Center for Innovative Food Technology Internship

Since 1995, the Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT) has provided a unique blend of business solutions, innovation and technical expertise to the food processing, agricultural and manufacturing sectors.  These services are designed to enhance the economic performance of the industries and create new jobs.

CIFT has worked with hundreds of food companies, equipment suppliers, service providers, university researchers, governmental agencies, legislators, general manufacturers and many more.  As a result, many new technologies have emerged, industry best practices have been established, and novel business approaches have been discovered.  Through an industry-driven methodology, businesses have benefited throughout Ohio and beyond.

The marketing and communications department at CIFT will hire one interested student for an internship during the spring 2018 (Jan. through May) term.  The following areas will be some of the responsibilities:

  • Assist in maintaining timely social media content.
  • Event planning.
  • Write/edit content for printed materials including flyers, newsletters, brochures, advertisements, speaker bios, signage, etc.
  • Assist marketing and communications department in various projects.
  • Perform other duties as directed (handling mailings, etc.).

We are limiting the program to one student during the spring 2018 term, so those interested should email a résumé to Jim Konecny at jkonecny@ciftinnovation.org.  Applicants should possess effective oral and written communication skills and demonstrated computer literacy.  In addition, applicants should be able to demonstrate a working understanding of marketing and communications.

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