Skills Center – Media Production Specialist

Employer

University of South Florida (USF) - Mellon Humanities Internship Program

Mellon Humanities Internship Program
Title: Skills Center – Media Production Specialist
Internship Site: Tampa, FL 
Field: Social Services
Total Internship Hours: 50
Location: Onsite – Tampa, FL

MHI Compensation: This position is eligible for the MHI $1000 Scholarship. Students who receive an offer for this position will be required to enroll in the Mellon Humanities Internship course to receive the $1000 scholarship disbursement. As referenced in the Student Interest Form that you filled out to sign up for participation in MHI, this scholarship can impact, or be impacted by, other financial aid you receive. 

If an internship requires out of pocket costs, students may apply for reimbursement for expenses including background checks, qualifying travel, or equipment. All applications will be reviewed and processed for eligibility. Please contact your departments internship coordinator for more details.

The $1000 scholarship offered for this position is intended to provide financial assistance for the pursuit of your education; it is not compensation for the performance of any services and does not create an employment relationship between the you and the Site.

This position is an experiential learning opportunity and receipt of the scholarship is tied to an academic course (IDS 3947). If you do not complete your registration for the course in a timely manner, your internship offer may be withdrawn, and your department’s Internship Coordinator may notify the host organization that the position has reopened.

Job Description:                                                                                                      

The Skills Center is a sports-based youth development organization. We promote sports intentionally infused with life skills and academics. We pursue a purposeful development of young minds from ages 3 to 24. Our55,000 sq. ft. Youth Development facility features intentional programming and initiatives for youth within the Tampa Bay region that uses the power of sports to create academic and leadership success for young people. 

This entry-level position provides students with the opportunity to support organization’s development of media content that highlights the origins of The Skills Center and Founders. The Media Production Specialist – Intern will work closely with Strategic Partnerships and Special Initiatives Lead and the Media Production Team to assist with the production of a documentary encapsulating the origins of The Skills Center and its Founders. The intern will present research, provide technical support, and essential administrative support.

Qualifications:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.• Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and accessible way.• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.• A passion for video production.