Project List by Occupation
Here are some of the projects interns can successfully contribute to:
Marketing/Communication/Public Relations
- Creating a new marketing campaign
- Creating mailing lists
- Creating and maintaining a database of clients
- Designing brochures or distribution materials
- Designing a logo or website layout
- Designing charts and graphs to be used in meetings and conferences
- Editing publications
- Conducting market research
- Photography for a publication
- Analyzing sales data
- Writing press releases and other public relations materials
Engineering/Science/Technology
- Conducting scientific research
- Software development and testing
- Writing user manuals and directions
- Performing system maintenance
- Laboratory testing
- Developing a new product
- Providing technical support
- Creating and maintaining a website
Human Resources
- Developing handbooks and employee manuals
- Pre-screening of applicants (Human Resources)
- Writing weekly or monthly employee newsletters
- Conducting regulation research and compliance
- Assisting with the development of recruiting strategies
- Assisting with payroll
Accounting/Finance
- Handling accounts payable/receivable
- Analyzing stock market trends
- Assist accountants during tax season
Non-Profit/Service Sector
- Planning an event and program
- Scheduling and booking location reservations
- Interacting with donors or planning fundraising events
- Set or costume design
- Leading educational tours
- Organizing donor lists
- Developing stakeholder newsletters
Source: Northeast Ohio Council on Hire Education