If you are interested in attending the 2012 Taste of Truman, be sure to submit your registration forms to the Truman Institute office by May 25, 2012.

If you try to register between May 26 and June 1 you might not get in because, at that time, admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis for remaining spots.

No registrations will be accepted after June 1.

Registration forms can be found on the Truman Institute website: http://institute.truman.edu/TasteReg.asp

Simply click on the button for either the Microsoft Word or PDF version, print it, fill it out, and mail it to:

The Truman Institute

100 E. Normal Ave. BH 110

Kirksville, MO 63501

or, stop by and drop it off in person!

You can send a check with your registration form or pay online.

If you still aren’t sure or want more information, why not check out:

• our description of the program and a video testimony from a past participant: http://institute.truman.edu/taste.asp

• participants’ praises of their experience: http://institute.truman.edu/TastePraises.asp

• the schedule: http://institute.truman.edu/TasteSchedule.asp

or you can always call and talk to us!  660-785-5406

Truman Institute Conferences and Events Internship

Duties and Description

                 The Truman Institute Conferences and Events Internship is a unique way for students to gain experience in a full-time conferences and events office environment. The intern’s responsibilities range from meeting and talking to clients, to writing contracts, making reservations, marketing opportunities to future clients, and building activity plans. The internship is full-time, so students doing the internship will likely take 6 hours of class and 6 hours of internship credit. Total time committed to the internship and class would not exceed 40 hours.  A supplementary stipend is available.  Below is a rough outline of the intern’s responsibility.

• Work with the Director and his staff to develop event plans for clients.
• Respond to client requests.
• Develop draft contracts for the review of clients and the Director.
• Manage reservations for events in EMS.
• Manage a system for invoicing rental and conference clients.
• Serve as host for Truman Institute organized events on campus.
• Coordinate with the Student Union, Sodexo, and various campus offices to ensure continuity of services for clients across units.
• Create a manageable filing system and keep track of all necessary office information, especially information for clients and their programs.
• Develop and maintain a campaign to promote Truman as an attractive conference venue for outside groups.
• Conduct research to develop and revise policies and procedures pertaining to Conferences and Events at Truman.
• Serve as a liaison between the Truman Institute and the Chamber of Commerce Tourism Office.
• Help plan Truman Institute sponsored events, including A Taste of Truman.
• Answer phone calls, when needed, and assist people visiting the office. Be able to answer any questions that may arise.
• Have a working knowledge of one or more key software packages including:
  • The Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, Project, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • A design package such as Microsoft Publisher or Adobe InDesign
  • Multimedia software such as iMovie, Avid, Adobe Premiere, etc.
• Other duties as assigned in collaboration with the Truman Institute team.

While not required, preference will be given to candidates who:

• Have previous internship experience.
• Have had appropriate coursework related to the skills of the office, including COMM 349, COMM 353, COMM 452, COMM 453, COMM 454.
• Have active membership in appropriate pre-professional organizations.

Applications:

 Applicants interested in internship positions for Summer or Fall should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references (preferably on-campus references) by 5 PM, Monday, April 16, 2012.  Applications may be submitted in person at the Truman Institute, 110 Baldwin Hall, or by e-mail attachment sent to kminch@truman.edu