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Intern at New Sky Pictures

Internships available at New Sky Pictures!

https://www.youtube.com/user/newskykids/videos

New Sky Kids, innovative brand and successful world-wide YouTube channel, is looking to take things to the next level. Created by New Sky Pictures, an Austin-based production company founded by Austin Filmmaker, Mike Akel (An Ordinary Family, Chalk) and his brother-in-law / start-up guru, Felipe Adams, New Sky Kids stands out on YouTube with scripted narrative content.

With over 300 videos produced, a cast of over 40 kid actors, over 1 MILLION subscribers and 1 BILLION views, and multiple production crews, we are looking for talented individuals to join our revamped internship program.

Check out the 6 different internship postings on HireUTexas by searching “New Sky Pictures” here.

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Development Internship at AVANCE-Austin

Derived from the Spanish word for advancement or progress, AVANCE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to unlocking America’s potential by strengthening low-income, Spanish-speaking families through dual-generation, innovative early childhood and parenting education and support services.

AVANCE-Austin is seeking a Development Intern for the spring semester to assist the development team in the organization of fundraising materials. The specific areas of work include donor relations, special events, and volunteer management. The Development Intern should expect to build an interdisciplinary perspective of a nonprofit environment, while collaborating with a fun, nurturing staff.

Job Responsibilities:

Donor Relations:

  • Maintain donor records in the fundraising database
  • Oversee acknowledgement letters and mailings
  • Participate in donor research and recruiting process

Special Events:

  • Assist in preparation and organization of materials for Amplify Austin campaign
  • Organize vendors and in-kind donors for the annual program Graduation ceremony
  • Research and coordinate third-party event and profit-sharing relationships

Other:

  • Collaborate with Development Director & Development Associate to produce engaging social media posts
  • Assist in supervision of in-office volunteer/community service groups and activities
  • Recruit and secure in-kind relationships with local businesses

 

Eligibility Requirements:

College Sophomore, Junior, and Senior applicants from Liberal Arts, Business, Communication, or similar disciplines are welcome to apply. Must be able to commit 10+ hours/week in an office setting with reliable transportation. Proficiency in Spanish and previous office-environment experience is preferred but not required.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to Melinda Gonzales Boe, Development and Communications Director, at mboe.aus@avance.org.

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Austin Boys and Girls Club HR Internship

 

 

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area is proud to announce the availability of an exciting fellowship with the Austin, Texas office for the Spring semester for those college students seeking to learn more about the nonprofit industry. Only students seeking class credit will be considered, as this is an unpaid internship.

The BGCAA Fellow is a great opportunity for someone looking for a career in nonprofit management, human resources, internal communications, resource development, special events and communications field to serve in a vital role to support the mission of BGCAA. Candidate must be energetic, self-motivated, a team player, results-oriented, pay attention to detail and be dedicated to the achievement of personal and team goals. This Fellowship requires a candidate with confidence in interpersonal communication, solid writing skills, attention to detail and a passion for making a difference in the lives of the youth of Austin.

 

The selected candidate for the Fellowship will be to support the Resource Development and Marketing team in planning, organizing and executing Human Resources activities, special events, communications & marketing and community engagements.  The specific responsibilities of the Fellow include, but not limited to, the following:

The specific responsibilities, but not limited to:

  • Help plan and implement career events and activities
  • Help plan internal communication events, newsletter, recognition and other activities
  • Managing mailboxes and responding to inquiries;
  • Contact vendors and businesses
  • Maintain and update database, spreadsheets tracking expenses and vendors;
  • Attend committee meetings, record notes, send notes in follow-up emails;
  • Attend promotional events as necessary- occasional night or weekend hours;
  • Understanding and leveraging social media including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and SnapChat
  • Writing letters, articles and social media posts

Required Skills and Experience

  • Ability to pass criminal background check
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Major in a degree related to position
  • Must be receiving college credit
  • Solid writing and interpersonal communication skills;
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, internet and e-mail

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of assignments simultaneously;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Problem solving skills and personal accountability;
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Be a team player, able to function within a dynamic environment;
  • Have an automobile and valid driver’s license and insurance;
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position may involve lifting, (up to 10 lbs.), bending, standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, and grasping. This position may work around youth and adults with a moderate exposure to noise.  This position will work indoors.

 

DISCLAIMER:

This information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of interns in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of interns assigned to this job.

 

REPORTS TO:                                 Vice President of Resource Development and Marketing

HOURS:                                             10 – 20 hours per week, flexible schedule

DURATION:                                     Spring 2018

LOCATION:                                     Main Office, 5407 N I-35, Suite 402, Austin, TX 78723

 

 

TO APPLY:  Send a resume and cover letter to Michele Glaze, michele.glaze@bgcaustin.org