Summer Student Development Fund

The Clements Center for History, Strategy & Statecraft is seeking applications for funding from undergraduate and graduate students who have secured unpaid summer internships related to national security and foreign policy. Funding will be awarded to those students whose summer work best reflects the mission and goals of the Clements Center. Interested applicants should email a resume, one-page description of the internship, and an estimated budget to Jacqueline Chandler at jchandler@austin.utexas.edu by Friday, April 4th at 5pm. Award amounts vary.

For more information, please visit the Clements Center’s website at http://www.clementscenter.org/program-overview/item/27-summer-student-development-fund or contact Jacqueline Chandler at jchandler@austin.utexas.edu.

Undergraduate Fellows Program

The Clements Center for History, Strategy and Statecraft at the University of Texas at Austin seeks applications for its Undergraduate Fellows Program. Applicants from all UT-Austin undergraduate disciplines whose coursework bears directly on American foreign policy, military and diplomatic history, or international security are welcome to apply.

Fellows will convene twice a month throughout the 2014-15 academic year to participate in discussion groups, meet with distinguished guests and visiting speakers, and exchange ideas on their course projects. These will be conducted during lunches or dinners provided by the Center and will sometimes include outside activities such as viewings of national security films or other related media. There will be at least one field tour of a nearby historic site related to diplomatic and military history. Fellows will contribute to the mission of the Clements Center by participating in events and conducting research for the Clements Center news releases and website. Fellows will also enjoy invitations to lectures, conferences, and other events sponsored by the Center and be eligible for funding to cover the costs connected to their undergraduate research.

Please submit a resume, brief personal statement, and three letters of recommendation by Tuesday, April 15th. Please direct any questions and completed applications to Jacqueline Chandler, the Clements Center’s Program Manager, at jchandler@austin.utexas.edu.

For more information, please visit the Clements Center’s website at http://www.clementscenter.org/program-overview/item/166-undergraduate-fellows-program.

Writing Internships with Builder Homesite, Inc.
Builder Homesite, Inc. (BHI), is seeking strong students who have a love of writing, strong analytical skills, and a passion for the Internet. These highly competitive full-time paid internships for the Summer here in Austin.  BHI is an interactive firm that runs NewHomesource.com, the leading online new home listing website in the U.S.  Interns will support BHI’s search engine optimization (SEO) and paid search efforts through SEO copywriting, copy editing, and various projects to enhance new home shopper user experience online.  In the process, Interns will be exposed to and learn foundational topics in SEO and paid search online marketing.
For more information, view the full description:  http://www.builderhomesite.com/careers/intern-marketing-assistant
To Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to: PTJobs@builderhomesite.com.

*In addition to the application contact, I’m happy to get in touch with any interested students who have questions about the job.
Ashley Steel: alsteel@swbell.net

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 senior or advanced junior 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 2014:

Two LAH internships are available for summer 2014. Interns will work 15 hours per week and will receive a $3000 stipend.

There is the possibility of academic credit if the student registers for a conference course (either LAH or English) with an appropriate supervising professor.

Summer internships will begin June 9^th and conclude August 4^th.

Academic year 2014-2015:

Three LAH internships are available for the academic year 2014-2015. 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 (either TC 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, Curator of Academic Affairs, but should be attached to the resumé and delivered to the LAH office.

Deadline for summer applications is March 21, 2014.

Deadline for 2014-2015 academic year applications is April 7, 2014.

Applicants wishing to be considered for both summer and full year internships must submit by the March 21^st deadline, but need only submit one application, noting their interest in the cover letter.

The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office of the President and engage them in public service opportunities.

A complete application includes: short answers, two essay questions, a one-page resume, and two letters of recommendation. The deadline to apply for the fall program is April 13, 2014. 

For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/internships.

The priority deadline for the Summer 2014 LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. programs in Washington, DC is coming up on February 10. The final application deadline is March 18. Please pass the announcement below to students in your honors programs who may be interested in spending a summer interning and earning credit in the nation’s capital.

Students will earn up to 9 credits and are guaranteed an internship in the fields of public policy, international affairs, journalism, communication, business, or the nonprofit sector. More information on our programs may also be found online at www.DCinternships.org.

LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. in Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org
June 7 – August 1, 2014

*Guaranteed Internships – Courses for Credit – Housing in DC
*Priority Deadline: February 10, 2014
*Final Deadline: March 18, 2014
*Scholarship Funding Available

Spend a summer interning in the nation’s capital and gain that competitive edge. Taking advantage of a Washington, DC internship is a valuable investment in your future that will set you apart after college.

The comprehensive programs sponsored by The Fund for American Studies include a guaranteed internship placement, courses for transferable credit from George Mason University, and furnished housing conveniently located in George Washington University’s downtown campus just steps from the White House and State Department. Students also benefit from networking events, exclusive briefings, and guest speakers.

THE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
We’ve been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and guarantee all participants an internship placement. Your options are endless – we work with over 300 different federal agencies, policy groups, international affairs organizations, media outlets, public affairs firms, government relations offices, and nonprofit organizations.

Working in this powerful city will allow you to make professional connections and practice networking skills in a real-world setting. Washington, DC is the perfect place to explore a variety of career paths, and we work with each student’s unique goals and aspirations to match them with the most fitting internship site.

“My internship allowed me to attend exciting events on Capitol Hill and at various think tanks in DC. I was then able to take what I learned and compile reports on strategic operations for my supervisor.”

Audrey Sutton, Loyola University Chicago
Intern, International Stability Operations Association

APPLY TODAY
Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of March 18, 2014. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the priority deadline of February 10, 2014 in order to receive preference in admissions and scholarship consideration, as well as internship placement. Please include your status as an honors student within your application materials in order to receive priority admissions and scholarship consideration. Over 70% of students receive scholarship awards on the basis of financial need and merit.

For more information and to be begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org. Questions may be directed to admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

PeopleFund is a community development nonprofit working in Austin to support small businesses, start-up ventures, and nonprofits by offering access to capital and education. We create jobs, change lives, and support the local economy in Houston.

We are currently looking for interns for 2014. We have posted on Access UT as well, but you may view the postings on our website as well: http://peoplefund.org/jobs/.

The Eastside Community Connection is a local nonprofit that provides emergency food assistance for food insecure families.  They are recruiting freshmen and sophomores to fill a vacant board position.  If you’re interested, please contact former LAH student Health Cleveland, who serves as the graduate student representative on the board at :  heathcleveland@gmail.com