Goals of this position: Educate UT students and surrounding community on the benefits of resource conservation, be a liaison between UT administration and students concerning campus energy policy; research and promote resource conservation behavior changes that can be adopted by students at UT.
The Resource Conservation Coordinator’s primary focus will be outreach and education to students regarding behaviors that conserve resources. This includes the following tasks: relay messages regarding current resource conservation efforts at UT to students (using means including but not limited to social media, tabling and speaking engagements), soliciting student input on current and future University efforts, encouraging students to adopt behaviors that conserve resources in their own lives (on campus and off), work “behind the scenes” to help ensure that University efforts reach students in a meaningful way so as to encourage more resource efficient behavior. The Resource Conservation Coordinator will focus on reaching out to students, educating them, and relaying messages between the students and faculty and staff of UT concerning resource conservation issues. If the University adopts a conservation policy or campaign, it will be the job of the Resource Conservation Coordinator to solicit student input and to publicize the University’s efforts. The coordinator will work approximately 10 hours a week.
To apply: Visit Hire a Longhorn on or after January 2nd to apply for this position, or contact info@utenvironment.org for more information.
Archives for November 2012
Spring 2013 Research Assistants wanted
The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies, a multidisciplinary institute that integrates several centers and programs devoted to promote interest in the region, is the oldest Latin American Studies program in the United States and one of the best worldwide.
LLILAS has an unpaid internship program designed to provide UT students with the opportunity to gain professional experience by learning about the work of multiple programs within LLILAS or to develop research skills by working with some of our most distinguished Latin Americanist faculty. Our institute is a very vibrant and fast-paced environment where students will have the opportunity to interact with foreign students, visiting Latin American professors, government officials, politicians, and private sector representatives.
The internship is open to undergraduate students enrolled in any UT college or school who may be interested in pursuing graduate degrees or working on Latin American issues. The students will be recruited for spring 2013. Interns must be available to work about 6-10 hours a week during the semester.
We have several positions available and we would like to encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please visit our webpage to read testimonials from previous interns and apply for a position.
….and if you wonder about life after the LLILAS internship, see here where our previous interns are now. Many of them are working in exciting professional careers or pursuing graduate degrees.
AMOA-Arthouse Curatorial Internship
Austin Museum of Art- Arthouse Curatorial Internship
Working closely with the curator, the curatorial intern performs a wide variety of duties related to exhibitions including conducting library and online research on artists and assigned topics, maintaining artist files, requesting information from national and international galleries, drafting artist correspondence, responding to public inquiries, writing educational and didactic materials, filing, copying, and other general office duties. Requirements:
• Prospective interns should have a strong academic background in art history and a devoted interest in contemporary art, issues, and visual culture.
• An attention to detail and strong organizational, writing, and computer skills are required.
• Preference is given to graduate students, but qualified undergraduates will be considered.
• Prior museum or gallery experience is preferred.
The position requires a minimum of 12 hours per week.
Applications are open to students interested in expanding their understanding of the functions of contemporary art spaces and non-profit organizations, and are a great way to get involved with AMOA-Arthouse and dig deeper into the art scene in Austin.
AMOA-Arthouse internships are organized into fall, spring and summer sessions. All applicants should send a cover letter along with a current resume to Natalie Baker, nbaker@amoa-arthouse.org.
*This position requires an additional writing sample of no more than three pages in length.
The deadline for Spring 2013 applications is Friday, November 30th.