Archives for November 2020

November 30, 2020, Filed Under: Internship, Uncategorized

Remote Internship Available with I Live Here I Give Here – Spring 21

POSITION: Spring 2021 Nonprofit Relations & Development Intern

SUPERVISOR: Senior Manager of Nonprofit & Customer Relations; Senior Director of Development

COMPENSATION: UNPAID – Applicable for Course Credit

SCHEDULE: 10-12 hours per week, flexible

LOCATION: Remote, with weekly meeting via video conferencing

DATES: January 25, 2021 – May 14, 2021

APPLICATION DUE DATE: January 6, 2021

General Description:

Every year, I Live Here I Give Here serves 750 nonprofit organizations, more than 100 corporate/foundation sponsors, and 30,000 donors across seven counties in Central Texas. We are seeking an intern who’d like to grow their skills in advancing I Live Here I Give Here’s nonprofit member relationships, as well as donor relations. The intern will support key operations leading up to and following Amplify Austin Day (March 4-5). Amplify Austin Day is I Live Here I Give Here’s signature program and the biggest day of giving in Central Texas that unites the entire community to support more than 750 local nonprofits. From health care, to social justice, to basic needs, to the environment, to pets, to the arts, and more, since 2013, the day has raised more than $69 million collectively to support our community’s most pressing needs.

In January – March, the intern will report to the Senior Manager of Nonprofit & Customer Relations and gain experience supporting nonprofits leading up to Amplify Austin Day. In March – May, the intern will report to the Senior Director of Development and gain experience producing impact reports and stewarding donors after the campaign.

This is a great learning opportunity for anyone interested in gaining insight and work experience in multiple functions of nonprofit management. You will develop skills in communications, member relations, program development, storytelling and donor stewardship.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Learning opportunities to include but not limited to:

Work with a membership base of 750 Central Texas nonprofits across a variety of causes
Help draft and segment communications to nonprofit members to ensure all members are aware of the opportunities available to their organizations on Amplify Austin Day
Assist with AmplifyATX.org nonprofit profile customer support projects
Assist with AmplifyATX.org business fundraiser profile customer support projects
Help create, design and send thank you notes and emails to individual donors
Opportunity to learn how to produce impact reports for corporate and foundation sponsors, including gathering key metrics and writing stories
Assist with planning the ILHIGH Awards to celebrate Amplify Austin Day
Learn about the social impact sector and work alongside the team to build relationships with Austin’s nonprofit and donor community.

You are a great candidate if you:

Are passionate about I Live Here I Give Here’s mission and our work
Have strong organizational skills, and can balance task-based work with long-term strategic projects
Are naturally curious and investigative, and go the extra mile to ensure accuracy
Excellent writing skills with a knack for storytelling and donor-centric communications
Customer-service oriented and a good problem solver
Are currently pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree

Bonus points for:

Nonprofit experience (either working or volunteering)
Have experience with Canva, InDesign or other graphic design software
Being customer service oriented
Great sense of humor

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to internships@ilivehereigivehere.org.

About I Live Here I Give Here

I Live Here I Give Here’s mission is to make Central Texas the most generous community in the nation. Programs like Amplify Austin Day, See Us Give, Giving Tuesday, and the Board Internship Program are designed to help locals find the issues they care about and take action to be part of the solution. By inspiring new and young givers, volunteers, and activists to make an impact on the community where they live, I Live Here I Give Here is ensuring that philanthropy in Central Texas grows and lives on for decades to come. For more information, visit ILiveHereIGiveHere.org and AmplifyATX.org.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

I Live Here I Give Here provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants according to their experience, talent, and qualifications for the job without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender stereotyping, and marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in every location in which the company has facilities. I Live Here I Give Here believes that diversity and an inclusive company culture are key drivers of creativity, innovation and performance. Furthermore, a diverse workforce and the maintenance of an atmosphere that welcomes versatile perspectives will enhance our ability to fulfill our vision of creating the most generous community of givers, volunteers, activists, and businesses.

November 25, 2020, Filed Under: Internship

Austin Circular Economy Program Remote Internship (Spring 21)

About Austin Resource Recovery

The City of Austin is committed to a Zero Waste goal to reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills by 90 percent by the year 2040.

Zero Waste is a philosophy that goes beyond recycling to focus first on reducing trash and reusing products and then recycling and composting the rest. Zero Waste recognizes that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, and everything is a resource for something or someone else.

Our Vision: To be the national Zero Waste leader in the transformation from traditional integrated waste collection to sustainable resource recovery.

Our Mission: To achieve Zero Waste by providing excellent customer services that promote waste reduction, increase resource recovery and support the City of Austin’s sustainability efforts.

Internship Description

Austin Resource Recovery is hiring a Circular Economy Program intern. 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 intern will play a critical role in implementing programming to encourage more Austinites to reduce, reuse, repair and support local businesses that offer related products and services. The position will report to a member of the Circular Economy Program (CEP).

The intern’s projects will include:

Creating new content such as blog posts and newsletters to promote reuse-related activities.
Event planning, volunteer management, and partnership building for CEP events, such as Fix-It Clinics and MoveOutATX.
Helping maintain public-facing resources, such as the Austin Reuse Directory, Austin’s Circular Economy Map, and Enterprise Resource Guide.
Tracking performance metrics for CEP initiatives.
Researching, coordinating and attending community outreach & education events to promote reuse.
Various administrative tasks to support CEP 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: January 2021-August 2021 (may be extended).Up to 15 hours a week; hours between 7 and 6 pm to be mutually-determined, based on schedule

Location: Teleworking until COVID-19 restrictions allow staff to return to the office (1520 Rutherford Lane, Building 1)

Minimum Qualifications

Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced professionals
Willingness to apply equity lens to all aspects of job responsibilities (equity training will be provided)
Ability to interface with the public and community stakeholders on behalf of the City of Austin
Ability to be self-motivated and take initiative
Ability to work in teams and independently
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Strong communications skills
Strong research skills
Inspired by the mission of Austin Resource Recovery and the City of Austin’s SD23 goals

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in or experience working with sustainability, zero waste, recycling, small business, and social entrepreneurship initiatives
Experience in conducting research
Bilingual

TO APPLY:

Applications are requested by December 9, 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 Natalie.Rodriguez@austintexas.gov with the subject line: “Internship Application.” Applications sent without this exact subject line will not be accepted. Please try not to use personally identifying information in your cover letter.

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

November 25, 2020, Filed Under: Internship

Spring 2021 Texas Sustainability Internship

About Texas Sustainability

The Campus Sustainability Policy, adopted in April 2008, requires that policies, practices and curricula at The University of Texas at Austin strive to reduce life cycle costs, restore or maintain functioning natural systems, and enhance human well-being.

UT Austin—one of the first public institutions of higher education in Texas to rigorously focus on sustainability—continues to lead among universities by reducing waste, conserving energy and water resources, constructing green buildings and landscapes, and much more.

Sustainability at The University of Texas at Austin is the work of the Office of Sustainability, established in 2009, and numerous campus partners that work in unison to implement the Sustainability Master Plan.

Internship Description

Summary

The Office of Sustainability undergraduate intern will co-lead efforts to gather student feedback on the Sustainability Master Plan update. The Sustainability Master Plan is the university’s guiding document for campus sustainability efforts. The Office of Sustainability endeavors to solicit broad and diverse feedback from students during the planning process and is working to ensure equity is considered throughout the updated Sustainability Master Plan. The Texas Sustainability Intern may also be asked to provide support for other Office of Sustainability programs, events, and initiatives as needed.

Requirements

Must be proactive and self-motivated. Strong verbal communications skills. Comfortable interacting and communicating with students from diverse backgrounds. Enthusiasm and interest in sustainability concepts and applications. Ability to work both independently and as a team. Strong time-management skills. Scheduling availability during typical workday hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) to meet with office staff.

Preferred Skills/Experience

Experience leading focus groups, meetings, or other groups of peers. Basic sustainability knowledge including an understanding of the intersection of environmental and equity issues. Actively involved in the Multicultural Engagement Center or other similar campus organizations or programs.

Specific Job Functions

Organize, recruit for, and host focus groups with students from across campus
Reach out to and present on the draft Sustainability Master Plan to student organizations
Develop and implement other methods for gathering student feedback throughout the Sustainability Master Plan update process
Regularly meet with student co-lead, Office of Sustainability staff, and project faculty advisor
Assist with other Office of Sustainability initiatives as needed

Pay: $11/hour

Hours: 5-10hrs/week, flexible scheduling but must have some availability during typical work day (M-F, 8a-5p)

Location: Virtual

Start Date/Duration: Start date of Dec. 2020 preferred for initial on-boarding. Must commit through spring semester.

How to Apply

A resume and cover letter must be submitted to apply. Email application materials to Brianna.duran@austin.utexas.edu Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

The UT Office of Sustainability is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including BIPOC, LGBTQ identifying people, gender-nonconforming people, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English.