Internship Description

About the Organization:
Grupo PM was founded in 1990 as a marketing and advertising company to advantage of the trade opening in 1986 when Mexico first joined the GATT and later on, the NAFTA, reassuring its position as an attractive market for US agricultural products. It is a small company of about 32 employees, mostly young professionals. Represents the American Peanut Council, CA Cherry Advisory Board, CA Cling Peach Advisory Board, CA Kiwifruit Commission, CA Strawberry Commission, CA Tomato Commission, CA Tree Fruit Agreement, Cranberry Marketing Committee, Michigan Apple Committee, US Potato Board, Pear Bureau NW, Pet Food Institute, US Apple Export Council..

Local Activities:
Grupo PM has created a team of supporting agencies with the experience and knowledge that various agriculture associations need, covering the areas of market research, advertising, merchandising, public relations, and promotions in supermarket chains. The office is located in an upper middle-class residential neighborhood in the attractive city of Cuernavaca.


Job Description:
 Assist with the administration of US marketing programs implemented in Mexico and Central America by participating closely with the planning and development of every market activity in each individual marketing plan and report. The dress code is conservative, business casual.

Additional Information:

.Click here for report by Derek Colvin
Final report by Wendy Dang

Start Date:
Beginning of any academic term

Duration:
5-6 months

Number of Positions:
2 per year

Intern Qualifications

Academic Background:
International marketing, preferably connected to agriculture, and related majors such as Agricultural Business Management, Resource Economics, Business, etc..

Skills/Experience:
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Language Requirement:
High degree of proficiency in Spanish equal to end of fourth year university work.

Other Requirements:
.Previous study abroad preferred.

Internship Costs

Program Fees:
The program fee includes tuition, internship site development and placement, pre-departure orientation, international health insurance, internship monitoring and follow-up.
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Note: The program fee does not include airfare, housing, living expenses or any other estimated costs noted below.


Note:
Any financial or in-kind support provided by the host organization is explicitly indicated.

Compensation:
$200 per month provided to help offset local costs.

Accommodation:
None provided. Grupo PM will assist in locating housing 

International Travel:
Approximately $500.

Cost of Living:
Approximately $550 a month, $200 of which is covered by employer.

Budget Note:
Applicants should use these estimates for preliminary budgeting purposes.
IE3 will issue an official budget after acceptance by the host organization.

Application Information

Academic Credit:
Up to 12 credits available as per arrangement with supervising department.

Application Materials:
IE3 is a program of the Oregon University System.
Students from participating partner universities are also eligible to apply.
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Created/Revised: 11/15/05