Developing Indigenous Speaker Portfolio Updates

Level Up Project - also willing to explore classroom project options. DESCRIPTION: 2 students required, for 160 hours, to complete 40 speaker portfolios Background : As an organization that bridges the gap between the western world and Indigneous speakers, it is imperative that we create deliverables for each of our speakers that matches western world expectations. One of these deliverables is a web page for each of our speakers. From time to time these webpages need to be updated, for their video links, awards & highlights, client list, and testimonials. Project: In this project, the student will be expected to work with updated and researched material and resources on our Indigenous Speakers, as well as communicate via email with speakers to garner marketable information for their webpage. The student will be expected to complete a minimum of 20 separate Speaker Portfolio updates for various speakers (each student). Goals: The student will be working on researching valid and complimentary information for the webpage that will provide credibility, clarity and confidence about the speaker, to a potential audience. As the student will be working with a demographic of people known primarily for their humility, the student will need to be diligent in acquiring the information that can best illustrate the speakers many gifts and assets. Skills Requirement: The successful students will have completed a minimum of 10 hours Indigenous Awareness training within the past 2 years. Some experience working with diverse communities. Be a Natural wordsmith who thrives at producing and editing creative communications Is a demonstrative Team player Is very organized, able to multi-task, and meticulous to details; Has good knowledge of computers, word processing, spreadsheets, email, Google Doc's, and Sync Has strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects, and can prioritize as necessary; Has excellent writing and substantive editing skills; Is enthusiast and passionate to work with a diverse community to help elevate their voices and perspectives. Has 3+ years’ experience in a PR or Communications role, or education in Public Relations or can demonstrate excellent communication and writing skills Has creative vision, tenacious drive, and the ability to see the best in everything Professionalism in working with diverse departments Has the discipline to work independently and within deadlines

Virtual Internship: Business Marketing, Communications, & Finance

Our organization is offering a virtual internship opportunity (dates flexible) Goal Interns at The International Indigenous Speakers Bureau - IISB will be provided an opportunity to connect and engage with various Indigenous celebrities, leaders, Knowledge Keepers and experts from around the world. This engagement will give the intern a rare opportunity into the world view and perspectives of Indigenous People and their culture. It will also garner the intern an inside view into the untapped Indigenous solutions to our modern day issues and challenges. This Internship will expose the intern to a variety of skills and experiences to enhance their education and create a meaningful impact on our business and the lives of our Speakers. Interns will learn about our organization and an Indigenous model of business. They will develop technical, business, and marketing skills. They will also be exposed to a set of experts and speakers beyond any group ever assembled. The intern may also have the opportunity to create pieces for publication with various partnered media organizations. This experience will provide opportunity for Interns to develop their own professional portfolio of work to share in their ongoing career. At the International Indigenous Speakers Bureau we are a family and want to help our Interns succeed as much as we want them to help us grow. To facilitate that, we are looking for interns who have creative vision, tenacious drive, and the ability to see the best in everything; natural wordsmiths, who thrive at producing and editing creative communications including print, social, and web; and interns with enthusiasm and passion for learning and connecting to new experiences. For a more complete list of skills and experiences, please see the section on Outcomes and Stages of the Internship. Outcomes for Students International Indigenous Cross-Cultural Awareness -learn about Indigenous communication culture and means of communicating appropriately with Indigenous communities -learn about Indigenous holistic worldviews, including humility and stewardship -learn how Indigenous experts provide solutions to many issues and challenges Marketing skills -Writing for business and marketing -International Business and Finance -Marketing & Social Media -Website development and updating Writing skills -good copy -marketing -professional communications Office and technical skills -using online tools, -using industry standard software such as MS Excel & Access Interview skills -meet and work with celebrities and experts in many industries Create a professional portfolio *More skills and experiences are possible as this internship will be a growing and developing process based on opportunities and team synchronicity. Prerequisite Skills Follow directions Work on teams Familiarity with basic software and technology: Microsoft (Word and Excel), Google, Zoom, Ability to complete projects with firm deadlines and complex requirements Content Writing Listening Professionalism Cultural Sensitivity Stages of internship Welcome Orientation Cultural Awareness Workshop Organisational awareness and shadow projects Choose and develop custom project Internship Assessment Duties Attend Virtual meetings, weekly (or on set times) Use Communication Tools Participate in Cultural Awareness Workshop Work independently and on teams Meet deadlines and complete tasks with care Complete a self-assessment document Complete an internship assessment document Student's contact : Jeff Elliott - Educational Consultant

Secondary Company Website Concept Development

We need a student or a team of students to create a secondary professional website for our business. We need self motivated, talented, and artistic students to help us design a website. Your creative input and web developing skills are needed. The student will need to: Listen, research, and design a website. Create a proposal for the site including various possible platforms and technologies. Create a mock up or rough website, with all content and features we require. Collaborate on a creative and technical team to complete the first stage of this project. A second stage will be necessary to complete the construction of the website (also a riipen project). Successful completion of this stage could lead to further work with IISB and our web team.

Streaming Music Production Project (music production phase)

Level Up Project - We want to work with two students, with up to 80 hours worth of work each. We are looking for student song writers with creative and musical skill to record short 3 min songs to play during our streaming presentations. Goal Produce and record streaming music that captures the heart and culture of IISB to use to enhance our speakers online presentations. Record 2 songs, one from each music producer, around 3 minutes in length. Develop music production and recording skills, connect with Indigenous culture and a global audience, and the heart of IISB. Work as a team to research, write, and produce the streaming soundtrack. Hire all musicians needed, organize all studio recording issues, and produce the song. Outcomes for Students Meet with experts and professional from many different industries around the globe. Develop a greater sense of connection with Indigenous people through our unique multi-cultural sensitivity and awareness experiences. Develop a personal/professional portfolio of work to enhance a resume and a skill set. Develop high level skills, using industry standard software, and be supervised by professionals in a variety of fields. Duties Meet regularly with the creative team and the leadership at IISB. Meet and connect with experts, knowledge keepers, and celebrities from IISB speaker roster. Create beautiful music to meet company’s goals. Work independently but with guidance and supervision with the express purpose of providing an excellent successful learning experience while developing high level skills for business. Student's contact: Jeff Elliott - Educational Director and Productions Manager