Company DescriptionAt Shockingly Different Leadership, we are changing the way HR-functions scale up their teams during peak periods of work!SDL is a global talent development and "people-project" support consultancy. We provide the best consulting expertise in the areas of Talent Development, Organizational Development, Change Management, and Human Resources, on an on-demand, project, or flexible basis. We've hired the best proven experts across the globe, made our services competitively affordable, and added a high dose of empathy to "meet clients where they are", no matter how ambiguous or complicated their initiative. Our clients deserve a partner who co-creates with them to deliver great work that achieves "shockingly different" results! Services include:Both customized and on-demand talent development programsConsulting on the strategy and optimal design of in-house high potential, leadership, and management development programsTalent Advisory Services (talent management, succession planning, on-boarding, etc.)Consulting with leaders on Organizational Development, Org Realignment and Change Management initiativesExecutive Coaching & Mentoring of high achieving professionals seeking to accelerate their professional effectivenessContract/Interim Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Effectiveness and/or Leadership Development supportSAMPLE CLIENT LIST:* Facebook* Intercontinental Hotel Group* British Petroleum* Home Depot* Empirix* Coca Cola* eSecuritel* SHRM- Atlanta* NonProfit Talent and Culture Summit* Sealed AirJob DescriptionINTERNSHIP SUMMARY: Interns will work alongside the current CEO and conference staff, focusing on day-to-day marketing and event logistics/operations planning. This internship will prove to be an incredible experience for anyone going into the sales, marketing, business, communications or human resource fields. It will also be a fantastic resume booster, as you will be working with an executive from a Fortune 50 company.Internships are awarded in 2-3 month increments and have the potential to be renewed.GOALS OF INTERNSHIP: We will be hosting a human resources conference in September and will have our interns focus on:executing tasks on the event project planreaching out to ideal attendees to inform them about the conferencereaching out to marketing/publicity partners to seek co-promotion of our eventsbuilding our email/contact lists in a variety of target marketsupdate our social media channels, as appropriate INTERN DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Create a strategic plan for your 3 month assignmentComplete a weekly report on progress on assignments and report out during staff meetingsUse social media, PR, and marketing, as deemed appropriateAssist with corporate event planning dutiesPre-define metrics for success of your strategic plan and analyze results at the end of assignmentAssists with other needs, as assigned.QualificationsINTERNSHIP QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to interns who are interested in careers in marketing, sales, business, public relations, social media, human resources, training/development, or event planningMUST NOT be fearful of cold-calling new clients and making introductions!Be eager to learn sales, marketing, planning, and communication skillsBe able to intern a minimum of 10 hours a week between the hours of 9A to 7P M-F; we will work around your schedule.Should have a working knowledge of Facebook, LinkedIn, and/or TwitterExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Self-motivated, with a solid independent work ethicMust have a go-getter attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to get the job doneMust like selling and relationship buildingMust have own phone and computerMust have working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeMust be able to attend a 30 minute staff meeting once a weekInterns are expected to act professionally at all times. Tasks should be performed with minimal errors. Unprofessional attitude is not tolerated.Additional InformationCOMPENSATION: All interns will receive a $500 stipend for the semester and are eligible to receive credit from their academic institution, if desired. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: If you’ve read this far, we think you’re ready to try the first step. Still interested? If so, Apply now!We will accept up to 3 interns per semester. Interns must be willing to commit to 10-15 hours per week, during core business hours (normally no weekends). Recent graduates are also welcome to apply. Resumes may be submitted year round for all internships. Please indicate which term (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) that interests you in your cover letter.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.