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Business Plan Analysis

The IC² Institute has a cutting-edge research opportunity for undergraduate students. The objective of the research project is to identify the characteristics of successful business plans written by entrepreneurs that won a business competition and were awarded venture capital funding. Student-researchers will be involved in all facets of the project, including data collection and analyses. While participating in research, students will interact with and have the opportunity to interact with researchers, entrepreneurs, and technology managers. The student’s research project will culminate in a quality of paper that may be published in an undergraduate research journal and or presented at an undergraduate research conference. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in going to graduate school or business school.

Responsibilities:

• Data collection

• Data analysis

• Author a quality paper

Benefits:

• Learn about writing business plans

• Gain research experience

• Improve analytic and writing skills

For more information, contact Dr. Gregory Pogue at gpogue@ic2.utexas.edu.

About CAFB: The Capital Area Food Bank of Texas (CAFB) provides food and grocery products to more than 300 Partner Agencies in 21 Central Texas counties. In Fiscal Year 2011-12, CAFB provided more than 22 million pounds of food. The CAFB service area covers 19,064 square miles in Central Texas. The mission of the Capital Area Food Bank is to nourish hungry people and lead the community in ending hunger.

Internship Description: The Capital Area Food Bank Community Events Intern will be integral in helping to maintain community partnerships through administrative and project management support.

Primary Internship Responsibilities:

Manage inventory of event equipment, conduct periodic inventory of equipment and recommend replacement of equipment as required.
Provide information on events and contacts to the Development database manager.
Assist the Community Events Manager & Coordinator with acknowledgments and recognition for Community Event partners and sponsors.
Assist the Community Events Manager & Coordinator by meeting, training and working with event volunteers.
Assist the Community Events Manager & Coordinator by working closely with the marketing team to coordinate logistical needs.
Attend events and assist the Community Events Manager and Coordinator as needed.
Assist with creation of an annual calendar of Community Event Volunteer needs, including an outline of all volunteer roles and timeline for recruitment.
Community Event Sponsorship Tracking (Reggae Fest/Hot Sauce); CAFB raffle sponsorship tracking (for priority raffle events):
- outline previous CAFB sponsors and update contacts as necessary
- send requests for raffle donations via mail
- send email follow-ups for raffle donation requests via convio
- track points of contact and keeping records of donations, as secured
- send donor acknowledgements for raffle items
- identify potential Fall 2013 sponsors (Hot Sauce)

Internship Qualifications: The CAFB Community Events Department is looking to appoint an intern with some knowledge of marketing concepts, an interest in project management, and a desire to work in a fast paced agency environment. The candidate should have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. A sense of humor and humility are essential. Additionally, the ideal candidate will

be professional, outgoing, confident and personable
have exceptional communication skills
be able to interact with personnel at all levels of the agency
be organized and detail-oriented and able to multi-task
demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Accountable To: Community Events Coordinator
Pay Rate: Unpaid
Time Commitment: 15-20 hrs/week
Dates Needed: Summer Semester 2013
How to Apply: Email your resume and a cover letter with “Community Events” in the subject line to employment@austinfoodbank.org.

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