The Justmeans CSR And Social Media Summer Internship

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Voting has closed!!!  Winners will be announced on May 15, 2009.

Justmeans is recruiting a cohort of CSR and Social Media Summer Interns for the summer of 2009. Applicants should be enrolled in, or have just completed an MBA program and have an interest in sustainability, social enterprise, corporate social responsibility and responsible investing.

Application instructions: Applicants will answer one of the following two questions reflecting their philosophy related to sustainability and responsibility. Then, applicants will invite their friends and networks to vote and comment on their idea. Once an idea is submitted, further application instructions will be provided in a confirmation email.    The three top vote getters in each category will be guaranteed an interview for the position.   Receiving top votes does not guarantee placement however.

Questions:

  1. Is Social Responsibility more or less important in a recession?

  2. Why is the Press Release dead?

Internship Description:

The cohort of interns will work in the Justmeans New York City or London offices (three in midtown Manhattan, and two in central London) on the business development of Justmeans as we grow and expand into new markets. Projects include but will not be limited to: the development and implementation of a sales and marketing plan for our awards program being developed in conjunction with The Financial Times, marketing and sales of our Event Connector technology tool, managing client needs, and sales of our communication tools.

Applicant Required Qualifications:

  • The entrepreneurial zeal, analytical acumen, humbleness and stamina to engage in the fast-paced and intense nature of the realities of a start-up company in the midst of extraordinary growth.

  • Innovative problem solving capabilities with superior interpersonal skills suitable for interacting with a wide range of executives.

  • The interpersonal skills to listen to partners, to understand client needs and to seamlessly transform requests into action.

  • Superior writing and communication skills.

  • An upbeat demeanor along with a sense of humor, a positive can-do attitude, and the humility to regularly incorporate the feedback of others into the work processes.

  • A Bachelor's degree is required; the ideal candidates will be enrolled in or have recently completed an MBA program.

Benefits include:

  • Participation in Justmeans strategy sessions

  • Monthly thought-leader dinners with key executives from leading companies and social enterprises

  • Full resume review and ongoing job search strategizing throughout 2010

  • Recommendations and personal introductions to key thought leaders in the social responsibility movement


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  Submission Timeline:

April 6, 2009: Application Process Opens

April 6, 2009 - May 1, 2009: Invite your network to view your submission and comment on it at Justmeans.com/challenge/CSRinternship The overall results of the comments and views expressed on Justmeans will be taken into account in selecting the finalists for interviews.

May 1, 2009, 11:59 p.m.: Application and voting deadline.

May 15, 2009: Winners announced.

June 1 - August 14, 2009: Full time internship in New York City and London

Voting has closed!!!  Winners will be announced on May 15, 2009.



  The Challenge:

Application instructions: Applicants will answer one of the following two questions reflecting their philosophy related to sustainability and responsibility. Then, applicants will invite their friends and networks to vote and comment on their idea. Once an idea is submitted, further application instructions will be provided in a confirmation email. 




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Is the Press Release dead? Why?

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Michael Hughes | posted: 9 April 2009

Gone are the days when companies deemed what was and was not newsworthy. This distinction is now reserved for the people consuming the information. Furthermore, in an era marred by corporate scandal and greed, demand has surged for corporate transp...

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Xiaochen Zhang | posted: 14 April 2009

The Press Release(PR) is not dead but is under serious challenge. The fundamental differences between PR and social media (SM) is the understanding of communication and human needs in communication.

PR provides reader with the selected ...

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Angelika Shaw | posted: 8 April 2009

2.Social Responsibility becomes more important when there is a recession. This is a time where the people automatically come together in one way or another because they are drawn to each other- to help more and can become more creative when doing so....

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Is Social Responsibility more or less important in a recession?

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Sheldon Gay | posted: 16 April 2009

Social Responsibility is paramount to the sustainability of any society. Without it, societies risk instability and can%u2019t hope for collective progress. A recession puts pressure on a society's ability to function, both economically and psycholog...

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Jane Ahlering | posted: 22 April 2009

I am convinced that a paradigm shift is happening. Social responsibility, or addressing the triple bottom line, should always be important to businesses, because making money is increasingly correlated to how well a company maintains sustainable oper...

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Anshupriya Goswamy | posted: 19 April 2009

This question is a sad reflection of corporate understanding of social responsibility.



It is time that managers realize that CSR is not a set of activities undertaken to suppress public agitation and make stakeholders happy...

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Rachelle Oribio | posted: 25 April 2009

Social responsibility is a vital element to attain competitive advantages, act morally, and to attain sustainability in a recession. During economic crisis companies tend to think of CSR an easy way to cut costs. However, the public sentiment is stro...

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Susie Keane | posted: 8 April 2009

In the broadest sense, recession doesn%u2019t change the importance of social responsibility From an ethical perspective, it%u2019s always important to conduct oneself with consideration for a broad set of stakeholders.



Th...

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Kathryn Blume | posted: 12 April 2009

2. This question assumes a direct relationship between Social Responsibility and the ebb and flow of the world%u2019s economic fortunes. I think that%u2019s a false association.



The real challenge is that Western culture h...

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Robin Deliso | posted: 19 April 2009

I think SR is equally important whether boom or bust. In fat and happy times, companies may have more resources to devote to SR but because of this, their focus may blur a bit. In good times, companies need to ensure that their SR strategy aligns wit...

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Ashley Metz | posted: 17 April 2009

While the relative importance of social responsibility (SR) will depend on the severity and cause of a recession and the organizations and individuals involved, SR is likely more important during booms than during recessions. SR values are truly tes...

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Nicole Kukowski | posted: 13 April 2009

Social Responsibility, and the engagement of business and community leaders, not only becomes more important in a recession, it becomes key as it provides an opportunity for businesses to have a strategic advantage while at the same time benefitting ...

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Stephanie von Meiss | posted: 21 April 2009

Unlike falsely inflated asset prices, issues such as climate change, corruption and human rights unfortunately do not vanish during an economic crisis %u2013 they remain as imperative as always. However, those companies that have been 'greenwashing' ...

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Justmeans is pleased to announce that: Sheldon Gay, Jane Ahlering and Rachelle Oribio will be joining us for our first cohort of CSR Summer Internships this summer. Our applicants generated hundreds of votes and generating interesting conversations about the Press Release and the Importance of CSR in a recession. We're thrilled to have Sheldon, Jane and Rachelle joining us!