique
character and heritage; and to encourage stewardship and sustainability of
Alta's environment and community.
Friends of Alta, Alta's local independent land trust is seeking an intern
working towards an environmental science degree to assistant the Executive
Director. The office assistant will have defined projects at the beginning
of the internship in addition to working in collaboration with the Executive
Director on current projects and general office needs. Because our office
is in Alta a car is encouraged; bus services are available but can be time
consuming depending upon where you are traveling to/from in the valley.
Compensation is dependent upon qualifications; please contact us for more
information.
Please submit resume and cover letter to contact email.
Skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication (writing/oral)
Self motivator and ability to work with others
Swaner Nature Preserve
Contact:
Laura M. Wall
Development Director
Swaner Nature Preserve
1258 New Main Street
Park City, UT 84098
435.649.1767 (Office)
801.641.7148 (Cell)
www.swanernaturepreserve.org
We’d like someone with some business knowledge, and an environmental background is optional, but would be great. We are looking for assistance with business planning, programming for the new building, and development/fund-raising. We’d love someone to be able to help write grants, multi-task when it comes to general office needs, etc. They must be a good writer, and be attentive to detail.
Cottonwood Canyons Foundation
Contact:
Executive Director
801.947.8263
info@cottonwoodcanyons.org.
Interns are needed during winter 2008 to assist the nonprofit Cottonwood Canyons Foundation with its school snowshoe field trips. Training and snowshoes are provided. The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation is a nonprofit that works with the community, the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities as well as Alta, Brighton, Snowbird and Solitude to maintain the environmental health of Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons through public education and stewardship.
More information online at: www.cottonwoodcanyons.org
Skills would be: experience working with groups, public speaking, etc. We are looking for 1-2 above and beyond what we already have set up with other interns and volunteers if folks are interested.
Norwegian Outdoor Exploration Center
Contact: Dave@thenoec.org
Looking for one full-time and several part-time interns starting January, 2010. NOEC works with youth and at-risk youth using outdoor activitiesto promote healthy and balanced lifestyles. Interns will be assisting with these activities and learning more about careers and opportunities in outdoor recreation. Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
Backcountry.com
Check the jobsite for new internships!
www.backcountry.com/jobs
Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center
The Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center (FUAC) is a non-profit organization that was formed to support the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC, a government entity under the jurisdiction of the USFS). We raise money, give some of it to the USFS (along with the state, county, and other agencies), and spend the rest on avalanche education and awareness programs, lobbying, equipment, observers, and other things that the UAC as a government agency can’t easily spend money on. We also maintain a “rainy day” fund to keep the UAC office open and prevent layoffs when federal or local money is cut back. We are comprised entirely of volunteers and our administrative costs are covered by a local equipment company, so pretty much every penny we take in gets spent in support of the center. Our customers are backcountry skiers, snowshoers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, hikers, sledders, and anyone who works in avalanche terrrain.
The FUAC is a run by a board of volunteers. These board members review and approve budgets, participate in fundraising, education, and awareness events, lobby the state legislature, consult with the UAC regarding strategy, and participate in development of the FAUC and UAC operations infrastructure. Board members are not required to contribute financially or produce a target amount of donations. Board members are required to attend meetings, usually once a month after work, and they are required to actively participate in some of the board activities.
In the interest of diversity, we would like to recruit a younger board member. We want to have someone join us who is commited to learning, participating, and taking action. We have the following expectations of this new member:
To serve a 1 year term on the board
To be attending school at least part time
To attend all board meetings and participate in discussions and votes
To spend the time required to understand the issues and actively participate in discussions
To participate in at least one fundraising event
To be a backcountry recreational or occupational user of some kind
To represent the needs and desires of younger backcountry users
In exchange, we will provide the following:
The experience of holding an executive position in a non-profit corporation
An opportunity to serve the community
An introduction to the Utah avalanche community
Experience working with basic corporate financial information and decision making
The ability to make a difference in the way avalanche awareness and education is presented
Exposure to lobbying in the state legislature
Pro deals on backcountry equipment and a very cool recycled cotton t-shirt
For more information, contact Paul Diegel at pauld@multiaxialsolutions.com
Utah Ski & Golf (2009)
134 West 600 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Utah Ski & Golf and The Attic snowboard shop is Utah's premier ski and snowboard shop. There is a reason we have been customer voted UTAH'S BEST SHOP 20 years running!!! Utah Ski & Golf and The Attic snowboard shop has been family owned and operated and serving the Wasatch Valley with premium service since 1985. Whether you ski or snowboard, we have everything you need to get up on the mountain. Utah Ski & Golf has the best selection and the most competitive prices around. If you want to try out the latest in ski technology, we sell and rent 11 major brands. You also can find one of Utah's best selections of snowboard equipment up in the Attic at Utah Ski & Golf.
If you are interested in a paid position with Utah Ski & Golf please contact Jeff Allison (Park City store) or Sandy Witkowski (Salt Lake store).
Contact Information:
801.355.9088
Jallison3166@msn.com
Snowlist.com (2009)
Contact: Sarah@snowlist.com
Sarah Langridge
Site owner
847.767.5455
Email: Sarah
Snowlist is new website that is growing fast and serving the Utah Mountain Community. The site features among other things:
• A free classifieds section,
• Blogs covering mountain related events, dining, skiing, riding, and real estate.
• Links to just about anything mountain related you can think of.
• Member newsletter
We have plans to expand to other mountain states which may in the long run provide excellent opportunities for anyone that loves to ski or snowboard.
We are looking for avid outdoor enthusiasts to take on small projects that could turn into larger projects depending on how well they do.
These projects would involve strong writing and interviewing skills, some knowledge of working with videos a possibility. Prospects should be personable and presentable and have transportation to the mountain. They should be self starters and excited about pioneering the direction of a new ski related site. The hours are totally flexible and can be incorporated with your day on the hill.
Compensation:
Free lift tickets.
