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Communications, Account Management, and Retail Internship - Summer 2012

Launch your environmental business career at TerraCycle, Inc. Join the Communications and Account Management team and help major brands (Kraft Cheese, Frito-Lay, Capri-Sun, etc.) increase their sustainability initiatives while developing your business management skill set. You will have the opportunity to develop marketing materials and programs, sharpen your research and analysis skills, and learn in a fast-growing, innovative, green focused business. Each intern will be provided a staff mentor to help customize your experience.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Design and conduct market research
  • Survey participants and develop insights from responses
  • Create marketing and educational materials
  • Assist in developing PR plans and outreach
  • Perform diverse administrative and office functions

Requirements:

  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • High level of energy and passion
  • Experience with Excel and PowerPoint
  • Reports to TerraCycle's Account Management Team
  • Applicants must have a personal laptop

Details:

  • Internships are unpaid, but lunch will be provided
  • The program will cover work related expenses as needed
  • Applicants will be expected on-site in Trenton, NJ
  • Internship will run during Summer 2012 (dates will vary)
  • Minimum of 15 hours per week required
  • Academic credit can be arranged in conjunction with your college/university as needed

Application Instructions:

Please send in your resume, cover letter indicating what excites you about TerraCycle's business model, a short writing sample (max 250 words), and one reference to dan.ratner@terracycle.net.