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, Filed Under: Employment Opportunity, Internship

Indeed Seeking Summer Content Marketing/Brand Journalism Intern

Content Marketing and Brand Journalism Intern
Location: Austin, TX

Who you are: Are you a college student who loves to write to win the hearts and minds of readers? Do you embrace the challenge of crafting remarkable stories to turn readers into customers and brand fanatics? Most importantly, are you eager to join a fast-paced marketing team and learn the ins and outs of brand journalism and content marketing?

We’re looking for a take-charge Content Marketing and Brand Journalism Intern who can tap into their creative toolbox and help our team deliver high-quality content for sales and marketing. You’ll own your own strategic projects by creating, managing and distributing content to an audience of millions.

Who we are: As the world’s #1 job site, Indeed helps companies of all sizes get to work. Each month, 150 million job seekers visit Indeed, connecting with employers of all kinds. We are looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best experience for job seekers.

Opportunities
What you will learn:
● How marketing campaigns come to life by working with an integrated team of designers, writers and strategists
● Everything there is to know about labor market trends: how people are searching for jobs,
how they get hired and what it all means for the economy
● How to apply audience insights and data to create compelling stories
● How to evaluate and analyze the success of content and marketing campaigns
● How blogs, social media and email marketing all work together to meet a strategic goal

What you will do everyday:
● Liase with our in-house economists, marketing managers and designers to identify the next great story
● Write content for our corporate blog, emails, events, newsletters and more
● Research and share the latest news on talent acquisition and online recruiting trends
● Research and propose new tactics for sharing content to a wider audience
● Track the performance of your initiatives and share insights with the team

Qualifications
What does it take to do this job:
● Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in marketing, journalism, communications or a related field
● Full-time availability, 40 hours/week (June-August)
● Excellent written communication skills
● Experience writing for a publication with a targeted audience
● Analytical mindset and enthusiasm for writing
● Self-motivated, organized and a strategic thinker

Benefits
A few additional perks:
● Commuter benefits
● On-site gym
● Catered meals, endless snacks and drinks
● Monthly happy hours
● Casual dress code and work environment

How to apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to jking@indeed.com

, Filed Under: Employment Opportunity, Internship

Mickey Leland Internship with Travis County Conservation Programs – Apply by 4/14

Seeking Applicants for: Mickey Leland Internship for work on Travis County Conservation Programs

 

Internship Description:

The Travis County Natural Resources and Environmental Quality Division is seeking one intern to work in our Conservation Programs in Spring/Summer 2015. Intern will provide assistance in database management, research on education and outreach materials and may assist in events. Primary activities include 1) data entry and organization of files, best management conservation practices and facility inspections; 2) researching, evaluating and recommending recycling and energy educational materials such as guidance documents, graphic presentations and videos for broadcast or web application; and 3) data entry for floodplain buyouts and property management including digital archiving of files. Activities during the internship may also include assisting in distributing conservation program equipment. These activities will provide an opportunity to see first hand the practical implementation of a recycling program and the value of conservation programs.

 

Qualifications:

  • The Mickey Leland Internship application process is through TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) but this Internship is for work with “Travis County Environmental Quality Program”. The Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program provides summer internship opportunities for minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged students pursuing environmental, engineering, science-related, and public administration careers
  • Applicants should be generally knowledgeable about recycling and solid waste management, such as waste stream analysis, recycling processes, and challenges associated with implementing conservation programs.
  • Applicants should have a basic working knowledge of database applications and be proficient in typical Microsoft Office software. Good communication skills are needed, both verbal and written. The person should be in good physical condition as some work will be outdoors in all types of weather and may include extensive periods walking.

 

Student Learning Opportunities:

The student will have the opportunity to learn all facets of a recycling program from the evaluation, implementation, and performance measures.

 

Salary, Time Commitment and Work Location:

The salary will be $13.58/hr. and the intern will work from approximately 20 up to a maximum of 40 hours per week starting in April and continuing through September, with exact dates and days and times to be determined up to a maximum of 794 total hours, with work on weekdays (M-F). The primary work location will be in downtown Austin at 700 Lavaca Street suite 500. Travis County does not provide parking for interns.

 

General Background:

Travis County’s Natural Resources and Environmental Quality Division is tasked with directing the County’s urban storm water management program, implementing regional air quality protection plans, protecting our endangered species and natural areas through management of the 28,000 acre Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, as well as ensuring the environmental health of our community. To this end, we monitor existing and new industrial and commercial activities in the county, provide analysis and review of new and pending environmental legislation and projects.

 

How to Apply:

Interested students should send a resume and cover letter to the below contacts as well as apply to the Mickey Leland Internship:

 

The application form is on the Mickey Leland Internship website and list “Travis County” as the preferred employer. http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/admin/employ/mickeyleland/index.html 

 

, Filed Under: Internship

Internship Opportunities Available at KidWorks Therapy

KidWorks has the vision to bring together a group of experienced, passionate Occupational, Speech, and Physical Therapists dedicated to family-centered, individualized care.  Our clinic has been modified to provide optimal therapeutic intervention while, at the same time, facilitating the safe, comfortable feel of a home.

The intern’s position is a clinic technician/assistant.  He or she is responsible for overseeing the volunteers and assisting with therapy setup and clean up. Candidates should have an interest in child development and a desire to further the clinic’s mission.  The prospective intern must come in for an interview, have a resume, and provide a letter of recommendation.  To apply, he or she should contact Rebecca Pokluda at rpokluda@gmail.com or (512) 444-7219.