Virtual Internship -3: Marketing, Communications, or Journalism

Our organization is offering multiple virtual internship opportunities from May-Sept 2020 (dates flexible)GoalInterns at The International Indigenous Speakers Bureau - IISB will be provided an opportunity to connect and engage with various Indigenous celebrities, leaders, Knowledge Keepers and experts from around the world. This engagement will give the intern a rare opportunity into the world view and perspectives of Indigenous People and their culture. It will also garner the intern an inside view into the untapped Indigenous solutions to our modern day issues and challenges.This Internship will expose the intern to a variety of skills and experiences to enhance their education and create a meaningful impact on our business and the lives of our Speakers. Interns will learn about our organization and an Indigenous model of business. They will develop technical, business, and marketing skills. They will also be exposed to a set of experts and speakers beyond any group ever assembled. The intern may also have the opportunity to create pieces for publication with various partnered media organizations. This experience will provide opportunity for Interns to develop their own professional portfolio of work to share in their ongoing career.At the International Indigenous Speakers Bureau we are a family and want to help our Interns succeed as much as we want them to help us grow. To facilitate that, we are looking for interns who have creative vision, tenacious drive, and the ability to see the best in everything; natural wordsmiths, who thrive at producing and editing creative communications including print, social, and web; and interns with enthusiasm and passion for learning and connecting to new experiences.For a more complete list of skills and experiences, please see the section on Outcomes and Stages of the Internship.Outcomes for StudentsInternational Indigenous Cross-Cultural Awareness-learn about Indigenous communication culture and means of communicating appropriately with Indigenous communities-learn about Indigenous holistic worldviews, including humility and stewardship-learn how Indigenous experts provide solutions to many issues and challengesMarketing skills-writing for business and marketing-video & photography editing-Social Media-Website development and updatingWriting skills-good copy-marketing-journalismOffice and technical skills-using online tools,-using industry standard softwareInterview skills-meet and interview celebrities and experts in many industriesCreate a professional portfolio*More skills and experiences are possible as this internship will be a growing and developing process based on opportunities and team synchronicity.Prerequisite SkillsFollow directionsWork on teamsFamiliarity with basic software and technology: Microsoft (Word and Excel), Google, Zoom,Ability to complete projects with firm deadlines and complex requirementsContent WritingListeningProfessionalismCultural SensitivityStages of internshipOrientationCultural Awareness WorkshopWebsite Assessment Project (update speakers profiles)Speaker Interview Training Virtual Campaign Choices:Social Media Marketing Speakers Portfolio Development Marketing Videos Online Presentation Project Development Internship Assessment *Total Hours (40-80 hours)*Hours are to complete basic requirements and may go over if agreed upon by all parties.DutiesAttend Virtual meetings, Daily (or on set times) with Educational Director or CEOUse Communication Tools:Zoom, Email, Text, Cloud Storage Resources(TBD)Participate in Cultural Awareness WorkshopComplete Website Portfolio Assessment ProjectInterview SpeakersWork on Campaigns (see stages of internship)Meet deadlines and complete tasks with careComplete a self-assessment documentComplete an internship assessment documentStudent's contact: Jeff Elliott - Educational Director

Virtual Internship(1): Marketing, Communications, or Journalism

Our organization is offering multiple virtual internship opportunities from May-Sept 2020 (dates flexible)GoalInterns at The International Indigenous Speakers Bureau - IISB will be provided an opportunity to connect and engage with various Indigenous celebrities, leaders, Knowledge Keepers and experts from around the world. This engagement will give the intern a rare opportunity into the world view and perspectives of Indigenous People and their culture. It will also garner the intern an inside view into the untapped Indigenous solutions to our modern day issues and challenges.This Internship will expose the intern to a variety of skills and experiences to enhance their education and create a meaningful impact on our business and the lives of our Speakers. Interns will learn about our organization and an Indigenous model of business. They will develop technical, business, and marketing skills. They will also be exposed to a set of experts and speakers beyond any group ever assembled. The intern may also have the opportunity to create pieces for publication with various partnered media organizations. This experience will provide opportunity for Interns to develop their own professional portfolio of work to share in their ongoing career.At the International Indigenous Speakers Bureau we are a family and want to help our Interns succeed as much as we want them to help us grow. To facilitate that, we are looking for interns who have creative vision, tenacious drive, and the ability to see the best in everything; natural wordsmiths, who thrive at producing and editing creative communications including print, social, and web; and interns with enthusiasm and passion for learning and connecting to new experiences.For a more complete list of skills and experiences, please see the section on Outcomes and Stages of the Internship.Outcomes for StudentsInternational Indigenous Cross-Cultural Awareness-learn about Indigenous communication culture and means of communicating appropriately with Indigenous communities-learn about Indigenous holistic worldviews, including humility and stewardship-learn how Indigenous experts provide solutions to many issues and challengesMarketing skills-writing for business and marketing-video & photography editing-Social Media-Website development and updatingWriting skills-good copy-marketing-journalismOffice and technical skills-using online tools,-using industry standard softwareInterview skills-meet and interview celebrities and experts in many industriesCreate a professional portfolio*More skills and experiences are possible as this internship will be a growing and developing process based on opportunities and team synchronicity.Prerequisite SkillsFollow directionsWork on teamsFamiliarity with basic software and technology: Microsoft (Word and Excel), Google, Zoom,Ability to complete projects with firm deadlines and complex requirementsContent WritingListeningProfessionalismCultural SensitivityStages of internshipOrientationCultural Awareness WorkshopWebsite Assessment Project (update speakers profiles)Introductions of SpeakersChoose Possible Campaigns:Social Media MarketingSpeakers Portfolio DevelopmentMarketing VideosOnline Presentation Project DevelopmentInternship AssessmentDutiesAttend Virtual meetings, Daily (or on set times) with Educational Director or CEOUse Communication Tools:Zoom, Email, Text, Cloud Storage Resources(TBD)Participate in Cultural Awareness WorkshopComplete Website Portfolio Assessment ProjectInterview SpeakersWork on Campaigns (see stages of internship)Meet deadlines and complete tasks with careComplete a self-assessment documentComplete an internship assessment documentStudent's contact: Jeff Elliott - Educational Director

Level Up Video Editing A Introduction to Video Editing Foundations

This Level Up Project is for Indigenous video editors who wish to learn and develop their video editing skills across cultures. This is an 80-hour project and a pre-requisite for additional video editing projects.This is the first of a gradual multiple-step learning experience in Indigenous video development and editing.This project is designed for people who identify as IndigenousProject Details: Students will engage with 6 Indigenous Education videos, complete corresponding reflection pages for each, and attend respective team meetings.Students will shadow and work alongside a Production specialist to become familiar with general video editing and development techniques. The goal of this project is to equip students with the skills to move forward to work confidently with IISB in the curation of Knowledge Nuggets.Students who complete this first level of video editing training will then be eligible to go on to the next level of video editing projects.

Level Up Comms B Introduction to Indigenous Communications

This Level Up Project is for students who wish to learn and develop their communications skills across cultures.This is the one of a gradual multiple step learning experience in Indigenous Communications.Project Details: In this project level students will watch 6 Indigenous Education videos, complete corresponding reflection pages for each, and attend respective team meetings.Students will shadow and work alongside a Communications specialist to continue becoming more proficient with general communications, and journalistic communications while also becoming familiar with Indigenous communications. The goal of this project is to equip students with the necessary skills to competely work with IISB, an Indigenous organization, to develop communications assets.Students who complete this level of communication project, will then be eligible to go on to the next level of communications projects.