Archives for July 2014

Intern Responsibilities and Expectations:

Classroom Coaching and Step-Up interns and work-study students are responsible for supporting one or more of the APIE academic programs, including the second grade reading program, the middle school math program, and the middle school reading program.  They will report to the Intern and Work-Study Coordinator, Jessica Lester.

APIE Work-Study students and Interns will be expected to:

Work with small groups of 1-4 students on reading and/or math skills using APIE curriculum materials

Substitute for volunteers who may be absent from their regular Classroom Coaching/Step-Up sessions

Utilize effective instructional and motivational techniques when working with students

Assist with preparing curriculum materials for schools and other projects in the APIE office as needed

Work collaboratively with APIE staff, school staff, and volunteers

Other tasks as assigned

Opportunities for Employment

Work-Study Internship = 10 hours or more

Unpaid Internship = 6 hours or more

Schedule Requirements

Must be able to work 6 or more hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday between 8:00am – 4:00pm.

Must be able to attend new work-study/intern orientation, new volunteer training(s), and in-service trainings throughout the year

Must commit to at least one semester of work; however, a full academic year of work is preferred

Occasional availability on Mondays and Fridays

Apply

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https://austinpartners.secure.force.com/Internshipapp.

Required Qualifications:

• Purpose of Position in Skillpoint Alliance
  • Under the supervision of the Communication Manager, the Communications Intern provides support in the marketing, promotion and publicity of all Skillpoint Alliance programs and initiatives. Specific responsibilities of project oversight will be matched to career interests of intern and may include: Website, Graphic Design, and Social Media.
• Position Description
  • The Communications Intern will work closely with the Communications Manager to handle publicity and communications for the youth and adult programs administered by Skillpoint Alliance. This includes social media and press coordinating. Skillpoint staff will work to ensure the Communications Intern gains professional experience, references and a portfolio of work from the position.
• Responsibilities
  • Update social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn)
  • Draft press releases
  • Draft articles for newsletters
  • Edit web copy and update information on organization’s website
  • Update and maintain media contacts
  • Locate opportunities for branding and increasing name awareness
  • Other communications/marketing duties as assigned
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Journalism or Communications.
• Location/Hours/Schedule
  • Skillpoint Alliance Offices 201 E 2nd Street, Suite B, Austin Texas 78701 (Next to Austin Convention Center)
  • Flexible hours based on class schedule
  • Any time 8:00am-5 pm M-F
• Required Skills
  • Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience in Social Media or Web Design
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects
  • Detail-oriented
  • Self-starter
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Interest in youth/education, nonprofits and economic development issues
• Required Education / Experience
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Journalism or Communications.