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, Filed Under: Employment Opportunity, Internship

Children’s Defense Fund Internship- Spring 2018

Company: Children’s Defense Fund Texas

Job Title: Health Care Policy Intern (20 hrs/wk)

Job Location: Austin, Texas, United States

Internship Dates: Spring, summer and fall internships available

Salary: Small stipend available

Deadline: Deadline for Spring 2018 applicants is Dec 13, 2017

 

 

Job Description: The internship is based in Austin and provides general support for the CDF-TX Policy Department. The intern works 20 hours/week, and provides substantive research, compiles reports, monitors interim legislative committees and helps with the execution of advocacy-related activities, including advocate training/recruitment, story collection, public education, legislator visits, legislative briefings and social media work.

Primary Responsibilities:

 

  • Policy research, briefs and training material
  • Conducts research on public policy, media trends and other subjects as needed
  • Assists in the development and execution of special projects
  • Perform other division, department, and organization-wide special projects as needed and assigned
  • Assist in maintaining CDF’s social media platforms
  • Evenings and occasional weekend activity may occasionally be required, consistent with policy support for a leading national not-for-profit organization

 

Job Requirements:

 

  • Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and ability to multi-task
  • Strong organizational and execution skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Commitment to social advocacy and CDF’s mission to be a voice for all children
  • Ability to organize facts and present issues in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with CDF staff and external partners/contacts
  • Strong computer, Internet and research skills

 

Application Instructions: To apply, candidates should email a resume and a one-page cover letter describing their interest and qualifications to: canderson@childrensdefense.org and type POLICY INTERN in the subject line. Deadline for Spring 2018 applicants is Dec 13, 2017.

 

Contact Information: Cheasty Anderson, Senior Policy Associate
Email: canderson@childrensdefense.org
Web: http://www.cdftexas.org/

, Filed Under: Internship

Internship at TreeFolks- Spring 2018

Education Evaluation & Planning Intern

Organization: TreeFolks
Address: 10803 Platt Ln, Austin, TX, 78725
Start Date: Jan 02, 2018
Application Due Date: Dec 15, 2017
Position Details:Education Evaluation & Planning Intern (part time, unpaid)

The Education Intern works directly and closely with the Education Coordinator. This is an unpaid position that will introduce interns to planning, executing and evaluating educational events in an environmental non-profit setting. The Education Intern will also develop and implement a project that evaluates the educational strategies and materials used during tabling events. The evaluation process will include conducting a literature review, interviews with other non-profit educator that use tabling for educational and outreach purposes, and testing new strategies. The intern will summarize findings and recommendations into a written report and submit it to the Education Coordinator.

About TreeFolks:

TreeFolks is a local nonprofit that empowers Central Texans to build stronger communities through planting and caring for trees. We offer a variety of educational programs, including tree ID walks, tree mapping events, tree climbing events, a 6 month long Urban Forest Steward course and volunteer trainings. The Education Program also tables at events, offering tree information materials in order to reach out and engage people interested in trees and tree care.

Supervisor Accessibility:

Interns work directly with the Education Coordinator. The Education Coordinator and other staff are available to clarify questions necessary to complete a project.

Responsibilities:

  •   Assist with revising and developing educational materials for tabling at public events
  •   Evaluate tabling policies for outreach and educational purposes, and summarize findings and recommendations for improvement in a report submitted to the Education Coordinator
  •   Assist the Education Coordinator in collecting and synthesizing educational evaluation data for report narratives
  •   Communicate and coordinate with volunteers to plan tree ID walks, tree mapping and tree climbing events
  •   Work with the Education Coordinator to plan Urban Forest Steward class sessions by making room reservations, uploading files to Google drive, and collecting student learning data
  •   Load equipment and saplings needed for educational community events (Sapling Days, Tree ID hikes, Tree Mapping)
  •   Tend to saplings by watering, moving saplings in and out crates, and re-planting them in a raised bed.

Qualifications:

  •   Must be currently enrolled in an accredited University
  •   Be interested in environmental education, tree biology & green infrastructure, and environmental non-profit management models
  •   Ability to concentrate and complete projects in a fast paced professional environment
  •   Self-motivated and highly organized, focused, reliable and energetic
  •   A strong communicator – written and oral.
  •   Ability to take direction well from Coordinator and Staff
  •   Ability to communicate via email and phone clearly with vendors, volunteers, and TreeFolks staff
  •   Ability to lift 40 pounds
  •   Ability to tend saplings (watering), move saplings in and out of milk crates, and re-plant them in a raised bed

Expected Start and End Dates: ASAP or January 2018- until end of spring semester/May

Commitment: available for academic credit, 10-15 hours/week (2-3 days/week)

To Apply: Send cover letter, names of 3 references and resume to jobs@treefolks.org.  Please include “Education Evaluation & Planning Internship Application” in the subject line.  No phone calls please.

, Filed Under: Employment Opportunity, Internship

Customer Experience Intern at Tecovas- PAID

**(Spring internship with the opportunity to gain full-time employment post-graduation)**

Company Description:
Tecovas is revolutionizing the western-wear market as the first brand to make beautiful, handcrafted cowboy boots and sell them exclusively directly to customers. We are a rapidly-growing startup brand based in Austin, Texas with boot making operations in León, Mexico. We have an amazing cohort of customers, venture capital-backing, and a core team ready to expand and disrupt the US boot market.

This role will report to the Customer Experience Manager and will work closely with the Founder/CEO.

-Serve as the first point of contact for new and existing customers through our communication channels.
-Gain cross-functional experience in sales, events, marketing, and other customer-facing functions as desired
-Partner with leadership team to create and execute new policies, procedures and customer retention programs
-Quickly and accurately answer customer questions as well as solve problems related to purchases, shipping, and other issues.
-Provide thoughtful advice to questions related to product, including style, fit, and customer-specific recommendations
-Understand the product line, technology, ordering, shipping & logistics experience inside and out to serve as a knowledge base for customers and future Tecovas team members

The ideal candidate is a positive, results-driven, hard-working customer advocate who is comfortable being the face and voice of the brand. Specific desired qualifications include:
-Independent, results-driven work ethic
-Ability to manage difficult customer situations in a calm, positive manner
-Great communication skills
-Comfort with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced startup environment
-Utmost character, honesty, and transparency so as to accurately represent our brand ethos
Please email your resume to James@tecovas.com and a short description of day/hours you are able to work at our office during the months of January 2017 thru May 2017 (Spring internship with the opportunity to gain full-time employment post-graduation). Our office is located by Cuvee coffee on East 6th.