Why become an intern at VanNatta Public Relations?

Internships provide students a chance to acquire a number of practical skills that can be used in both the classroom and in the working world. By taking part in an internship, students can begin to build the relationships and connections that will define their careers.

VanNatta Public Relations offers a variety of internship opportunities:

  • Public Relations-General
  • Media Relations
  • Strategic Communications
  • Community Relations
  • Event Management
  • Publicity and Promotion
  • Association management and organizational governance
  • Fundraising

VPR will guide, train and advise interns during their internship. However, new ideas and creativity are always appreciated and encouraged. In addition to working on company projects, interns will be given the opportunity to attend meetings and other social events.

What past interns have done at VPR:

  • Statistical research for clients
  • Surveys of association members
  • Conference planning
  • Nonprofit fundraising/planning
  • Public relations planning
  • Copy editing
  • Social media management

VanNatta Public Relations Internships for College Students

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VPR is currently seeking public relations and event planning interns for the next term. Interested applicants can contact us below.


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Intern Alumni

Biola University

  • Jessica Nissen, 2020

BYU

Hiram McMurray, 2022

Chemeketa Community College

  • Melissa Krug, 1997
  • Joseph Davidson, 1997
  • Kelly Ray, 2009
  • Alexis Harris, 2021

Corban University

  • Emily Valko, 2005
  • Kristen Vandegriend, 2007
  • Stephanie Hallman, 2007
  • Cassandra McFarland, 2008
  • Erica Martin, 2008
  • Alyssa Taylor, 2008
  • Rachel Brown, 2009
  • Cate Stumberg, 2009
  • Lanae Gehring, 2009
  • Tiffany Goodall, 2010
  • Kayli Moser, 2014
  • Armanie Miranda, 2015
  • Jullia Corkish, 2018
  • Seth Ellis, 2019
  • Sydney Sanford/Josiah Roth/Nicholas Pope, 2021
  • Kiley Orouke, 2022
  • Jadah Schmidke, 2023

Cornell University

Caitlin Harder, 2014

George Fox University

  • Sarah Clinehens, 1993
  • Kevin Dougherty, 1993
  • Christine Deboy (Drazen), 1994
  • Chad Madron, 1995
  • Amanda Monestere, 2003
  • Victoria Wilson, 2015

Gonzaga University

  • Russell Yost, 2003

Lewis & Clark

  • Sarah Clinehens, 1995

Linfield College

  • Nick Sheedy, 1995
  • Marci L. Ozawa, 1996
  • Monica Henry, 1999
  • Brent Lord, 2001

Oregon State University

  • Maria Horrell, 1992
  • Kevin Smith, 1994
  • Patrick Thomas, 1994
  • Cory Voegele, 1994
  • William Garber, 1995
  • Sandra King, 2015
  • Paige Ventura, 2022

Pacific Lutheran University

  • Katrina Graven, 2015

Portland State University

  • Michelle Palacios, 1997

University of Oregon

  • Clayton Buerkle, 1993
  • Steve Burton, 1993
  • Holly Becker, 1994
  • Diana Ash, 1994
  • Tracy Holland, 2003
  • Emily Gray, 2005
  • Vanessa Hughes, 2006
  • Tarah Campi, 2008
  • Stacie Slater, 2013
  • Keenan Emery, 2018
  • Emily Newton, 2021
  • Montana West, 2023

University of Puget Sound

  • Stephanie Bednarz, 2012

Washington State

  • Natalie Clements, 2009

Western Oregon University

  • Steven Rosling, 1996
  • Kimberly Schrek,1996
  • Roe Miller, 1999
  • Stacy Beyer, 2005
  • Jennifer Histed, 2006
  • Cody States, 2007
  • Kara Loree, 2012
  • Dominque May, 2013
  • Rachel Eades, 2013
  • Chelsea Roberts, 2016
  • Karlene Curtin, 2020

Willamette University

  • Jessica Baker, 1995
  • Arron Harmon, 1996
  • Brian Hall, 1997
  • Laura Ryan, 1998
  • Alex Simmons, 2000
  • Zach Wehner, 2000
  • Jamie Moshin, 2001
  • Nathaniel Otjoa, 2002
  • Jennifer O’Brian, 2003
  • Ericha Hager, 2003
  • Brandon Antoni, 2003
  • Golsima Seradj, 2004
  • Brady Drury, 2004
  • Busaraporn “Note” Vongslai, 2004
  • Janessa Chastain, 2005
  • Julie Tommelein, 2005
  • Megan Flora 2005
  • Lauren Hicks 2005
  • Tanya Riise 2005
  • Marissa Brotman 2006
  • Brenna Hindman 2006
  • Natalie Olson, 2007
  • Susan Butler, 2007
  • John Nielson, 2007
  • Brian Nelson, 2007
  • Philip Handke, 2007
  • Shay Keeler, 2010
  • Elle Nigh, 2010
  • Jaclyn Abeloe, 2012
  • Hanna Bliden, 2012
  • Rachel Eades, 2013
  • Alec McGinnis, 2013
  • Austin Williams, 2013
  • Bryan Martz, 2014
  • Laila Pickett, 2023

Other

  • Suzanne Barry
  • Kristen Byhn, 2006
  • Suzie Harding, 2010
  • Rachel Heringer, 2011
  • Kendall Brittan, 2012
  • Tiana Miguel, 2012