Archives for September 2018

September 27, 2018, Filed Under: Uncategorized

Spring Internships with the Asian American Resource Center

Internships – Development, Marketing, Community Health

Start Date and Ending Date: January 2019 – May 2019

Application Due Date: November 23, 2018

Hours: 10 hours per week

Wage/Salary: Unpaid

ABOUT THE AARC – NONPROFIT

The Asian American Resource Center Nonprofit Organization (AARC Nonprofit) is a Texas 501(c)3 corporation committed improving quality of life for all Asians living in Austin. Our organization cultivates community partnerships and programs in the areas of refugee/new immigrant services, senior enrichment and community health and wellness. Our mission is to improve health and wellness of Asian Americans in Austin through advocacy, service, and education.

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY

Overall, the ideal AARC – Nonprofit Intern is organized and has good communication skills. They are culturally competent and aware of different issues of the Asian American community today. The Intern is supervised by the Executive Director and will support the efforts of all team members. Bilingualism, especially in Mandarin Chinese, Burmese, Korean, or Vietnamese, is preferred, but not required.

We are looking for interns for the following areas:

Marketing/Social Media – assist with developing marketing materials for publication to the community, able to communicate effectively
Development – assist with grant writing/proposal drafting, fundraising, research, and further supporting the AARC’s mission
Community Health – promotes the Community Health Navigator program by developing health materials and educational programs
Administrative Intern – assists with logistics, brainstorming events based on community needs, event planning, strategic planning

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Intern works closely with the Executive Director to support the mission of the Asian American Resource Center. Duties will be assigned according to their interests, but must be flexible in collaborating and working with other employees when needed.

Benefits

This is a part-time position. There is opportunity for class credit if allowed by the college/university. This is a great opportunity to learn more about non-profits, health policy, and creating positive change in the local community.

To Apply

If you are interested in the internship, please send an updated resume with a brief cover letter. In the cover letter you should identify which of the responsibilities and preferred internship position. Also in the cover letter, please provide information on if you are interested in applying for course credit using this internship.

Please email Hailey Easley, hailey@aarctexas.org, with the subject line as “Internship Application”

September 18, 2018, Filed Under: Internship

Internship Opportunity at Mission Capital

Strategic Partnerships Intern

Start Date: Oct 01, 2018

Application Due Date: Oct 01, 2018
Hours: 20 hours per week (Fall Semester September – December, with opportunity to extend a semester)
Wage/Salary: Paid

ABOUT MISSION CAPITAL
Mission Capital is an Austin-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit social enterprise with a team of highly motivated people who are passionate about multiplying the impact of other mission-driven leaders and organizations. We believe that our community’s most complex challenges can and should be solved, and we provide the tools and guidance needed to tackle these issues and create lasting social change. We help bring together the best that each sector has to offer: proven programs, innovative approaches to problem solving, business savvy, political will and long-term commitment to mission and purpose.

We operate under six core organizational values: collaboration, continuous innovation, service excellence, trusted relationships, active learning, and team connectedness. Learn more about Mission Capital at www.MissionCapital.org

INTERNSHIP SUMMARY
The Partnership Intern is an organized and detail-oriented individual who can successfully prioritize and execute administrative, research and project support of activities that focus on the cultivation and stewardship efforts of the Strategic Partnerships team. The Intern is supervised by the Director of Strategic Partnerships and will support the efforts of all team members including the Development Membership Associate, Membership Manager, Grants Manager, and SVP Fellow.

This is a 20-hour per week internship. The schedule has some flexibility, but ideally the candidate would be available at least 3 days per week. Final schedule will be determined prior to hire date with the Director of Strategic Partnerships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Partnership Intern works closely with the Strategic Partnerships team to support the facilitation of cultivation and stewardship of various members, donors, and corporate/foundation partners.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to professionally represent Mission Capital
Strong attention to detail and well-developed organizational skills
An internal drive to produce high-quality work
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
Proven ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced, fluid environment with multiple goals and deadlines
A high degree of professional competence and integrity
A “team player” attitude and alignment with Mission Capital’s core values of collaboration, service excellence, trust, learning, innovation and connectedness
A respectful and collaborative approach to fostering relationships with diverse stakeholders, both internal and external.

Benefits
This is a part-time position with a competitive rate (based upon relevant experience). Mission Capital is located in UFCU Plaza at the intersection of Steck Boulevard and Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas. Building amenities include free gym and locker room access (recently remodeled), a grab-and-go café, free, covered garage parking, fob access, and onsite security and maintenance staff.

To Apply: http://missioncapital.mytribehr.com/careers/view/42

September 18, 2018, Filed Under: Internship

Well Aware is Seeking Two Interns

Overview of Well Aware’s Internship program

Well Aware’s internship program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with an educational experience in implementation of clean water systems in Africa; community development, training and education in Well Aware project regions; development and/or organization and administration of Well Aware’s Austin office.

Interns will be assigned a supervisor that will oversee and guide their experience.

Social Media Intern Position

Well Aware currently offers a position as social media intern Well Aware.

You will be devoted to all of our media channels (facebook, twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn…); this includes assisting in content and creation. Social Media Intern must be available a minimum of 10 – 15 hours per week.

Other responsibilities may include:

Conducting prospect research on individual, foundation, and corporate donors
Maintaining donor and grant databases and files, including calendaring deadlines, logging donations, generating and sending donor acknowledgements, logging donor appreciation efforts
Supporting staff with logistics associated with special events, including assisting with creation of invitation list, all logistics, soliciting sponsors, communicating with venue and vendors
Attending/Volunteering at special events
Tracking and evaluating all development efforts
Working with Board of Directors Development Committee to implement development strategies

Ideal Candidates Must:

Be responsible, flexible, hard‐working, ethical, and committed to the mission of Well Aware
Possess a high level of organizational skills and be detail oriented
Possess solid oral and written communication skills
Be skilled at a variety of computer skills, e.g., Google Drive, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
Be able to operate standard office equipment
Able to handle multiple task at one time
Possess an interest in a nonprofit career ‐ particularly development and fundraising
Available for at least 10 – 15 hours a week
Must have transportation
Must have laptop

Communications and Public Relations Intern

Well Aware currently offers a position as communications and public relations intern.This position will†primarily be†responsible for writing white papers about Well Aware to inform people about our mission and projects.

Other responsibilities may include:

Intern will use material provided by Well Aware such as images, written documents, and project statistics to curate white papers
Work with communications intern when needed to write blogs and additional communication materials
Proof content going out for press releases, blogs, housefile emails, etc.
Grant writing for Well Aware

Ideal Candidates Must:

Be responsible,¨ flexible,¨ hard-working,¨ethical,¨and committed to the mission of Well Aware
Possess a high level of organizational skills and be detail oriented
Possess solid oral and written communication skills
Be skilled at a variety of computer skills, e.g., Google Drive, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
Be able to operate standard office equipment
Able to handle multiple task at one time
Possess an interest in a nonprofit career ‐ particularly development and fundraising
Available for at least 10 – 15 hours a week
Must have transportation
Must have laptop

How to apply?

Send your resume, availability and motivation statement to our office manager, Amy Prewitt – amy@wellawareworld.org