2006-2007 Internship Program
Maryland's International Corridor
Community Development Corporation
Mission Statement
Maryland's International Corridor Community Development Corporation (MICCDC) was founded to strengthen the commercial corridor and revitalize the neighborhoods of the Langley Park area. We do this through market-based activities intended to increase the quality of life for residents and the economic potential for small businesses in our community.
About Us
Maryland's International Corridor Community Development Corporation is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit community development corporation incorporated in the State of Maryland. In 2002, MICCDC was reorganized. Our members are small business owners located in the International Corridor in and around Langley Park. Our members are employees of local businesses. Our membership is a collection of people and organizations and businesses dedicated to making the International Corridor a great place to live and work.
What is Maryland's International Corridor?
Maryland's International Corridor is located along University Boulevard (Route 193),
which runs east-west through Prince George’s County, Takoma Park, and Montgomery County.
These businesses and the neighborhoods surrounding the corridor itself are home to
entrepreneurs and residents from dozens of countries from around the world including Guatemala,
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, West Africa, the Caribbean, and
elsewhere.
Available Intern Positions and Job Descriptions
General Support Intern (Reports to MICCDC Director, Diana Rutstein)
- Responsible for aiding with the Newsletters monthly publication
- Responsible for overseeing information distribution for the website and the electronic newsletter
- Compile information and format newsletter (training available)
- In coordination with the Media Relations Coordinator and Intern, maintain the Newsletter HTML template design and update media sections
- Dissemination of newsletters in the community via mail, email or website.
- Other duties as agreed upon in interview and contracting process
Media Relations Intern (Reports to Media Relations Coordinator, Hillary Bates)
- Coordinate efforts with Media Relations Coordinator
- Create press releases
- With preparation and coaching from Media Relations Coordinator, this intern should be available for controlled media interviews (print, press and television)
- Responsible for assisting with the content of publicity and promotion materials for events, including fliers, invitations, and posters.
- In consultation with the professional staff volunteers, maintain and update the website, including contacts, links to local media organizations, calendar, and graphic enhancements.
- In coordination with the MICCDC Newsletter Intern, maintain the MICCDC Newsletter's HTML template design. (Experience in graphics programs recommended, training available.)
- Other duties as determined in interview and contracting process
Outreach Intern (Reports to MICCDC Director and Associate Director, Diana Rutstein and Anita Israel)
- Aid development process for MICCDC-sponsored events such as an October Job Fair, Spring '07 Restaurant Week and Summer '07 Fundraising Gala.
- Create and maintain membership database & potential members.
- Maintain all resource databases
- Assist with community outreach
- Assist with seminar and meeting preparations for community outreach programs
- Assist with creating and implementing community and organization projects
- Other duties as determined in interview and contracting process
For More Information
Please Contact
Anita Israel
Associate Director
Maryland's International Corridor Community Development Corporation
email: anitaisrael@miccdc.org
phone: 702-769-2320
**Interviews are available on the University of Maryland, College Park campus**