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Internship with Back on My Feet

Back on My Feet combats homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources. Operating in 12 major cities coast-to-coast, Back on My Feet recruits members (those experiencing homelessness) at homeless and residential facilities and begins with a commitment to run three days a week in the early morning. The second phase of the program, Next Steps, provides educational support, job training programs, employment partnership referrals and housing resources. Please click here to see our program in action: http://www.backonmyfeet.org/BoMFVideo

Back on My Feet Austin is looking for a Development & Marketing Intern to help expand the reach of the chapter’s mission and increase awareness about homelessness in the Austin community.

Specific Responsibilities will include:

• Aid the Executive Director and Development & Marketing Manager with various marketing activities

• Provide general support for multiple fundraising events

• Monitor, respond to, update Social Media avenues for the Austin Chapter

• Communicate to event committees, board members, volunteers

• Copy writing and editing for various communications pieces

Qualifications & Experience

• Clear verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organization skills

• Basic understanding of marketing functions such as advertising, promotions, events, etc.

• A strong desire to make a difference through working in nonprofit setting

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently

• Exposure to Constant Contact is preferred but not required

• Graphic design skills are preferred but not required Organization, Position & Person Profile

Time Commitment & Compensation

• BoMF is seeking an intern that can work approximately 10-15 hours per week for a minimum commitment of 6 months. Some nights and weekends will be required for events or activities.

• Time can be split between the Austin office (located at 183 & Burnet Rd) and home.

• This is an unpaid internship; however, successful interns will be encouraged to apply for any open, suitable positions within the BoMF organization should they wish to do so.

Contacts

For qualified candidates, please submit a resume and cover letter to scott.merritt@backonmyfeet.org.

For more information on the organization, please visit: www.backonmyfeet.org.

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Internship with ABA Connect

ABA Connect offers a unique opportunity for individuals seeking experience as a trained Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist.  During the internship you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become a successful ABA therapist.

ABA Connects’ Intern’s primary focus will be on learning new behavior analytic skills related to the BACB Third Edition Task List (professional organization key skills). Activities must adhere to the dimensions of applied behavior analysis identified by Baer, Wolf, and Risley (1968).  Interns are encouraged to have experiences at the clinic and with different supervisors.

Intern experiences at ABA Connect will involve:

  1. Observing therapy sessions with multiple clients
  2. Consulting BCBAs regarding program implementation and behavior analysis interventions
  3. Observing assessment activities related to the need for behavioral interventions
  4. Creating materials or stimuli for clients at the request of the BCBA

After at least 1 month of observation, ABA Connect Interns may be given an opportunity to learn the data tracking process from a BCBA. If data tracking is mastered, interns may be given an opportunity to conduct therapy trials under the supervision of a BCBA or senior RBT Therapist. The availability of these opportunities will be determined on a case-by-case basis dependent on the needs and abilities of the Intern.