We enroll a limited number of interns in our 120 hour internship program.
Students Gain Experience in:
Use your training, talents and gain real-world knowledge in a BuzzAround internship.
Students apply through apphandshake or email resume: events@buzzaround.info and fill out the above pre-qualification form.
The Buzz Around internship is at least 120 hours. Most students accomplish this with 10 hours / week for 12 weeks.
If accepted, we have the flexibility to tailor a schedule to meet your needs. Each student works directly with a staff member to establish specific goals and schedules. School credit, if desired, must be arranged through your school prior to starting.
In addition, we have had accounting majors, business majors, and graphic design majors; all creating their ideal internship with the Buzz Around. This is a great opportunity to gain experience and build your resume.
Overview of BuzzAround Internships
BuzzAround.Info is a digital media company, established in 2009. We are a social entrepreneurship which publishes 8 weekly e- newsletters, posting to social media to 17 South Shore MA communities and 18,500 subscribers in the Bridgewater / Brockton MA area. Using proven social science*, we build stronger, more engaged, and resilient communities. We publicize positive news, events, and activities, empowering readers to interact with their local government, civic and community organizations. We create positive connections with these and local businesses, supporting healthy economic development. By keeping the interaction positive, we ease the process of making new connections across generational, ideological and cultural divides. This encourages creative problem solving and community building.
Training
All Interns enter a training program. Interns learn, practice and then use the skills in their work. They are given concrete positive encouragement and guidance.
Non-Discrimination Policy
BuzzAround.Info does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
The Social Scientists foundational to BuzzAround Philosophies:
*Brown, Brene, Phd. Braving The Wilderness. Random House, 2017.
Putnum, Robert, Phd Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. Simon & Schuster, 2000
The Pluralism Project at Harvard University. Pluralism.org. Founded and Directed by Diana Eck, Phd Patel, Eboo, Phd.
Out of Many Faiths: Religious Diversity and the American Promise. Princeton University Press. 2018 Interfaith Youth Core, ifyc.org. Founder & President, Eboo Patel, Phd
