Archives for July 2021

July 2, 2021, Filed Under: Internship

Internships with Refugee Services of Texas – Fall 2021

About Refugee Services of Texas

OUR MISSION

Guided by the principles of human compassion and dignity, Refugee Services of Texas welcomes refugees, immigrants, and other displaced peoples and supports them in integrating and thriving in their new communities.

WE WORK ACROSS TEXAS

Founded in 1978, Refugee Services of Texas (RST) is a social-service agency dedicated to providing assistance to refugees and other displaced persons fleeing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group – as well as to the communities that welcome them. RST provides services to hundreds of refugees, asylees, survivors of human trafficking, and related vulnerable populations from over 30 different countries of origin each year. Originating in Dallas, RST now has service centers in Amarillo, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and Rio Grande Valley.

Fall 2021 Internships: Austin Office

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM INTERNSHIP(S): ACCEPTING FALL 2021 APPLICATIONS

RST is seeking Undergraduate and/or Master’s-Level Interns to assist with their Employment Program. The internship requires a minimum of 16 hours a week for one full semester, depending on time/educational requirements. Internship duties consist of assisting newly-arrived individuals with job development, job search, applying for jobs, going to job interviews, or other services related to helping clients find employment and attain self-sufficiency in the United States. Click here to read more.

CASH AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INTERNSHIP(S): ACCEPTING FALL 2021 APPLICATIONS

RST is seeking Undergraduate and/or Master’s-Level Interns to assist with their Cash and Medical Assistance (CMA) Program. The CMA internship will be project based, both allowing the intern to utilize computer skill, and gain an understanding of the U.S. Refugee Program and the various domestic and international policies influencing refugee resettlement. Click here to read more.

SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (STEP) INTERNSHIP(S): ACCEPTING FALL 2021 APPLICATIONS

The Survivors of Trafficking Empowerment Program (STEP) Intern will help support case managers with their day-to-day duties. This may include transportation of clients to appointments and community resources, data entry and file preparation, conduct and assist with HT101 trainings and more! Click here to read more.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM INTERN(S): ACCEPTING FALL 2021 APPLICATIONS

Open to both students and members of the community who are wanting to learn about the nonprofit world, volunteer and event management and working cross culturally. Click here to read more.

MATCH GRANT PROGRAM INTERN(S): ACCEPTING FALL 2021 APPLICATIONS

The Match Grant (MG) Intern will be working closely with the Match Grant Coordinator and programs team for verification of client eligibility and compliance along with program evaluation and development, creating end of month reports for the MG Program as well as administrative assistance in running a social-services organization. Click here to read more.

July 2, 2021, Filed Under: Internship

Internships Available with UT Resource Recovery’s Zero Waste Hero – Fall 2021

About UT Resource Recovery

Resource Recovery is a department within UT Facilities Services that encompasses both Zero Waste and Surplus Property. Resource Recovery is tasked with improving sustainability at UT, specifically with regards to reaching our Zero Waste goal to divert 90% of all materials from the landfill. Major diversion strategies include source reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting. As a result, we have the opportunity to partner and observe material processes across campus.

About Zero Waste Hero

Zero Waste Hero is a certification program for students that seeks to educate the UT Austin community on waste diversion and proper sorting and create a zero waste community through on-campus participation. The program is a collaboration between Resource Recovery and University Housing and Dining, and this position is funded by the UT Green Fund.

Zero Waste Hero Curriculum Development Lead Internship

Position Description

This position will spearhead the remaining redesign and expansion of Zero Waste Hero to prepare for our re-launch in Spring 2022. Essential functions of the Curriculum Development Lead include:

Develop & write content for course modules, including researching external articles and videos
Collaborate with relevant professors, staff, and student organizations to prepare pre-recorded content for course modules
Work with partners and student organizations to create and consolidate UT volunteer opportunities for ZWH participants
Set up back end of Canvas course

You would participate in weekly team meetings with Resource Recovery student interns to share your work, as well as meet with the other Zero Waste Hero staff as a project team weekly. The work schedule will vary based on Project Team, but all efforts will be made to align with student schedules. Team Meetings may occur after 5pm on a weekday and some weekend activities may be necessary but will be scheduled in advance.

The majority of this position will be done virtually, with occasional on-campus projects such as outreach events. This will continue to be re-evaluated based on project needs. Interns are expected to work 10 hours per week. This position is for Fall 2021 with the opportunity to extend to Spring 2022.

As a result of this experience, you will:

Have a greater knowledge of sustainability considerations with regard to waste decrease and diversion
Practice project management activities including planning, coordination, and implementation
Enhance collaboration skills with other team members
Work with a variety of campus entities to achieve project goals
Engage and educate peers and staff to motivate behavior change, such as proper recycling techniques

Qualifications

Interest and/or experience in sustainability and willingness to learn about the inner workings of recycling, composting, solid waste, and surplus
Ability to maintain professionalism and represent the department well when communicating with faculty, staff, and students
Timely and effective communicator
Strong research and writing skills
Punctual
Ability to produce quality work individually and in teams
Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume via Handshake. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is August 6, 2021 at 5:00 PM.

Zero Waste Hero Engagement & Outreach Lead Internship

Position Description

As we complete a program redesign and expansion, we are looking for a passionate student to invoke excitement and recruit students for the Zero Waste Hero program re-launch in Spring 2022. Essential functions of the Engagement & Outreach Lead include:

Create advertising & promotion plan for certification launch
Plan & execute tabling events to highlight program goals and encourage recruitment
Develop community building opportunities & events for participants
Design & prepare for distribution of achievement items and promotional materials

As a result of this experience, you will:

Have a greater knowledge of sustainability considerations with regard to waste decrease and diversion
Practice project management activities including planning, coordination, and implementation
Enhance collaboration skills with other team members
Work with a variety of campus entities to achieve project goals
Engage and educate peers and staff to motivate behavior change, such as proper recycling techniques

Qualifications

Interest and/or experience in sustainability and willingness to learn about the inner workings of recycling, composting, solid waste, and surplus
Experience relevant to communications, marketing, and social media preferred
Ability to maintain professionalism and represent the department well when communicating with faculty, staff, and students
Timely and effective communicator
Punctual
Ability to produce quality work individually and in teams
Organized and adaptable

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume via Handshake. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is August 6, 2021 at 5:00 PM.

Contact Information

Morgan Laner

Zero Waste Program Coordinator

morgan.laner@austin.utexas.edu

July 2, 2021, Filed Under: Uncategorized

Women’s Initiative for Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development – Fall 2021

WIELD Texas Logo

The Women’s Initiative for Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development – Texas (WIELD Texas) is a career incubator program launched by the Office of Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University at Texas at Austin. Work will begin with the program’s inaugural cohort in the spring of 2020.

This program will lay the foundation and provide the infrastructure to guide women from diverse backgrounds into leadership and executive roles in corporate America. WIELD Texas participants will benefit from a combination of professional skills development and personal support, along with an immersive and unmatched experience learning directly from leading executives and entrepreneurs.

To learn more information, including how to apply, please visit our website. Application Deadline is 8/1/2021.