Internship Programme
Bayworld recognizes that unemployment amongst our youth is one of our country’s greatest challenges. This problem is further exacerbated by lack of skills and work experience. The intern and learnership programmes at Bayworld aims to facilitate the development of skills amongst young people in order to improve marketability and growth of the entire economy as an investment in human capital development. Bayworld provides the workplace experience and the practical facilitation to gain work skills and experience for which the individual has studied or wants to study in future.
These programmes provide Bayworld with an opportunity to get to know the learner or intern and to establish whether the intern is employable. Thus contributes to the recruitment and selection opportunity for the future needs of the organization. In this way Bayworld may find interns, who if offered permanent positions, will contribute towards reducing scares and critical skills shortage in the museum and heritage sector.
Glossary
Intern - Individual with post matric qualifications
Learner - Individual with no post matric qualifications
Intern and learnership positions
Public Relations Internship
Hours per week: 20 – 28
General description:
The public relations intern will work closely with members of the Public Relations Department in planning and implementing on-/off site exhibits, special events, functions, taking of photographs and maintaining the photographic archiving of photo footage. The intern will get exposure to various aspects such as promotions, advertising and events. The intern will also be involved in the brainstorming and planning of upcoming events and projects. Assist with additional projects and task as required.
Requirements:
- Currently attending a tertiary institution studying marketing, advertising, public relations or a similarly related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Pleasant disposition
- Time management skills
- Ability to multitask under pressure
- Ability to “think outside the box”
- Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Self starter with an interest in non-profit organizations
- We require a three month commitment (unpaid)
- Part-time or full-time hours
- Must be able to work some weekends, early morning or evening hours (when required).
- Duration and hours may vary
Visitor Services Internship
Hours per week: 28 – 40
General description:
The visitor services intern will work closely with members of the Public Relations Department. The intern will assist with access control, reception and switchboard operation, interface between the public, exhibitions and displays, including assisting in conducting tours, monitor crowd activity, displays and public facilities. Assist with additional projects and task as required.
Requirements:
- Currently attending a tertiary institution studying travel and tourism or a similarly related field.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Pleasant disposition
- Ability to work under pressure
- Self starter with an interest in non-profit organizations
- We require a three month commitment (unpaid)
- Full-time hours
- Must be able to work weekends on a roster basis
- Duration and hours may vary