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Purpose of the Intern Program
Internships exist to benefit the Kansas City Public Library and to facilitate achieving its mission through a mutually beneficial relationship, linking valuable resources (the interns) with an important community institution (the Library) for the benefit, growth and enrichment of both.
Types of Internships
Currently there are internships available in the marketing Department. Central Reference, Access Services, ITS, Outreach and Youth Services departments have also expressed an interest in hosting an intern and a willingness to offer such an opportunity. For more information, contact the Coordinator of Volunteer & Intern Services.
Internship Opportunities
To learn more, click on the internship you are interested in:
Benefits for the Intern
Interns will acquire career-related benefits that include opportunities to:
- gain professional work experience in one’s chosen career field.
- observe and be mentored by professional staff who could potentially serve as career references.
- gain knowledge of how to conduct oneself in a professional workplace.
- develop project items for one’s work portfolio.
Interns may also receive many of the same benefits that Library volunteers receive, such as free parking at Central Library.
Become an Intern
Intern candidates must complete an internship application form and return it to the Coordinator of Volunteer & Intern Services. An interview will be conducted to ascertain the applicant’s potential fit with the Library’s available intern positions. If the Library is interested in the applicant, an internship will be awarded that best suits the career goals of the candidate.
To become an intern, visit any Library location or call (816) 701-3400, ext. 2404 to request an intern application. You can also download an application form.
Email the Intern Coordinator
If you have questions or want to know more about internships at the Library, e-mail the Development Supervisor (chrisbarnickel@kclibrary.org).
Internship Opportunity Descriptions
Communications Intern
Internship is for 3-6 months; flexible schedule but must be available 10-15 hours per week.
Reports to: Community Affairs Supervisor in Marketing Department
Duties include: work in the following areas of public relations and community issues: researching, writing and targeting of press releases; maintaining media clip file of Library events and projects; assisting with development of media kits for large special events; creating media kits and promotional tools for general author events and youth programming; assisting with updating targeted contact list (media, etc.)
Qualifications include: currently enrolled in two or four year degree program; dependable and personable; interest in exploring cutting-edge technology to promote the Library; strong writing, communication & research skills; self-motivated and able to work independently; good organizational skills & detail oriented; able to work effectively with a limited amount of time
Development Intern
Internship is for 3-6 months; flexible schedule but must be available10-15 hours per week
Reports to: Director of Marketing and Development
Duties include but are not limited to: foundation and grant research; prospect research; working directly with the director on short-term projects; setting up a tracking system for potential grants and deadlines; assisting with grant writing; assisting with coordination of special events and partnering with other community organizations
Qualifications include: completion of 60 college credit hours; excellent verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and basic Excel; Internet research experience; Experience using Raiser’s Edge software is a plus
Marketing/Public Relations Intern
Internship is for 3-6 months; flexible schedule but must be available 10-15 hours per week
Reports to: Communications Supervisor in Marketing Department
Duties include: work in these areas of public relations and event planning; design flyers and other general Library information pieces; coordinate story ideas for print, radio, television media; develop/distribute media kits for various author events and other Library programs; participate in promotion of special Library events (National Library Week, etc.); depending on focus of study, possibly plan and carry out a promotional campaign for one Library program or event during the internship; create and edit promotional web graphics; coordinate story ideas and implement them for Library publications
Qualifications include: interest in exploring cutting-edge technology to promote the Library; self-motivation & great attention to detail; able to follow through on task in a timely manner; knowledge of Publisher or Quark programs; strong writing, communication and research skills are highly recommended
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