An Anthology for Krimson Kultuur

• Store Manager at Krimson Kultuur
• Responsibilities 
• Open and close store as needed
• Create volunteer schedule
• Manage volunteers
• Order product
• Inventory of products
• Create displays/sets for products
• Manage SQUARE 
• Manage social media
• Manage website through Weebly
• Required qualifications
• Website skills
• People skills
• Communication skills

The writing in this internship differs from regular class writing for several reasons. Mainly, this writing is not graded. It is on a need-to-need basis, and you are your own editor. The computer context is marginal, as the only real computer work needed is email and the management of the Weebly-based website. Everything else in the store ran by an iPad that is connected to the SQUARE register system.

In regards to hierarchy, particularly with Susan Katz's essay in mind, the hierarchy is confusing in Krimson Kultuur, because a lead intern was never put in place, nor were other leaders named except for the two faculty members who were involved in the store development, Suzanne Hurt and Dr. Lynn Murray. The work atmosphere is very casual, with little to no supervision. The writing is minimal and always professional.

To those who are taking my position, they should know that since the store is ran by the business club Enactus, club politics will effect your workplace, schedules are often disorganized, and wires are frequently crossed because you are working for other students who are learning just like you. It's also important to do research! Research the vendors in the store, meet the local artists, and be able to answer questions that customers may have. Any retail experience you have will enhance your success in the internship, because not only do you write for Krimson Kultuur, you will spend at least two hundred hours in the store working with customers and other volunteers.

Bibliography:

Anson, Chris M. "Moving Beyond the Academic Community: Transitional Stages in Professional Writing". Written Communication. 1990. Print.

Driskell, Linda. Understanding the Writing in Organizations. Print.  

 Katz, Susan. "A Newcomer Gains Power". Journal of Business Communication. 1998. Print.