Current opportunities at the Dakota include:
KITCHEN
PASTRY ASSISTANT
One year or more experience is a plus. Part-time. Flexible hours. All resumes should be emailed to Chef Derik Moran at chefderik@dakotacooks.com and copied to Chef Kristin Tyborski at chefkristin@dakotacooks.com.
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SUMMER 2012 INTERNSHIPS
DESIGN INTERNSHIP SUMMER 2012
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
The Design Internship will average 10 to 20 hours per week.
The SUMMER 2012 internship program begins Monday, May 21, 2012 and ends Friday, August 31, 2012.
FOCUS: The Design Intern will be responsible for creating posters, flyers, postcards, weekly e-newsletters, calendars, brochures, apparel and other materials as requested by the Marketing team. Design interns will also have the opportunity to work on a various branding projects for the Dakota.
BENEFITS
•Design Interns will have completed a sizable portfolio of professional work by the end of their internship.
•Interns will gain valuable work experience in a fast-paced and diverse environment.
•Your work will represent a nationally renowned music venue and will be widely distributed.
•Dakota Interns are eligible for a 50% discount on food and beverages for up to two people over the course of their internship. Staff lunch is available for interns working before 2 pm Monday though Friday.
•Interns are welcome to fill unsold seats or stand for any ticketed show free-of-charge once the performance has started. Cover-charge music is free-of-charge for interns. •Interns may purchase tickets in advance at a 20% discount.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit cover letter, résumé, one letter of recommendation and DVD portfolio to the Marketing Manager no later than April 30, 2012.
The SUMMER 2012 internship program begins Monday, May 21, 2012 and ends Friday, August 31, 2012.
CONTACT: Kristen Mors, Marketing Director | Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant | 1010 Nicollet, Minneapolis, MN 55403 | 612.332.1010 ext. 714 • kristen@dakotacooks.com
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MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP – SUMMER 2012
JOB DESCRIPTION
Marketing: Assist Marketing Manager with various projects; attend marketing staff meetings.
Special Project: Dakota Social Media Development. This includes: organizing, updating and expanding the Dakota’s Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and You Tube accounts under the direction of the marketing and general managers.
Additional Marketing Responsibilities: Artist Research; Research potential audiences within both the Twin Cities Metro Area and the region according to both music genre and artist discipline (community groups, community organizations, school groups, retailers, educators, social clubs, arts partners, specific ethnic community groups, radio, television, publications, web communities, blog communities); establish contacts within these groups via email, phone calls, written correspondence; document/track marketing attempts within each group; routine correspondence with media outlets, additional marketing tasks as directed.
Administration: Assist with day-to-day office needs including filing, mailing, organizing, and additional tasks as directed.
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
The Marketing and Social Media Internship will average of 15 to 20 hours per week. The SUMMER 2012 internship program begins Monday, May 21, 2012 and ends Friday, August 31, 2012.
BENEFITS
Dakota Interns are eligible for a 50% discount on food and beverages for up to two people over the course of their internship. Staff lunch is available for interns working before 2 pm Monday though Friday. Interns may purchase tickets in advance at a 20% discount. Interns are welcome to fill unsold seats or stand for any ticketed show free-of-charge once the performance has started. Cover-charge music is free-of-charge for interns.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit cover letter, resume, and one letter of recommendation to the Marketing Manager no later than April 30, 2012.
CONTACT
Kristen Mors, Marketing Manager | Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet, Minneapolis, MN 55403 | 612.332.1010 ext. 714 • kristen@dakotacooks.com
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Marketing and Administration Internship - SUMMER 2012
JOB DESCRIPTION
MARKETING
Marketing Manager with day-to-day tasks including mailings, research, marketing materials production and more. Attend occasional Marketing Staff meetings.
Special Project: Audience Development. Intern will research potential audiences within both the Twin Cities Metro Area and the region according to both music genre and artist discipline. (community groups, community organizations, school groups, retailers, educators, social clubs, arts partners, specific ethnic community groups, radio, television, publications, web communities, blog communities) GOALS: Establish contacts within these groups; organize ALL leads and contacts into a database; develop marketing sheets for specific shows; assist in developing this new database into a workable system that will enable us to maintain relationships with our target audience members and document/track our marketing attempts within each group. This database will become a marketing archive in addition to an incredibly useful marketing tool.
ADMINISTRATION
Occasionally assist with day to day office needs including filing, mailing, organizing, and additional tasks as directed.
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
The Marketing and Administration Internship will average of 15 to 20 hours per week. The SUMMER 2012 internship program begins Monday, May 21, 2012 and ends Friday, August 31, 2012.
BENEFITS
Dakota Interns are eligible for a 50% discount on food and beverages for up to two people over the course of their internship. Staff lunch is available for interns working before 2 pm Monday though Friday.
Interns may purchase tickets in advance at a 20% discount. Interns are welcome to fill unsold seats or stand for any ticketed show free-of-charge once the performance has started. Cover-charge music is free-of-charge for interns.
QUALIFICATIONS
Interns must be currently enrolled in school at least part time; OR, must have graduated not more than 6 months prior to the starting date of the internship.
Interns must be fluent in English.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
APPLICATION PROCESS Please submit cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript and one letter of recommendation to the Dakota Marketing Manager no later than April 30,2012.
CONTACT:
Kristen Mors, Marketing Manager
c/o Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
1010 Nicollet
Minneapolis, MN 55403
kristen@dakotacooks.com
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Copy Writing and Editing Internship SUMMER 2012
JOB DESCRIPTION
Copy Writing
Research artists and develop in-depth reports/dossiers on artists for marketing purposes. Create press releases, develop web and e-newsletter content and write brief copy for ads, flyers and posters. Assist Marketing Manager with various projects; attend occasional marketing staff meetings.
Editing
Assist with content proofing for monthly calendars, weekly newsletters, menus, web content and marketing materials.
Administration
Occasional assistance with day-to-day office needs including mailing, organizing, and additional tasks as directed.
DETAILS
The Copy Writing and Editing Internship will average of 15 to 20 hours per week beginning Monday, May 21, 2012. The internship ends Friday, August 31, 2012.
BENEFITS
Dakota Interns are eligible for a 50% discount on food and beverages for up to two people over the course of their internship. Staff lunch is available for interns working before 2 pm Monday though Friday. Interns may purchase tickets in advance at a 20% discount. Interns are welcome to fill unsold seats or stand for any ticketed show free-of-charge once the performance has started. Cover-charge music is free-of-charge for interns.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit cover letter, resume, brief writing sample and one letter of recommendation to the Marketing Manager no later than April 30, 2012.
The Summer 2012 internship program begins Monday, May 21, 2012 and ends Friday, August 31, 2012.
CONTACT
Kristen Mors, Marketing Manager; c/o Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet, Minneapolis, MN 55403; 612.332.1010 ext. 714; kristen@dakotacooks.com
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Dakota Kitchen Extern/Internships Available:
all areas of the kitchen
Assists the Executive Chefs and Sous Chef in the daily activities of the kitchen, including:
- production
- menu development
- inventory
- purchasing of supplies
- cost control
Responsible for the production and presentation of savory dishes. Works closely with Dakota Chefs and line-cooks to develop a strong working knowledge of fine dining technique in a high volume environment. Has an understanding of food sanitation requirements. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Prefer experience in the field, but willing to teach an enthusiastic person with some culinary background. Reports to Executive Chefs Derik Moran and Kristin Tyborski and in their absence Sous Chef Tom Gaetz.
All resumes should be emailed to Chef Derik Moran at chefderik@dakotacooks.com and copied to Chef Kristin Tyborski at chefkristin@dakotacooks.com