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Internships with Project Schoolhouse – Spring 21

About Project Schoolhouse

Project Schoolhouse is an international nonprofit that focuses on education, clean water and sanitation in rural Nicaraguan communities. With an emphasis on community-building and local volunteer participation, Project Schoolhouse partners with recipient communities to build new schools, provide clean water, improve sanitation, and help students continue their educations.

Internship Opportunities

Grant Writer and Research Internship

We are currently seeking an intern at our Austin office to support our Executive Director with researching funding partners and writing grant applications. This internship offers the opportunity to gain solid, professional experience while supporting a local non-profit that is truly changing lives.

What you will learn:

  • How to utilize foundation databases
  • How to write compelling content
  • An overview of the global WASH industry landscape
  • How to manage deadlines and work collaboratively

What you will do:

  • Write and compile materials required for grant applications.
  •  research funders working in areas of WASH & Education who use implementation partners, like OneDrop Foundation, Mona Foundation, Charity:Water to determine process, deadlines and collateral needed for applications.
  • Create a grant deadline calendar for new applications and compliance reporting
  •  Compile compliance reporting for submission on a timely basis

The Ideal Candidate will be:

  • currently enrolled in research and/or writing-intensive educational programs
  • passionate about global health and equal educational opportunities
  • available for a minimum of 5 and up to 10 hours weekly
  • available for the full semester
  • demonstrate ability to write compelling content

This is an unpaid internship with a minimum commitment of 5 hours per week that could be expanded.

Website Development Internship

We are currently seeking an intern at our Austin office to support our Executive Director and Communications Coordinator with building a new website in WordPress with a Gutenberg Editor. This internship offers the opportunity to gain solid, professional experience while supporting a local non- profit that is truly changing lives.

What you will learn:

  • Real world experience in creating a website utilizing WordPress and Gutenberg Editor
  • Storytelling for impact
  • How to work with a team, manage deadlines and work collaboratively

What you will do:

  • Participate in design sessions with the Project Schoolhouse team
  • Create webpages that communicate the vision and work of the team
  • Research and identify ‘best of class’ websites to help guide the design process
  • Incorporate search engine optimization into the website design

The Ideal Candidate will be:

  • currently enrolled in related coursework
  • available for a minimum of 5 and up to 12 hours weekly
  • available for the full semester

This is an unpaid internship with a minimum commitment of 5 hours per week that could be expanded.

We have a strong, dedicated team of UT interns supporting us by writing grants, communications, social media, performing data analysis and on-the-ground in Nicaragua. Join us!

How to Apply

To apply, send a resume and letter of interest to selina@projectschoolhouse.org.

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Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis Internship – Spring 21

About IUPRA

The Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis (IUPRA) is an interdisciplinary policy research institute that provides intersectional policy solutions. Our mission is to strengthen Black communities, promote social justice, and combat anti-Black racism using a racial equity framework.

Internship Details

Please note that this internship is expected to be remote, but is subject to change pending the status of the COVID-19 situation.

Preferred Skills:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information clearly
    • Knowledge of writing research papers or reports (e.g., written coursework assignments)
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Interest in topics related to IUPRA research pillars – health, income and wealth, education, criminal justice, or housing
  • Task-oriented with ability to manage and complete projects within specified timelines

Responsibilities/Key Tasks:

  • Interns will assist on general IUPRA projects assigned, work with IUPRA team to find relevant research/resources, contribute to written policy publications, and attend required intern meetings as scheduled by the IUPRA team
  • Interns may be assigned to focus on the following projects:
      • Black TX Population Indicators

This collaboration between IUPRA and the LBJ Urban Lab is a mixed method (quantitative and qualitative) research project aimed at understanding and examining the experience of Black communities across the state of Texas, in both rural and urban areas. It will involve the development of a survey instrument, distribution of the survey, collection of data, and written report on outputs and outcomes.

      • Digital Technology

This collaboration between IUPRA and E4 Youth is working to address digital equity in Central Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a “Move the Needle” proposal that takes a comprehensive approach to providing socioeconomic and digital equity to thousands of Austin area youth ages 16 – 22.  This research project will survey 1,000 youth and families to assess their need for digital devices and broadband connection, run analyses on the data collected, and develop reports on the outcome.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, students will be able to:

  • Identify appropriate databases/resources for research information (quantitative, qualitative, literature, journals, etc.)
  • Interpret and translate data/information from various data sources to reveal key findings/themes related to research area
  • Discuss the implications of research findings through written and verbal communication
  • Formulate policy publications supported by research and evidence

How to Apply

Applicants should send a resume, brief statement of interest indicating their current experience to date (major, year in school, research areas of interest, if any) and why they are interested in working as an intern with IUPRA to d.wright@austin.utexas.edu. Applicants should also indicate their preferred project interest (IUPRA TX Indicators, Digital Technology or General) in their subject line.

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Spring 2021 Internships with Children’s Defense Fund Texas

About Children’s Defense Fund

To succeed, children need stable homes, quality health care, ample nutritious food, good schools, safe neighborhoods, and access to resources and opportunities that enable them to reach their potential. But the fact is that for too many of our children, these basic building blocks for success are out of reach.

That’s why we’re fighting on all these fronts to make sure every child in America has what they need to thrive. And because we know fixing America’s systemic inequities begins with our children, we focus especially on poor children, children of color and those with disabilities.

We work with Congress and the federal government to advocate for federal policies that improve children’s lives. We also advocate at the state level, pushing for policy reforms through our six state offices that collectively represent nearly 40 percent of all children living in poverty in America. And we train and equip young people, faith communities, decision makers and community organizations to become local advocates for children across the country.

Internship Opportunities

Immigration Policy Intern

Job Title: ​Immigration Policy Intern (20 hrs/wk)
Job Location: ​Austin, Texas, United States
Internship Dates: ​Spring, summer and fall internships available
Stipend: ​$450 summer, $750 fall/spring if funds available
Deadline​: Applications are accepted and interviews are done on a rolling basis, but the deadline for:

Fall applicants is Aug 1.

Spring applicants is Dec 1.

Summer applicants is Apr 15.

Job Description: ​The internship is based in Austin [remote during pandemic] and provides general support for the CDF-TX Immigration Department. The intern works 20 hours/week, and provides substantive research, compiles reports, monitors immigration news and helps with the execution of advocacy-related activities, including story collection, public education, special event planning, newsletters, and social media work.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Policy research, briefs and training material
  • Compiles bi-monthly immigration newsletters
  • Conducts research on immigration policy, media trends, and other subjects as needed
  • Assists in the development and execution of special projects
  • Perform other division, department, and organization-wide special projects as needed

Job Requirements:

  • Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and ability to multi-task
  • Strong organizational and execution skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Commitment to social advocacy and CDF’s mission to be a voice for all children
  • Ability to organize facts and present issues in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with CDF staff and external partners/contacts
  • Strong computer, Internet and research skills

Application Instructions: ​To apply, candidates should email a resume and a one-page cover letter to: Cheasty Anderson (canderson@childrensdefense.org​) and type IMMIGRATION POLICY INTERN in the subject line.

Contact​: Dr. Cheasty Anderson, Director of Immigration Policy and Advocacy

Email​: ​canderson@childrensdefense.org

Health Care Policy Intern

Job Location:​ Austin, Texas, United States
Internship Dates:​ Spring, summer and fall internships available
Stipend:​ $450 summer, $750 fall/spring if funds available.
Deadline​: Applications are accepted and interviews are done on a rolling basis, but the deadline for:

Fall applicants is Aug 1.

Spring applicants is Dec 1.

Summer applicants is Apr 15.

Job Description:​ The internship is based in Austin (remote during the COVID-19 pandemic) and provides general support for the CDF-TX Policy Department. The intern works 20 hours/week, and provides substantive research, compiles reports, monitors interim legislative committees and helps with the execution of advocacy-related activities, including story collection, public education, legislator visits, legislative briefings, special event planning, and social media work.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Produce policy research, memos, and training material
  • Conduct research on state and federal healthcare policy, state lawmakers, media trends, and other subjects as needed
  • Coordinate meetings with state lawmakers and their staff
  • Collaborate with partners on coalition-wide activities
  • Assist in the development and execution of special projects, such as the #SickofitTX Campaign
  • Perform other division, department, and organization-wide projects as needed
  • Assist in maintaining CDF’s social media platforms

Job Requirements:

  • Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Strong organizational and execution skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Commitment to social advocacy and CDF’s mission to be a voice for all children
  • Ability to organize facts and present issues in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with CDF staff and external partners/contacts
  • Strong computer, Internet and research skills

Application Instructions:​ To apply, candidates should send a resume and a one-page cover letter to: Cindy Ji (cji@childrensdefense.org​) and type POLICY INTERN in the subject line.

Contact​: Cindy Ji, Health Policy Associate

Email​: ​cji@childrensdefense.org

Youth Civic Education and Engagement Intern

Job Location:​ Austin, Texas, United States
Internship Dates:​ Spring, summer and fall internships available
Stipend:​ $450 summer, $750 fall/spring if funds available.
Deadline​: Applications are accepted and interviews are done on a rolling basis, but the deadline for:

Fall applicants is Aug 1.

Spring applicants is Dec 1.

Summer applicants is Apr 15.

Job Description:​ The internship is based in Austin (remote during the COVID-19 pandemic) and provides general support for the CDF-TX Youth Civic Education and Engagement initiative. The intern works 20 hours/week supporting both our policy and organizing work to increase youth civic education and engagement. The youth civic engagement intern provides substantive policy research and reports and monitors legislative committees and the State Board of Education on improving youth civic engagement and education in Texas. Additionally, the intern assists with outreach to partners and school districts to support the prioritization of culturally sustaining civic education in Texas’ public school classrooms. The intern also supports outreach to young people statewide to support our high school voter registration campaign, as well as provides critical support in developing training curriculums to support young people’s knowledge of and engagement with state legislative and local civic processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Plans civic engagement opportunities with and for youth.
  • Conducts research on public policy, media trends and other subjects as needed.
  • Writes policy briefs and training material.
  • Assists in the development and execution of special projects.
  • Assist in maintaining CDF’s social media platforms.

Job Requirements:

  • Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and ability to multi-task.
  • Strong organizational and execution skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Commitment to social advocacy and CDF’s mission to be a voice for all children.
  • Ability to organize facts and present issues in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing.
  • Good interpersonal skills and high degree of professionalism.
  • Strong computer, Internet and research skills.

Application Instructions: To apply, candidates should email a resume and a one-page cover letter to: Maggie Stern (mstern@childrensdefense.org​)​ and type CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INTERN in the subject line.

Contact​: Maggie Stern, Youth Civic Education and Engagement Coordinator Email​: ​mstern@childrensdefense.org

Communications & Policy Intern

Job Location:​ Austin, Texas, United States
Internship Dates:​ Spring, summer and fall internships available
Stipend:​ $450 summer, $750 fall/spring if funds available.
Deadline​: Applications are accepted and interviews are done on a rolling basis, but the deadline for:

  • Fall applicants is Aug 1.
  • Spring applicants is Dec 10.
  • Summer applicants is Apr 15.

Job Description:​ The internship is based in Austin (remote during the COVID-19 pandemic) and provides social media and communications support for the CDF-TX Policy Department. The intern works 20 hours/week, and will contribute to social media campaigns to promote the research, reports, legislative issues and advocacy-related activities of the organization. CDF-TX organizes advocate training/recruitment, story collection, public education, legislator visits, legislative briefings, and public policy events.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Supports CDF’s social media platforms
  • Monitors blogs and social media accounts of allied groups to develop basic content knowledge about current policy issues related to health care and children’s health
  • With supervision, plans, prepares, and executes social media campaigns (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) focused on current public policy issues and other subjects as needed
  • Organizes weekly and monthly content calendars
  • Assists in the development and execution of special projects and events
  • Performs other division, department, and organization-wide special projects as needed and assigned

Job Requirements:

  • Experience using social media for advocacy efforts, volunteer or paid
  • Visual design skills, video skills a plus
  • Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and ability to multi-task
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational and execution skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Commitment to social advocacy and CDF’s mission to be a voice for all children
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with CDF staff and external partners/contacts
  • Strong computer, Internet and research skills

Application Instructions:​ To apply, candidates should email a resume and a one-page cover letter to: Ana Ruiz (aruiz@childrensdefense.org​)​ and type COMMUNICATIONS INTERN in the subject line.

Contact​: Ana Ruiz, Communications Associate

Email​: ​aruiz@childrensdefense.org

More information about CDF Texas can be found at​www.cdftexas.org