Archives for November 2014

November 21, 2014, Filed Under: Internship

A Glimmer of Hope Seeks Spring Communications Intern

Organization: A Glimmer of Hope Foundation

Job Description: Glimmer is looking for a Communications Intern who will assist in a variety of communications and marketing projects and help organize our media content. You will be asked to contribute to ongoing team projects that focus on efficient and engaging communication with Glimmer’s supporters.

position:

Help create content that builds the Glimmer brand through social media
Create organization systems for our media content libraries
Help build Gimmer’s presence online
Write and edit copy; assist with visual storytelling
Assist with other media projects as needed
Execute tasks on quick deadlines

requirements:

you’re a world changer. Interested in serving humanity? An internship at Glimmer means you’ll be a part of something big. Something that helps create change in your world.

you get things done. You’re a pro at meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, and you’re a firm believer that every detail matters. If you don’t know, you ask questions and get what you need to perform your best. You communicate early on if there is a problem.

you’re independent and innovative, yet roll with the punches. We expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here. You are a self-starter who thinks outside the box and provides real-time solutions without handholding. Our close-knit departments constantly overlap, so you can jump right into group projects, and deal with a diverse group.

you get accused of being a feng shui master. Your well-developed sense of space and function means you have a natural knack for design, and organization. You just make things look good.

knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your mad skills as a communicator, writer and general marketing whiz.

you’re tech savvy and an AP stylebook wizard. You’re computer literate with Mac experience including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You love grammar and know where to put an Oxford comma. A basic knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign and Google AdWords are a plus.

commitment:

We are looking for a part-time intern for 20-30 hours/week for the Spring of 2015. Please apply only if you are located in Austin, Texas.

benefits:

The Glimmer Internship Program is an incredible opportunity for qualified students to gain real world experience at an international non-profit with a mission to help change the world. This is an unpaid internship but it may count for internship credit at your college or university.

apply:

Please submit a cover letter, your resume and answers to the questions below to jobs@aglimmerofhope.org. No phone calls please. Applications are due 1/1/15.

Describe yourself.
How did you become familiar with Glimmer, and what has your previous involvement with Glimmer been?
When did humanitarian work become a priority for you?
Explain why you are applying for this position, and what makes you a good fit.
If you are accepted, what will your personal goals be during your time here?
Please list two or three of your favorite websites.
What is the last book that you read and enjoyed? And the last book you read and didn’t enjoy?
Please list your three favorite movies.

November 21, 2014, Filed Under: Internship

Marathon Kids, Inc. Seeks Spring Development Intern

Organization: Marathon Kids, Inc

Job Description: Development Internship

What is Marathon Kids^TM?
Marathon Kids^TM works with schools, families, and communities to develop healthy eating and fitness habits in children and adults alike, offering an evidence-based program to elementary school aged children in cities across the country.

This year, over 240,000 children will enroll in the program. More than 1,400,000 Finishers have completed the 26.2 Mile Challenge since the program began.

What We’re Looking For:
We are looking for an outgoing, fun, and eager intern, who is passionate about changing the lives of children, to join our dynamic development department.

About the Fundraising and Development Internship:
The development internship is a 12-week, unpaid position that will aid in the achievement of the Marathon Kids
Fundraising and Development goals in the following ways:
·      Provide general administrative and organizational support
·      Research new funding opportunities and aid in the development of funding proposals for individuals, corporations, and foundations
·      Event planning, management, and support
·      Salesforce maintenance and data entry
·      Donor acknowledgment and cultivation
·      Previous graphic design work and / or Adobe Illustrator experience preferred

Other Relevant Information:
This position will report directly to the Grassroots Engagement and Business Activation team members and/or the Grant and Development Officer. This is a 12-week, UNPAID internship. The length of this internship may be negotiated depending upon circumstances. If you would like more information about Marathon Kids or its programs, check out our website: www.marathonkids.org.

Applying:

If you are interested in this Internship, please send your resume and a brief letter describing why you are a great fit for Marathon Kids to: development@marathonkids.org.

November 21, 2014, Filed Under: Internship

Center for Public Policy Priorities Hiring Spring Communications Intern

Title: COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Organization: Center for Public Policy Priorities

Job Description:

The Center for Public Policy Priorities (CPPP) seeks a dynamic graduate or undergraduate student communications intern for spring 2015. CPPP is an independent public policy organization that uses data and analysis to advocate for solutions that enable Texans of all backgrounds to reach their full potential. We dare Texas to be the best state for hard-working people and their families. Join us!

This paid internship is a unique opportunity to gain experience in strategic public policy communications during the Texas legislative session. The intern will work with the Communications Department to advance CPPP’s policy objectives.

The communications intern should expect to do many of the following:

Pitch stories to the news media
Track traditional and social media coverage and analyze trends
Write and edit press materials, reports, and presentations
Write, post and edit content for CPPP blogs and social media
Manage lists of media contacts and influencers
Assist in developing communications strategy and implementation plans
Attend hearings and other events
Provide general support for the Communications Department

The ideal intern candidate is pro-active, energetic, flexible and strategic. Applicants should have very strong writing abilities, solid time management and organizational skills, and a passion for public policy.

Time and Dates Needed: The internship begins January 5 and runs through the end of May 2015.

Hours and Compensation: This is a paid internship with 15 hours of work expected per week. The Intern will be paid in accordance with CPPP’s normal payroll practices and will be subject to the usual, required withholding. As a temporary employee, an intern is entitled to CPPP’s paid holidays if a holiday falls on a day she/he would otherwise have worked. Interns are not entitled to other employee benefits such as sick and vacation leave, health and life insurance, employer-sponsored pension, or cell phone reimbursements.

Work Location: Center for Public Policy Priorities, 7020 Easy Wind Drive, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78752 (same building as Black Star Co-op, at the Crestview metro station).

Minimum Qualifications: Graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in school for spring 2015 with demonstrated interest in communications strategy and media relations with strong writing skills.

To Apply:

Submit your resume and a one-page cover letter describing what you’d like to accomplish as an intern to bernstein@cppp.org by 12/1/2014. Put “Communications Internship” in the subject line.