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August 13, 2018, Filed Under: Internship

City of Austin Community Engagement Internship

The Community Engagement Internship enables the participant(s) to help craft methods for generating public input on policy questions posed by the City Council; to design and help facilitate activities designed to develop community consensus; and to create and help execute mediation exercises meant to resolve disputes between constituencies.

The interns will work directly with the Community Engagement Consultant, Marion Sanchez, managing tasks associated with community engagement activities, including, but not limited to, the following:

Coordination of logistics associated with engagement activities;
Note-taking during input-gathering sessions
Correspondence and meetings with stakeholders
Reporting, analysis, and synthesis of data for presentations to staff and City Council
Attendance and participation at staff meetings to develop engagement strategies

The interns will each report for work approximately 15-20 hours per week. The intern will generally report for work during weekday normal business hours (8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) but may, on occasion, be called upon to assist with community engagement meetings in the early morning, later evening, or weekends. The hours should be fairly standard and constant, but, in cases where the Consultant is called upon to mediate an unplanned crisis situation, the intern may be asked to assist during hours other than those already scheduled.

Qualifications

Applicants from a variety of educational backgrounds will be considered. Applicants majoring in communications, government/political science, and psychology are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should possess strong writing, speaking, typing, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills. Applicants should be able to work under tight deadlines with limited advance notice of their assignments. They should have demonstrated experience in working with large teams and managing complex projects.

To Apply

Send cover letter and resume to Marion Sanchez (marion.sanchez@austintexas.gov). Include availability information (e.g., number of hours per week, preferred days, etc.).

August 13, 2018, Filed Under: Internship

Two Internships with Austin Resource Recovery – Apply Soon!

Reuse Marketing & Programming Internship – Austin Recycling Economic Development Program (REDP)

2 positions available

Austin Resource Recovery is hiring marketing and programming interns. Work for a fun and dynamic City of Austin department helping to promote the City of Austin’s Zero Waste goals. The City of Austin has a stated commitment to achieving Zero Waste, an initiative that requires new thinking about the way we buy, use and dispose of everyday items. Instead of buying brand new products, Austinites can help reduce waste by sharing or repairing items, buying used items, or donating items they no longer need.

The interns will play a critical role in implementing outreach, communications, and programming to encourage more Austinites to reduce, reuse, repair and support local businesses that offer related products and services. The position will report to the Recycling Economic Development Program Manager.

The intern’s projects will include:

Creating new content such as ad copy, blog posts, and social media posts to promote reuse-related activities.
Overseeing marketing campaigns and outreach activities for the Shop Zero Waste program, in partnership with the City of Austin’s Small Business Program.
Event planning, volunteer management, and partnership building for REDP events, including Fix-It Clinics.
Tracking performance metrics for REDP initiatives.
Researching, coordinating and attending community outreach & education events to promote reuse.
Various administrative tasks to support REDP activities, as needed.
Other projects to support reuse and zero waste in Austin according to program needs and the intern’s skillset.

Pay: $15/hour

Schedule: September 2018-August 2019

Approx. 20 hours a week; to be mutually-determined, based on student’s schedule*

*If the right candidate is available full-time, ARR reserves the right to hire one full-time intern in lieu of hiring 2 part-time interns.*

Location: 1520 Rutherford Lane, Building 1

Minimum Qualifications

– Strong communications skills
– Ability to interface with the public and community stakeholders on behalf of the City of Austin
– Interest in zero waste, recycling, reuse, and social entrepreneurship initiatives
– Interest in marketing and community outreach
– Ability to be self-motivated and take initiative
– Ability to work in teams and independently
– Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
– Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced professionals
– Strong research skills
– Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program

Preferred Qualifications

– Experience working with zero waste, recycling, small business, and social entrepreneurship initiatives
– Experience in marketing and community outreach
– Experience in research analysis, conducting surveys, and/or conducting focus groups
– Skill in graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite)
– Bilingual

TO APPLY: Applications are requested by Monday, August 20, at 5 p.m. (Interested applicants are encouraged to submit materials early as the City of Austin reserves the right to fill positions prior to this date). Please submit a cover letter and resume. Send your application to recyclingecodev@austintexas.gov with the subject line: “Internship Application.”

The City is proud of its diverse workforce. Employees at all levels are selected based on their qualifications, skills and abilities. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. ADA Office: (512) 974-3256 TDD (512) 974‑3303

August 9, 2018, Filed Under: Internship

Two Fall 2018 Internships with Glimmer!

Glimmer Programs Internship:

In addition to the responsibilities listed within the internship posting at our website: www.glimmer.org

Specific duties within the programs internship may include:

Maintaining and updating program/project records in Glimmer’s project management database
Testing and updating Glimmer’s interactive donor map and dashboard
Helping document and construct comprehensive maps of:
- Glimmer’s internal systems
- Our programs’ processes
- Conducting research on software/solutions providers
  Contributing to projects that build efficiency between Glimmer’s Austin and Addis Ababa offices
- Reviewing proposals and reports from our construction partners in Ethiopia
- Helping to streamline and standardize information in Glimmer’s financial and CRM databases

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’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 handholding. Our close-knit departments constantly overlap, so you can jump right into group projects, and deal with a diverse group.
your organization skills intimidate Martha Stewart. You stay organized throughout the duration of a project, and are able to juggle multiple projects at a time. You’re a firm believer that every detail matters.
you get things done. You’re a pro at meeting deadlines. If you don’t know, you ask questions and get what you need to get the job done. You communicate early on if there is a problem. You don’t just show up, you perform your best.
knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your mad skills as a communicator and data analyst.

COMMITMENT:
We’re looking for a part-time intern to come to our Austin office each semester (schedule is flexible). Please only apply if you are located in Austin, Texas.

BENEFITS:
An internship at A Glimmer of Hope is an incredible opportunity for students to gain 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.

APPLY:
Please submit a resume to jobs@glimmer.org with Intern in the subject line and submit your resume and the answers to the following questions – please do not apply without submitting answers to the questions:

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?

Glimmer Communications Internship:

In addition to the responsibilities listed within the internship posting at our website: www.glimmer.org

Specific duties within the communications internship may include:

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

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’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 handholding. Our close-knit departments constantly overlap, so you can jump right into group projects, and deal with a diverse group.
your organization skills intimidate Martha Stewart. You stay organized throughout the duration of a project, and are able to juggle multiple projects at a time. You’re a firm believer that every detail matters.
you get things done. You’re a pro at meeting deadlines. If you don’t know, you ask questions and get what you need to get the job done. You communicate early on if there is a problem. You don’t just show up, you perform your best.
knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your mad skills as a communicator and data analyst.

COMMITMENT:
We’re looking for a part-time intern to come to our Austin office each semester (schedule is flexible). Please only apply if you are located in Austin, Texas.