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UT Microfarm is Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2017!!

Become a Microfarmer — join the Microfarm Team. Accepting Team Member applications through April 28!

 

http://bit.ly/microfarm-fall17

 

What’s Microfarm?

The UT Microfarm is the first and oldest student-run organic farming operation at UT Austin. Our mission is to serve as a vibrant resource for the UT community by facilitating experiences of sustainable food systems, interdisciplinary collaboration, economic and social justice, and environmental cooperation. We seek to provide an open space for establishing a community that grows together, explores environmental inquiries, and connects to the natural world through food.

 

We currently operate at 2204 Leona Street. Hopefully you’ve had the chance to volunteer at a weekly workday or attend a class at the farm. If you haven’t already, we highly recommend that you come out to a volunteer workday. This semester, workdays are Sundays 10am – noon. There’s no need to RSVP. See more information about volunteering here: http://wp.me/P31jpP-FN

 

What’s involved with the position?

As a Project Team member, you’ll be an integral part of the Microfarm magic. Team members gain a deep understanding of the Microfarm, play a role in leading volunteer workdays and farm events, have the opportunity to pursue independent projects and research, and much more.

 

Aside from general interest and experience in gardening and farming, we’re looking for a few applicants who have interest and experience in photography, blogging, social media management; designing and leading children’s programs; and designing and building small-scale engineering projects. The Microfarm flourishes because of the diverse talents our team members bring to the community!

 

Although this is not a paid position, being a Team Member has plenty of perks — free fresh produce, a place to dump compost, preferential selection for community garden plots, team socials to farmers markets and the like, a community that supports you, and the unmistakable feeling that you’re doing something really cool.

 

Do I need to know how to garden?

No experience necessary. Each team member contributes something valuable to our community, and we learn how to farm organically as a team.

 

Apply now! Applications open through April 28. http://bit.ly/microfarm-fall17

Questions? Email microfarm@utenvironment.org

 

, Filed Under: Internship

A Glimmer of Hope Summer 2017 Internship

SUMMER 2017 COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

A Glimmer of Hope empowers rural Ethiopian communities to end the cycle of poverty. Our clean water, education, health care and microfinance projects create a powerful force for change.

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. Learn more about us at glimmer.org.

apply:

Please submit a cover letter, your resume and answers to the questions below to jobs@aglimmerofhope.org. Please do not apply if you do not include the answers to the intern questions. No phone calls please.

intern questions:

  1. Describe yourself.
  2. How did you become familiar with Glimmer?
  3. How 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? 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?

position:

  • Contribute to projects that enhance Glimmer’s communications to our donors through writing, storytelling, synthesis of programs information and more
  • Help organize our media content libraries
  • Contribute to and 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 for the Summer of 2017. 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.

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Summer/Fall Internship at the Briscoe Center for American History

Exhibitions and Collections Intern, The Briscoe Center for American History

 

The Briscoe Center welcomes applications for semester-long Bridging Disciplines internships in exhibitions and collections management. For internships in summer and fall 2017, interns will contribute to the planning and development of exhibitions and displays drawing on multiple Briscoe Center collection areas, including Music & Performance and Civil Rights & Social Justice. There will also be opportunities to work with collections of fine art and material culture.

 

The internship would suit someone interested in museum studies who would like to gain hands-on experience with exhibition development and with general museum and/or archival work. Specific tasks will be tailored to an intern’s background, interests, and goals, and will depend on staff availability and need. Interns will assist staff with a variety of projects as well as manage project components independently. Interns will be based at the Briscoe Center’s Research and Collections Division for 160-180 hours per semester.

 

Example tasks include:

  • creating and managing object checklists
  • research using primary source materials
  • planning for exhibit design and installation
  • creating and compiling content for website or printed guides
  • organizing exhibition text and label information
  • assisting with installation and de-installation
  • surveying and cataloging collection objects

 

Candidates should be:

  • interested in history and in working with primary source materials
  • interested in exhibition development
  • able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
  • responsible and comfortable working independently
  • able to organize and manage detailed information
  • experienced with MS Word, Excel, Acrobat, google docs
  • available during the center’s working hours: M-F, 9-5
  • although training will be provided, some prior experience with museum and archival collections is helpful

 

To apply: applicants should submit a letter of interest and a resume to Sarah Sonner, Assistant Director for Exhibits Curation: s.sonner@austin.utexas.edu.

 

Application deadlines: for the summer semester, please apply by May 10. For the fall semester, please apply by August 10.

 

About the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History:

Our mission is to increase knowledge and foster exploration of our nation’s past through collecting, preserving, and making available documentary and material culture evidence encompassing key themes in Texas and U.S. history. Our recently renovated and expanded exhibition galleries and reading room provide spaces for students, researchers, and the public to explore our collections. Our diverse collections inspire projects including books, exhibitions, programs, films, and educational materials. The Briscoe Center is an organized research unit and public service component of The University of Texas at Austin. For more information, see www.briscoecenter.org