Thursday, May 21, 2009

PAST INTERNSHIP: MONROE COUNTRY HISTORY CENTER

A CMCL MAJOR HELD THIS INTERNSHIP IN THE PAST. THIS IS NOT A CURRENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! TO SEE IF THIS COMPANY/ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR INTERNS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE COMPANY/ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY.

Area of Internship: Event Planning/Advertising
Date of Internship: May-Aug 2008

Brief Description of Company or Organization: Monroe Country history Center is located in downtown Bloomington and is the home of the Monroe Country Historical Society, the museum, genealogy library, and store. The museum attracts all kinds of people and it displays permanent and seasonal exhibits. The History Center is well-known for their variety of education programs that are provided for schools and other youth programs.

Description of Duties: Responsible for planning several small events (as well as one large event) held at the Monroe History Center in an effort to attract new customers. Responsible for contacting third parties, advertising, and operating the actual events.

Student Feedback
Best Liked: Planning a successful event.
Least Liked: Initially the internship was not what I expected.

Contact Info
SEE RED BINDER AT SECOND-FLOOR FRONT DESK IN CLASSROOM/OFFICE BUILDING (800 E. 3RD ST.)