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, Filed Under: Internship, Research

Internships at the Ransom Center

Undergraduate Internships

 

The Ransom Center funds internships designed to provide University of Texas at Austin undergraduates with experience in the nature and operation of a major humanities research library and museum. The experience gained by interns will benefit them in their own research projects, in possible graduate studies, and even as a career option in such fields as librarianship, museum studies, archival or curatorial work, as well as public affairs, marketing, public programming and event management.

 

Once selected, interns will choose from a variety of opportunities within the center. These vary from year to year, but will likely include:

processing collections

teaching with the collections

planning exhibitions

performing editorial and publicity work

working on website enhancement projects

assisting marketing, public affairs, and development

To learn more about internships at the Ransom Center and to apply, please go to our website at: http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/about/internships/undergraduate/.

Or, find us on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ransomcenter/

Or, read our current blogpost about the program: http://blog.hrc.utexas.edu/2017/01/31/2017-2018intern/

, Filed Under: Uncategorized

Communications Majors WCA Scholarship Application Open!

Women Communicators of Austin www.wcaustin.org has an annual Jo Caldwell Meyer Scholarship, which is presented at the WCA Banner Brunch event here in Austin (April 8th this year). One student will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Applicants must be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior at a Central Texas university and demonstrate excellence in the study of communications.

 

To apply they should visit https://wcaustin.org/member-resources/scholarships/#!form/Scholarship and download the Jo Caldwell Meyer Scholarship Form (Download PDF | Word). Deadline for submission of the completed form and all required materials is March 1, 2017. For questions, they should contact WCA’s past president at pastpresident@wcaustin.org.

 

, Filed Under: Internship

Camp GirlForward Internship Summer 2017

Camp GirlForward provides a space for girls to simultaneously build their English skills while exploring their identities and learning about the world around them. Camp GirlForward is a six week program that runs for six hours each day during the summer break.

GirlForward is seeking a Camp GirlForward intern to work with us 40 hours per week to support our Camp GirlForward lead teacher in the classroom and during enrichment activities. This position works directly with the Camp GirlForward lead teacher, as well as with GirlForward’s Director of Education, and serves as both a teaching assistant and camp counselor.
Specific responsibilities:

– assisting lead teacher with classroom management

– assisting lead teacher with curriculum development

– working one-on-one with girls in the classroom

– leading small groups of 7-10 girls in literature circles and activities

– assisting with planning and coordination of field trips

– contributing blog posts to GirlForward blog about experience

– completing administrative tasks such as preparing materials, monitoring supplies, cleaning/tidying office, attendance related data entry

– helping girls navigate public transportation
Qualifications

– studying education or has relevant experience in a classroom setting; preferred experience working with English language learners

– exceptional written and verbal communication skills

– organizational skills and attention to detail

– able to work well independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

– strong interest in and commitment to supporting girls’ empowerment

– experience tutoring, preferably English language learners

– experience working with teenagers, specifically adolescent girls

– interest in refugee issues, international issues
Details

This is an unpaid internship, but college credit can be awarded.

Camp GirlForward Chicago will be held July 10-August 18, M-F.

Camp GirlForward Austin will be held June 26- August 4th, M-F.

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter addressed to Emily Kane.

Austin applications: campatx@girlforward.org

Chicago applications: campchi@girlforward.org

Education Major preferred.
Please send cover letter and resume to Emily Kane.

Austin applications: campatx@girlforward.org

Chicago applications: campchi@girlforward.org