Archives for January 2017

January 6, 2017, Filed Under: Internship

Legislative Internship Spring 2017

State Representative César Blanco 85th Legislative Session Internship Program

State Representative César Blanco is seeking applicants for unpaid internship opportunities at his Capitol office during the 85th Legislative Session. Eligible candidates must be available during regular business hours and willing to commit to a minimum 19 hours per week. The internship program will offer students the opportunity to advance their interest in public service while providing them with valuable employment experience. It will also allow them to get involved with the legislative process and gain firsthand experience on state government.

Responsibilities:

Support office staff with legislation-related projects, outreach programs, and further events andactivities

Assist with the correspondence process, including research, writing letters and working with theCorrespondence Management System (CMS) as well as further office duties

Conduct broad research on current legislation and special projects about the community of ElPaso

Arrange tours of the Texas Capitol

Additional duties assigned as appropriate

Benefits:

Legislative work experience

Firsthand involvement with state government

Involvement with the state’s policy process

Credit for coursework if offered by your school

Possible future employment opportunities and/or references

To Apply: Email your resume and letter of interest stating your interest areas and tentative availabily to Luis Soberon at luis.soberon@house.texas.gov. or mail your documents to our Capitol Office at P.O. Box 2910 Austin, Texas 78768-2910. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (915) 599-9807.

The House of Representatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of service. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require reasonable accommodations during the application process, please call 463-0865

This internship is unpaid.

January 6, 2017, Filed Under: Employment Opportunity, Internship

UBONGO Summer 2017 Paid Internship

Call for Applications – UBONGO

10-12 Week Paid Internship Summer or Fall 2017

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Ubongo, a leading Edutainment company based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is seeking up to three University of Texas students to participate in a 10-12 week paid internship in Summer 2017. Ubongo is a social enterprise that creates interactive edutainment for kids in Africa. Ubongo broadcasts educational TV cartoons and radio programs programs in Swahili, English and French in over 26 countries. Ubongo also conducts extensive analytical research on children’s educational learning through media.

Ubongo is interested in University of Texas student interns (graduate or undergraduate) with interests and skills in education and development, research and data analytics, infographics, program evaluation, grant writing, proposal design and management, and quantitative and qualitative fieldwork skills (e.g. focus group design and rapid experiments around student learning). The ideal UT student candidate will have a strong interest in children’s education with a focus on East Africa, and a strong desire to learn new skills and work independently in a creative work environment. Swahili skills are welcome, but not necessary for these positions.

Ubongo is also interested in welcoming proposals from undergraduate or graduate students from across the UT campus who may be interested in working with Ubongo during the Fall 2017 and/or Winter 2018 semesters on student-initiated projects that fit with the Ubongo’s mission. Students may align this work, for example, with undergraduate or graduate thesis work or study abroad. All things equal, preference will be given to Liberal Arts students (particularly those enrolled in Plan II), but all UT students – graduate and undergraduate – are encouraged to apply.

Students serving in summer internships will receive stipends in the amount of approximately $6500 to cover the costs of travel, housing, and other expenses. Students seeking fall or winter internships will need to develop a budget proposal, in consultation with Dr. Weaver.

Note: all UT students participating in sponsored internships must secure travel authorization from the UT International Office prior to travel. More information on UT’s travel policy can be found at https://world.utexas.edu/risk/authorization/students

Application Instructions

Please complete and submit the following materials by February 15, 2017 to Drs. Catherine Weaver and Michael Findley, Co-Directors, Innovations for Peace and Development at ceweaver@austin.utexas.edu.

Information Cover Sheet
- Full Name
- Contact Information (email address, phone number, physical address)
- Current student rank at The University of Texas (e.g. “Third Year Undergraduate; “First Year MA student”)
- Major(s) at the University of Texas
- Planned year of graduation
- The names and contact information for three professional or academic references

Cover letter
- Please address this to Dr. Weaver and Dr. Michael Findley, Co-Directors of Innovations for Peace and Development and Ms. Nisha Ligon, CEO of Ubongo
- Discuss why you may be interested in this internship opportunity with Ubongo
- Describe your key interests and skills that may align with the objectives of this internship program
- Describe any prior travel or work experience (including research experience) that may be relevant to this position
- Please describe your foreign language skills
- Please tell us how this internship opportunity would benefit your own educational and professional objectives
- Any additional information you would like the selection committee to consider

Professional Resume (1-2 pages)

Unofficial transcript

We will review applications in early February and conduct interviews (by phone or on campus) in mid to late February. Decisions will be made by mid-March 2017.

For further information, please contact Dr. Catherine Weaver, Co-Director, Innovations for Peace and Development (IPD), at ceweaver@austin.utexas.edu. More information on IPD can be found at http://www.ipdutexas.org and Ubongo at http://www.ubongo.co.

****Students should note that there will be some training and preparation required through the Innovation for Peace and Development program during the spring 2017 semester****

January 4, 2017, Filed Under: Employment Opportunity, Internship

Latino Heritage Internship Program Summer 2017

Latino Heritage Internship Program

Application Period Ending Soon!!

The National Park Service and Hispanic Access Foundation’s Latino Heritage Internship Program (LHIP) is designed to train young people in the skills of cultural, historical, natural resource management. The program will raise awareness of our national parks and historic sites, their accessibility and the need for the Latino community’s involvement in their preservation.

For this purpose, HAF will select and oversee eighteen highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students to work alongside NPS historians, interpreters, archaeologists, architects, and curators on cultural resources projects in different park units, offices and historical sites throughout the nation. Students will have substantive assignments in their areas of study, work closely with NPS staff day-to-day and receive additional mentoring and support through HAF. This summer, we will offer two types of LHIP internships:

LHIP Internship:

An entry internship that focuses on career exploration and building fundamental natural resource science skills. Each LHIP Intern will receive a weekly stipend of $400, park-provided housing or a housing allowance and paid travel expenses. Interns who successfully complete 640 hours of work in one or more eligible internships and are under the age of 26 will be eligible for the Public Land Corps noncompetitive hiring authority for 120 days following the completion of the internship. Successful completion of an LHIP internship does not guarantee that the participant will be hired into a federal position.

LHIP Direct Hiring Authority Resource Assistant internship (DHA-RA):

A unique internship opportunity aiming to build a pathway to employment in the Department of Interior (DOI). DHA-RA interns will apply cultural and natural resource expertise to NPS management and build a network with federal employees throughout the internship. These rigorous internships require specialized knowledge and typically are available to upper-level undergraduate students, graduate students or recent graduates. DHA-RA interns will receive a weekly stipend of $480, park-provided housing or a housing allowance, and paid travel expenses. DHA-RA interns who successfully complete the internship requirements become eligible to be non-competitively hired by the DOI for two years from the date of their degree. Successful completion of the internship does not guarantee that the participant will be hired into a federal position.

LHIP DHA positions are currently being reviewed and pending approval. If you are interested in any of the tentative DHA projects listed below, please submit your application during the first week of January, and e-mail our LHIP Program Manager at rodrigo@hispanicaccess.org.

Basic Eligibility

Age 18 to 35
Possess US citizenship or permanent residence
Be enrolled in a post-secondary educational program or have graduated from college within the past year
Have a strong interest — or relevant experience — in areas pertaining to — but not limited to — history, historic preservation, public history, museum studies, archaeology, cultural interpretation, landscape architecture, anthropology or other related fields.
Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) — helpful and more needed for some positions
Be social media savvy!

Timeframe

Applications must be submitted by February 6th, 2017. Top candidates will be selected for interviews between mid-January and March. Placement decisions and assignments will generally be made during the month of March.
Standard LHIP positions will go for a 10-week period will beginning in late May through early June 2017 and conclude in July through early September 2017 depending on specific requirements of the project site.
Direct Hiring Authority positions will last 11 weeks

Background and Goals

A 2014 research briefing by Latino Decisions and the Hispanic Access Foundation analyzed nine major public opinion polls from the last three years and found that Latinos overwhelmingly support greater environmental protections, such as preserving parks and public lands. Additionally, this briefing found that 1) Latinos viewed natural and cultural resource conservation as essential to a better quality of life and that 2) Latinos believe individuals and government have important roles in protecting these resources. This program will seek to increase the engagement of Latinos, as they are currently the most underrepresented population group in the NPS workforce.

The program will advance employment and community engagement opportunities with an emphasis on cultural resource stewardship and interpretation. It will target undergraduates and graduate students while developing mission critical internship projects that will support NPS goals and objectives. The experience will create strong mentor and protégé relationships and support the career growth of talented students. In addition, it will help to expand NPS outreach into Latino communities nationally and develop deep and sustainable partnerships.

Selection criteria

Candidates may express interest in specific geographic and thematic areas. Specific assignments will be based on best fit with specific requirements of each NPS location. Final candidates will undergo a background check before beginning their assignment. Applications will be reviewed and rated according to the following criteria:

Relevant educational and work experience
Oral and written communication skills
Professionalism, technical knowledge, and expertise
Adaptability, adventurousness, and ability to work effectively with diverse audiences.

The internship program is with the National Park Service and primary seeks students (undergrad and grad) or recent graduates from fields such as history, historic preservation, public history, museum studies, archeology, cultural interpretation, cultural landscapes, architecture, anthropology, or other related fields. This internship provides a stipend, housing, and covers transportation costs.

The application is now open and will close on Feb 6th, 2017.

To apply: https://hispanicaccess.org/our-projects/latino-heritage-internship-program