Children & Society

August 4, 2014, Filed Under: Internship

Fall Internships Available with GENaustin

GENaustin is a non-profit agency that provides social-emotional programing focused on building positive body image, healthy relationships and communication skills for girls in grades 3-12. Our mission is to support and guide girls to make wise choices as they navigate the unique pressures of girlhood.

GENaustin has the following 4 internship opportunities available for fall 2014: two event planning internships, one fundraising internship and one communications internship. Each of these internship positions can also contain a direct service component if desired.

Event planning—helping to plan our annual We Are Girls conference which serves 1,600 parents, girls and educators in November.

Fundraising—gaining first hand experience in the development program of a nonprofit.

Communications—contributing to social media, the agency blog/website, and external communications.

Each of these internship positions can also contain a direct service component, helping to lead our self esteem building programs with girls, if desired.

GENaustin is seeking strong leaders with a passion for girls’ issues to fill a number of unpaid internships within our agency. All interns must be committed to the mission of GENaustin, be team-oriented, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have reliable transportation. Internships typically last one semester (fall, spring or summer) and are anywhere from 10-40 hours/week. Please use the application form to specify which areas of our work you are most interested in. To apply, download the application form GENaustin Internship Application, fill it out and send it to volunteer@genaustin.org.

Internship Application Procedures

Applicants are interviewed and selected on a rolling basis. Placements are typically filled by these dates: Fall – August 31 | Spring – December 5.

1) Please save your internship application and your resume using the following naming system. Application: Firstname_Lastname_Internship_Application.doc Resume: Firstname_Lastname_Internship_Resume.doc (submission optional)

2) Send your completed application material to volunteer@genaustin.org and use the subject line: Your name, internship.

Notice: GENaustin DOES NOT accept paper, mailed or faxed applications. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to download and submit this internship application. Please use a word processing program such as MS Word before submitting your application materials. Also, please note that submitting a resume is optional.

The information above can be found online at: http://genaustin.org/about/employment/

August 4, 2014, Filed Under: Internship

Fall Internships Available at Active Life

IT’S TIME TEXAS is an Austin-based 501(c)3 not-for-profit cause-based organization that is dedicated to making healthy the norm in the Lone Star State. Our mission is to empower people to lead healthier lives and build healthier communities.

Out of School Program Intern

The Intern for Out of School Time Programs position will be either a (A) part-time role or (B) a set of responsibilities included in the job description of the Out of School Time Instructors. The Intern for Out of School Time Programs will oversee the progress and growth of the IT’S TIME TEXAS Out of School Time Programs.

Key Responsibilities

Initiate, organize, and execute projects for Out of School Time Programs
Facilitate candidate selection and interviews for Out of School Time Instructors
Publicize job opportunities through online postings, recruiting fairs, networking, etc.
Attend monthly trainings to help improve out of school time programs
Help design curriculum for Out of School Time Programs
Help with searching for funding through grants, sponsorships and donations
Help with promotions regarding Out of School Time Program
Manage keeping history of the program
Organize and help facilitate instructor meetings
Help record all instructor evaluations into useable data
Conduct Instructor/Supervisor evaluations
Coach a variety of activities, sports & skills
Develop students’ leadership skills via assigned roles within their teams
Provide children special attention in a quality health and fitness based program

Critical Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and leverage resources accordingly
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Be able to be flexible

Minimum Requirements

One year minimum of course credits obtained working towards Bachelors’ degree
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Mandatory attendance of New Intern Orientation

Events and Initiatives Intern

The Events/Initiative Intern is responsible for a number of projects that vary in timeframe, scale, and orientation. Main projects are specific to the Events/Initiative department and secondary projects may incorporate other divisions of IT’S TIME TEXAS such as Outreach. The purpose of these projects is not only to help improve ITT’s impact on the community, but also to provide valuable knowledge and experience to the intern’s education and career aspirations. Interns will have the opportunity to assist in the development and promotion of the H-E-B Community Challenge, Hack for Health, Corporate Rallies, Corporate Service Days and management of local community events. Our events provide individuals and families with fun, interactive learning opportunities, and introduce community members to the benefits of active, healthy lifestyles.

Key Responsibilities

Work directly with and provide support to Events/Initiatives Director
Research organizations and businesses for inclusion in outreach efforts for ITT Initiatives
Assist with calling and emailing organizations and businesses in areas
Development of event collateral including on-line promotion
Carry out event planning activities and arrangements as outlined by the Event Director
Marketing and promotion of ITT Events and Initiatives
Development of business partnerships
Assists with administrative duties including fax processing, sorting, collating, stuffing envelopes, mailings and other administrative functions as assigned.

Critical Skills/Abilities

Experience utilizing a team-based approach to carry out projects
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and leverage resources accordingly
Experience utilizing a team-based approach to carry out projects
Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum Requirements

Junior or Senior working towards Bachelors’ degree in public relations, marketing or related field
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Mandatory attendance of internship orientation. Date TBD from 9a.m – 2:00p.m.

Project Development Intern

The Intern will assist with the overview and support of the development and implementation of various components of the IT’S TIME TEXAS (ITT) healthy living initiative. These components include the Choose Healthier Mobile App, Growing Healthy Schools, Slim Down Showdown Challenge, and Healthy Texas Week. This position will include working directly with various other departments to develop initiatives, programs, products, and events.

Key Responsibilities

Provide logistics support to the Project Development department

Provide market research relevant to the mission of the ITT initiative

Develop tools and resources to support the ITT initiative

Support members of ITT

Critical Skills/Abilities

Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Basic Health Promotion Knowledge

Creativity in Problem Solving

Reliable transportation

Experience utilizing a team-based approach to carry out projects

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and leverage resources accordingly

Preferred familiarity and experience with a variety of technological platforms (exp.: social media, online training and communications software, etc…)

Advanced Skills

Project Management theory

Basic website maintenance and modification (primarily the Drupal content management system)

Social Movement knowledge

Gamification knowledge

Minimum Requirements

Sophomore, Junior, or Senior working towards Bachelors’ degree relevant to the internship role
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Mandatory attendance of internship orientation

Marketing and Communications Intern

The Communications and Marketing Intern is responsible for a number of projects that vary in timeframe, scale, and orientation. Main projects are specific to the Communications and Marketing department and secondary projects may incorporate other divisions of IT’S TIME TEXAS (ITT), such as Events or Outreach. The purpose of these projects is not only to help improve ITT’s impact on the community, but also to provide valuable knowledge and experience to the intern’s education and career aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

Work directly with and provide support to Community Outreach Manager and the Director of Digital and Social Media
Contribute to social media strategy for organizational events, initiatives and programs
Support the creation and development of a variety of marketing and communication materials (i.e. newsletters, posters, flyers, press releases, etc…)
Manage WordPress-based blog content
Support the creation and maintenance of ITT’s digital properties (online and mobile apps)
Edit and review copy and content
Perform marketing research

Critical Skills/Abilities

Experience utilizing a team-based approach to carry out projects
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and leverage resources accordingly
Active involvement with social media (familiarity with Hootsuite a plus)
Experience writing press releases and pitching media
Basic web design and editing a plus (HTML, CSS)
Familiarity with CMS (WordPress and Drupal a plus)
Familiarity and Access to Adobe Creative Suite a plus
Video and photo capturing and editing a plus

** Writing examples may be required during interview process

Minimum Requirements

Sophomore, Junior or Senior working towards Bachelors’ degree in public relations, advertising, marketing or related field
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Mandatory attendance of internship orientation. Date TBD.

Programs Intern

The Programs Intern will work closely with the Community and School Programs Managers to develop health education materials for the organization. The Programs Intern will be responsible for a number of projects that vary in timeframe, scale, and orientation. The purpose of the these projects is not only to help improve IT’S TIME TEXAS impact on the community, but also to provide valuable knowledge and experience to the intern’s education and career aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide logistics support to Community and School Programs Managers

Community Programs

Give support in creating and establishing an Ambassador program for high school and college students
Give support in creating and establishing an ITT Volunteer Program
Assist in developing a scalable model for the Choose Healthy Program
Provide support in developing the Choose Healthy mobile App by contacting providers
Support marketing and communication department during Healthy Texas Week
When needed assist with events and service days

School Programs

When needed assist with events and service days
Aid the program team in the development of ITT curricula development through the Flash mobile App
Help implement and evaluate Growing Healthy Schools, a crowd fundraising platform
Help promote, manage and evaluate the Healthy School Audit and Design Concept
Support efforts behind creating resources for School Health Advisory Councils (SHAC)
Support marketing and communication department during Healthy Texas Week
When needed assist with events and service days

Critical Skills/Abilities

Strong nutrition knowledge, ideally coupled with education background
Detail oriented, self-motivated, and creative with and ability to work under minimal supervision
Interest in nutrition, business development, and/or education

Minimum Requirements

Student working towards a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s student with a 3.0 GPA or higher
Mandatory attendance of New Intern Orientation – TBD date

For more info:

http://www.activelifehq.org/join-our-team

Contact: internships@activelifeHQ.org

August 1, 2014, Filed Under: Internship

Paid Internship with the Women’s Community Center of Central Texas

Women’s Community Center of Central Texas

1704 San Antonio, Austin, TX 78701

Paid Development/Fundraising Internship

$11 per hour

Mission

The mission of the Women’s Community Center of Central Texas is to promote the well being of Texas women and girls and to build positive connections among people and organizations that do the same.

Vision

We envision and work for a central Texas community in which all women and girls have the resources they need to build the lives they want. The Center will be a hub where women, girls, and allies from all walks of life come together to support each other and find empowerment.

Requirements/Skills: Development interns will be actively enrolled in a university. Students will preferably have at least sophomore standing. The individual must demonstrate the ability to undertake basic development research and writing assignments and possess an understanding of basic development (fundraising) skills, an ability to interact professionally with clients.

A working knowledge of computers, as well as word processing, excel, powerpoint is needed. The director will help the intern prioritize tasks, projects and deadlines. Interns will work between 5 and 10 hours a week depending on their school schedule.

Responsibilities: We are looking for a paid intern to work with us on a variety of individual donor partnerships. Our intern:

• Processes donations and prepares acknowledgement letters and other correspondence.

• Helps establish and maintain files.

• Creates monthly fundraising reports as needed.

• Continually updates and corrects database records.

• Conducts preliminary research on prospective donors.

• Coordinates production and mailing of specialty appeal letters.

• Tracks donations in the database and maintains records.

• Sends appropriate documentation to acknowledge donations to donors.

• Helps support fundraising events.

• Helps handle administrative details associated with committee meetings of the Board.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.

To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and writing samples to:

Julie Gillis

Director of Development

Women’s Community Center of Central Texas

1704 San Antonio, Austin TX 78701

Or email julie@womenscommunityctx.org

512.284.9221