Category Archives: Internships

Virtual Student Foreign Service internship opportunities

 Don’t miss out!  The application window for the 2015-16 VSFS eInternship program will be between July 2 and 22.   You can get ready now to become an eIntern!

·         Go to the U.S. Department of State careers website ( www.careers.state.gov ) , and sign up for  the “Keep Me Informed” service ( http://careers.state.gov/keep-me-informed )to be notified when the VSFS project list will be posted for the 2015-2016 academic year will be posted.

·         Create a USAJOBS.gov account, begin to build your résumé, and upload a transcript that includes your grades through Spring 2015.

·         At the end of June, check out the available 2015-2016 projects by visiting the www.state.gov/vsfs website.

·         Apply via www.USAJOBS.gov  during the July 2nd -July 22nd application window.

eInterns play an important role in advancing the federal government’s reach in diplomacy, development, journalism, trade, environment, health, and agriculture initiatives. There’s something for everyone.  Last year, eleven agencies participated including the State Department, USAID, the Smithsonian, NASA, EPA and Education.  eInterns scan expect to work approximately ten hours a week on most projects from September through May.  Although this is unpaid, volunteer work, VSFS eInternships provide the opportunity to make a difference, connect with U.S. diplomats, and gain valuable experience.  Depending on the nature of the internship project, and the student’s own college or university, an eInternship may qualify for course credit.

All applicants must be U.S. citizens, and enrolled in at least one university-level, on-site course being taught in the U.S. or abroad.

WriteLab Summer Internship

LAH Alum William Hausle has an internship available with his company Write Lab in California this summer.

The internship would be paid (~$12.50/hr), though interns would be responsible for their travel and living expenses. We’re prepared to offer a full-time internship for the entire summer, but are flexible if someone would like to work fewer hours a week and leave time for classes or another job/internship. Students can send applications and resumes to jobs@writelab.com.

Content Writer Intern

Job Description

We are looking for a writer to join our content

team, beginning as early as April, with the prospect of a paid internship over the summer. We are looking for someone who writes well under the pressure of deadlines, who is comfortable with intellectual sprints, and who can create quality prose ranging from

website copy to educational material about writing.

Our offices are conveniently located within walking

distance of UC Berkeley’s campus and the Downtown Berkeley BART Station.

Responsibilities

  • Draft instructional material for the WriteLab website and software
  • Draft and revise original contributions to the User’s Guide accompanying the software
  • Assist in aligning site content with our pedagogical principles
  • Test and edit WriteLab’s editorial suggestions

Requirements

  • Ability to write clearly and efficiently
  • Willingness to work with other writers and editors in a team environment

About WriteLab

WriteLab is a next-generation tool for writers.

Drawing on the latest developments in machine learning and natural language processing, WriteLab blends data-driven analysis with proven pedagogical principles to offer instant editorial assistance at any time. Our team is made up of a range of writers, engineers, teachers, and students.

We believe that no one should write simply to avoid making mistakes. Through practice, every user of WriteLab has the opportunity to communicate effectively through writing.

How to Apply

Please send the following materials to

jobs@writelab.com:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Writing sample

Mentors Needed for Honors Colloquium

Student mentors are a critical component of the Honors Colloquium experience. They interact with participants, serve as RAs, facilitate group discussion and provide support for Honors Colloquium programs and activities.

Students may learn more about the position and application here: http://www.utexas.edu/ugs/hc/mentor

Applicants must submit all materials online by 5 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2015. Any questions regarding the position or application can be directed towards Laura Jones at hc@austin.utexas.edu.

Harry Ransom Center Internships

The Liberal Arts Honors Program offers an internship at the Harry Ransom Center (http://www.hrc.utexas.edu) that is designed to provide an LAH sophomore, junior or senior with experience in the nature and operation of a major humanities research center. The experience gained by interns will benefit them in their own research projects, in possible graduate studies, and even as a career option in such fields as librarianship, museum studies, archival or curatorial work, as well as public affairs, marketing, public programming and event management.

 

Once selected, interns will choose from a variety of opportunities within the center. These vary from year to year, but will likely include:

processing collections

planning exhibitions

doing editorial and publicity work

working on website enhancement projects

marketing and public affairs

Summer 2015:

Two LAH internships are available for summer 2015. Interns will work 15 hours per week and will receive a $3000 stipend.

In addition there is the possibility of academic credit if the student registers for a conference course (LAH 358Q or English) with an appropriate supervising professor.

Summer internships will begin June 16th and conclude August 7h.

Academic year 2015-2016:

Three LAH internships are available for the academic year 2015-2016. Academic year internships begin the week after classes and conclude on the last class day. Most interns work in a single department throughout the year, but some choose to change at semester break.

The position is not a benefits-eligible one, but there is a stipend of $1500 per semester, for which the intern is expected to put in a 10-hour work week. The student must be registered for a minimum of six hours of coursework. In addition there is the possibility of academic credit if the student registers for a conference course (LAH 358Q or English) with an appropriate supervising professor.

Applying

An applicant should provide the following:

  • a one-page resumé,
  • a letter from the student describing his/her interest and qualifications,
  • a letter of recommendation from a UT faculty member or someone who knows  the candidate’s professional qualification pertinent to this internship

Both letters should be addressed to Danielle Sigler, Associate Director for Research and Programs, but should be attached to the resumé and delivered to the LAH office.

Deadline for summer applications is March 27, 2015.

Deadline for 2015-2016 academic year applications is April 10, 2015.

Applicants wishing to be considered for both summer and full year internships must submit by the March 27st deadline, but need only submit one application, noting their interest in the cover letter.

UTLA Application Deadline (for Fall 2015) extended until March 9th

The application for the Semester in Los Angeles program (for Fall 2015, Spring 2016, & Summer 2016) is now available online.    The extended deadline to apply (for the Fall 2015 semester only) is Monday, March 9th at 1:30 pm CT. 

The UTLA program is open to all UT majors. Students earn upper-division, in-residence course credit while taking Communication courses and interning in Los Angeles.

For more information (including a link to the application), visit here.

Student Leadership Opportunities at CMHC

1.  March 3rd:  Student Leadership Open House

A partnership between CMHC and University Health Services (UHS) to provide an open house for students to learn all about the great leadership and academic opportunities we offer.  (Flyer attached and he facebook event can be found here https://www.facebook.com/events/357264007800568)

2. March 3rd:  “Real Talk: How to Help a Friend in Distress” The open workshop will take place on Tuesday, March 3rd from 7-8 PM in BUR 112. This highly interactive, one hour workshop discusses emotional distress and explores how students can support their friends who are going through a tough time. Facilitators engage audience members through conversations and role plays, allowing participants to learn from one another. This workshop is open to all UT students. Here’s a link to the facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/1545676819037461/

3.  Looking for stories of student resilience

The Counseling and Mental Health Center is currently recruiting students for a video project.  We are looking for students who have experienced some sort of failure or rejection during college and are willing to share their story in a 90 second video.  These stories are meant to inspire and encourage other students who might be encountering similar experiences.  We will be using these videos in a mobile application we’re developing but also potentially online and through social media as well.   If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, contact Steven Stone, CMHC Graduate Assistant at steve.stone@utexas.edu.

Writing Center Intership

Would you like to put your awesome rhetoric and writing skills to work helping your fellow Longhorns? Then, apply to become a paid consultant at the Undergraduate Writing Center!

All consultants are required to take the course, RHE 368C: Writing Center Internship, which is now offered every semester. During the first part of the term, the class covers issues relating to writing center theory and practice. Students analyze the goals and practices of writing centers, examine elements of contemporary rhetorical and composition theory (including the writing process), survey typical course syllabi and assignments, and review basics of grammar, mechanics, and usage. During the final five weeks of RHE 368C, members of the class work under supervision for six hours a week as consultants (unpaid) in the Undergraduate Writing Center.

Any undergraduate who meets the upper-division requirement and gains permission from the instructor can register for the course. Priority is given to students who can give the UWC several semesters of service as a tutor. We actively seek students from across various majors and disciplines. For more information, contact Professor John Ruszkiewicz at jr@austin.utexas.edu

INSPIRE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Center for Women’s & Gender Studies

The women leaders of INSPIRE invite all first-year women students at UT Austin to apply to our mentorship program.

The INSPIRE Mentorship Program will:
* Guide you through difficult decisions and challenges you will encounter as a college student;
* Provide you with the opportunity to gain professional, personal, and academic guidance through a one-on-one relationship with an INSPIRE mentor;
* Provide a safe, women-centered space for first-year women where your questions will be answered.

In order to participate in the UT INSPIRE Mentorship Program, please make sure that Thursday nights are available for meetings and events.

APPLY HERE

Application deadline is Wednesday, February 18.

For inquiries: utexasinspire@gmail.com

Please visit our website for more information on INSPIRE: Empowering Texas Women Leaders.

Beyond Liberal Arts: Professional Development Training Series – Dining Etiquette Dinner

This spring, Liberal Arts Career Services continues its series of targeted workshops designed to train liberal arts majors with specific tools for success in the workplace. These practical skills will give job seekers an advantage over the competition in a number of career fields. Our guest instructors bring experience using these tools in their industries, and they’ll train you on using these for yourself. Check out the next workshop on our Spring 2015 schedule below and RSVP today to secure your spot!

Spring 2015 Schedule:

Dining Etiquette Dinner – February 18

Presented by: Robert Vega, Director of Liberal Arts Career Services, and Amy Ware, Associate Director of Human Dimensions of Organizations

Sponsored by: Jamie Gaertner, Group Talent Acquisitions Manager for Enterprise Holdings

Who should attend?: This event is open to Liberal Arts undergraduate students with BTT Gateway accounts. Preference is given to seniors and juniors (graduating in or before August 2016). [Sophomores and Freshmen: Contact Amira Sounny-Slitine, amira@austin.utexas.edu to be added to the waitlist.]

Future Workshop Topics:

Spring 2015
February – Coding (Light)
March – Intro to Adobe Creative Suite
March – Project Management
April – Feature Writing

Learn more and register for these workshops through our website here!

LIBERAL ARTS CAREER SERVICES
The University of Texas at Austin | 512-471-7900 | utexas.edu/cola/orgs/lacs/  

BHI Search Marketing Internship

BHI Search Marketing Internship

Do you love to write and have a passion for all things Internet?  Do you want a paid internship where you are constantly challenged to learn cutting edge strategies for improving online performance? If so, this may be the opportunity for you.

We are looking for motivated self-starters with initiative and creativity looking to gain experience in the growing fields of online marketing and search engine marketing (SEM).  Your work will directly impact the leading new home listing website, www.newhomesource.com.  The search marketing intern is responsible for assisting with the production, implementation, and execution of search marketing efforts.  Primary responsibilities are content creation and quantitative analysis of your results. This is a position designed to support BHI’s search marketing strategy.

This position requires a strong writing/editing background, knowledge of online communication, strong analytical skills and a researcher’s mindset.  He or she will work closely with the search marketing team as you learn how to develop and execute online search tactics supporting paid and organic search goals.

“I loved working with BHI. It was the first time that a company invested real responsibilities in me and I felt like a part of the team.”  A. Steel (LAH student, previous intern and current Staff Writer/Editor)

This position is full time (40 hours per week) to be worked Monday through Friday.    BHI is willing to work with students who could earn college credit.

In addition to finding a practical application for students’ liberal arts skills, BHI offers a fun collaborative environment with access to gym facilities, a rock wall, running, cycling and yoga groups, volunteer opportunities, a gardening club and other activities that stimulate healthy living.

Further details including job qualifications, and application information can be found at the link below:

http://www.builderhomesite.com/careers/search-marketing