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Texas Historical Commission Internship Program – Summer 21

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The Texas Historical Commission (THC) Internship Program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate level students unpaid internships within a selected agency division or program; thereby exposing them to the benefits of choosing historic preservation as a career. This is in compliance with the mission of the THC to protect and preserve the state’s historic and prehistoric resources for the use, education, enjoyment, and economic benefit of present and future generations.

Internships can include, but are not limited to, practical experience in archeology, architecture, community development, historic preservation, history, economic development and planning, marketing communications, and administration. By working closely with THC staff, students should gain hands-on knowledge relating to their coursework in a specific field.

The THC works to save the real places that tell the real stories of Texas. THC staff consults with citizens and organizations to preserve Texas’ architectural, archeological, and cultural landmarks. The agency is recognized nationally for its preservation programs.

Who We Are

The THC is composed of 15 citizen members appointed by the governor to staggered six-year terms. The agency employs more than 200 people who work in various fields, including archeology, architecture, history, economic development, heritage tourism, public administration, and urban planning.

Goals

The THC Internship Program will:

  • Give students an insight into state government duties by working closely with staff at the THC
  • Provide students with experience in a working professional office environment, while still including an educational component to each internship
  • Provide students with the experience in the archeology, architecture, community development, historic preservation, history, economic development and planning, marketing communications, and administrative fields
  • Provide the students an opportunity to develop an understanding of and appreciation for the field of historic preservation
  • Enable students to build a resume
  • Enhance appreciation of public service
  • Allow students to earn course credit, depending on the degree plan and institution

Internships are available in the following THC Division programs:

  • Administration and Staff Services Divisions – Information resources, accounting, purchasing, human resources, and executive management
  • Archeology Division – 106 Review, state archeology programs, curatorial certification, Marine Archeology Program
  • Architecture Division – Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program, Information Services
  • Community Heritage Division – Texas Main Street, Certified Local Government, and Texas Heritage Trails programs
  • Historic Sites Division – Curatorial services
  • History Programs Division – Historical Markers, Historic Cemetery Designation, Museum Services, National Register of Historic Places, and Military Sites programs
  • Public Information & Education Department – The Medallion publication, website, social media, and public relations

Application Deadlines:

  • May 1 for the summer semester

For more details on specific positions, and application information, please visit the Internship Program website.

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Internship with Asylum Connect – Summer 21

AsylumConnect
Social Services & Outreach Coordinator Intern Summer 2021 (Spanish)
Description
We’re looking for bilingual (English and Spanish) interns to join our remote team!

Our Social Services & Outreach Coordinators play a pivotal part in building the world’s first tech resource platform designed for LGBTQ+ people fleeing persecution. Our Social Services & Outreach Coordinator interns work remotely to maintain and efficiently grow the AsylumConnect platform. In this virtual role, you will focus on verifying new safe services in Mexico for inclusion in our resource app and help to ensure our Mexican resource data remains up-to-date. This is an exciting opportunity to use your Spanish language skills for good and improve your research and outreach skills, while enhancing your knowledge of LGBTQ+ rights, immigration law and policy, and the social services sector. We’re looking for meticulous, hard-working bilingual students who are passionate about LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights.

Responsibilities
  • Report to our bilingual Resource Coordinator (Mexico).
  • Complete a comprehensive virtual training program designed to enhance interns’ knowledge of LGBTQ+ rights, LGBTQ+ terminology, immigration law and policy, and the double marginalization of LGBTQ+ asylum seekers.
  • Call and email organizations in Mexico to verify their fit for the AsylumConnect Catalog.
  • Research new LGBTQ+ affirming and immigrant friendly organizations in Mexico to include on AsylumConnect.
  • Additional ad hoc resource and outreach tasks (as needed).
Qualifications
  • Obtained or pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree (e.g. B.A., B.S., M.S.W., J.D., M.S.).
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • The flexibility to call organizations in Mexico during local business hours.
  • You are comfortable using online communication tools (e.g. G Suite, Slack, Asana, Telzio).
  • The ability to follow instructions and work independently in a remote environment.
  • You are reliable, meticulous and appreciate the value of deadlines.
  • Willingness to learn in-depth about the AsylumConnect Catalog and our tailored resource verification process.
  • Previous experience in the social services sector is a plus.

Schedule & Compensation: We’re looking for interns to join us for Summer 2021 (Tuesday, June 1 – Friday, August 6, 2021), with a commitment of 10-30 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

*Note: This internship is remote and unpaid. Interns may also extend the internship into the Fall Semester 2021.

Job Benefits

Sample Internship Benefits:

  • Undergo an extensive virtual training program where interns learn in-depth about the state of LGBTQ+ rights, LGBTQ+ terminology, immigration law and policy, and the double marginalization of LGBTQ+ asylum seekers.
  • Gain hands-on experience working with an international NGO and directly communicating with service providers on the ground.
  • Connect to professionals in NGOs across North America.
  • Enhance your understanding of the social services sector.
  • Gain practical experience in the migration and human rights sector.
  •  Professional development opportunities, including resume reviews and virtual coffee chats with AsylumConnect staff and volunteers.
  •  Interns will also have the opportunity to receive a letter of reference from AsylumConnect upon successful completion of the internship.

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Internship with The Children’s Advocacy Center – Fall 21

About the Children’s Advocacy Center

The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Bastrop, Lee and Fayette Counties is where the cycle of abuse stops and healing begins.

It is a child-friendly facility where child victims of abuse may be interviewed, undergo medical evaluations and receive therapy. In addition, the Center provides extensive training for protective caretakers and child abuse and neglect education to the communities we serve.

We serve children ages 17 and under who are victims or at risk of abuse, child witnesses of violent crime, non-offending family members and at-risk children and families.  We are a neutral, child friendly organization that facilitates a multidisciplinary team approach to the investigation, prosecution, intervention and treatment of child abuse.

Internship Information

The Children’s Advocacy Center serving Bastrop, Lee and Fayette Counties is currently seeking an intern to assist in the implementation of its mission. Please click here to access the CAC Intern Application. Email completed application, along with a resume and letter of interest, to Sarah Moreno at sarah.moreno@cacbastrop.org. This internship is expected to be in person, but it may change to virtual depending on the COVID-19 situation. Please contact Sarah Moreno with any questions.