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Greenlights for Nonprofit Success Summer and Fall Internships – Applications Due March 30

Greenlights is…

  • An affordable provider of nonprofit strengthening and support services
  • An independent, objective 501(c)(3) that understands the unique challenges nonprofits face
  • A voice for and convener of the Central Texas nonprofit community

Internship Program

Greenlights’ Internship Program is a great hands-on experience for anyone who wants to learn about the nonprofit sector. This is a project-based internship program directly supporting the mission and goals of Greenlights. Joining our team as an intern requires a commitment of 12-20 hours per week, and the intern must be available at least three days per week with a regular schedule. Greenlights’ internships are unpaid, however, we are happy to work with you if you would like to receive course credit.

Current internships are available in the following focus areas: Consulting, Development and Membership, Marketing and Communications, and Education. Greenlights works with each intern’s skills and interests to develop a successful project work plan and professional development program. Visit http://www.greenlights.org/jobs/openings-at-greenlights for more information.

Qualifications

Greenlights actively support interns in their nonprofit interests, but in return we have high expectations of commitment to our values and mission. We’ve found that students with curiosity, an eagerness to learn, a little nonprofit experience, and a sense of fun get the most out of a Greenlights internship.

Greenlights interns are undergraduate and graduate students with a:

  • Strong interest in nonprofit leadership and management
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail and organization
  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
  • Ability to take initiative managing projects in a fast paced and multi-faceted work environment
  • Solid technical skills, including proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Humor, flexibility, integrity, patience, vision

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter and three references to Tara Levy. In your cover letter, be sure to describe your current community involvement and how an internship at Greenlights is an important step in your skill development and career path, as well as which Greenlights departments interest you most.

*Application deadlines:

  • Summer (June-August): Application due by March 30
  • Fall Semester (August-December): Application due by March 30

*Applications are accepted year-round

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Campus Environmental Center Seeking Fall 2014-Spring 2015 Interns

The Campus Environmental Center is looking to hire student interns for the next school year. Currently the following positions are posted on Hirealonghorn; please visit this site to submit your application.

Graphic Designer
The Graphic Designer works with CEC staff to produce posters flyers and web graphics to represent CEC programs and events. Designer must be able to produce professional drafts of flyers, T-shirt designs and informational literature on quick deadlines and be flexible in design adjustments.

Tree Nursery Coordinator
The UT Campus Environmental Center seeks a new Tree Nursery coordinator beginning in late spring 2014 and continuing through the 2014-2015 school year. The coordinator will work with CEC, UT Landscaping, and the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center on the management and use of the Tree Nursery. The primary function of the position is to keep current students connected to the Nursery via volunteer opportunities and sharing accomplishments.

Tailgate Recycling Coordinator
The Tailgate Recycling Coordinator will partner with the Campus Environmental Center, UT Athletics and the Office of Sustainability to plan and implement recycling during the fall football home games. The Tailgate Recycling Coordinator will gather volunteers and coordinate them to pass out recycling bags and educate fans in the tailgate lots about recycling.  As a result, the Tailgate Recycling Leader will need to be available for all the home football games which are listed below. Exact work schedule is negotiable except for the dates listed below. This position is for the Fall 2014, however there is the possibility to continue work in the Spring.
This position requires the student to be available to work on the following dates. Please review them carefully:
Aug 30, 2014
Sept 6, 2014
Oct 4, 2014
Oct 18, 2014
Nov 8, 2014
Nov 27, 2014

Apply now at Hirealonghorn!

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Communications Internship with UNLTD USA

The Opportunity
We are seeking a creative and compelling Communications Intern to oversee our communications strategy, giving us a voice across all platforms.
You will be responsible for:
  • Content: creating clear and compelling content so people know what we’re doing, what we’re learning and how to get involved. This includes: website, blog posts, newsletters and social media posts, among others.
  • Strategy: working with the founder to set and implement our communications strategy.
  • Analytics: using data to help us test, learn and improve on what works for our communications strategy

You are someone who

  • Is tech-savvy, competent and familiar with WordPress.
  • Has compelling writing skills and sweats the small stuff—you noticed the typo in the previous section.
  • Is comfortable working with a small, values-driven team in a fast-paced environment. You are resourceful, proactive and a fast learner.
  • Will enjoy taking responsibility of being the voice of UnLtd USA: you have a knack for knowing what’s interesting about people’s work and how to share it.
  • Preferred: you are a talented graphic designer ready to put your skills to work changing the world.

You will gain

  • The opportunity to work with a newly-launching social incubator that is part of a network of global leaders in the field.
  • Insight into the start-up social entrepreneurship space in Austin, TX.
  • The chance to interact with and learn from social entrepreneurs based in Austin, TX.

The details

  • Timeframe: the start date is flexible, preferably before May 9th. A commitment of 15-20 hours per week through August 15th is desired.
  • Compensation: this is an unpaid internship. If desired, we’ll work with you to arrange for academic credit.
  • Deadline to Apply: Friday, April 4th.

To apply for this internship, visit the UNLTD USA website for here: http://www.strikingly.com/unltdusa-communications-intern