The Anti-Defamation League in Austin is looking for fall interns for each of the following departments: Education, Development, and Civil Rights.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Under direct supervision, participate in day-to-day operations and projects within the Division/Department/Regional Office in order to learn real-world transferable skills and gain work experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary:
Shadow the respective manager, and designated colleague(s), to gain real-world work experience in, and a greater understanding of, the respective field of interest.
Participate in Division/Department/Regional Office meetings to gain a better understanding of the mission of ADL and familiarity with community service work.
Read print and electronic media on topics connected to the ADL mission.
Under direct supervision, conduct research, prepare memos and letters, and draft meeting minutes in order to gain experience in the implementation of community service work.
Gain a better understanding of field of interest by participating in special projects in the fields of development, civil rights, international affairs, education, community service, management, or other areas of interest.
Secondary:
Provide clerical assistance as needed.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Research skills.
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to ADL’s mission.
- Experience in Microsoft Word.
2. Work Experience:
- Prior volunteer or work experience helpful.
3. Education:
- High School student, matriculated college student, or recent High School or college graduate.
The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.
To Apply: Email Megan Flowers at mflowers@adl.org, with a cover letter describing which position you’re interested in (education, development, or civil rights), along with a resume by Monday, August 26th.