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Internships with Capital Factory

Update: This application is for (2) summer Venture Intern positions for Fall 2015 (Start Date: September 1st, 2015)

Venture Intern Application

Capital Factory

Capital Factory is the entrepreneurial center of gravity in Austin, Texas. Located in the heart of downtown Austin, Capital Factory has 50,000 square feet full of startups and entrepreneurs. Capital Factory is a coworking space, an incubator, a funding accelerator, an events space, and a community center for everything technology and entrepreneurship.  The Venture Intern will work closely with the fund and Accelerator program.

Capital Factory Venture Intern Specs:

You…

  • have a passion for technology startups & venture capital (AND learning about the business)
  • are detail oriented
  • are familiar with the Google Apps suite of products (esp. Google Spreadsheets/Excel)
  • wake up excited to learn about what technology is out there revolutionizing the world
  • are a HARD & efficient worker
  • have reliable transportation downtown
  • have a reliable computer and smartphone
  • have great discretion and don’t gossip

The duration of the internship is 4 months. This position pays in opportunities and education. You will learn inside the doors of the venture business and how entrepreneurs interact with VC. This will be a research-intensive position and you can expect daily operations to include deal sourcing, market and competitive analysis, and due diligence on early-stage Austin technology startups. You will attend awesome events, happy hours, and expect to meet investors, press, international fellows, government officials, and maybe even the President of the United States! You’ll work in the coolest office in downtown Austin on the top floor of the Austin Centre surrounded by passionate entrepreneurs.

Please answer the following 3 questions in 150 words or less (per question), attach a resume, and submit your application to JD Weinstein at jd@capitalfactory.com no later than August 8th (the sooner, the better!) Please write “Summer 2015 Venture Internship” in the subject line.

  1. What is one technology startup that you think will revolutionize the world in the next 5 years and why?
  2. What most interests you about startups and venture capital?
  3. What’s the most exciting thing you’ve ever done in your life (this one can go past the word limit if it’s really that exciting)?

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Working on an early-stage startup? Apply to Austin Technology Incubator’s summer program.

APPLY NOW: BE A SEAL TEAM THIS SUMMER – AUSTIN TECHNOLOGY INCUBATOR

Student Entrepreneur Acceleration and Launch (SEAL) is The University of Texas at Austin’s selective 12-week summer program designed to help student teams tackle the most difficult, deal-killing questions of their new ventures. Apply now to join the 8th SEAL class and gain full access to the Austin Technology Incubator resources for early-stage startups.

This program is free for all teams.

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Urban Roots Seeks Communications, Social Media & Design Apprentice

Position: Communications, Social Media & Design Apprentice
Posted: November 17, 2014
Due: December, 15, 2014
Location: Austin, TX
Website: http://www.urbanrootsatx.org
Contact: shannon@urbanrootsatx.org

Who We Are:
Now in its eights year, Urban Roots is a non-profit organization that uses food and farming to transform the lives of young people, and to inspire, engage and nourish the community.

The Guiding Principles of Urban Roots:
1. We provide a High Quality, Transformational Experience for youth and community members.
2. We celebrate “Rigor” and Meaningful, Hard Work.
3. We build Strong Relationships.
4. We cultivate Intentionality in our work.
5. We engage our work with a Spirit of Celebration and Joy.
6. We Honor and Respect Diversity.

About the Position:
The Communications Apprentice must possess a strong knowledge of and passion for the digital media landscape. The Apprentice will be responsible for maintaining Urban Roots’ website, blog, and for all online outreach using Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms. This person will create images for social media and small-scale collateral pieces using Canva or other design software. The Apprentice chosen for this position must be a self-starter who possesses the skills and the drive to expand Urban Roots’ online presence and build our online community. The Apprentice must be a team player who is technologically savvy with experience managing Facebook, Twitter and other social media accounts and who possesses strong communication skills, enthusiasm for sustainable agriculture, youth development, and building community through local food. Knowledge of WordPress is highly recommended. Previous social media, marketing, public relations, and/or communications experience preferred.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Social Media
o Compose and Schedule all Event- Based Tweets and Facebook posts
o Expand relationships with Social Media followers by engaging in conversations
o Enhance support relationships by engaging/promoting them on twitter
o Build out Instagram presence
o Create any images/ collateral for social media
• Communications
o Post 1 blog post every two weeks
o Assist with the drafting E-newsletter articles
o Organize photo library
o Create any images/ collateral for communications
• Website
o Regularly update website with new events
o Regularly update website sponsor page
• Design
o Create small- scale design pieces for Urban Roots using Canva or other design software

Commitment:
15-20 hours per week, more hours preferred. Flexible scheduling.

Compensation:
This a part-time volunteer position. Farm Apprentices will receive training and work experience. Apprentices will also receive a half share in our Spring 2015. We can also work with you to help you earn class credit if applicable.

How to Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to Shannon Young (Shannon@urbanrootsatx.org) by December 15th. Please no phone calls.