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American Lung Association Public Policy Intern needed

The American Lung Association seeks qualified candidates for the position of Public Policy Intern for spring 2013.

The Public Policy Internwill assist the Director of Public Policy in the distribution of advocacy materials and outreach, providing policy-related assistance during the 2013 Legislative Session and performing requested tasks related to Clean Air Action Network and Smokefree Texas. The Public Policy Intern will also assist the Director of Public Policy with the logistics and research during the legislative session including, but not limited to: monitoring and reporting on committee hearings and floor action; legislative bill analysis; office visits, event organization and volunteer recruitment; environmental health and tobacco related research, etc. The term will be for one (1) semester and will be scheduled to work for 20-30 hours per week.

  • Assist in the creation and distribution of advocacy materials and outreach
  • Assist the Director of Public Policy throughout the legislative session as requested
  • Assist with Smokefree Texas activities and meetings as requested
  • Assist in Clean Air Action Network activities and meetings as requested
  • Assist Director of Public Policy as needed

Performance Goals

  • Assist in the preparation of written statements as needed for public policy activities
  • Provide Legislative Analysis and reports in a timely fashion
  • Attend Leadership Council meetings and volunteer meetings when required
  • Assist, in measureable terms, in meeting participation for Volunteer recruitment, CAAN partner recruitment, and joint Development/Health Promotions meetings
  • Special Projects as necessary

Job requirements:

  • Be actively enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a university government, policy, public affairs, communications, or other related program. Current students preferably should have at least a junior standing
  • Have knowledge of and interest in the non-profit industry and Texas politics
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Possess excellent leadership and organizational skills
  • Excellent people and leadership skills, with an ability to coach, motivate and develop volunteers
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and focus on multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Must have the use of a personal laptop, cellular phone, and vehicle
  • Non-smoker

Please send resume and cover letter by email directly to Andrea Haughton, Director of Advocacy at ahaughton@breathehealthy.org

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Mayor’s Health and Fitness Council seeks intern

The Mayor’s Health and Fitness Council, a 501c3 non-profit organization, is seeking 1-2 interns to support 2 current initiatives designed to promote healthy eating and tobacco-free living city-wide.

The MHFC is looking for a highly organized masters student or upper-level undergrad with a professional appearance/demeanor who is hungry for getting their feet dirty in a whole spectrum of community planning activities, and who can perform in the trenches and the White House as an “all-around athlete” in supporting these two initiatives. Intern activities would include meeting with Board and Committee Members, participating in strategic planning sessions,engaging with key community stakeholders, developing and refining communications pieces, event organizing, community outreach, and other assignments as required. This is a 2-semester commitment from Fall 2012-Spring 2013.

In exchange this intern will receive mentoring from a number of seasoned professionals in local government, corporate and non-profit sectors and will finish the internship with excellent connections in the community.

10-20 hours/week flexible and working from home with regular meetings at City Hall and elsewhere.
Must have own transportation, be proficient in Word, Excel, Social Media.
Web development a plus.
English-speaking; Spanish is a plus.

Paid – $500 per semester

Send a resume, cover letter and references to: Jennifer L Conroy, DrPH, MPH at jennifEARTH@yahoo.com

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Texas Attorney General Internship Program

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) seeks dedicated, motivated people who possess a genuine desire to perform public service. However, the selection process for the Internship Program is highly competitive. Candidates are selected based on scholastic achievement (including grade point average), demonstrated leadership skills, participation in extracurricular activities, oral and written communication skills, as well as prior experience in their area of concentration.

Internships are unique and tailored to each student’s needs, interests, and schedule. As an intern, you will be able to select your preferred division (based on availability) and work flexible hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will work under the close supervision of your respective division supervisor, while improving your skills and performing an important civic duty.

More than 90 percent of our interns in the Admin/Legal Divisions are undergraduate, graduate, and law students. However, we do encourage volunteers to offer their insight and expertise as well. Internships are unpaid and generally last three months, although this period is flexible. Interns and volunteers are welcome year-round, on a semester basis with terms beginning in the Spring (January through April), Summer (May through August), and Fall (September through December).

More information and a link to the application is available online.