Archives for November 2012

Positions Available: 1-2
Hours: 10-20 per week, Mondays – Fridays during normal office hours and occasionally on weekends, about 150 hours for Spring Semester.
Description of duties and responsibilities:
Special events interns participate in CRF’s community events and fundraisers – including clean ups, river races, banquets, festivals, and speaking events. Duties include sponsorship solicitation, graphic design, creating decorations, event set up and more. Many of these events occur in the evening or on the weekends and will require some work outside of normal office hours.
Skills and knowledge requirements:
Applicants must have completed at least 24 credit hours at a college or university. Positions available for undergrad and graduate students.
Preferred skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and oral communications skills; enjoys interacting with a diverse range of community members
• Highly organized and able to work closely with others; ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Proficient in standard graphic design software programs (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.)

Student learning opportunities:
Interns will gain much insight into the day-to-day operations of a small environmental nonprofit organization. They will gain actual experience planning events meant to encourage community involvement with CRF and foster awareness and compassion for the Colorado River. Interns will be creating design materials which can be added to a professional portfolio.
Who will supervise the interns?
Erin Franz, Executive Director
Financial Compensation?
Unpaid
Other information:
This is a great position for motivated individuals that love to plan, plan, plan! Please note: selected interns must have reliable transportation to CRF offices in Austin, TX.

 

Interested applicants should submit an intern application (available at http://coloradoriver.org/volunteer/interships) along with a resume and letter of interest to programs@coloradoriver.org . Applications also accepted via mail or in-person. Applicants selected for interview must provide work samples. Internships begin in January.  Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 14th.

For more information about the Redbud Center please visit: http://coloradoriver.org/events

Please contact jessica@coloradoriver.org with any questions.

Positions Available: 1-5
Hours: 15-20 per week, Tuesdays – Fridays during normal office hours, about 200 hours for Spring Semester
Description of duties and responsibilities:
Interns assist with the planning, development and management of youth education programs including field trips and classroom materials. Programs teach water conservation, geography and geology of the Colorado River in Texas, aspects of a healthy watershed and water quality assessment. Interns will lead educational tours through the outdoor interactive science education park at the Redbud Center. Interns will be working with elementary and middle school students from Austin and the surrounding communities, teachers, and adult visitors.
Skills and knowledge requirements:
Applicants must have completed at least 24 credit hours at a college or university. Positions available for undergrad and graduate students.
Preferred skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and oral communications skills; enjoys interacting with a diverse range of community members
• Highly organized and able to work closely with others

Student learning opportunities:
Interns will gain much insight into the day-to-day operations of a small environmental nonprofit organization. Educational interns are given training on how to work with young children and how to effectively teach environmental science concepts. They will also be involved in ongoing and long-term efforts to secure financial resources and engage the community.
Who will supervise the interns?
Morgan Grubbs, Program Coordinator
Erin Franz, Executive Director
Financial Compensation?
Unpaid
Other information:
This is a great position for environmental science enthusiasts who enjoy interacting with youth and the public! Please note: selected interns must have reliable transportation to CRF offices in Austin, TX and are required to pass a background check.

Interested applicants should submit an intern application (available at http://coloradoriver.org/volunteer/interships) along with a resume and letter of interest to programs@coloradoriver.org . Applications also accepted via mail or in-person. Internships begin in January.  Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 14th.

For more information about the Redbud Center please visit: http://coloradoriver.org/programs-services/redbud-center

Please contact jessica@coloradoriver.org with any questions.