Enabling Successful Technology Startups in the North Bay

 

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

 

Contact Person: Michael Newell

E-mail: michaeln@somobc.org                                                                       Phone: (707) 794-1240      

Website: www.somobc.org

 

Project Title: Marketing the New Business Incubator

 

Project Description: The newly formed Sonoma Mountain Business ClusterÕs mission includes the creation of high paying jobs, regional economic development, redevelopment of a vacant business park, enhancement of local higher education, and development of technologies of social relevance. SMBC offers a complete suite of core services and entrepreneurial assistance to startup and early stage technology companies. SMBC is focused on Sustainable Resources and Socially Relevant Technologies. SMBC is a 501(c)3  non-profit corporation.

 

A marketing program to build community awareness, attract client companies, sponsors, partners, and participants for our service provider network is a necessity for success. Interns will work with me to develop and implement a comprehensive and innovative marketing plan. Working the plan will include exposure to a variety of marketing elements including:

--Informational, educational and networking events

-Public relations; creation of materials for prospective clients and sponsors

-Government relations

-Media: newsletters, brochures, magazine articles, newspaper and television coverage

-Website development and promotion; innovative use of the web

-Speaking opportunities

-Participation in local business and community organizations

-Mailing campaigns; ÒcustomerÓ identification

 

Sustainable Resources and Socially Relevant Technologies are fast growing emerging industries in our region, and SMBC is the North BayÕs first business incubator, be a part of the leading edge! We already have 12 companies resident within the incubator, and are growing rapidly toward our capacity of approximately 30 companies. This is a fun, collaborative environment filled with entrepreneurial people.

 

Skills Needed: Business or Technology students with a strong interest in marketing.  Must have excellent people, writing, presentation and conversational skills. The ability to work as part of a team on a large project with minimal supervision. Event coordination experience desirable.  Strong organizational skills and knowledge of MS Office suite required. Interest in sustainable resources and/or medical technology a plus.  Time commitment is flexible and up to 10 hours per week.

 

Intern Start Date: Immediately                    End Date: Able to be flexible

 

Location of Work:  At your preferred site; coordination meetings required.

Will you be Paid: No, SMBC is a non-profit.  Unpaid internships.

Value to Intern: Opportunity to learn and engage in entrepreneurship and company creation, broad marketing experience, teamwork, and mentoring by experienced executives. Possible class credit. Develop valuable contacts in the business and investment community in the North Bay. Have some fun engaging with SMBC management, Boards and other team members. Meet the players in emerging industries. Interns will get to interact with many of the business leaders in the  North Bay and some of the brightest and most successful entrepreneurs in the North Bay.                                                                                                                                                   .