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Idaho Department of Commerce Internships

Desired Experience/Knowledge/Interest:

General computer experience: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop
Good oral and written communication skills
Good organizational skills
Ability to multitask
Research skills: Internet and others

Commercial Innovation Responsibilities:

Research and document data on Idaho's core competency technology areas, which include Imaging, Power and Energy, Ag/Biosciences and Nanotechnology
Collect data from statewide companies and organizations by conducting initial and follow-up interviews
Assist in developing and implementing measures/indicators to chart progress
Assist in producing information and marketing publications touting technology in Idaho
Identify and highlight Idaho's technology success stories
Federal grant performance data entry and maintenance
CRM maintenance and data cleansing
Marketing materials design and content development
Website content development
Light website design

Economic & Rural/Community Development Responsibilities:

Assist with research for community and economic development programs
Research and develop a foreign direct investment study
Assist in the collection and analysis of growth related challenges in Idaho and solutions that work in Idaho and other states
Assist in the development of community leadership curriculum
Collect and organize community development best practices data that can be shared statewide
Market the Rural Community Peer to Peer Grant Program and assist in administering small grants

International Business Development Responsibilities:

The International Division has two internships. Please select one of the available opportunities below to get more information.

IT Responsibilities:

Website Development
Troubleshooting help desk tickets
Web content management
Physical and data migration

Marketing, Communications & Research Responsibilities:

Assist in writing letters, press releases and stories related to various subjects
Assist in conducting updates to division database records such as chamber of commerce contacts, attractions information, etc.
Assist in preparation of conference events
Website content development
Website design

Tourism Development Responsibilities:

Assist in writing letters, press releases and stories related to various tourism subjects
Assist in conducting updates to division database records such as chamber of commerce contacts, attractions information, etc
Assist in preparation of conference events
Catalogue photographic files for film & tourism industry marketing

Fall 2009 Interns

Jennifer Mattefs-Marketing Communications & Research
Boise State University

Michelle Gluch-Tourism Development
Boise State University

Athena Barkdull-International Business Development
Boise State University

Brandon Ison-Economic & Rural/Community Development
Boise State University

Alisher Siddikov-Economic & Rural/Community Development
Boise State University

Xia Lou-Economic & Rural/Community Development
Boise State University

Joe Southers-Economic & Rural/Community Development
Graduate of University of Kansas

How to Apply

All candidates should have Junior or Senior class standing. To apply for an internship, submit the following:

Resumé of work, volunteer, extracurricular or other experience
Cover letter explaining which division you are interested in and your reason for wanting to participate in the program
Two letters of recommendation (if submitting by e-mail, please have author of letter e-mail directly or submit a signed copy)
You may apply for more than one division.

Gain experience by working with a variety of companies in many different industries in a non-paid internship.

Mail or e-mail materials to:

    Idaho Department of Commerce
    Attn: Alicia Harper, Human Resources
    PO Box 83720
    Boise, ID 83720-0093
    Telephone: (208) 334-2650 ext 2136
    E-mail: alicia.harper@commerce.idaho.gov

Deadlines for applicants:

Fall Semester-August 13th
Spring Semester-December 5th
Summer Semester-April 30th

Or until positions are filled