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University Co-op College-to-Career Internship – Starting in Spring 21

What is this program?

The University Co-op and the Longhorn Center for Academic Equity offers this two-and-a-half-year internship program to University of Texas at Austin students serious about gaining interactive experiences and mentorship opportunities aligned with their academic and professional goals. The program begins with a required preparation course (ALD 118C) taken during the spring semester before the internship starts. In Spring 2021, the course will be synchronous, online.

What is ALD 118C?

The purpose is to prepare students to become productive and confident members of the University Co-op team, and eventually, dynamic and competitive professionals on the job market. Students in this course shadow the thirteen departments within the University Co-op to better understand the operations, management, and communications of a large nonprofit corporation. Completing the course is mandatory for continued participation in the internship. During Spring 2021, ALD 118C meets Mondays from 4:00-5:00P.

How can I apply?

Students can apply via bit.ly/37d5qSu. Applications require cover letter, resume, and references. Applications must be reviewed and accepted before you can enroll in ALD 118C. Applicants selected to participate must commit to the entire internship, unless unforeseen circumstances arise. Participants must sign official offer letter and submit to a background check. Applications due by 11:59P on 11 December 2020.

Who can apply? What are the requirements?

Students from all majors are encouraged to apply. First-generation college students are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must be current degree-seeking UT students with between 24 and 60 in-residence hours (i.e., rising sophomores and juniors) with a cumulative of GPA 2.50 or higher. Participants must comply with all University Co-op policies as outlined in their Employee Handbook. Participating interns are required to submit periodic reflections about their work experiences. Retail experience is not required, but all applications must exhibit active learning and professional maturity.

What kind of internship is it?

The initial spring semester, when taking ALD 118C, is an unpaid shadowing experience. There is an option for the internship to become a paid part-time nonexempt position in the summer. The following fall, the paid internship begins more closely aligning with participants’ career goals as participants are actively integrated into one of the Co-op’s departments. Internship requires working on-site at the Co-op, unless situations demand remote working. Availability during book rush and home football games required. Pay begins at $11.00 per hour, with annual pay increases as responsibilities increase.

Where can I learn more about the program?

For more information, please contact Dr. Eric Dieter at ericdieter@austin.utexas.edu and 512 232 8487.

Note for BDP Students: If you are interested in using this opportunity as a Connecting Experience, please reach out to your BDP advisor to inquire about how this specific opportunity would apply toward your BDP.

, Filed Under: Employment Opportunity

Video Animator Short-term Paid Position

A current UT Austin student is looking for an animator to make a short film based on their Plan II Thesis, a composition about one of Neptune’s moons. This would be a short-time paid position. See more information below:
“Hi, my name is Austin Ali, and I am a fourth year Plan II and Music Composition student at UT. I’m looking for a video animator (PAID GIG!) to help me put together a seven minute video clip. The video will be accompanied by music I composed for my Plan II thesis project. My thesis, a cross between science and music, is called “A Musical Portrait of Triton, the Rogue Moon of Neptune.” The video animation would be a short depiction of the origin story of Triton, which involves moons smashing together in a spectacular collision. If you’re interested, please contact me at austin@austinali.com or (214) 766-0179. Thank you so much!”

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Paid Position with HealthStart

Since 2010 HealthStart Foundation has been teaching young children the science behind good health. We teach kids how their brain, bones, muscles and circulatory and digestive systems work, what to eat and about the fitness activities needed to keep every part of their bodies healthy and strong. HealthStart’s programs also teach kids that when they care of one another and our environment they help build community health and wellbeing.

Health Programs Communications Coordinator

As HealthStart grows and expands beyond Austin, the Health Programs Communications Coordinator will act as one of our chief ambassadors. You will work with community organizations, businesses, and individuals to identify and recruit volunteers for our programs by helping them understand our mission and our impact. You will assist with program operations and help maintain outstanding relationships with the agencies and organizations that have adopted our programs. You will communicate our learning opportunities and successes through social media and other channels.

HealthStart seeks a part-time, 25 hour per week, Health Programs Communications Coordinator with highly developed organizational, written and verbal communication skills, and passion for building a healthier future for our children and our communities. This position reports directly the Executive Director.

Duties will include: 

  • Community Outreach: Represent HealthStart in the community with businesses, higher education organization, and community organizations. Assist with health promotion activities, community wellness fairs, and other events that educate and raise HealthStart’s profile
  • Social Media Outreach: Develop posts, articles and other content for HealthStart’s social media accounts and newsletter
  • Volunteer Management and Recruitment: Recruit and train interns and volunteers for HealthStart’s program delivery.
  • External Operations: Lead community-based children’s health education workshops at various locations with various community partners. Assist with program content and materials development
  • Internal Operations: Attend and assist with various HealthStart Committees

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree or be in the process of completing their bachelor’s degree
  • 1-year nonprofit experience working with volunteers.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills (writing sample required).
  • Experience managing and delivering social medial content preferably on Facebook,Instagram, and LinkedIn
  • Work well in a collaborative, team environment
  • Basic computer operations including WORD, EXCEL, PPTX, ADOBE, and Dropbox and G-Suite

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

  • $1400 per month
  • Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility
  • Flexible working hours
  • 2 weeks paid vacation and 8 paid holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement

Application Due Date 8/26/2019

Start Date 9/9/2019

To Apply Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter (required), writing sample, and two references to Erin Damm at erin.damm@healthstartfoundation.org on or before August 26, 2019. Candidates must be able to begin work no later than September 9, 2019.