John
Harrington Photography offers internships which meet academic requirements
for educational institutions nation-wide. Below you will see most
of the obligations we commit to where an internship is a part of an
academic curriculum.
John
Harrington Photography agrees to fullfill program obligations such
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- BREADTH:
Provide an internship experience without pay which is broadly
educational in scope. Supportive of the stated educational objectives
of the program, and directed toward providing the student with
a comprehensive understanding of how the organization functions.
- ORGANIZATIONAL
OVERVIEW: Brief the student about the oranization, including priorities,
major programs, products, services, financial issues, and examples
of decision making processes.
- ACTIVITIES:
Provide the student with opportunities to accompany and observe
photographer and staff in meetings, conferences, at events, and
photography shoots which will enhance the intern's learning experience
and not violate the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- BUSINESS
PROCEDURES: Advise the student on behavior appropriate for meetings
and in relating to staff, clients, and others. Provide information
on office hours, office procedures, and appropriate dress for
staff in the organization.
- BRIEFING
CONFERENCES: Brief staff members at the beginning of the internship
about the purposes of the program, the roles and functions of
the intern in the organization, and solicit staff cooperation
in providing support and supervision for the student.
- INTERN CONFERENCES:
Designate a regular weekly meeting time with the intern in order
to review the student's progress, share observations, answer questions,
assess overall performance, suggest area of improvement, and provide
general support and encouragement.
- COORDINATOR
COMMUNICATION: Communicate with the Coordinator at the student's
educational institition (if requested) periodically; keep the
Coordinator apprised of any problems in the relationship; outline
steps necessary for improvement; and follow up to assess progress.
- BACK-UP:
Designate a staff member to provide supervision and assistance
when the photographer is unavailable.
- EVALUATION:
Make time available at the end of the term to participate in the
evaluation of the program's overall effectiveness.
- SUMMARY:
Review and sign off in the intern's summary of the internship
experience for attachment to the academic transcript.
- WAGE AND
HOURS: Adhere to the regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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