The Phoenix Chapter is actively involved with the Valley's higher learning institutions. We have a collaborative relationship with the ASU AMA Chapter and are working closely with Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management. We will keep you informed of opportunities for your business through this committee's efforts.
AMA Shadow Day
In the Spring, the AMA Phoenix Chapter will host our annual Shadow Day event. It is part of our Chapter’s continuing effort to provide Marketing students with professional contacts, exposure to the working world, and mentoring avenues. And for the companies who host the student, it is a great way to find potential interns or even new employees.
Shadow Day provides AMA members with a great opportunity to mentor a student for the day – and we are looking for volunteers to become involved.
University Marketing Contacts
Arizona State University
James C Ward
Arizona State University
Marketing Dept, PO BOX 874106
College of Business
Tempe, AZ 85287-4106
Phone: (480)965-2937 james.ward@asu.edu http://ama.asuclub.com
Northern Arizona University
Jerry N Conover
Northern Arizona University
College of Business/Box 15066
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5066
Phone: (928)523-7387
Fax: (928)523-1612 jerry.conover@nau.edu http://www.cba.nau.edu/orgs/ama
To find out more about marketing events and activities with an international perspective, contact:
Kerry Sanderson
Associate Director of Career Management Programs
Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management
15249 North 59th Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85306-6000
Phone: 602.978.7058
Fax: 602.978.7957 http://www.t-bird.edu/ sandersk@t-bird.edu
AMA Internship The Phoenix Chapter of the AMA is seeking unpaid interns for Spring 2006. We are looking for marketing or business students who will appreciate the opportunity to network with Valley professionals while gaining practical experience in several areas of business and marketing. AMA interns will provide support for the daily operations of the Chapter and be involved with the coordination of special events.
For a complete listing of current internships and job opportunites available through the AMA at ASU, please click here.
Benefits:
Practical experience in business, marketing, public relations, market research and management
Free Monthly luncheons and special events
Unique networking opportunities with Valley professionals
Access to Board Members and the Membership as a whole for resume review, "shadow" days, and education on career options.
Fun! We are a fun professional group.
Class Credit (if desired)
Paid membership in ASU AMA (if desired)
Time Commitment: 15-20 hours a week. Selected students would be entitled and required to attend all AMA events free of charge.
Location: This could be a home or office based environment internship, depending on committee.
Tasks: Various and will also depend on the unique talents of the Intern. The following responsibilities and opportunities will be available to the intern:
Public Relations and Marketing: Assist VP of Public Relations and Marketing in several areas.
Prepare first draft of Press releases and make edits
Blast press releases to press
Assist in creation and placement of advertising
Coordinate with other Valley business organizations to cross promote events
Database Management: Update member changes to the database and segment database
as needed for special programming, membership, and special events.
Membership: Assist VP of Membership in several areas.
Draft member survey and report findings to the Board.
Manage database of expired and nearly expired members and execute steps for retaining
these members (letters, emails, phone calls)
Assemble electronic book of member resumes for posting on website
Assist in brainstorming and executing plan to communicate and deliver member benefits
Interview members/board members for article in the newsletter
Website Development and E-mail Communication: Assist VP of electronic media
in several areas.
Assist in brainstorming web site design plan. This includes visiting AMA corporate web site
and other AMA chapter web sites to determine best content and strategy for ease of use.
Responsible for first draft of email blasts to membership and friends regarding upcoming
speakers and special events and announcements.
Maintain email database for accuracy.
Programming: Assist VP of Programming to ensure success of Monthly luncheons.
Assist in securing upcoming speakers/research hot marketing topics and recommend
topics for programming/research topics and speakers that other chapters have used
Assist in development and coordination of special programming events (social events,
breakfast event, marketing boot camps, etc., etc).
Confirm speakers
Compile speaker information for press releases
Coordinate speaker needs with A/V provider
Assist in preparation of looping PowerPoint Presentation to be played during luncheon
Hospitality: Assist VP of Hospitality to ensure success of Monthly luncheons.
