Internships

Company description:

Smith House Publishing Consultants: has taught hundreds of authors to successfully publish and sell their print books and eBooks.

Smith House Press: is a traditional publishing company specializing in books on health and related subjects.

FINS Publications: has been publishing area fishing guides and maps since 1982.

Note: Sybil Smith was recently inducted in the 2021 Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame

What internships are available at your company:

Social Media Specialist: communicates via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more.

Responsibilities will include regular posting and encouraging others to join the conversation by sharing text, images, and other media forms. Applicants should have a good knowledge of image resources. Excellent writing skills are essential. A sense of humor in your work is appreciated.

Hours are very flexible, and all work is completed off site.

Compensation:

$450 for 45 hours for approximately 20 weeks.

Your name and title will be listed on the copyright page in our next book planned for Christmas 2021 release. This listing will enhance your credentials in the social media job market.

We will work with the educational institutional of your choice for course credit.

Both: Open to placements for nontraditional students and/or experienced-based (non-degree-holding) applicants.

 

Sybil Smith, Publisher

651-490-9408

sybilsmith.pub@gmail.com

Company/organization: Smith House

If you are looking for a career with a fast-paced growth company, have a passion for cultivating a love of reading and learning, and an eagerness to be part of an innovative company focused on improving education experiences for children and the educators who serve them, think about Capstone! We are seeking a Marketing Web Intern to join our team. This position is temporarily remote due to COVID-19. When our offices reopen, this position will be based out of Edina, MN or North Mankato, MN.

Capstone is the nation’s leading educational publisher of children’s content through digital products such as PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next, Capstone Interactive, Capstone Connect to go along with award-winning books.  Capstone has been a trusted publisher of children’s books and digital solutions for libraries, classrooms, and consumers for nearly 30 years. We combine a passion for helping foster a powerful love of reading and learning with the talent to create amazing content.

We engage readers by creating the right content for the right purpose for the right kid. Reading happens throughout a child’s day—whether in the school building or at home. We create content that works in any format, as print or digital, and in conjunction with any instructional method or EdTech tool. Whether print, online, or in new, yet-to-be-discovered formats, Capstone provides children with content they love to help them build literacy skills that will last a lifetime.

Capstone is partnering with the Mankato Diversity Council to host an ethnic minority student for this internship.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Marketing Web Intern will get an opportunity to learn real world marketing tools and learn more about Capstone’s audience and how to better sell them products.

Main Accountabilities:

• Learn about and become certified in Google Analytics.
• Learn about and become certified in Google Tag Manager.
• Write JavaScript to best capture essential metrics.
• Gather data to inform decisions on future marketing and product decisions.
• Look at reports and communicate findings to a broad audience.
• Some Web page building using CMS tools and HTML

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be working toward a degree in a Marketing or Public Relations related field.

A successful candidate would have good interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills and have the ability to demonstrate a creative mindset and attention to detail.

Capstone embraces diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and belonging for all employees and applicants. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hrservices@coughlancompanies.com.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check Required

Company/organization: Capstone
Location: Edina, MN, North Mankato, MN or Remote

If you are looking for a career with a fast-paced growth company, have a passion for cultivating a love of reading and learning, and an eagerness to be part of an innovative company focused on improving education experiences for children and the educators who serve them, think about Capstone! We are seeking an E-Publishing Quality Assurance Intern to join our team. This position is temporarily remote due to COVID-19. When our offices reopen, this position will be based out of North Mankato, MN.

Capstone is the nation’s leading educational publisher of children’s content through digital products such as PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next, Capstone Interactive, Capstone Connect to go along with award-winning books.  Capstone has been a trusted publisher of children’s books and digital solutions for libraries, classrooms, and consumers for nearly 30 years. We combine a passion for helping foster a powerful love of reading and learning with the talent to create amazing content.

We engage readers by creating the right content for the right purpose for the right kid. Reading happens throughout a child’s day—whether in the school building or at home. We create content that works in any format, as print or digital, and in conjunction with any instructional method or EdTech tool. Whether print, online, or in new, yet-to-be-discovered formats, Capstone provides children with content they love to help them build literacy skills that will last a lifetime.

Capstone is partnering with the Mankato Diversity Council to host an ethnic minority student for this internship.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The E-Publishing Quality Assurance Intern will learn the details of E-pub and assist in processing E-pubs. The intern will start with an E-pub quality assurance process and then eventually learn more about how they are created and get a behind the scenes look of html and css.

Main Accountabilities:

• E-pub QA: Connect project, S21 UK and F21 US.
• E-pub conversions additional formats: Connect project and F21 US.
• CI Conversions or QA: F21 US.
• Learn and understand the different E-pub formats.
• Learn how audio is supported in eBooks.
• Learn more about what an E-Pub is and how it works.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be working toward a degree in Graphics Communications, Digital Marketing or Journalism

Successful candidates must be detail oriented and have the ability to handle multiple projects at once.

Capstone embraces diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and belonging for all employees and applicants. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hrservices@coughlancompanies.com.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check Required

Company/organization: Capstone
Location: Remote/Mankato, MN

If you are looking for a career with a fast-paced growth company, have a passion for cultivating a love of reading and learning, and an eagerness to be part of an innovative company focused on improving education experiences for children and the educators who serve them, think about Capstone! We are seeking an Marketing Design Intern to join our team. This position is temporarily remote due to COVID-19. When our offices reopen, this position will be based out of Edina, MN or North Mankato, MN.

Capstone is the nation’s leading educational publisher of children’s content through digital products such as PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next, Capstone Interactive, Capstone Connect to go along with award-winning books.  Capstone has been a trusted publisher of children’s books and digital solutions for libraries, classrooms, and consumers for nearly 30 years. We combine a passion for helping foster a powerful love of reading and learning with the talent to create amazing content.

We engage readers by creating the right content for the right purpose for the right kid. Reading happens throughout a child’s day—whether in the school building or at home. We create content that works in any format, as print or digital, and in conjunction with any instructional method or EdTech tool. Whether print, online, or in new, yet-to-be-discovered formats, Capstone provides children with content they love to help them build literacy skills that will last a lifetime.

Capstone is partnering with the Mankato Diversity Council to host an ethnic minority student for this internship.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Marketing Design Intern will get an opportunity to learn real world marketing tools and learn more about Capstone’s audience and how to better sell them products.

Main Accountabilities:

• Design for catalogs, print and web ads, as well as other potential marketing collateral-on spec and within deadline.
• Brand management.
• Website copy/image maintenance.
• Short-form video and book trailer production.
• Various administrative duties as dictated by current workflow.
• Learn how to use Adobe Creative Suite Software, Egnyte Web-based file services, and Jira web software.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be working toward a degree in a Marketing or Public Relations related field.

A successful candidate would have good interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills and have the ability to demonstrate a creative mindset and attention to detail.

Capstone embraces diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and belonging for all employees and applicants. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hrservices@coughlancompanies.com.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check Required

Company/organization: Capstone
Location: Remote/Mankato, MN

If you are looking for a career with a fast-paced growth company, have a passion for cultivating a love of reading and learning, and an eagerness to be part of an innovative company focused on improving education experiences for children and the educators who serve them, think about Capstone! We are seeking an Editorial Intern to join our team. This position is temporarily remote due to COVID-19. When our offices reopen, this position will be based out of North Mankato, MN.

Capstone is the nation’s leading educational publisher of children’s content through digital products such as PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next, Capstone Interactive, Capstone Connect to go along with award-winning books. Capstone has been a trusted publisher of children’s books and digital solutions for libraries, classrooms, and consumers for nearly 30 years. We combine a passion for helping foster a powerful love of reading and learning with the talent to create amazing content.

We engage readers by creating the right content for the right purpose for the right kid. Reading happens throughout a child’s day—whether in the school building or at home. We create content that works in any format, as print or digital, and in conjunction with any instructional method or EdTech tool. Whether print, online, or in new, yet-to-be-discovered formats, Capstone provides children with content they love to help them build literacy skills that will last a lifetime.

Capstone is partnering with the Mankato Diversity Council to host an ethnic minority student for this internship.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Editorial Intern will get valuable experience in the publishing industry and will be introduced to the full editorial process, including list planning, editing, design, and media research.

Main Accountabilities:

• Fact-check, proofread, and copyedit.
• Find consultants and other outside resources.
• Incorporate revisions into manuscripts in Word and InDesign.
• Maintain databases of outside freelancers and consultants.
• Write marketing copy and other metadata.
• Create back matter and back cover copy.
• Tag/Style manuscripts.
• Assist with photo picks.
• Conduct research for specific book projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be working toward a degree in a Communications, Creative Writing, English or related degree.

A successful candidate would have excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.

Capstone embraces diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and belonging for all employees and applicants. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hrservices@coughlancompanies.com.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check Required

Company/organization: Capstone
Location: Remote/Mankato, MN

If you are looking for a career with a fast-paced growth company, have a passion for cultivating a love of reading and learning, and an eagerness to be part of an innovative company focused on improving education experiences for children and the educators who serve them, think about Capstone! We are seeking an Editorial Database Intern to join our team. This position is temporarily remote due to COVID-19. When our offices reopen, this position will be based out of North Mankato, MN.

Capstone is the nation’s leading educational publisher of children’s content through digital products such as PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next, Capstone Interactive, Capstone Connect to go along with award-winning books.  Capstone has been a trusted publisher of children’s books and digital solutions for libraries, classrooms, and consumers for nearly 30 years. We combine a passion for helping foster a powerful love of reading and learning with the talent to create amazing content.

We engage readers by creating the right content for the right purpose for the right kid. Reading happens throughout a child’s day—whether in the school building or at home. We create content that works in any format, as print or digital, and in conjunction with any instructional method or EdTech tool. Whether print, online, or in new, yet-to-be-discovered formats, Capstone provides children with content they love to help them build literacy skills that will last a lifetime.

Capstone is partnering with the Mankato Diversity Council to host an ethnic minority student for this internship.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Editorial Database Intern will get valuable experience in the publishing industry and will be introduced to the full editorial process, including list planning, editing, media research, and QA.

Main Accountabilities:

• Fact-check, proofread, and copyedit.
• Find consultants and other outside resources.
• Incorporate revisions into manuscripts in Word and InDesign.
• Work within an in-house content management system to produce content online.
• Edit within a Word template based on the CMS.
• Conduct quality assurance on a staging site and troubleshoot problems.
• Assist with photo picks and writing captions.
• Work within an agile method
• Work through projects in the database backlog.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be working toward a degree in a Communications, Creative Writing, English, Technical Writing or related degree.

A successful candidate would have excellent communication, time management and organizational skills.

Capstone embraces diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and belonging for all employees and applicants. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hrservices@coughlancompanies.com.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check Required

Company/organization: Capstone
Location: Remote/Mankato, MN

If you are looking for a career with a fast-paced growth company, have a passion for cultivating a love of reading and learning, and an eagerness to be part of an innovative company focused on improving education experiences for children and the educators who serve them, think about Capstone! We are seeking a Graphic Design Intern to join our team. This position is temporarily remote due to COVID-19. When our offices reopen, this position will be based out of North Mankato, MN.

Capstone is the nation’s leading educational publisher of children’s content through digital products such as PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next, Capstone Interactive, Capstone Connect to go along with award-winning books.  Capstone has been a trusted publisher of children’s books and digital solutions for libraries, classrooms, and consumers for nearly 30 years. We combine a passion for helping foster a powerful love of reading and learning with the talent to create amazing content.

We engage readers by creating the right content for the right purpose for the right kid. Reading happens throughout a child’s day—whether in the school building or at home. We create content that works in any format, as print or digital, and in conjunction with any instructional method or EdTech tool. Whether print, online, or in new, yet-to-be-discovered formats, Capstone provides children with content they love to help them build literacy skills that will last a lifetime.

Capstone is partnering with the Mankato Diversity Council to host an ethnic minority student for this internship.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Graphic Design Intern will receive valuable experience in the publishing industry and will be introduced to the full editorial process, including list planning, editing, design, and media research.

Main Accountabilities:

• Contribute concept ideas to the F22 list.
• Provide support on the development of S22 files.
  1. Revise cover and interior files based on feedback.
  2. Import text into files.
  3. Format series.
  4. Place artwork and text in graphic novels.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be working toward a degree in graphic design or related field with previous student and/or professional design experience.

A successful candidate would have the ability to collaborate with other designers, brainstorm solutions and contribute to design direction; should possess strong communication and presentation skills with a high level of conceptual and creative ability. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and show flexibility with a positive can-do and team-oriented attitude.

Capstone embraces diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and belonging for all employees and applicants. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hrservices@coughlancompanies.com.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check Required

Company/organization: Capstone
Location: Remote/Mankato, MN

If you are looking for a career with a fast-paced growth company, have a passion for cultivating a love of reading and learning, and an eagerness to be part of an innovative company focused on improving education experiences for children and the educators who serve them, think about Capstone! We are seeking an IT Service Desk Intern to join our team. This position is temporarily remote due to COVID-19. When our offices reopen, this position will be based out of North Mankato, MN.

Capstone is the nation’s leading educational publisher of children’s content through digital products such as PebbleGo, PebbleGo Next, Capstone Interactive, Capstone Connect to go along with award-winning books.  Capstone has been a trusted publisher of children’s books and digital solutions for libraries, classrooms, and consumers for nearly 30 years. We combine a passion for helping foster a powerful love of reading and learning with the talent to create amazing content.

We engage readers by creating the right content for the right purpose for the right kid. Reading happens throughout a child’s day—whether in the school building or at home. We create content that works in any format, as print or digital, and in conjunction with any instructional method or EdTech tool. Whether print, online, or in new, yet-to-be-discovered formats, Capstone provides children with content they love to help them build literacy skills that will last a lifetime.

Capstone is partnering with the Mankato Diversity Council to host an ethnic minority student for this internship.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The IT Service Desk Intern will get a variety of experience in a corporate environment where they will be fully engaged in communication, planning, and projects.

Main Accountabilities:

• Provide tier 1 Service Desk support by responding to phone calls, email, and tickets
• Create, assign, and update tickets in Service Desk ticketing system
• Troubleshoot and resolving technical issues for users working onsite and remote
• Update and install software and operating system patches on end user computers (Mac and Windows)
• Configure and deploy hardware to end users
• Inventory assets and prepare deprecated systems for recycle
• Assist in creating and sending business notifications for IT maintenance, new service offerings, and incidents

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be working toward a degree in business, computer science, information science, or a related field.

A successful candidate would be self-motivated, a quick learner, and an excellent problem-solver.

Capstone embraces diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and belonging for all employees and applicants. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we welcome applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to hrservices@coughlancompanies.com.

Pre-Employment Drug Screen and Background Check Required

Company/organization: Capstone
Location: Remote/Mankato, MN