Are you looking for a challenging real world,
internship experience to learn about
running and growing a small business from the inside out?

Right now, we have a number of remote internship opportunities OPEN!

You don’t need to be local or come into the office to get real world business experience. 

Confident Voice Studio in Portland offers voice, piano and other music lessons in a fun and growth-oriented environment.

Prior to starting her own business, our Studio Director and Founder, Deanna Maio worked as a manager, trainer, mentor designer, and workshop mentor for ten years, specializing in business operations, growth, and leadership.

Why intern at Confident Voice Studio? You can:

• Increase skills that can position you for better jobs and higher compensation
• Partner with our director/owner and see the inner workings of a small business
• Get school credit, if desired
• Know your internship is making an impact on small businesses across the world
• Easily work around your school, work or other commitments
• Add interesting projects to your portfolio
• Improve your resume, cover letters, and job search plan
• Experience benefits as a member of our family long after your internship is over like networking opportunities, introductions, references, and more

Who’s a Good Fit

These internships are perfect for students or others (working or unemployed professionals, creatives, stay-at-home Moms and Dads, people exploring a career change, and anyone looking for work experience.) Your energy and excitement are more important than your past experience or your educational background.

We welcome applications from people of every age group, skill level, and background. We work with individuals who want to get more experience and skills and those who are enrolled in academic programs.

Applicants must exhibit clear and professional written and oral communication skills, be detail oriented, work well without direct supervision, and have the ability to follow through on a project from beginning to end. No experience is necessary; we will train you and give you all the tools you need to be successful.

Why Virtual?

We offer virtual internships where you can participate from anywhere in the United States with just a computer, phone, and reliable internet access. You don’t have to be in Portland, Oregon where we are located.

Internships are great, but virtual internships are even better!

• Work with an employer from the comfort of home.
• Save time (no commute) and money (no gas and no professional wardrobe).
• Academic credit can be arranged in most cases.
• Intern as little as 10 hours a week around your schedule!

Even though our internships are unpaid, we know the experience, mentorship, training, and non-monetary benefits will your career far beyond the term of your internship! Plus the resume polish Deanna will do with you at the end of your internship will help you include the results you created and will be far more compelling to a future employer than just a list of tasks completed.

Just recently one of our past interns said she got called for a job, and got it, just because of some specific experience she gained during her internship with Confident Voice Studio.

We’re always looking for candidates for these positions:

• Human Resources Intern
• Training & Development Intern
• Internship Program Coordinator Intern
• Content Marketing Intern
• Public Relations & Publicity Intern
• Copywriting Intern
• SEO & Web Analytics Intern

 

What it’s Like?

Interns will be offered the opportunity to make a difference in a real business with real projects.

When you join our internship program you should not be surprised to see that our culture is one that is innovative and customer-focused.

Interns can expect to be challenged and supported, have an internship project plan and feel connected and valued by our community.

Requirements

No experience is required.

Internships require just 10 or more hours per week for 3-6 months depending on the project you’re working on. This can be adjusted to meet your specific hour requirements for school credit or your schedule.

Positions are available now for our Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall programs.

What Past Interns Have to Say

Here are just a few real life stories from some of our past interns:

An Educational, Flexible, and Supportive Experience!

My internship experience at with Deanna was definitely a great introduction to marketing, starting a business, and business practices as a whole. It was a professional yet friendly experience all in all.

Deanna was friendly, professional, and open. She shows that she cares about her interns and will give them anything she can to allow them to succeed.

During my internship I really learned how to manage my time for work-related goals. Though I knew how to manage my time with school, setting time aside for work required somewhat different skills that my internship taught me how to use.

My most challenging task must have been writing professional blog posts. Though I’ve written essays for school and messages to friends recreationally, this was my first experience writing my own content that would be published in a professional setting. It was a challenging and exciting experience.

I would say that if you’re looking for a real-world opportunity to practice marketing or business from the convenience of the internet, this is definitely the place to go. The flexible schedule and support are great qualities of this internship.

Alexander Darlow

 

That decision to click (on Deanna’s ad) has significantly changed my life since.

I was sold by the posting’s promise in making a difference in other people’s lives through coaching and consulting. The ad also mentioned learning business skills firsthand in a small business environment along with how to market oneself. I would be able to participate in her workshops that were worth hundreds of dollars. I felt like I could use some coaching at that point in my life.

Deanna accepted me as one of her four interns in the fall. I was grateful and excited. From the get-go, she emphasized that all of her interns were important to her business, that we all had the same weight as she. She never was dismissive of our input; in fact, if she liked an idea or suggestion, she would implement it immediately. She encouraged us to be resourceful and to find our own answers, but she was always available if we needed her.

She continually amazed me with her ability to come up with solutions on the spot for problems that seemed formidable and discouraging, and never seemed fazed by the challenges we ran into that comes with doing small business. It didn’t seem to occur to her to give up even if she got stressed out; rather, she focused on getting the result she wanted, and went from there.

Deanna’s amazing. She kept me on track with my weekly and monthly goals. She gently challenged me with open-ended questions to think about, and deftly guided me while I gradually forged a path in my life. For the first time in months, I felt empowered and in control, encouraged, happy even. I had a new perspective on what I ultimately wanted for myself, and Deanna helped me get out of my rut.

I was also inspired by the other interns I worked with: Intelligent, hard working, encouraging, quick with novel suggestions and comments. They were such a great resource and source of support. I thrived in being around similar-minded people.

The time I spent there, the resources I got, and the people I’ve met at Deanna’s office have been invaluable. I still use goal setting skills from my internship. I have a whole different idea about marketing, a new perspective and appreciation of what it means to promote yourself and what you do. I also feel more savvy (ha ha) about the ways of doing business. When I feel stuck or discouraged, I try to remember Deanna’s example in problem solving and her attitude in tackling challenges, and in learning and adapting quickly.

I’m so grateful for the time I’ve spent there. The internship affirmed what I felt but didn’t actually do, that it is possible to live out my dreams if I’m willing to go all the way for them, as Deanna emphasizes her clients to do regarding the exercises in her own coaching sessions. She has so much to offer to people, and I’m glad that I got to be there for a little bit of it in the beginning of her business, so that I can say, when Deanna becomes a really huge success, that I was there at the start : )

Christina Hur

 

Valuable, Enjoyable, Meaningful, Flexible, Exciting!

Deanna provides a valuable internship while allowing you to plan out your own work schedule with a lot of flexibility.

I furthered my organizational skills and gained experience organizing and carrying out project plans. I was surprised with how effective you can be working virtually, I have never had any concept of how productive it could be.

I worked on a real business project re-launching our affiliate and referral program. I learned how an automated marketing system can be used to make business more streamlined and efficient.

I would recommend the internship because it was a great and unique experience, and I felt like I got a lot out of it. I also feel like as time goes on there will be a lot more virtual work in the world, so it was important for me to get some experience working virtually.

I would encourage everyone to have this internship experience! 

Alec Koh
http://www.linkedin.com/in/aleckoh

 

Educational, Challenging, Relevant, & Rewarding!

When I started the internship, I really didn’t know what to expect to would come from it but I knew I wanted to give 100% and get the most out of the experience.

This internship is such a great opportunity because Deanna allows you to outline what you want to focus on in the internship, and then she develops your projects with those items in mind. This internship gave me real world experience on projects and allowed me the opportunity to solve problems, all with Deanna’s amazing support and direction.

The most important thing I learned during my internship was the value of having weekly meetings and check -ins. This gave me the opportunity to complete tasks, do research, compile a list of questions and/or concerns and then address everything in one meeting. Knowing that I had these scheduled meetings kept me organized and focused, as well as provided me with great feedback from Deanna.

Since completing the internship I got a job specifically from the experience I gained in my internship.

Deanna was an absolute joy to work with. She developed projects that allowed me to focus on the areas I needed experience in, and she gave me great direction, input and feedback. Deanna’s positive attitude and fun personality added to the internship experience and I have to say, I looked forward to every weekly meeting with her because of that!

I would encourage everyone to have this internship experience! 

Julie Kellenbeck

Current Openings

Marketing

You’ll get experience with the strategies, tactics, tools and programs we use to market our business. With what you learn you’ll be better prepared for your career search or starting your own business!

Marketing internship projects will typically include one or more of the following:

• Website design and improvement
• Video marketing
• Social media
• Search engine optimization (SEO)
• Content marketing
• Podcasting
• Graphic design

Interested in applying? Here’s how!

Communications
You will get experience writing on a variety of topics relating to the business, management, leadership, and personal development fields. At the end of your internship you will have samples such as creative writing, journalism and public relations that you can add to your portfolios!

Communications internship projects will typically include one or more of the following:

• Content Marketing
• Podcasting
• Video production
• Copywriting
• Media and press marketing

Interested in applying? Here’s how!

Human Resources

Contribute to helping others like you to grow their skills, experiences, and resume by supporting our internship program’s growth.

Human Resources internship projects will typically include one or more of the following:

• Designing fun and exciting internship projects
• Writing project and internship descriptions
• Creating the “how-to” guides and training materials for each internship
• Making connections with schools and other potential sources of interns
• Developing internship marketing strategies and materials
• Reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates
• Conducting new intern orientation
• Collecting intern testimonials and feedback

Interested in applying? Here’s how!

 

Apply Now!

Steps to be considered:

1. Visit this link and complete the form.

2. Check your email, including your spam folder, for the next step.

 

Thank you for your interest in our team!

Deanna Maio
Director & Founder, Confident Voice Studio