College students interested in gaining work experience in the fields of marketing, public relations, journalism and agricultural communication have until March 1 to apply for summer internship positions with the Missouri State Fair.
Up to three interns will be hired for temporary, full-time employment within the Fair’s marketing office this summer. According to Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe, the positions are paid and offer some limited benefits. An additional internship is being offered by the Youth in Agriculture (YIA) Committee for management of the annual Sale of Champions event. The person hired for this position will work Aug. 5-18.
“The candidates selected for these opportunities will engage in a variety of marketing and communication-related experiences from press release writing to special event planning,” Wolfe said.
Application forms for the positions are available by sending an e-mail to Tammie.Nichols@mda.mo.gov. A completed application, cover letter, resume and list of references must be submitted to the Fair by March 1.
Some seasonal employment in other departments may also become available during the summer in preparation for the annual Fair, Wolfe said, with several hundred more jobs being offered for the 11-day event in August. Employment information will be posted online at www.mostatefair.com early this summer.
The 111th Missouri State Fair will be held in Sedalia Aug. 8-18.
Janice Mosby Scholarships due March 1
For the third year in a row, the St. Louis Community CU Foundation has launched the Janice Mosby Scholarship opportunity. This year, the Foundation is partnering with TIAA-CREF to award $2,500 scholarships to two eligible adult students in spring 2013.
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must be first time or reentry students ages 23 or older with aspirations to attend college full or part-time and are trying to move forward with their lives. Proof of enrollment is required. Applicants must be seeking an undergraduate degree and either be enrolled or plan to enroll at an accredited school (two or four-year university or technical school) in the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan area.
Recognizing the critical role education plays in the creation of fiscally responsible citizens, the St. Louis Community CU Foundation created the scholarship fund in 2011 to honor the legacy of the late Janice Mosby. Ms. Mosby was a teacher and principal in the St. Louis Public Schools for more than 30 years. With a kind heart and gentle spirit, she dedicated her life to helping students in the community develop to their fullest potential. Ms. Mosby served on the St. Louis Community Credit Union’s Board of Directors for 40 years and as a Board member of the Credit Union’s Foundation.
The deadline for all applications is Friday, March 1. For additional eligibility information and to access the application, visit http://www.slccufoundation.org.
Since its inception, the Foundation has presented five scholarship awards to students in the St. Louis community.
