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Volunteer Opportunities with Breakthrough Austin

From Breakthrough Austin:

“Breakthrough Austin creates first-generation college graduates.”

“The Breakthrough program is data-driven and relationship-based. Our combination of individualized case management, rigorous programming, a “do whatever it takes” philosophy, and performance management allows Breakthrough to address low-income students’ unique academic needs and personal circumstances as they work to become the first in their families to go to college.”

For more information about opportunities with Breakthrough Austin, visit their volunteer opportunity webpage here:

http://www.breakthroughaustin.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities

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Department of Energy Scholars Program – Applications Due 1/12/14

The DOE Scholars Program

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program offers unique internship opportunities that introduce students or post-graduates to the agency’s mission and operations. Participants in the DOE Scholars Program gain a competitive edge as they apply their education, talent and skills in a variety of scientific research settings within the DOE complex. Appointments are available for a variety of disciplines at participating DOE facilities nationwide. The DOE Scholars Program presents you with the opportunity to explore a federal career with DOE at various stages in your education.

Scientific research conducted through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) supports an improved quality of life for all Americans. With a mission focused on discovering solutions to power and to secure America’s future, DOE is committed to:

  • Energy security
  • Nuclear security
  • Scientific discovery and innovation
  • Environmental responsibility
  • Management excellence

Visit http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars/default.htm to learn more. Applications are due January 12, 2014.

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Spring 2014 Undergraduate Internships with the Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Social Justice

Deadline: Monday, November 25, 2013

The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice at the University of Texas School of Law is currently considering applications for UT undergraduates to intern with us during the spring!  Interns will support various initiatives at the Rapoport Center.  This internship is ideal for students who are interested in:

Working on human rights research and advocacy projects
Learning how an academic center functions
Engaging in human rights scholarship
Gaining practical experience
Collaborating with faculty, staff, and students

This is an unpaid internship.  Selected interns should be available at least 10 hours per week during the semester.

The Role of Human Rights Interns

Undergraduate interns play an important role at the Rapoport Center.  Interns will focus on different activities, depending on their background, interest, and the needs of the Center.  Primary duties include:

  • Assisting with human rights research and advocacy projects
  • Supporting the coordination and publicity of events and programs
  • Expanding the Center’s social media outreach
  • Providing administrative support for Center programs
  • Contributing written work for press releases, website, and Annual Review publications
  • Serving as liaison to the UT undergraduate community and helping develop the Center’s undergraduate outreach
  • Assisting Center Administrator, Directors, Human Rights Scholars, graduate students, and affiliated faculty with other projects and tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications

Commitment to working on issues of human rights and justice
Excellent writing skills
Strong organizational skills
Demonstrated regular and punctual attendance at work
Professional demeanor
Experience with internet research, standard office equipment, and Microsoft Office

The following qualifications may be preferred in some candidates:

Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese
Journalism experience
Experience with publication, design, and website software (Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, etc.)
Video editing experience

How to Apply

Qualified students should submit the following items individually in PDF format via email (subject: Undergraduate Internship) to Rapoport Center Administrator William Chandler (wchandler@law.utexas.edu) no later than Monday, November 25:

Cover letter (state why you are interested in the position; demonstrate basic knowledge of our programs and activities)
CV/Resume (indicate any computer/software skills and foreign language proficiency)
Transcript (including the courses you are currently taking, if applicable)
List of three references (at least two must be UT faculty)
Writing sample (3-5 pages)

Questions?

Contact William Chandler at wchandler@law.utexas.edu or 512-232-4857.