Social Inequality Health & Policy
Summer 2024 Internships with Miracle Foundation
You can make a difference for children by applying to be an intern at Miracle Foundation. We’re always looking for enthusiastic, committed people to help us achieve our mission of empowering orphans and vulnerable children to reach their full potential. Give your time, talent and expertise at our bustling Austin office and make a real impact on children’s lives.
We typically have 3 internship opportunities per year (Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters). Fall and Spring internships are hybrid positions with in-office days and Summer is remote.
Summer 2024 Internship Opportunities
Development Intern
Reports to: Development Coordinator
Intern Period: Summer 2024
Hours: 10-15 hours per week
Format: remote (unpaid)
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024
The Development Intern assists our Development team with various tasks, including donor gratitude, grant research, fundraising campaigns, analyzing data, event planning, and more. The intern will have the opportunity to attend team meetings and learn from the seasoned staff in each area. The intern works closely with the Development Coordinator and other team members to ensure all department efforts align with our organizational goals.
Marketing Intern
Reports to: Director of Marketing / Marketing Assistant
Intern Period: Summer 2024
Hours: 10-15 hours per week
Format: remote (unpaid)
Application Deadline: April 30, 2024
The Marketing Intern assists the marketing team with various tasks related to promoting our organization and fundraising efforts. This will include social media management, content creation, email marketing, light graphic design, and other projects as assigned. The intern works closely with the Marketing Director, Marketing Assistant, and other team members to ensure all marketing efforts align with our organizational goals.
About Miracle Internships
Interns are required to donate at least 10 hours per week of their time; preferred days are Mondays and Thursdays in the office with some remote work (except for the Summer position, which is fully remote). This is an unpaid position.
Requirements
Miracle interns must exemplify the following:
- Global perspective, belief in our mission, and a passion for making a difference
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of computer proficiency, including Google Docs, Sheets, and Gmail
- Organized and detail-oriented, with effective time-management skills
- Strong work ethic, the ability to follow through, and a willingness to do what needs to be done, no matter how large or small
- Dependable, self-motivated, and conscientious
- Outgoing and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude
- Professional, prompt, and dresses appropriately
- Must be older than 18 or in college. Note: high school interns will be considered for the Summer Internship position only. Priority will be given to students who require the internship for class credit.
To apply for either position, please email info@miraclefoundation.org with your resume and cover letter. Applicants will be notified within a week of the posted deadline if they will advance to the interview round. The internships are limited to one intern per role per semester.
Spring 2024 Internship with Wye River Group
Wye River group is seeking interns to work with them on timely social and public policy issues, such as substance use (SU), mental health, (MH) public health (PH), life sciences and health technology. Ideally the student(s) would have some familiarity in one or more of these areas and a strong interest in learning how public policy works.
This is an excellent opportunity to meet health and health care influencers and gain insights about the challenges in SU, MH and PH application on individuals, families, and communities across Texas and how public policy is addressing those challenges.
The internship will start in late January 2024 and continue through June 2024 for the right candidate. The candidate(s) selected will research, write and report on contemporary policy issues.
The interns selected will learn how legislation is advanced, policy and legislative research tools, policy development, and writing a policy paper.
The interns will also have the opportunity to hear from insiders on the formal and informal processes that shape public policy, meet policy experts, and hear from thought leaders in these issue areas.
All work is remote and will require that you have a computer and telephone.
If interested, please contact either email below.
Contact:
Jon Comola
Tel USA 521 695 8806
Anita D’Souza
Email: dsouza.anitaj@gmail.com
Mobile: 512-940-2471