Internship Type: Business |
Date Entered into Database: 03/18/08 |
Internship Title: JanSport Student Ambassador
Organization Sponsoring the Internship: JanSport
Internship Address: On Campus Internship
Internship supervisor's name: Jason Lucash
Supervisor's title: Marketing Coordinator
Office Address: 2011 Farallon Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577
Office Telephone: 510-614-4019
E-mail address: Jason_Lucash@vfc.com
Semester of internship: Fall 2008
Start date: 8/27
End date: 12/14
Number Interns Needed: Join the team! JanSport is currently seeking outgoing, highly motivated college students who are familiar with the landscape and culture of their campuses to assist in the marketing and promotion of the JanSport Collegiate Apparel, (available in your campus bookstore) and other related programs within the JanSport company.
We are hiring two students for this Fall 08 semester.
While this internship is open to students majoring in business, marketing, advertising, communications, and sports marketing, other majors will be considered. Must be available to interview on campus in middle of April. Must be available for training in late July.
Paid or unpaid: PAID
Number of hours per week: 5-10/week
Description of Organization: We are JanSport, the Original Outdoor Gear Brand that embodies a culture of fun and discovery. We equip people globally with quality, enduring and reliable products that enable the freedom to experience adventures.
Description of duties: Join the team! JanSport is currently seeking outgoing, highly motivated college students who are familiar with the landscape and culture of their campuses to assist in the marketing and promotion of the JanSport Collegiate Apparel, (available in your campus bookstore) and other related programs within the JanSport company.
Skills and/or qualifications desired: Requirements:
1. Students who are currently enrolled in the university with two or more years completed (incoming juniors and seniors).
2. Must be available on campus for Fall 2008 semester (i.e. not studying abroad).
3. Ambassadors need to be comfortable talking with other students, and act as a liaison between JanSport and the general public, campus newspapers, and other student organizations.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Students must have an excellent understanding of Microsoft Office applications, social networking sites such as the Facebook and Myspace, and basic internet applications
6. Ambassadors will be spending 5-10 hours per week working on JanSport related activities. Time commitments may very according to school internship requirements and activities.
7. Ambassadors will submit bi-weekly reports (photos, surveys, etc.) of on campus events and/or promotions, conduct marketing research, and present organized and detailed reports.
8. Must have access to phone, email, internet, and a digital camera
9. Access to transportation is helpful, but not required
Benefits to student: Serving as an on-campus consultant for JanSport, student ambassadors will increase the awareness of JanSport Collegiate Apparel through grassroots, event, internet, and peer-to-peer marketing tactics. Each student ambassador will be the on-campus eyes and ears of JanSport and will get an inside look at the JanSport company through continuous dialogue with the marketing team.
Application materials required: If interested in the position please email:
Contact:
Jason Lucash
Marketing Coordinator
JanSport, a division of VF Outdoor, Inc.
jason_lucash@vfc.com
Contact to express interest: Jason Lucash
Title: Marketing Coordinator
Contact Telephone: 510-614-4019
Contact E-mail address: Jason_Lucash@vfc.com
Application Deadline: March 31, 2008