I am an official file sorting, call making, and errand running intern at Ivanhoe Village Main Street, a non-profit company focused on supporting the member-businesses in the neighborhood through a series of promotional events and media.. However, those are just the stereotypes people refer to when thinking intern. Instead I shy away from the dull connotation "intern" brings, and enforce an Life Intern mindset. Too many people consider the role of an intern to be subservient and cruel. I shake my head at those negative thoughts. Interning is a life experience. So one should experience life in all the facets they see possible. So here's my stab at life. Will I stick with it forever? I have no freaking clue. But I do know that this is something worth exploring.
With all this being said some of you would probably like to know what I do at my internship at IVMS, or you just want to shoot me for being such a positive person. Reality check, positive thoughts are contagious.
My "job" consists of researching premium members of the neighborhood so I can make a video highlighting certain aspects of their business. It's a promotional tool. The cool thing is that I call the shots on pre, principal, and post production. I'm kind of a big deal around here. I even get my own Ivanhoe Village email.
In all seriousness, I'm extremely grateful to have been placed in the kind of work environment that I have. There's always positive energy available by the truck load. It's tremendously contagious and addictive. I might OD on excitement. Do not resuscitate if I fall victim though.
There's plenty to look forward to at Ivanhoe Village Main Street. The first project up is a video on The Hideaway Bar on Virginia Drive. It's a place for anyone to fit in. Check it out Mon-Sat 7am-2am, and Sunday 11am-2am. You guys will hear more from me soon. Think happy thoughts.
My Life Internship begins now.
