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Internship with The Children’s Advocacy Center – Spring 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.

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Remote Internship with Glimmer|Austin – Spring 2021

About A Glimmer of Hope

In 2003, while deeply devoted to their work in Ethiopia, the Berbers recognized the need within their own community of Austin, where nearly one in five residents lives in poverty. In particular, they saw the potential of empowering innovative, grassroots nonprofits that were already taking the initiative and often using money from their own pockets to provide much-needed services to the underserved in their communities.

A Glimmer of Hope Austin was born with a commitment to support those startup groups and for the past 17 years, Glimmer|Austin has distributed over $7.2 million in grants to 175 different organizations in central Texas. In 2018, Glimmer|Austin renewed its commitment to serving the underprivileged with an even deeper desire and focus aimed at improving the lives of those impacted by the severe challenges of living in poverty.

Interested in serving the Austin community? An internship at Glimmer|Austin means you care for those suffering from poverty. Learn more about Glimmer|Austin’s work at glimmeraustin.org.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • You help create change in your backyard
  • You’re independent and innovative. We expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here.
  • You are a self-starter who thinks outside the box and provides real-time solutions without handholding.
  • You stay organized throughout the duration of a project and are able to juggle multiple projects at a time. You’re a firm believer that every detail matters.
  • You get things done. You’re a pro at meeting deadlines. If you don’t know, you ask questions and get what you need to get the job done. You communicate early on if there is a problem.
  • You’re knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your skills as a communicator.

COMMITMENT:

We’re looking for a part-time intern to work virtually each semester (schedule is flexible). Please only apply if you are located in Austin, Texas.

BENEFITS:

An internship at Glimmer|Austin is an incredible opportunity for students to gain experience at a local non-profit with a mission to empower local changemakers. This is an unpaid internship but it may count for internship credit at your college or university.

APPLY:

Please submit a resume to austin@glimmer.org with Intern in the subject line. Please also submit the answers to the following questions – please do not apply without submitting answers to the questions:

INTERN QUESTIONS:

  1. Describe yourself.
  2. How did you become familiar with Glimmer|Austin?
  3. How did addressing poverty become a priority for you?
  4. Explain why you are applying for this position, and what makes you a good fit.
  5. If you are accepted, what will your personal goals be during your time here?
  6. What is the last book that you read and enjoyed? The last book you read and didn’t enjoy?

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Livestrong Foundation Internships – Spring 2021

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Company Overview

Our Mission

Which everyday cancer problem will we fix today?

We have a Mission Question, not a Mission Statement, because we believe that we can only achieve the best solutions through asking the right questions. We ask survivors and caregivers what they need, we ask the system how it can be more person-centered, we ask innovators how we can bring impossible ideas to life.

Work with Us

At Livestrong, we fight for the more than 32.5 million people around the world living with cancer today. There can be—and should be—life after cancer for more people. That’s why we kick in at the moment of diagnosis, giving people the resources and support they need to fight cancer head-on. Anyone, anywhere can join our fight against cancer.

Internships

Livestrong offers unpaid internships to current students and recent graduates interested in learning the inner workings of a nonprofit organization. Four different internship opportunities are available, read more to learn more about each position that is being offered.

Shared Services Intern

Organizational Support interns work to enhance internal and external communication in order to ensure that applicants and individuals who write in, call, or walk through our doors have a positive and engaging experience with the Foundation. OS interns primarily focus on internship program management including full-cycle recruitment (position posting, resume review, interviewing and on-boarding) while organizing social and professional development opportunities within a highly collaborative and dynamic team environment.

Finance interns assist in a wide variety of activities with many learning opportunities. This team member may assist with everything from transaction entry and audit preparation to budgeting and process improvement. The Finance intern should expect to learn technical skills related to accounting and reporting, as well as soft skills like judgment, critical thinking and communication. This internship is ideal for someone in pursuit of Business, Accounting, Economics or a similar focus. Enthusiasm and professional curiosity are required!

Requirements

Interns will be paired with a team member for one-on-one mentorship to gain hands-on experience in their area of interest.

  • Be available to work 12–20 hours per week during regular business hours at Livestrong HQ in Austin, Texas.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high level of computer competency.
  • Be self-motivated, organized, willing to help with any project no matter how large or small and be able to balance multiple priorities at once.
  • Have a strong desire to make a difference, a passion for the Livestrong mission, a positive attitude and an affinity for the color yellow.
  • Be able to provide their own housing and transportation; mastery of parallel parking is a plus.

Application Instructions

If you meet all of the above requirements and would like to be considered for an internship, please fill out the online application. Please be aware that not all positions will be available every semester, and we will begin interviewing select candidates before the application deadlines listed below.

For Spring 2021 semester:

Application Deadline: November 25, 2020

Internship Dates: January 18 – May 7, 2021

Development and Fundraising Intern

Fundraising and Events interns help Livestrong events staff as they organize events to engage constituents at all levels. This includes important data gathering, interacting with vendors, sponsors, participants, volunteers and other organizations to grow Livestrong events awareness, recruit participants and set up in-market activities. Additionally, interns assist event participants in developing successful fundraising plans to support their goals. Tasks include constituent communication, sharing fundraising tactics, fulfilling requests, and research and gather data on the event landscape and Livestrong event participants to help gage current events and new potential initiatives.

Development interns assist with projects that support the entire development team as we work to update and maintain accurate constituent records. Interns assist with donor stewardship, creating and running reports for prospect/donor events, data analysis, and conducting basic research on individual, corporate or foundation prospects.

Requirements

Interns will be paired with a team member for one-on-one mentorship to gain hands-on experience in their area of interest.

  • Be available to work 12–20 hours per week during regular business hours at Livestrong HQ in Austin, Texas.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high level of computer competency.
  • Be self-motivated, organized, willing to help with any project no matter how large or small and be able to balance multiple priorities at once.
  • Have a strong desire to make a difference, a passion for the Livestrong mission, a positive attitude and an affinity for the color yellow.
  • Be able to provide their own housing and transportation; mastery of parallel parking is a plus.

Application Instructions

If you meet all of the above requirements and would like to be considered for an internship, please fill out the online application. Please be aware that not all positions will be available every semester, and we will begin interviewing select candidates before the application deadlines listed below.

For Spring 2021 semester:

Application Deadline: November 25, 2020

Internship Dates: January 18 – May 7, 2021

Marketing Intern

Digital Marketing Production interns assist with all ongoing digital marketing efforts. This includes, but is not limited to, strategically generating content for Livestrong’s social media and blog, creating data analytics reports, working on email marketing campaigns and managing one or more Google platforms. The ideal candidate will have a passion to learn, communicate well within a team and be process-oriented and deadline-driven.

Requirements

Interns will be paired with a team member for one-on-one mentorship to gain hands-on experience in their area of interest.

  • Be available to work 12–20 hours per week during regular business hours at Livestrong HQ in Austin, Texas.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high level of computer competency.
  • Be self-motivated, organized, willing to help with any project no matter how large or small and be able to balance multiple priorities at once.
  • Have a strong desire to make a difference, a passion for the Livestrong mission, a positive attitude and an affinity for the color yellow.
  • Be able to provide their own housing and transportation; mastery of parallel parking is a plus.

Application Instructions

If you meet all of the above requirements and would like to be considered for an internship, please fill out the online application. Please be aware that not all positions will be available every semester, and we will begin interviewing select candidates before the application deadlines listed below.

For Spring 2021 semester:

Application Deadline: November 25, 2020

Internship Dates: January 18 – May 7, 2021

Programs & Mission Intern

Mission interns support the development, implementation, and execution of Livestrong’s strategic mission and objectives. This role may include support in the organization’s delivery of patient-centered services, building and engaging communities of survivors, and leading systems change through a variety of initiatives. Interns will support Livestrong’s mission by interacting with local and national partners to impact the cancer landscape and address gaps in cancer care. Interns should have an interest in the healthcare field, and be comfortable conducting research and evaluation. Ideal candidates should have great communication and writing skills, be highly organized and have the ability to work on multiple projects at once. This is a great position for someone interested in nonprofit management, program building, community outreach, and stakeholder engagement.

Grant Interns assist the Director of Grants Management in a variety of tasks that ensures the Livestrong Solution Grants program recognizes and funds organizations who are developing cutting edge, inventive, and sustainable solutions to overlooked cancer problems. Tasks may include updating the grant application and review process, evaluating best practices, communicating with grantseekers, and writing summary reports. Ideal candidates should have a general interest in grantseeking and grantmaking practices, or an interest to learn more about philanthropic giving. Grants interns will strengthen their communication, data collection, and research skills. They should be highly organized, and able to handle multiple projects at once. Grants Interns assist in preparing for and completing the grantmaking cycle, in addition to assisting in the facilitation of the Livestrong Solution Series: monthly online webinars designed to foster collaboration and conversation among cancer organizations.

Requirements

Interns will be paired with a team member for one-on-one mentorship to gain hands-on experience in their area of interest.

  • Be available to work 12–20 hours per week during regular business hours at Livestrong HQ in Austin, Texas.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high level of computer competency.
  • Be self-motivated, organized, willing to help with any project no matter how large or small and be able to balance multiple priorities at once.
  • Have a strong desire to make a difference, a passion for the Livestrong mission, a positive attitude and an affinity for the color yellow.
  • Be able to provide their own housing and transportation; mastery of parallel parking is a plus.

Application Instructions

If you meet all of the above requirements and would like to be considered for an internship, please fill out the online application. Please be aware that not all positions will be available every semester, and we will begin interviewing select candidates before the application deadlines listed below.

For Spring 2021 semester:

Application Deadline: November 25, 2020

Internship Dates: January 18 – May 7, 2021