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Grant Writer & Research Spring 2020 Internship

Project Schoolhouse is an international nonprofit that focuses on education, clean water and sanitation in rural Nicaraguan communities. With an emphasis on community-building and local volunteer participation, Project Schoolhouse partners with recipient communities to build new schools, provide clean water, improve sanitation, and help students continue their educations.

We are currently seeking an intern at our Austin office to support our Executive Director with researching funding partners and writing grant applications. This internship offers the opportunity to gain solid, professional experience while supporting a local non-profit that is truly changing lives.

What you will learn:

  • How to utilize foundation database
  • How to write compelling content
  • An overview of the global WASH industry landscape
  • How to manage deadlines and work collaboratively

What you will do:

  • Write and compile materials required for grant applications
  • Research funders working in areas of WASH & Education who use implementation partners, like OneDrop Foundation, Mona Foundation, Charity:Water to determine process, deadlines and collateral needed for applications
  • Create a grant deadline calendar for new applications and compliance reporting
  • Compile compliance reporting for submission on a timely basis

The Ideal Candidate will be:

  • Currently enrolled in research and/or writing-intensive educational programs
  • Passionate about global health and equal educational opportunities
  • Available for a minimum of 5 and up to 10 hours weekly
  • Available for the full semester
  • Demonstrate ability to write compelling content

This is an unpaid internship position for the Spring Semester. A commitment minimum of 5 hours per week is required but could increase to 10 hours per week, time permitting.

You can apply by sending a resume, with attention to calling out skills and experience relevant to the position, as well as a writing sample and cover letter explaining your interest in the position to Selina Serna via email: selina@projectschoolhouse.org.

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Texas Civil Rights Project – Intake Specialist Internship

At Texas Civil Rights Project, we are Texas lawyers for Texas communities, boldly serving the movement for equality and justice in and out of the courts. We use our tools of litigation and legal advocacy to protect and advance the civil rights of everyone in Texas and we partner with communities across the state to serve the rising movement for social justice.

Our efforts have helped countless low-income and otherwise marginalized Texans and have widely advanced equality and justice. Today—with dozens of high-caliber attorneys and professionals around the state and an extensive network of pro bono counsel and community allies—TCRP is among the most influential civil rights organizations in Texas.

Primary roles & responsibilities of the Intake Specialist Intern:

  • Conduct short informal interviews with TCRP’s potential clients by phone
  • Refer potential clients to appropriate resources
  • Schedule and conduct formal initial intake interviews by phone
  • Process intake-related mail
  • Maintain potential client files with our intake management system
  • Work on other case or investigation-related projects as available or assigned

TCRP has proudly hosted BDP students for years in formal/for-credit, and informal/non-credit internships and volunteer opportunities. Bridging Discipline students are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

To apply, please send your current resumé and a brief statement of your interest in the position, and please also let us know if you are seeking a for-credit or non-credit internship. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for all semesters.

Contact: Rolando Pérez at rolando@texascivilrightsproject.org

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Spring 2020 Miracle Foundation Internships

The Miracle Foundation is currently accepting applications for internships in the areas of Office Administration, Development, Programs and Marketing due December 1.

Since their founding on Mother’s Day in 2000, the Miracle Foundation has taken a stand for orphaned children. Their “Child First” approach is multi-faceted, collaborative and community-based:

  • 80% of children living in institutions have a living relative. They make every effort to reunite these children with their birth family, if possible.
  • For abandoned children without family — their measurable, systematic method ensures that children are loved, educated, healthy and safe until they transition to a permanent family.
  • They actively collaborate with governments, other non-profits and local family-strengthening organizations to transform systems and give children a voice.

Interns gain an inside opportunity to learn how to run a nonprofit that makes an impact for the world’s orphaned children.

Responsibilities vary, but are generally in one of the following areas: Office Administration, Development, Programs and Marketing. They do their best to find work that suits your interests and develops your expertise.

  • The Office Administration Intern will work with their Office Manager to complete various administrative tasks, create process documents, track departmental progress, and more.
  • The Development Intern will work with their Development Coordinator to plan events, analyze fundraising data, develop fundraising campaigns, research funding prospects, and more.
  • The Programs Intern will work with their Director of Global Programs and Program Coordinator to input and analyze data, create and improve programs, and more.
  • The Marketing Intern will work with their Marketing Manager to do market research, assist with creative projects, maintain the website, analyze data, help with social media, and more.

Requirements: They offer both formal (for class credit) and informal internships. Interns are expected to donate at least 10 hours/week of their time and exemplify the following qualities:

  • Global perspective, belief in their mission, and a passion for making a difference
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • High level of computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Organized and detail-oriented, with effective time-management skills
  • Strong work ethic, the ability to follow through, and a willingness to do what needs to be done, no matter how large or small
  • Dependable, self-motivated, and conscientious
  • Outgoing and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude
  • Professional, prompt, and dresses appropriately
  • Must be older than 18 or in college.

If you would like to apply for one of Miracle Foundation’s internships, please email BDP advisor Rebecca Buckalew at rebecca.buckalew1@austin.utexas.edu for an application. 

Completed application and a copy of your resume must be emailed to Annen@MiracleFoundation.org by Sunday, December 1.