Archives for December 2016

December 22, 2016, Filed Under: Internship

SAFE Alliance Communications Internship

Communications Intern – Spring 2017

who WE are

We’re The SAFE Alliance, an alliance of Austin Children’s Shelter and SafePlace.
We’re a registered, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, spanning two beautiful campuses on several acres in beautiful Austin, Texas.
We’re a diverse, passionate group of more than 335 staff with a vision of a just and safe community, free from violence and abuse, and a mission to lead in ending sexual assault and exploitation, child abuse and domestic violence through prevention, intervention, and advocacy for change.
We’re an Austin-American Statesman’s “Top Workplace” Winner for 2015.

who YOU are

You’re a strong believer that all people should have lives that are free from violence and abuse.
You’re someone who cares about positive client and customer relations. You build strong relationships, and you deliver effective client and customer-centric solutions.
You’ve are impeccable decision maker. Your decisions are timely, and they’ll help the organization move forward.
You value differences, recognizing that different perspectives and cultural diversity make the world a better place to be.
Your interpersonal skills are on point. You easily relate openly and comfortably with very diverse groups of people.
You’re resilient, rebounding from setbacks and adversity with both poise and ease.
You’re resourceful. You know how to secure and deploy resources both effectively and efficiently.
You’re trustworthy. You gain confidence and the trust of others through integrity and forthright honesty.

what WE need YOU to do for us

We need you to fill the role of Communications Intern. This is a part time, unpaid internship, position. You’ll wow us by masterfully performing the following key duties and responsibilities:

Help develop and implement communications strategies to fulfill the individual needs of each agency, program and/or department.
Assist the Communications Coordinator in furthering the mission of SAFE through the implementation of print and digital communications strategies.
Collaborate with the rest of the Communications department on larger agency-wide projects and help ensure each project is finished in a timely manner.
Assisting with the daily administrative functions of the Communications department:
Tracking press hits;
Tracking social media campaigns;
Updating outdated contacts in press list (when appropriate);
Assisting with press call downs (when appropriate);
Researching and proposing agencies to engage with via social media; and
Pulling and storing client success stories, etc.

to be successful in this role, WE’LL need YOU to

A clear path to a degree in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
Excellent copywriting and editing skills (samples not required but highly suggested).
Proven project management and organizational skills.
Good personal and professional judgement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and full office suite.
Resourceful and outside-the-box thinking.
Thorough knowledge of social media platforms.
Positive attitude and strong client service mentality.
Strong eye for detail and creative design.
Ability to work with a variety of personalities in a collaborative manner/
Prior experience in community volunteerism or nonprofit work.
Experience with social media management platforms (HooteSuite, TweetDeck or other).
Spanish language skills.
Pass all required criminal history background checks (including an FBI fingerprint check), as well as submit to a pre-employment drug screen and TB test.
Adhere to our Guiding Principles, Mission, Core Competencies and Confidentiality Policy.

how WE’LL make it worth YOUR while

We’ll provide you with an amazing work environment where you’ll get to make a difference every day.

Apply online at http://jobs.safeaustin.org/apply/X1IPoI/Communications-Intern?source=501community

December 19, 2016, Filed Under: Internship

Immigrant Detention Visitation Intern

About Grassroots Leadership:

Grassroots Leadership is an Austin, Texas-based national organization that works for a more just society where prison profiteering, mass incarceration, deportation and criminalization are things of the past. We believe that no one should be detained or deported, and that human connection and organizing has the power to challenge the immigration and criminal justice systems. Advocacy should be lead by those most directly impacted by systems of injustice, as they are the ones most knowledgeable about the issues, impacted by the decisions, and most qualified to lead.

Skills/Background/Qualifications:

Grassroots Leadership is seeking a dedicated, passionate individual to join our team in a 10-15 hr/wk unpaid Immigrant Detention Visitation internship. The ideal candidate will have personal or family history with detention and/or deportation, be bilingual English/Spanish, foreign born or from an immigrant family, and a person of color, all of which are representative of the communities most impacted by unjust immigration policies. Additional qualifications include:

-Excellent written communication and listening skills in both English and Spanish

— able to speak clearly and write expressively

-Able to work in a fast paced environment and respond quickly to changing priorities

–Highly organized

-Strong critical thinking skills, with the confidence/ability to question analytically

-Cross culturally responsive showing ability to work with a wide variety of individuals from various backgrounds, including immigrant, faith-based, and student populations

-Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team

-Ability to process highly sensitive information shared around violence experienced and sexual-based trauma

-Kindness, flexibility, and sense of humor – we’re a small, family-like organization that values community

-Knowledge of MS Office, Google Docs and Gmail, and database systems strongly desired

Internship Responsibilities:

Primary internship responsibilities would be to support training, engagement, and advocacy with community volunteers visiting asylum-seeking women detained at the Hutto Detention Center outside Austin, TX. The vast majority of women detained are from Central America, most escaping persecution at the hands of gangs, traffickers, and abusers. Our program trains community volunteers to visit with the women one-on-one for the duration of their stays, with the goals of 1) ending the isolation of detention, 2) monitoring human rights abuses and 3) creating advocates for detention reform. Core internship responsibilities include:

– Developing continuing development trainings around exposing injustice and lifting voice through multi-media, to include but not limited to blog posts, film vinets, photography, and other earned media

– Assisting with volunteer recruitment within Student, faith-based, and spanish dominant communities

– Preparation and co-facilitation of new volunteer orientations, including separate orientations conducted in English and in Spanish

– Leading volunteers on group visits to the Hutto Detention Center

– Resource Sharing with volunteers

– Participation in organizing activities.

To Apply:

Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Sofia Casini, Detention Coordinator at scasini@grassrootsleadership.org by Monday, January 9th

December 12, 2016, Filed Under: Internship

Social Media and Content Marketing Intern at GlobeKick

GlobeKick is looking for a Social Media and Content Marketing intern for 2017.

**The Social Media position would include:

-Managing customer engagement

-Brand Outreach

**The Content Marketing position would include:

-Content creation and curation

-Learning the basics of SEO and SEM

If students are interested, please send an email to mary@globekick.com with a brief paragraph on their background and why they’re interested in the internship.

No required application materials, but a background in journalism, marketing, or advertising is preferred.