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A Glimmer of Hope Fall Internships

PROGRAMS INTERN

Glimmer works to lift the women and girls of rural Ethiopia out of extreme poverty. Glimmer’s programs team manages implementation of clustered health, microfinance, education, and microfinance projects through our local implementing partners in Ethiopia. We are looking for a Master’s level Programs Intern who is interested in international development or international affairs for the Fall of 2016. You will assist in data organization and analysis and provide support for our programs team activities.

Position: 

Maintain program/project records in our project management database,

Review project completion documents and photos for accuracy,

Review proposals and reports from our construction partners in Ethiopia,

Prepare proposals and reports for donors

Communicate with Addis Ababa, Ethiopia office on program tasks,

Conduct research and other activities as needed.

Requirements: 

you’re a world changer. Interested in serving humanity? An internship at Glimmer means you’ll be a part of something big. Something that helps create change in your world.

you’re independent and innovative, yet roll with the punches. We expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here. You are a self-starter who thinks outside the box and provides real-time solutions without handholding. Our close-knit departments constantly overlap, so you can jump right into group projects, and deal with a diverse group.

your organization skills intimidate Martha Stewart. You stay organized throughout the duration of a project, and are able to juggle multiple projects at a time. You’re a firm believer that every detail matters.

you get things done. You’re a pro at meeting deadlines. If you don’t know, you ask questions and get what you need to get the job done. You communicate early on if there is a problem. You don’t just show up, you perform your best.

knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your mad skills as a communicator and data analyst.

commitment:

We’re looking for a Master’s level student (upper level undergraduate students will be considered on a case by case basis) to come to our Austin office 20 hours per week this fall (schedule is flexible). Please only apply if you are located in Austin, Texas.

benefits:

An internship at A Glimmer of Hope is an incredible opportunity for students to gain experience at an international non-profit with a mission to help change the world. This is an unpaid internship but it may count for internship credit at your college or university.

apply:

Please submit a resume to leslie@aglimmerofhope.org with ICD Programs Intern in the subject line.

FALL 2016 COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Glimmer works to lift the women and girls of rural Ethiopia out of extreme poverty. Glimmer is looking for a Communications Intern who will assist in a variety of communications and marketing projects and help organize our media content. You will be asked to contribute to ongoing team projects that focus on efficient and engaging communication with Glimmer’s supporters.

position:

  • Contribute to projects that enhance Glimmer’s communications to our donors through writing, storytelling, synthesis of programs information and more
  • Create organization systems for our media content libraries
  • Help build Glimmer’s online presence
  • Assist with research related to Glimmer’s marketing, communications and fundraising
  • Write and edit copy; assist with visual storytelling
  • Assist with other media projects as needed
  • Execute tasks on quick deadlines

requirements:

you’re a world changer. Interested in serving humanity? An internship at Glimmer means you’ll be a part of something big. Something that helps create change in your world.

you get things done. You’re a pro at meeting deadlines and multi-tasking, and you’re a firm believer that every detail matters. If you don’t know, you ask questions and get what you need to perform your best. You communicate early on if there is a problem.

you’re independent and innovative, yet roll with the punches. We expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here. You are a self-starter who thinks outside the box and provides real-time solutions without hand holding.

Our close-knit departments constantly overlap, so you can jump right into group projects, and deal with a diverse group.

you get accused of being a feng shui master. Your well-developed sense of space and function means you have a natural knack for design and organization. You just make things look good.

you’re knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your skills as a communicator, writer and general marketing whiz.

you’re tech savvy and an AP stylebook wizard. You’re computer literate with Mac experience and know your way around the web. You love grammar and know where to put an Oxford comma. Familiarity with Photoshop, InDesign or Google AdWords is a plus, but not required.

commitment:

We are looking for a part-time intern (12-16 hours per week) for the Fall of 2016. Hours are flexible. Please apply only if you are located in Austin, Texas.

benefits:

The Glimmer Internship Program is an opportunity for qualified students to gain real world experience at an international non-profit with a mission to help change the world. This is an unpaid internship but it may count for internship credit at your college or university.

apply:

Please submit a cover letter, your resume and answers to the questions below to jobs@aglimmerofhope.org. No phone calls please.

intern questions:

  1. Describe yourself.
  2. How did you become familiar with Glimmer, and what has your previous involvement with Glimmer been?
  3. When did humanitarian work become a priority for you?
  4. Explain why you are applying for this position, and what makes you a good fit.
  5. If you are accepted, what will your personal goals be during your time here?
  6. What are two or three of your favorite websites?
  7. What is the last book that you read and enjoyed? And the last book you read and didn’t enjoy?
  8. What are your three favorite movies?
  9. Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you?

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Rainforest Partnership Fall Internships

Headquartered in Austin, Rainforest Partnership is an international nonprofit dedicated to the protection of tropical rainforest, a critical factor in the health of our planet. We accomplish our mission by working directly with people of the forests, and in collaboration with others who want to enable that work.

We are looking for project management interns. The project management intern will work with the Director of Projects on the organization’s projects in Latin America.

The intern will be supporting the Director of Projects on the following needs:

  Organize incoming reports and photos from personnel abroad

  Help track project expenditures and activities

  Provide information and assistance to DP in completing required paperwork and

reporting associated with each project (e.g. monthly report, updates, project

implementation summaries)

  Interact with other personnel who are working in Peru, Ecuador as necessary for project related activities

  Research and help develop indicators and a methodology for measuring project success

  Help monitor and ensure the completion of all tasks laid out in the project plan

Skills required:

  Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  Project management skills or an aptitude for project management

  Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing data

  Ability to work independently and collaboratively

  Resourcefulness and creativity

  Spanish speaking and writing skills will be a bonus

Length:  Flexible

Rainforest Partnership is looking for 10–20 hours a week commitment during the fall. Hours can be flexible and can be discussed at the time of the interview. Please email Lavanya at info@rainforestpartnership.org to apply for this internship

What you will get from this internship:

  An ability to work in a growing international NGO with a unique model of working

  You will gain experience in International Development

  The experience to work in a position of real responsibility

  An ability to own your designated work portfolio, and learn hands on project

management, time management, ability to collaborate with highly skilled staff and

volunteers

  Work in a fun, high energy, positive, collaborative and diverse work environment

  Flexible work timings

We are looking for interested volunteers/interns grant writers. The grant writer intern will work with the Director of Projects. The roles and responsibilities of the grant writer intern are listed below:

  Primarily responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations in a clear and compelling manner

  With the support of the office staff, the grant writer will assemble and submit grant requests, establish and maintain a calendar of submissions and other deadlines

  Should be able to understand and work on budgets for proposals that would fit within the foundation’s funding criteria

Skills required:

  Excellent writing, analytical and research skills

  Must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and highly organized

  Must have experience using online databases and other sources to locate biographical,

financial, and philanthropic information

  Ability to meet deadlines

Length: Flexible

Rainforest Partnership is looking for 20 hours a week commitment during the fall internship. Hours can be flexible and can be discussed at the time of interview. Please email Lavanya at info@rainforestpartnership.org to apply for this internship

What you will get from this internship:

  An ability to work in a growing international NGO with a unique model of working

  You will gain experience in International Development

  The experience to work in a position of real responsibility

  An ability to own your designated work portfolio, and learn hands on project

management, time management, ability to collaborate with highly skilled staff and

volunteers

  Work in a fun, high energy, positive, collaborative and diverse work environment

  Flexible work timings

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Tech Ranch Fall Internships

Tech Ranch Experiential Learning Program

Tech Ranch, a startup incubator in Austin, TX offers first ­time and seasoned entrepreneurs the resources and tools necessary to launch and grow their companies. With a focus on developing the entrepreneur instead of the idea, Tech Ranch helps foster the growth of the individual who can then go on to do many great things, despite what happens with their venture. By facilitating international connections, Tech Ranch empowers entrepreneurs to tap into the greater global community, providing opportunities to learn, grow and expand.

Tech Ranch is committed to helping entrepreneurs across all industries in order to help them realize their potential for personal success and find their ability to have social impact.

Videography Job Description:

We are looking for a hard­ working and talented student with experience in videography and a desire to get involved with exciting projects. This intern will have the opportunity to develop skills in content creation and videography as well as build their resume.

Goals of Experiential Learning Program: Tech Ranch has developed this program to help students get real­world access to the entrepreneurship industry. Many times, especially as an undergraduate college student, there is a focus on case studies and text versus hands­on, experiential learning. The program allows students to not only work within a startup incubator and help with the growth and development of Tech Ranch, but also work alongside and with a wide range of entrepreneurs from multiple countries and industry backgrounds.

Through project work, events and training, Tech Ranch hopes to give students a glimpse into the life and challenges of an entrepreneur to better prepare them to make career choices. Project work will range across multiple functions and it is to be understood that Tech Ranch is also a startup and everyone must “wear many hats” each and every day.

Key Tasks:

●  Assisting with content creation, including sourcing content and creation for social media on a regular basis

●  Operation of videography equipment for events, training, and marketing materials.

●  Uploading and editing of video and other content

●  Flexibility related to projects, events, and development activities that pop up

Requirements:

●  Flexible and optimistic attitude

●  Willingness to learn and grow personally and professionally

●  At least one­year of undergraduate classes completed

●  Ability to use Microsoft Office products

●  Experience in videography and comfort with videography equipment

●  Experience editing video

Good to Have But Not Required:

●  Experience with podcasting

●  Experience with blogging

Application Instructions:

This is an unpaid experience with a flexible schedule and opportunity to grow your portfolio and resume. The position is available for a Summer or Fall semester start date. If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and a cover letter to maria@techranchaustin.com

Marketing Job Description: Goals of Experiential Learning Program: Tech Ranch has developed this program to help students get real-world access to the entrepreneurship industry. Many times, especially as an undergraduate college student, there is a focus on case studies and text versus hands-on, experiential learning. The program allows students to not only work within a startup incubator and help with the growth and development of Tech Ranch, but also work alongside and with a wide range of entrepreneurs from multiple countries and industry backgrounds. Through project work, events and training, Tech Ranch hopes to give students a glimpse into the life and challenges of an entrepreneur to better prepare them to make career choices. Project work will range across multiple functions and it is to be understood that Tech Ranch is also a startup and everyone must “wear many hats” each and every day.

Key Tasks:

  • Assisting with social media and content creation on a regular basis, including sourcing content and creative
  • Assistance with business development and proposal research to help Tech Ranch staff keep pace with opportunities and initiatives
  • Coordination and hosting of Tech Ranch private and public events, including but not limited to Chuckwagon Lunch and Campfire Networking
  • Optimization of Tech Ranch operations processes, space development and expansion
  • Flexibility related to projects, events, and development activities that pop up

Requirements:

  • Flexible and optimistic attitude
  • Basic social media and content creation experience
  • Willingness to learn and grow personally and professionally
  • At least one-year of undergraduate classes completed
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office products

Application Instructions:

This is an unpaid experience. If you are interested in applying, please apply at techranchaustin.com/join