WASH Programs Intern
The Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) team currently manages the construction of over 250 water points per quarter through our local implementing partners in Ethiopia. We are looking for a WASH Programs Intern who is interested in international development, international affairs, or WASH. You will assist in data organization and analysis, and support for our WASH team activities.
Position:
• Assist with data management for WASH programs and partner organizations
• Audit WASH program records to ensure they are complete and up to date
• Support the WASH team in their daily activities
• Monitor current research in the WASH field and keep the team up to date on
developments
• Conduct data-based research projects as needed
Requirements:
you’re a world changer. Interested in serving humanity? An internship at Glimmer means you’ll be a part of something big. Something that helps create change in your world.
you’re independent and innovative, yet roll with the punches. We expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here. You are a self-starter who thinks outside the box and provides real-time solutions without handholding. Our close-knit departments constantly overlap, so you can jump right into group projects, and deal with a diverse group.
your organization skills intimidate Martha Stewart. You stay organized throughout the duration of a project, and are able to juggle multiply projects at a time. You’re a firm believer that every detail matters.
you get things done. You’re a pro at meeting deadlines. If you don’t know, you ask questions and get what you need to get the job done. You communicate early on if there is a problem. You don’t just show up, you perform your best.
knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your mad skills as a communicator and data analyst.
Commitment:
We’re looking for a freshman or sophomore level undergraduate student (juniors and seniors will be considered on a case by case basis) to come to our Austin office from 8- 10 hours per week (schedule is flexible). Please only apply if you are located in the Austin, Texas area.
Benefits:
An internship at A Glimmer of Hope is an incredible opportunity for students to gain experience at an international non-profit with a mission to help change the world. This is an unpaid internship but it may count for internship credit at your college or university.
Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to leslie@aglimmerofhope.org.