Archives for March 2014

March 27, 2014, Filed Under: Internship

Colorado River Alliance Internships

The Colorado River Alliance (CRA), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Austin, is the only nonprofit dedicated solely to the conservation and protection of the Texas Colorado River. The Colorado River Alliance has been increasing community awareness of the Colorado River’s environmental and economic importance since 1994. We provide, conduct and support environmental science and outdoor education programs for youth, river cleanups, and other river-centered projects in efforts to bring awareness to the Colorado River.

The Colorado River Alliance has internships available for the fall, spring and summer terms. Internships are unpaid but are available for academic credit. Interns are expected to commit at least 15 hours a week. For grant writing or graphic design internships, be prepared to submit a portfolio or samples along with your resume and application. Download the INTERNSHIP APPLICATION. For more information about interning with CRA, please contact geoff@coloradoriver.org

Environmental Education Interns
Educational Interns assist with the planning, development and management of student educational programs including field trips and classroom materials. Programs teach water conservation, geography and geology of the Colorado River in Texas, aspects of a healthy watershed and water quality assessment. Interns are instrumental in the development and implementation of new curriculum and programming.

Community & Special Events Interns
Participate in the CRA community events and fundraisers – including clean ups, river races, banquets, festivals, and speaking events. Help includes sponsorship solicitation and graphic design to creating decorations, event set up and more. The best part – most of these events occur in the evening or on the weekends – perfect for someone with a busy work schedule.

Qualifications: If you have a keen eye for detail, thrive on juggling multiple deadlines, love to plan, plan, plan and can take an idea and run with it, this might be the perfect internship for you! Please keep in mind that this internship will require you to be highly organized, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and have strong communication skills.

Marketing & Communications Interns
Marketing volunteers assist with all forms of communications and promotion including press releases, Facebook and Twitter, developing marketing collateral in cooperation with graphic designers, generating e-newsletter, maintaining website, and developing media lists and press kits.

Grant Writing Interns
Write and edit grant proposals, reports, and letters of inquiry, and research, organize, and analyze grant proposals.

Graphic Design Interns
Assist with communications and brand development. Produce high-quality print and electronic marketing materials for CRA. Materials include fliers, logo development, and event banners and invites. Great opportunity to build your portfolio.

Fundraising Interns
Assist in executing CRA’s fundraising plan including donor development and appreciation, special events, database management and grant writing.

March 27, 2014, Filed Under: Internship

Children’s Defense Fund Seeking Policy Intern

The Children’s Defense Fund Leave No Child Behind^® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.

Job Description:

The internship is based in Austin and provides general support for the Children’s Defense Fund-TX Policy Department. The intern provides substantive research, compiles reports, monitors interim legislative committees and helps with the execution of advocacy-related activities, including advocate training/recruitment, story collection, public education, legislator visits, legislative briefings and other Department projects. Generally 15 hrs/wk during the school year. Candidates may apply for Fall, Spring, Summer, or Full-Year internship.

Primary Responsibilities:

•Volunteer advocate outreach and recruitment
•Policy research, briefs and training material
•Conducts research on public policy, media trends and other subjects as needed
•Assists in the development and execution of special projects
•Perform other division, department, and organization-wide special projects as needed and assigned
•Assist in maintaining CDF’s social media platforms
•Evenings and occasional weekend activity is required, consistent with policy support for a leading national not-for-profit organization

Job Requirements:

•Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and ability to multi-task
•Strong organizational and execution skills
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Attention to detail
•Commitment to social advocacy and CDF’s mission to be a voice for all children
•Ability to organize facts and present issues in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing
•Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with CDF staff and external partners/contacts
•Strong computer, Internet and research skills

How to apply:

To apply, candidates should email a one-page cover letter describing their interest and qualifications and a resume to: cdftexas@childrensdefense.org and type POLICY INTERN in the subject line. See here for more detailed information about the application process.