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Internships with Cook, Learn, Grow

 

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Need a paid internship? Love working with kids? Can you cook?

APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING PAID INTERNSHIPS DUE NOVEMBER 30.

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS DUE JANUARY 30.

Austin-Houston-Dallas-Seattle

APPLY AT: http://cooklearngrow.com/join-team/

Cook, Learn, Grow is a team of professionally trained educators and chefs that work in partnership with schools and communities to lead unique food literacy programs which allow young people to learn critical life skills, gain tools for creative expression and have successful experiences that build self-esteem and confidence.

Cook, Learn, Grow has openings for PART-TIME kid’s cooking instructors for the After School Cooking Programs.

Do you love working with children? Are you passionate about cooking? Would you like to make a difference in a child’s life?

Cook, Learn, Grow has internships for Kid’s Cooking Instructor for our Afterschool Program.

Overall Instructor Internship Description: Lead children’s hands-on afterschool cooking classes. Classes held in Lakeway, Bee Cave, Austin, Dripping Springs, Leander, Round Rock

Responsibilities include:

  • Driving to various locations in and around Austin to teach provided food literacy/cooking curriculum
  • Prepare for Cook, Learn, Grow lessons; run class related errands including but not limited to grocery shopping, prepping/cleaning for class, etc.
  • Maintain safe and engaging classroom environment
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with children, parents andother Cook, Learn, Grow staff.Qualifications:
  • Possess strong cooking skills
  • Minimum 1 year of experience working face-to-face with children
  • Passionate about teaching children about food
  • Excellent ability to engage and manage children
  • Able to commit for a 4-month minimum
  • Available 2-5pm, M-F, 1-5 days depending on enrollment
  • Pass background check & fingerprinting
  • Have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
  • Strong organizational, time management, and leadership skills
  • Responsible and trustworthyBenefits:
  • This is a paid experiential opportunity integrating classroom teaching and cooking experience.
  • Gain invaluable classroom management, time management, leadership and child food literacy development experience.
  • This is a very positive, rewarding and part time opportunity based on enrollment.
  • Apply online at www.cooklearngrow.com/join-team/

 

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Ongoing Internships at WeViva

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Development Internship Description:

WeViva (www.weviva.org) is a non-profit organization in Austin, with a mission to provide accessible and affordable fitness and nutrition classes to people in low-income communities. We target adults (mainly Hispanic women) and bring all classes on-site and completely free to participants. WeViva is seeking a part time Development intern to help with the following tasks:

  • Work with Development Associate to help plan and execute all elements of Envision Luncheon (vendor management, budget, printed materials, sponsor follow up, etc)
  • Input data into and maintain our database system (such as donor addresses, phone numbers, email)
  • Assist with monthly Viva Visit logistics and attend day of to assist with setting up, guiding attendants, receiving food deliveries at location
  • Assist with managing all relationships with third parties hosting on WeViva’s behalf
  • Assist with managing recognition of all donors through the database system including gifts and tracking
  • Create and participate in outreach and networking activities as assigned
  • Periodically assisting the Development Associate with social media
  • Purchasing supplies as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years in relevant experience
  • 2 years of college completion
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience with fundraising database is a plus
  • Flexibility in work schedule- some weekend and evenings required
  • An understanding of a small start-up non-profit environment
  • Must have a collaborative and team oriented personality
  • Must be able to represent WeViva in a professional manner at all times
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Time Commitment: 10-15 hrs/week

Compensation: non-paid position

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Crystal Gultz

Development Manager

crystal@weviva.org

512-961-2989

Nutrition Internship Description:

WeViva (www.weviva.org) is a non-profit organization in Austin, with a mission to provide accessible and affordable fitness and nutrition classes to people in low-income communities. We target adults (mainly Hispanic women) and bring all classes on-site and completely free for the participants. WeViva is seeking interns to help with the following tasks:

Nutrition Internship Tasks:

  • Help the Nutritionists at the WeViva classes with prepping all the classes. This may include:
    • Shopping for the food
    • Helping out at the WeViva class location
    • Creating Recipes and recipe books
    • Being available to help out at supermarket Tours
    • Being responsible for signing in participants
  • Work directly under the Program Manager and the Nutritionist
  • Attend nutrition classes at various partner organizations in Austin. Classes are in apartments, community centers, and schools. (Varied times-usually in the evenings)
  • Maintain attendance sheets and waivers as well as create reports on participation rates.

All interns would also get exposure to: social marketing tools, grant searching and writing, basic office tasks, attending health fairs, farmers markets, events related to health/fitness/nutrition, etc.

The intern needs to have the following qualifications:

  • Interest in helping low-income populations
  • Interest in health, wellness, nutrition, fitness
  • Must have own computer and regular internet access
  • Ability to work from home
  • Ability to drive to locations that are hosting the fitness and nutrition classes.
  • An understanding of a small start-up non-profit environment
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Hours are negotiable; Interns are expected to work at the office: 4107 Medical Parkway Suite 200, Austin, TX 78756, at least 3 days per week and work at least 15 hours per week for the duration of the internship. This may include time spent at different class locations. Available internship credit hours through university program; the intern is required to setup credit hours and WeViva will complete any necessary paperwork.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Natalie Peluso, Ph.D.

Program Manager

natalie@weviva.org

860-712-2798

Program Internship Description:

WeViva (www.weviva.org) is a non-profit organization in Austin, with a mission to provide accessible and affordable fitness and nutrition classes to people in low-income communities. We target adults (mainly Hispanic women) and bring all classes on-site and completely free for the participants. WeViva is seeking interns to help with the following tasks:

Program Internship Tasks:

  • Help the Executive Director with research, participation database, communications outlets and avenues.
  • Help the Program Manager with scheduling and organization of fitness and nutrition classes
  • Attend fitness and nutrition classes at various partner organizations in Austin. Classes are in apartments, community centers, and schools. (Varied times-usually in the evenings)
  • Maintain attendance sheets and waivers as well as create reports on participation rates.

All interns would also get exposure to: social marketing tools, grant searching and writing, basic office tasks, attending health fairs, farmers markets, events related to health/fitness/nutrition, etc.

The intern needs to have the following qualifications:

  • Interest in helping low-income populations
  • Interest in health, wellness, nutrition, fitness
  • Must have own computer and regular internet access
  • Ability to work from home
  • Ability to drive to locations that are hosting the fitness and nutrition classes.
  • An understanding of a small start-up non-profit environment
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Hours are negotiable; Interns are expected to work at the office: 4107 Medical Parkway Suite 200, Austin, TX 78756, at least 3 days per week and work at least 15 hours per week for the duration of the internship. This may include time spent at different class locations. Available internship credit hours through university program; the intern is required to setup credit hours and WeViva will complete any necessary paperwork.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Natalie Peluso, Ph.D.

Program Manager

natalie@weviva.org

860-712-2798

 

, Filed Under: Internship

Internship at Children’s Defense Fund

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Company: Children’s Defense Fund Texas

Job Title: Policy Intern

Job Location: Austin, Texas, United States

Internship Dates: Spring, summer and fall internships available

Salary: Unpaid

Job Description: The internship is based in Austin and provides general support for the CDF-TX Policy Department. The intern provides substantive research, compiles reports, monitors interim legislative committees and helps with the execution of advocacy-related activities, including advocate training/recruitment, story collection, public education, legislator visits, legislative briefings and other Department projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Volunteer advocate outreach and recruitment
  • Policy research, briefs and training material
  • Conducts research on public policy, media trends and other subjects as needed
  • Assists in the development and execution of special projects
  • Perform other division, department, and organization-wide special projects as needed and assigned
  • Assist in maintaining CDF’s social media platforms
  • Evenings and occasional weekend activity is required, consistent with policy support for a leading national not-for-profit organization 

Job Requirements:

  • Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and ability to multi-task
  • Strong organizational and execution skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Commitment to social advocacy and CDF’s mission to be a voice for all children
  • Ability to organize facts and present issues in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with CDF staff and external partners/contacts
  • Strong computer, Internet and research skills

Application Instructions: To apply, candidates should email a one-page cover letter describing their interest and qualifications and a resume to: lguerracar@childrensdefense.org and type POLICY INTERN in the subject line.

Contact Information: Cheasty Anderson, CDF-TX Policy Associate

Email: canderson@childrensdefense.org

Web: http://www.cdftexas.org/