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Archives for April 2015

, Filed Under: Employment Opportunity, Internship

Sustainability Tours Seeking Interns (Stipend Available) – Apply by 5/30

The Sustainability Tours is a Green Fee-funded program at The University of Texas at Austin that aims to educate the UT Austin campus and the wider community about the broad topic of sustainability, through hands-on educational programs. This program aims to harness the educational opportunity the high concentration of sustainability programs and initiatives the UT Austin campus provides, to inform and inspire others about sustainability

Sustainability Tours are currently looking to fill a number of internship positions that will begin in August 2015:

Tour Lead: Three students will be selected to run the tour portion of the program. One of the students will be overseeing the other two.The overall duties will include, scheduling and planning regular tours, establishing a schedule for each tour, coordinating with all parties who will be involved, renting rooms, informing UTPD, and PTS, and thanking all those involved at the completion of the event. This position will also be in charge of ensuring that photos are taken at the tours, and that feedback is requested from those who participate. The students will also continue to develop the database and relationships with faculty and staff across campus for the program.

Software Development Intern: Work closely with the marketing intern to continue developing the aesthetics of the map and website. Update the map as new projects and landmarks are introduced. Begin coordinating with UT to create a mobile app that would allow users to interact with the map while walking throughout campus.

Marketing Intern: Develop a program logo, PowerPoint template, program brochures and marketing material, in coordination with and approval from the Sustainability Tour team.. Manage all social media outlets, including the development of a Facebook page, Twitter handle, and others as needed and establish a schedule for posting to these social media outlets. Regularly communicate with the Map Lead and Tour Lead, to assist with their need for publicity.

Apply by May 30th (new deadline) at http://utgreentours.com/signups.html.

Perks: All positions will receive a stipend for each semester worked and we are very flexible since it is a new program. We are willing to work with BDP interns to help identify potential faculty mentors and projects that may be a good fit as a Connecting Experience. Please contact Mariana Silva if you have any questions marianasilva@utexas.edu.

, Filed Under: Internship

Summer Internship with Sylvester Turner campaign for Mayor of Houston

We’re inviting you to apply for an internship with Sylvester Turner’s campaign for Mayor. The campaign is looking for bright, energetic individuals who want to learn the nuts and bolts of how a campaign works and help elect the next Mayor of America’s 4th largest city. This is your chance to get involved in local politics and make a difference in your community.

Hours are completely flexible with a small requirement, and the Sylvester Turner for Mayor team is a lot of fun. No experience is necessary, and you will walk out the door at the end of the internship knowing how to run a local field program, as well as having connected with community and political leaders from across the country.

Additionally, the campaign is offering a fellowship program for applicants who are looking to take their involvement to the next level by committing more time to the campaign. Fellows will participate in our Field Organizer Training Program, where they will not only learn the basics of campaign field work, but will also gain in-depth knowledge of grassroots organizing so that they are ready to work on, and eventually run, campaigns of their own in the future.

The Sylvester Turner for Mayor internship and fellowship programs are designed to be enriching educational experiences, where participants will engage in daily field activities, learn from and have access to seasoned campaign staff, and hear from a variety of political guest speakers.

To apply for an internship or a fellowship with the Sylvester Turner for Mayor Campaign or to learn about other volunteer opportunities, visit http://1url.com/T4Houston   , call us at (832) 260-4507, or email us at turnercampaigninternships@hotmail.com

, Filed Under: Internship

Cooking Up Cultures Seeks Summer Interns

Cooking Up Cultures

Since 2010, Cooking Up Cultures has been providing supportive, edible environments for learning languages and sharing cultures. We combine culture-specific foods with the teaching of related languages, for a multi-disciplined approach that addresses health, culture and education. An edible environment not only tastes good, but is supported by science that proves the effectiveness of immersion learning. Cooking Up Cultures is preparing to scale programming to wider audiences and we are looking for interns who share our vision of communities who celebrate and share cultural diversity.

INTERNSHIP PERKS: While working for Cooking Up Cultures you are free to attend unlimited Cooking Up Cultures classes. You will work with diverse CUC Ambassadors and volunteers. Gain experience working with a start-up non-profit, positioned to scale.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please email your resume and cover letter to casey@cookingupcultures.com as soon as possible to be considered.

The following positions are available: 

Graphic Design Intern
Directly Reports to: Public Relations Director (and entire Executive team)
Start Date: Summer 2015, 20hrs/week (flexible for applicants schedule/availability)

DUTIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to): • Graphic design for instructor guide • Provide artwork for participant workbooks and website projects

EXPERIENCE & CHARACTERISTICS: • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities • Skilled and experienced in Adobe Suite • Portfolio of original work • Strong interest in our mission and vision • Energy and willingness to work in a diverse and dynamic office setting • Enjoys being creative • Open to new ideas and feedback • Ability to take direction and realize other’s ideas

Programs Intern
Directly Reports to: Education Director
Start Date: Summer 2015, 10hrs/week in the evenings and some during the day

DUTIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to): • Work directly with participants and instructors in the execution of programming • Support instructors with class set up • Provide feedback to Education Director • Develop strategies for streamlining class coordination •Support Education Director in follow-up with participants and instructors •Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & CHARACTERISTICS: • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities • Enjoys meeting new people and developing relationships • Strong interest in our mission and vision • Energy and willingness to work in a diverse and dynamic office setting • Enjoys being creative • Open to new ideas and feedback • Ability to take direction and realize other’s ideas

Market Research Intern
Directly Reports to: Executive Director
Start Date: Summer 2015, 10hrs/week (flexible schedule)

DUTIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to): • Identifying potential customers of faith groups, afterschool programs, summer learning programs, and universities for Cooking Up Cultures curriculum • Preparing materials and making first contact with potential customers • Develop and implement customer questionnaire • Identify marketing opportunities for each customer segment   •Develop marketing strategy (storyboard, concept, and project timeline) •Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & CHARACTERISTICS: • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities • Enjoys meeting new people and developing relationships • Strong interest in our mission and vision • Energy and willingness to work in a diverse and dynamic office setting • Enjoys being creative • Open to new ideas and feedback • Ability to take direction and realize other’s ideas

Copy Editor Interns (Need Two Native Speakers in: English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic and Portuguese)
Directly Reports to: Executive Director (and entire Executive team)
Start Date: Summer 2015, 5hrs/week (flexible for applicants schedule/availability)

DUTIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to): • In native language, identify grammatical inconsistencies and errors• Provide Executive Director with suggested edits •Execute approved edits in Adobe InDesign •Ensure language is consistent to maintain cultural integrity for each participant workbook •Work with other copy editors to ensure level of consistency across languages.

EXPERIENCE & CHARACTERISTICS: • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities • Skilled and experienced in Adobe Suite • Portfolio of writing skills or copy editing work •Strong interest in our mission and vision • Energy and willingness to work in a diverse and dynamic office setting • Enjoys being creative • Open to new ideas and feedback • Ability to take direction and realize other’s ideas

FYI – must perform editing exercise at interview.