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, Filed Under: Internship

Mexic-Arte Museum Internship

Internship Program Information

Located in the heart of downtown Austin, Mexic-Arte Museum seeks university students to participate in internships for academic credit and educational enrichment. Spring, summer, and fall internships are unpaid and run for 12 weeks with a minimum commitment of 10-15 hours per week during office hours (Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm and Friday 9am-5pm). Mexic-Arte Museum also encourages interns to attend its Public Programs.

Mexic-Arte Museum recognizes the importance of interns and seeks flexible, positive, organized, and self-motivated candidates that can work both independently and collaboratively in a professional setting. Interns will apply their creativity, critical thinking skills, and enthusiasm to a wide range of projects under the mentorship of Mexic-Arte Museum professionals.

Internship opportunities are available in the following departments:

  • Archives: Gathers, organizes, and files print and photographic media related to the history of Mexic-Arte Museum from its inception in 1984. Other responsibilities include: documenting public and educational programs, maintaining library resources, offering assistance locating library or archival materials for staff, and working with our Director on our long-term archive project.
  • Curatorial: Gains an international, national, and local perspective of traditional and contemporary Mexican and Latino art through researching artists, helping with exhibition proposals, assisting with exhibition archives, and general departmental support.
  • Development: Working with Development team to assist with donor and media relations, generation of revenue, special events, and database management. Tasks may include data entry, general administrative work, and correspondence.
  • Director’s Office: Assists the Founding Director with daily tasks that range from filing, working on special events, updating the database, and attending meetings with prospective donors.   Intern will get experience on different aspects of a non-profit organization.
  • Education: Assists with the coordination of youth and adult programs. Other opportunities include: touring youth groups through exhibitions, developing curriculum, preparing for and facilitating creative projects, assisting with education outreach, and helping with program evaluation.
  • Social Media and Graphic Design: Assists in the production of video and/or electronic media resources created for a variety of audiences that help create visibility and awareness for Mexic-Arte’s exhibitions, lectures, public programming, and upcoming events. Other opportunities include the design of signage, programs, and invitations for Mexic-Arte’s educational programs.
  • Studio/Exhibition: works with lead preparator and curator to plan, install, and de-install shows; and prepares for exhibitions, public programs, events, and openings.

Laptops are not required but it is greatly appreciated if you are able to work in a mobile capacity.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Claudia Zapata with the Mexic-Arte Museum at:

claudiaz@mexic-artemuseum.org.

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Internship at the Workers Defense Project for the 2012-13 Academic Year

Workers Defense Project Hiring Development Intern for 2012-2013 School Year
Looking for a place to learn valuable career skills, be a part of a greater cause, add to your resume, all while having fun with great people?  Then come be a part of a dynamic team of young organizers and professionals at Workers Defense Project!
About: 
Workers Defense Project (WDP) is a membership-based organization that empowers low-income workers to achieve fair employment through education, direct services, organizing and strategic partnerships.  WDP is a worker center and part of a national movement of organizations that seek to provide low-wage workers with the resources they need to improve their working and living conditions.  WDP is one of the few organizations in Texas working to address workplace abuse faced by low-wage workers. The organization is one of the most established worker centers in the South and a leader in fighting for fair conditions for working people.
Job Description:
The Development Intern will work with the Development Manager.  The Development Manager is responsible for fundraising for the organization through special events, individual donor cultivation, mailings, online appeals, marketing and acquiring donations from organizations, churches and law firms.  This position requires someone who has excellent communication skills, a great personality, takes direction well, very personable and very efficient.  Fluency in Spanish, experience in using WordPress, and extensive knowledge of Facebook and Twitter are a plus.  Internship broken down in the following categories: 
  • Data Entry: Entering address changes, contributions and other information in WDP’s database
  • Events: Assisting with special events including anniversary event, open houses, and attending networking events.
  • Social Networking: Maintaining WDP’s Twitter and Facebook accounts
Duration:
This internship is for the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 semesters.  Applicants should be able to commit through the end of the school year.  Commitment is 10-12 hours per week.
Compensation: 

$100/month stipend plus mileage reimbursement.  You will gain invaluable knowledge of non-profit operations, how to fundraise, and inner workings of organizing in the labor movement in Texas.

To apply:
Please send resume, cover letter, and any relevant materials Candace López at candace@workersdefense.org. Priority will be given to applications received by September 7th.  Internship to begin shortly thereafter.
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Several Fall Internship Opportunities at Cooperation Texas

Want to build a new economy in Texas based on democracy, sustainability and cooperation? Intern at Cooperation Texas! See below for opportunities in the Fall:

http://cooperationtexas.coop/get-involved/internships/

Founded in October 2009 in response to growing economic inequality, Cooperation Texas is an Austin-based non-profit committed to the creation of sustainable jobs through the development, support and promotion of worker-owned cooperatives. We believe everyone deserves equal access to dignified employment, which is why we place those most directly affected by social and economic inequality at the center of our work. We provide education, training and technical assistance to existing and start-up worker cooperatives in all sectors of the economy, helping launch and strengthen businesses across Texas that put people and the planet first. For more information, visit: http://cooperationtexas.coop

Video Production Team

Cooperation Texas seeks a team of 3-5 interns to edit and produce educational videos about various US worker co-ops for our Cooperation @ Work video series. This internship is for the fall of 2012, with the option of extending the project through the spring of 2013:

  • Work cooperatively to complete 5-10 short educational videos
  • Create a consistent theme and feel for the series
  • Communicate with worker co-ops participating in the project to collect footage
  • Edit footage into 3-5 minute videos
  • Work with staff and event planning intern to present Cooperation @ Work video series at events

Requirements:

  • Education level: Bachelor’s degree in progress or higher
  • Subject/Major: Radio/Film/Television; Marketing; Public Relations; Communications
  • Graphic design skills
  • Demonstrated interest in the cooperative economy
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Spanish-language proficiency preferred, not required
  • Ability to work in a group
  • Computer literate, including Word, Internet and video editing software
  • Available at least 10-12 hours per week

Please note that this is an UNPAID internship.

Start Date: September 15th

To Apply: Send an email with your resume and cover letter to info@cooperationtexas.coop

Research & Design Intern

Cooperation Texas seeks a research and graphic design intern for the fall of 2012.

Responsibilities:

  • Research the nature and benefits of worker-owned cooperatives at the local, national and international level
  • Research economic inequality in Texas in general and Austin in particular
  • Craft an infographic on the status of inequality in Austin and/or Texas
  • Craft an infographic that creatively depicts information gathered

Requirements:

  • Education level: Bachelor’s degree in progress or higher
  • Subject/Major: Radio/Film/Television; Marketing; Public Relations; Communications
  • Graphic design skills
  • Demonstrated interest in the cooperative economy
  • Strong written and visual communication
  • Spanish-language proficiency preferred, not required
  • Ability to work independently
  • Computer literate, including Word, Internet and design software
  • Available at least 10-12 hours per week

Please note that this is an UNPAID internship.

Start Date: September 15th
To Apply: Send an email with your resume and cover letter to info@cooperationtexas.coop

Research & Development Intern

Cooperation Texas seeks a Research & Development intern for the organization’s Cooperative Business Institute program.

Responsibilities:

  • Research and review existing literature on worker cooperative development
  • Conduct market & industry research.
  • Assist with feasibility studies & business planning
  • Work with staff on project management
  • General program support for the Cooperative Business Institute
  • Other tasks as assigned

Requirements:

  • Education level: Bachelor’s degree in progress or higher
  • Subject/Major: Financing; Business Management; Economics/Political Economy; Marketing
  • Research-oriented and organized
  • Demonstrated interest in business development and the cooperative economy
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Spanish-language proficiency preferred, not required
  • Ability to work independently
  • Computer literate, including Word, Internet and databases
  • Available at least 10-12 hours per week

Please note that this is an UNPAID internship.

Start Date: As soon as is possible.
To Apply: Send an email with your resume and cover letter to info@cooperationtexas.coop

Event Planning Intern

Cooperation Texas seeks an event planning intern for the fall of 2012.

Responsibilities:

  • Work in conjunction with staff and volunteers on events
  • Solicit silent auction items and services from local businesses and organizations
  • Assist with outreach for events
  • Design marketing materials for events
  • Serve as coordinator on the day of events
  • Other tasks as assigned
Requirements:
  • Education level: Bachelor’s degree in progress or higher
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Graphic design skills
  • Demonstrated interest in the cooperative economy
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Spanish-language proficiency preferred, not required
  • Ability to work independently and in a group
  • Computer literate, including Word, Internet and databases
  • Available at least 10-12 hours per week

Please note that this is an UNPAID internship.

Start Date: September 15th
To Apply: Send an email with your resume and cover letter to info@cooperationtexas.coop