Archives for June 2015

June 25, 2015, Filed Under: Internship

Internships with the Austin Project

The Austin Project (TAP) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization launched in 1991 by Walt and Elspeth Rostow out of the LBJ School for Public Affairs. Then Austin Mayor, Bruce Todd, several faith-based organizations, community activists, neighborhood associations and business leaders joined the effort to create an organization that would act as a catalyst to align community efforts and to scale initiatives that lift up systems and shared community efforts to address the chronic gap in access and equity among Austin’s poor and minority populations.

TAP’s focus is on the importance of Family Stabilization as a key to student success,Parental Engagement as vital to school success, and Neighborhood Participation in schools as a means of revitalizing Community. Please visit our Current Initiatives and Past Initiatives pages for more specific details about our projects.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Are you looking to gain “real-life” experience in the dynamic fields of marketing, public relations, social media, graphic design, and business management? The growing nonprofit sector is a great place to start. Interns at The Austin Project will work on specific projects to ensure exceptional communication between TAP and its constituency, including local media, donors, and partnering organizations. The intern will help represent TAP at special events and will learn effective marketing and business strategies from conception to execution.

TAP is currently seeking Interns to fill the following positions:

Executive Assistant and Research Intern – Click Here for Job Description

Communications and Development Intern– Click Here for Job Description

Hours: Suggested time commitment is 8-10 hours a week, but agency is flexible in total number of hours/days worked. The time commitment may vary depending on deadlines and responsibilities.

Compensation: This internship opportunity is an unpaid position which may qualify for academic credit at your institution. Interested applicants should contact yvonne.lane@theaustinproject.org

http://theaustinproject.org/get-involved/internships/

June 25, 2015, Filed Under: Internship

Internship with Land Use Solutions

Land Use Solutions, a small land development consulting firm, is looking for an intern interested in learning all aspects of the land use in the City Process. The intern who fills this position should be able to handle a fast-paced environment. It’s essential that applicants to this position have excellent communication skills, demonstrate creativity, and understand the importance of attending to even the smallest details.

www.landusesolutionstx.com

Responsibilities:

• Monitor all City Council, Commissioner and Committee Hearings
• Assist with scheduling and coordinate conference call, meetings, etc.
• Assist with letters, summaries, motions, action plans, charts, etc.
• Make copies, scan and file client project information.
• Assist with mailings and printing production
• Research tax plat maps, zoning map, future land use map, and all information needed to evaluate a project.
• Assist with applications and submittal packages for rezoning, neighborhood plan amendments, variances, land status determinations, permits, etc.
• Deliver or pickup documents for clients
• Provide weekly updates regarding items to be completed.

Requirements:

Students applying for this internship must have the ability to work as a team member with other consultants, including civil engineers, land planners, architects, traffic consultants, attorneys and environmental consultants. Excellence in managing time, prioritizing workload, and meeting deadlines are essential. Consistent communication with clients, colleagues, governmental entities and community organizations is critical. An interest in and a willingness to learn new technologies, municipal regulations and initiatives are essential. Confidence to engage with members of the public is required. Applicants should also have strong writing skills, as well as a solid understanding of social media. Intern’s proficient with PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, should apply. Adobe Reader is preferred.

Application Instructions:

Please email resume to Kris Bentkowski at kbentkowski@landusesolutionstx.com.

June 25, 2015, Filed Under: Internship

Fall 2015 Internships at PulsePoint Group

PulsePoint Group is a management and digital consulting firm that provides insight, strategy development and strategic execution for communications and marketing management challenges, with a special focus on social and digital engagement.

The firm specializes in C-suite and boardroom-level consulting. By combining creativity and deep experience with rigorous research, PulsePoint Group transforms data derived from cutting-edge metrics into actionable recommendations.

This approach has made the firm trusted advisors to many of the FORTUNE 100 companies and has provided PulsePoint Group with a truly global practice.

Our practice is organized into four areas, each of which reinforces the other:

Fall 2015 Internship Program

At PulsePoint Group, our interns work in a fast-paced environment serving as members of our client teams. Interns are immersed in the day-to-day operations of our management consulting firm and have the opportunity to work on strategic projects for leading Fortune 100 companies. We view our interns as members of the team and expect them to perform as such. We recognize that you will have a lot to learn, and we will focus on giving you experiences that will help you excel.

FALL 2015 POSITIONS (AUSTIN AND LOS ANGELES):

Digital Consulting Internship — Austin

Typical intern responsibilities include digital research, quantitative/qualitative data analysis, social media audits, online conversation analysis, influencer identification, media monitoring and social analytics/reporting. Interns will see projects through from research to final recommendations.

Digital Consulting Work Product Test

Describe a brand that is using big data from social media to drive business value. In your opinion, how and why is this effective? Cite your sources, and limit your response to one page.

Creative/Design Internship — Austin

Interns should have demonstrable and superior graphic design skills that can be applied to client projects. Design interns will be involved in research and design development for branding projects, infographics/data visualization, presentation development and website design for our Fortune 100 clients. Interns work closely with the entire PPG team to brainstorm and execute design projects.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS:

Application deadline: July 31, 2015
Start date: August 19, 2015 (flexible)
End date: December 14, 2015 (flexible)
Location: The Terrace, 2600 Via Fortuna Suite 200, Austin, TX 78746
Hours: 15-20 hours per week (availability to come in every day preferred)
Compensation: $12/hr

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

Class credit (with prior faculty approval)
Work for portfolio
Mentoring program
Network development
Hands-on experience and training with real-world social engagement/analytics tools

REQUIREMENTS:

Strong independent research and analytical skills
Thorough knowledge of digital media platforms and best practices
Experience in digital media strategy and/or tactical execution
An understanding of statistics
Project management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Ability to establish realistic production schedules and meet deadlines
Strong writing and editing skills
Online or PDF portfolio (only for Creative internship applicants)

Business or communications majors are preferred, but all are welcome to apply.

CREATIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (Specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Experience with data visualization and Infographics
Understanding of print production process
Experience and Understanding of web design principles (No coding experience required)
Ability to effectively visually communicate
Design and logo experience

CREATIVE WORK PRODUCT TEST

Selected applicants will be asked to create an original infographic from some data we provide. The goal of the work product test is to measure your creativity and out-of-the-box thinking within a required set of parameters.

TO APPLY (DIGITAL CONSULTING INTERNSHIP):

Please send a resume, cover letter and work product test to Ed Morley at emorley@pulsepointgroup.com. It is in your best interest to apply as early as possible. We will be conducting interviews as applications come in, so positions may be filled before the deadline.

TO APPLY (CREATIVE INTERNSHIP):

Please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio (PDF or link) to Caleb Eubanks and Ed Morley atceubanks@pulsepointgroup.com and emorley@pulsepointgroup.com. It is in your best interest to apply as early as possible. We will be conducting interviews as applications come in, so positions may be filled before the deadline.