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May 29, 2015, Filed Under: Internship

Internship/Volunteer Opportunities at AMP360

 AMP360 is a 501(c)(3) youth development nonprofit focused on diversity and inclusion. We aim to empower young people to capitalize on their strengths and opportunities for success and self-actualization, through education, training, and admissions and career consulting services. Our focus areas are college and career readiness for low-income, potential first-generation college students, and reentry and economic self-sufficiency for low-income young adults who are currently or have been involved in the criminal justice system.

We are looking for one more intern, who will focus on development — everything from partnership strategy to fundraising, and the role can include direct service provision (teaching or tutoring the kids) if the candidate is interested.

AMP360 will launch our first pro bono program, Makasi, this June. Makasi is designed to provide college access and readiness training for low-income, potential first-generation college students. In Phase 1 (summer 2015), students will participate in a holistic enrichment program combining SAT prep with life skills, civic engagement, and creative arts workshops. In Phase 2 (fall 2015), students will be matched with coaches to work one-on-one on college and scholarship applications.

Austin interns will primarily support Makasi, but may also contribute to strategic work for AMP360.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the CEO and the Development Officer, the Development Intern will:

  • Attend and participate in workshops, meetings, conferences and other gatherings relevant to the work of the project, and report back to AMP360 on proceedings;
  • Research suitable funding opportunities, including crowdfunding projects, corporate sponsorships, and grants with details on requirements and restrictions, target groups, and areas of interest, and help to write grant applications;
  • Create a database of potential sponsors with details on corporate social responsibility policies, communications and marketing strategy, and sponsor opportunities;
  • Support the strengthening of relationships with existing sponsors and the building of relationships with potential sponsors, including sending out sponsor applications;
  • Support in the planning and delivery of events that promote AMP360’s work, including fundraising events (marketing and managing);
  • Note: deliverables may extend to other items during the internship.

Learning Opportunities

  • Interns are offered full immersion into the field of social entrepreneurship in Austin and will become more familiar with working in a diverse socioeconomic and multicultural environment.
  • Interns will be exposed to a diverse and talented team of social entrepreneurs committed to creating positive social change.
  • As valued members of this team, interns are given all the opportunities and responsibilities of staff members. They attend all meetings, conferences, and events, and are encouraged to share their insights and ideas with regards to any and all operations, procedures, and programs.
  • Interns receive a general understanding of the work and mission of AMP360 and the role of stakeholders and partners at the city and state level, as well as valuable insight and hands-on experience organizing and running complex projects. 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

  • Education: current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Masters degree or equivalent, or completed undergraduate degree in a related field.
  • Language Skills: written and spoken proficiency in English and preferably in an additional language (Spanish, French, Arabic, Vietnamese)
  • Previous experience in nonprofit work, particularly in education, a plus.

The intern must have:

  • Excellent written and oral communications, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent web-based skill, proficient knowledge of social media platforms, and experience using communications and publication production systems.
  • Creativity within her/his scope of work, resourcefulness, detail-orientation, and ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks at once.
  • An understanding of AMP360’s vision and work and a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
  • A team player personality with a high level of commitment, as well as the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population and the ability to work with 
persons of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

General Terms and Conditions 


  • The internship program operates on a non-remunerative basis. Costs and arrangements for travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern.
  • The internship program is designed to complement an intern’s studies, rather than lead to further employment with AMP360. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.
  • AMP360 accepts no responsibility for the intern’s medical insurance or for costs arising from illness during the internship. Interns are required to provide proof of medical insurance coverage.
  • Short-listed candidates will be contacted and called for an interview in late May.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application package to recruiting@ampthreesixty.org with “Development Intern” in the subject line. The application package should include an updated resume and a cover letter responding to the following questions, both in PDF format:

  1. Why are you interested in interning at AMP360?
  2. Describe in your own words what it means to be a social entrepreneur.
  3. Describe a situation in which you have been innovative and/or entrepreneurial.

We are also seeking volunteers, specifically to teach and tutor SAT prep and to provide general teaching support for the other components of the program (life skills, civic engagement and service, creative arts). Interested students may apply here: http://www.ampthreesixty.org/volunteer/

May 27, 2015, Filed Under: Internship

Internship Available at African Leadership Bridge

The African Leadership Bridge is championing the next generation of African leaders through sustainable scholarships and a strong support network to provide the tools and experience needed to drive change in the African continent.  Established in 2006, African Leadership Bridge has worked with the African Leadership Academy to identify promising African students with a strong entrepreneurial drive and a dedication to the transformation of the African continent through hard work and leadership.

Opening doors to select universities like UT Austin, the African Leadership Bridge family provides full scholarships and unmatched emotional support to create a unique environment for students to thrive during their college experiences.  Beyond a commitment to personal education, African Leadership Bridge alumni use their knowledge and experience from the US to serve as leaders in their home countries and beyond while providing financial contributions to future African Leadership Bridge students, creating a sustainable impact in Africa.

Position Description: 

The PR/Social Media Intern will support the African Leadership Bridge by helping us tell our story and communicating stories related to our mission through various media outlets.  Primary responsibilities include managing a social media / communications calendar, and executing on that calendar reliably by posting on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.  Also, this intern will work with staff, volunteers and the board of directors to identify stories that are important to our audience and increase our reach by cross-posting and starting conversations about topics like education, Africa, leadership, and more.  You will help us to shape and develop our voice on social media.

 Qualifications:  

Be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, have reliable transportation, be willing to monitor and manage multiple social media channels on a regular basis.  Ideally, a candidate will be available through summer into the fall and beyond.

 Details on how to apply, contact information, deadline date: 

Apply by contacting our Executive Director, Bailey McEachern, at bailey.mceachern@africanleadershipbridge.org with a note describing why you are interested in joining our team and what you would like to accomplish during your tenure.  Applications are due by June 15th, 2015.

 Other information:

This is a great opportunity to work with a passionate and influential group of people on an important cause.  Additionally, we have amazing stories to tell, and our ‘measurables’ are still relatively low; so a superstar intern will be able to show demonstrable growth metrics to a future employer!

May 26, 2015, Filed Under: Research

Research Assistant with Anxiety & Health Behaviors Lab

Our research at the Anxiety & Health Behaviors Lab focuses on anxiety disorders (e.g., PTSD, panic, social anxiety, specific phobia) and associated health behaviors that affect the course of these disorders. We employ an integrative technique to treat these disorders, pulling from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness, as well as behavioral interventions such as smoking cessation, exercise, yoga, and medication (i.e., cognitive enhancers). You can read more about our research here: http://labs.la.utexas.edu/smits/. We are looking for motivated undergraduates to work in our lab for at least 2 semesters, 10 hours a week. Please email s.witcraft@utexas.edu if you are intersted in applying.

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