FIRST® in Texas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Foundation that supportsFIRST® Robotics teams and events across Texas with a focus on increasing accessibility for low income and underrepresented students. By investing in Texas students’ participation in FIRST® programming that leads to greater college and career success, we address the growing demands of the STEM workforce.
Purpose of Position in Skillpoint Alliance
Under the supervision of the FIRST in Texas Foundation Manager, the Outreach & Volunteer Intern supports communications with the FIRST in Texas Foundation’s current and potential applicants and awardees throughout the grant process. Other responsibilities of project oversight will be matched to the career interests of intern and may include: website, grant administration, and public speaking or presentations. The Outreach & Volunteer Intern will work collaboratively as a member of a dynamic Communications/Development team to develop and carry out an effective outreach strategy.
Position Description
The Outreach & Volunteer Intern will work collaboratively as a member of a dynamic Communications/Development team to develop and carry out an effective communications plan with Foundation applicants and grant recipients. The majority of communications will happen through direct email and phone conversations with educators, volunteers, and other points of contact from youth robotics teams around the state. Skillpoint staff will work to ensure the Outreach & Volunteer Intern gains professional experience, references and a portfolio of work from the position.
Responsibilities:
o Act as the primary contact for grant applicants and recipients to communicate grant status and policies and procedures
o Collaborate with the communications team to utilize traditional and social media
o Consults with program managers to assess ongoing needs of program participants
o Edit web copy and update information on organization’s website (www.firstintexas.org)
o Other communications/administrative duties as assigned
Location/Hours/Schedule
o Skillpoint Alliance Offices | 201 E 2nd Street, Suite B, Austin Texas 78701 (Next to Austin Convention Center)
o Flexible hours between 8:00am-5:00pm M-F
o Available at least twenty (20) hours per week and ideally available through May 2015
o $2,000- $4,000 stipend per semester depending on availability of hours
Required Skills
o Excellent internal/external customer service and verbal, written and visual communication skills
o Ability to work well within diverse populations
o Strong interpersonal skills, ability to adapt in various professional settings
o Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects
o Detail-oriented & self-starter
o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
o Interest in youth/education, nonprofits and economic development issues
Required Education / Experience
o Bachelor’s degree in related field OR
o Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Administration
TO APPLY:
o Please email your resume, professional references, and cover letter to resumes@skillpointalliance.org with subject line “Outreach & Volunteer Intern”.