Company information:
Name: Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.
Location: Hudson, OH
Job Details:
Job title: Marketing Intern-Non-Profit
Location: Hudson, OH
About the Job:
Job Description The Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores intern program is based in our Store Support Center in Hudson, OH. Our internships are designed to encourage relationship building, participation, teamwork and diversity across the entire company. During the 10-week internship at Jo-Ann, you will acquire real-life career experience working with experts to learn about company and retail industry culture. In addition of obtaining a general operational knowledge of our business, you may develop professional relationships that will continue beyond your internship. Marketing Intern Role Summary/ Purpose: The primary responsibility of the Public Relations Intern will be to research retail charitable foundations and develop a plan which Jo-Ann can utilize to create a foundation of its own. Secondary responsibilities include work on annual fundraising campaign to benefit two local divisions of a national charitable organization and other public relations/special events projects as needed. Responsibilities: Research the various types of retail charitable foundations and document findings. Develop a strategy to create a Jo-Ann Foundation to include: Define the function(s) of the Foundation (intent and direction)Evaluate Jo-Ann vision and mission Establish measures of effectiveness Recommend board membership Identify ways to utilize public relations and marketing to advance goals Identify legal requirements and ongoing compliance needsTiming and steps needed to become a not-for-profit corporation, which qualifies as a tax-exempt charity under section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue CodeAssist in the planning and execution of annual Special Events Strategy.Help as needed in various marketing/corporate activities. Benefits to You: Exposure to field of interest, while gaining valuable skills and experienceNetwork with professionalsBuild rewarding relationshipsBuild a strong resume Requirements: The qualified candidate will be pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Communication, Public Relations, or Marketing, or a Non-profit-Management MBA, with an expected graduation date by spring of 2010. Minimum 3.0 G.P.A. is required. MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). Adobe Acrobat, Familiarity with graphic design programs is plus, Attention to detail, Timeline and deadline oriented, Ability to multi-task, Strong project management skills, Creativity, Strong people/verbal/written communication skills; ability to interface with all levels of the organization, Experience working within a fast-paced work environment and under deadline pressures, Ability to deal with changing priorities, Ability to influence without authority, Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Time Requirements and Pay: The length of this internship is 10 weeks. The internship program will run from June - August and pay $12.00/hr. Interns are required to work 40-hours/week. For more details on our 2010 intern opportunities, please visit You are encouraged to apply on-line for these openings but can also e-mail your resume directly to our internship recruiter, at [click on "Apply Online" button]. Company Profile Welcome to the place for creativity and opportunity Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. Over our 60-plus years in business, weve grown to become the industry leader in a $10 billion consumer market. What drives our success? Our people and their passion, working together as a company-wide team and doing whatever it takes to serve and inspire creativity for our customers. Through the years, Jo-Anns list of store locations has grown, but our purpose has remained true: inspire those around us. Today, we operate over 800 stores nationwide under the Jo-Ann name. We are a fortune 1000 company , employing over 20,000 Team Members in our stores, three Distribution Centers, and our Store Support Center in Hudson, Ohio. Walk inside a Jo-Ann store and youll see why we truly stand apart. Our brand is promoted through a variety of exclusive seasonal products, sourced domestically and globally. We offer a wide assortment of merchandise and expertise to people who enjoy expressing themselves through sewing, crafting, home dcor and seasonal products. in fact, we are the only retailer with a selection of softline and hardline merchandise that encompasses all four segments of the U.S. crafts and hobbies industry: Fabric; Floral and Seasonal; Home Dcor; and Traditional Crafts and Notions. Whether you choose to join us in one of our stores or behind the scenes in our Store Support Center or Distribution Centers youll find yourself an integral part of the creative process. With Jo-Ann, theres no limit to the opportunities youll experience within yourself and within our family. Bring your creative ideas, creative nature and love for creativity to us. At Jo-Anns Career Center, well help you find the Jo-Ann opportunity thats right for your life. Please visit our website at to learn more about us.
Job ID:
4263840
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