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, Filed Under: Research

Spanish Speaking Research Assistants Sought

Spanish-fluent research assistants are needed for a study on Mexican children who translate between English and Spanish for their non-English-speaking parents. Students receive course credit for their work. Tasks include driving around Austin to interview families, or doing recruitment via the phone in our lab.

Contact aa.parenting02@gmail.com.

Students with a vehicle preferred; mileage reimbursed.

Sponsored by Professor Su Yeong Kim

, Filed Under: Internship

Internship Opportunity with the CSR Group

Undergraduate Internship Opportunity

Spring-Summer 2014

The CSR Group (CSRG) is a CSR communications and consulting firm based in Austin, Texas.  We consult for global corporations the areas of corporate social responsibility, sustainability and CSR communications.  Founded in 2002, CSRG is one of the leading CSR Consulting and Communications firms in the US.  Come work with a company that is making a difference!  This is a great opportunity to get hands on experience in CSR!!  For more information, check our website at www.thecsrgroup.com

If you are interested in this internship please contact your BDP advisor.

Job Description for Internship

Relevant information:

  • Internship is unpaid for the first semester and pays $1000 for the second summer semester upon completion. Completion of the first semester is through May 31st. Second semester is optional, and to be decided together.
  • Time required is 15 hours/week during the school year; 30 hours/week in summer.
  • In-office hours required: 10 hours/week – during school year; 30 hours/week – summer.
  • Flextime is encouraged, beyond set office hours.
  • The business is entrepreneurial.
  • Each intern will be assigned specific projects in alignment with learning goals.
  • Intern needs to have a laptop.
  • Intern must have transportation to and from the office
  • Intern needs to be self directed and self starter – even though we have been in business for 12 years, we are a small entrepreneurial company. We are, for the most part, a virtual company, so often you will be working in the office alone, yet will have weekly meetings with your manager.

The intern will assist in:

  • Research for book on supply chain responsibility.
  • Tasks related to content development for CSR Group product/service offering.
  • Developing marketing materials for CSR Group’s product/service offering.
  • Working on overall database marketing, development of presentations, and development and delivery of workshops.
  • Development and implementation of social media
  • Keeping up to date on latest developments in CSR/Ethics/Sustainability, and making recommendations to the company and clients.
  • Completing general errands and administrative tasks.
  • Other projects as they arise.

 

Skills and experience:

  • Business school students, or Bridging Disciplines Students with business experience.
  • Some working experience required, preferably within the areas of consulting, supply chain, marketing, strategy, or non-profit.  If not, substantiate why we should make an exception.
  • Personal passion to work in the areas of Corporate Ethics/CSR/Sustainability.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal).
  • Self-starter, self-disciplined required (really!).
  • Innovative and creative mind-set preferred.
  • Flexibility and ability to adjust to changing priorities.
  • Strong organizational skills required.
  • Start-up or emerging company experience preferred.

If you are interested in this internship please contact your BDP advisor right away.

, Filed Under: Internship

Austin Partners in Education

Austin Partners in Education (APIE) creates and fosters effective community and school partnerships that provide all Austin ISD students preparation for college and career.  APIE’s goal is to improve academic achievement in reading and math in both elementary and middle school.  APIE also helps high school students who are looking to achieve “College Ready” status as described by the state.

APIE is looking for volunteers to help implement these programs and work with students using APIE curriculum.

Program Assistant

Hours per week:  10-15

Work Days/Times: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8:00am-4:00pm

Assist students in reading and math.  Work and communicate with diverse groups of people.  Support academic improvement for children in high-needs schools in the Austin Independent School District.  Build your resume with impressive work experience and network with community members from all over Austin.   Program Assistants/ Tutors have the combined role of tutoring students in reading and/or math in elementary and/or middle schools and assisting the program staff in the coordination of our programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Tutor students in reading and/or math for a minimum of three hours per week
  • Substitute for absent volunteers
  • Attend assigned tutoring classes each week
  • Communicate with supervisor about schedule changes in a timely manner
  • Attend a two hour training on how to tutor students and use the curriculum
  • Assist with evaluation surveys
  • Provide administrative assistance to the program as needed

Qualifications:

  • For bilingual tutors: Spanish written and oral fluency
  • Organizational skills and flexibility a must
  • Excellent skills in oral and written communications
  • Ability to  effectively manage time and communicate schedule changes
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and Internet Browsers
  • Valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation

Schedule: 

  • Our opportunities are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8am-4pm

APIE will coordinate with you to set a weekly schedule that works with your availability

Interested students should complete an online application here: www.austinpartners.org/volunteer.