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, Filed Under: Internship

Engineering Internship with CLEAResult

CLEAResult, an Austin-based consulting firm that designs and implements energy efficiency programs nationwide, is looking for engineering students for our Fall 2015 intern program. Based on performance, interns will be considered for internships in the Fall of 2015 and full-time engineering positions if you are graduating soon.

Responsibilities:

As an Engineering Intern you will be working with our Energy Engineers and supporting their efforts. You would be responsible for the following:

  • Calculating energy savings for energy efficient projects
  • Supporting development of company-wide engineering best-practices
  • Supporting engineering tool development using MS Excel and other software
  • Preparing draft reports such as measurement and verification plans and billing analysis results
  • Updating databases and calculators
  • Ensuring current energy efficiency projects reflect federal and state energy codes
Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess the following:

  • Completed 3+ years of college pursuing a degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical or architectural).
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Able to work a minimum 10 hrs/week, a maximum of 20 hr/week
  • Interest and ambition to work in fast-paced energy efficiency industry

This position is a paid internship, however due to the temporary status of this position, it is not eligible for benefits.

Apply here:

CLEAResult Engineering Internship Part Time – Fall 2015

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Skillpoint Alliance seeks STEM Project Facilitators for Fall 2015

VELOCITY AT SKILLPOINT ALLIANCE

The Skillpoint Alliance Velocity Programs provide high school students with over 120 hours of relevant, hands-on work experience and exposure to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers. Teams of 20 rising juniors and seniors form a consulting company and work for an industry client on a real world problem. Velocity operates two program cycles:

Velocity Capstone: Spring semester Velocity Prep: Summer session

Working with the client and other experts, students’ research, plan, develop, and present deliverables to address the client’s real-world problem in a hands-on setting. Under the supervision of the Velocity Program Lead, the STEM Project Facilitator supports the planning and execution of the Velocity Program. The Facilitator works with program participants and Skillpoint Alliance staff on developing and overseeing the logistics of several projects throughout the duration of the program.

Position Description

Do you have a passion for working with students? Want more experience working in project-based environments? This internship is looking for enthusiastic individuals that want to engage students in STEM and serve the community for both our Spring and Summer Velocity cohorts.

The Project Facilitator collaborates with Skillpoint Alliance staff to ensure Velocity Prep program delivery. The facilitator must support student work to assure project completion through supervising students at their work sites, facilitating meeting times, and assisting students with project organization workflow to develop an effective solution. Additionally, the facilitator must manage logistics with both the host school and external partners. Facilitators will gain experience in project management, project based learning, curriculum development and community outreach in addition to being provided with networking opportunities and extensive professional development.

Responsibilities:

●  Attend Velocity Facilitator Orientation;

●  Define student workflow, deliverables, and other processes for measuring project progress;

●  Manage student expectations, maintaining student schedule, instituting accountability measures and

addressing student motivation and performance issues as necessary;

●  Serve as student role model by modeling productive work habits, positive attitude and effective

  • professional relationships;
  •   Coordinate student engagement with industry/subject matter experts (e.g. site tours, guest lectures);
  • Manage documentation for all Velocity program operations;
  • Prepare a summary report describing project goals, accomplishments, student outcomes, expenditures,and suggestions for improvement ;
  • Oversee the development of written and presentation deliverables including, but not limited to:business plans, and PowerPoint presentations;
  •   Engage students in discussion and research relevant to the project at hand; and
  •  Additional Responsibilities as assigned by Acceleration Program Lead.Requirements
  •   Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor of Arts, Science, or Masters in a relevant subject area
  • Project management skills (effective and efficient communication is critical)
  •  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills (eg. Student organization leadership)
  • Some experience working with youth in an education or informal setting
  •   Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • Proficient in applications including: Podio, Google Apps, Dropbox, etc.
  • Familiarity with the development of a business plan, consulting services
  • Reliable transportation necessary

Location/ Schedule

  •  Capstone (Semester): up to 20 hours per week| 5-10 hours in class/ 5-10 hours planning |

    Austin area high schools

  • Part-time, temporary
  • To Apply:

● Prep (Summer): 4 Weeks, 40 hours per week | 8am – 4pm, M- F | Austin area high schools

● Part-time, temporary

● Please submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your career interests to http://skillpointalliance.mytribehr.com/careers/index.

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Society for Prevention Research Internship

Internship Opportunity available to assist in developing a social media presence for the Society of Prevention Research (SPR). SPR is an organization dedicated to advancing scientific investigation on the etiology and prevention of social, physical and mental health, and academic problems and on the translation of that information to promote health and well-being (http://www.preventionresearch.org/). The multi-disciplinary membership of SPR is international and includes scientists, practitioners, advocates, administrators, and policy makers who value the conduct and dissemination of prevention science worldwide. The internship will allow the student to assist with the development of a social media program, including Facebook and Twitter, for SPR. This will include developing a manual of procedures for the content to be posted, developing the content to be posted, and working to implement the procedures. For this internship, the undergraduate student will primarily work with Dr. Keryn Pasch, director of the Prevention Research Lab at the University of Texas in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education. However, s/he may also work with other members of the SPR organization. This internship is perfect for a student who has an interest in working with health-related organizations and developing up to date content and procedures in order to sustain a presence on social media. Interested students should contact Dr. Keryn Pasch (kpasch@austin.utexas.edu) and include a resume.