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, Filed Under: Research

Fall Research Opportunities with the Prevention Research Lab

The Prevention Research Lab is looking for undergraduate research assistants!

The Prevention Research Lab, operated by Dr. Keryn E. Pasch in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, is searching for fall undergraduate research assistants. Undergraduate research assistants (URAs) will work one or more of several projects: 1) Outdoor MEDIA II, 2) Coding Food Outlets, 3) Transcribing Qualitative Interviews, 4) Coding of Magazine Advertising, and 5) Tobacco Marketing to Youth and Young Adults.

  1. Outdoor MEDIA II

This project will use objectively collected data to document outdoor food, beverage, alcohol, and tobacco advertising in the Travis County area. This project is in collaboration with sites in California and Minnesota. Data collectors will use electronic tools to document and code advertising and marketing. For this position, a flexible schedule with at least four hour blocks of time available during the day is required. Data collectors will go out to site to collect the data and also be required to work in the lab to code the collected data.

  1. Coding Food Outlets And Menus

This project will involve coding previously collected data on food outlets located near Austin area middle schools.  For this project, URAs will use their nutrition knowledge and detailed coding protocols to code all outlets for items such as type, category, and food sold.  In addition, URAs will collect and code menus of selected restaurants based on a vegetable-centered menu analysis tool.  Similarly, this task will require URAs to use their nutrition knowledge and detailed coding protocol.  Results of this project will provide a novel way to examine the food environment near schools based on both outlet type as well as foods sold.  Nutrition background is required for this project.

  1. Transcribing Community Nutrition Interviews

This project will involve transcribing and coding qualitative interviews that were conducted with key staff members of Austin area community nutrition programs.  This project aims to determine what current best practices and biggest challenges are for community nutrition programs.  For this project, URAs will need basic computer skills for transcribing interviews, critical thinking skills for creating themes and codes based on responses of participants, as well as basic knowledge of community nutrition programs. Nutrition background a plus.

  1. Coding of Magazine Advertisements

This project will involve the coding of advertisements, including alcohol, food, and beverage, found in several popular magazines for content. Tasks will include creation of a data collection template, coding of the magazines, and basic data management.

  1. Tobacco Marketing to Youth and Young Adults

These projects are part of a large center grant. One component is a project focused on e-cigarette advertising on television, and uses eye-tracking technology and quantitative surveys, to better understand the influence of television commercials on 100 college students. Students will help administer the study protocol with the college students, code and enter data, and assist with other research tasks as needed. For this position, a flexible schedule with at least four hour blocks of time available is preferred, this may include evenings. Other components of this project may include working with Filemaker, a database program, to create data collection templates as well as other activities to support the projects within the center.

Additional research opportunities such as literature searching and data summaries may be available.

REQUIREMENTS:

A flexible schedule with at least 3-4 hour blocks of available time on two to three days a week is preferred.

Prior research experience is preferred.

Nutrition research credit (NTR355) and Bridging Disciplines (BDP 320) credit is offered through the Prevention Research Lab – please let us know if you are considering research credit when you contact us.

If you are interested in joining the Prevention Research Lab as an undergraduate research assistant this fall, please complete the application (link below) and return it, along with a resume, to Ana Herrera (Ana.L.Herrera@uth.tmc.edu) for additional information or to set up an interview.

Application: Call for URAs – Fall 2014[3]

 

, Filed Under: Internship

Paid Internship with First in Texas Foundation

FIRST® in Texas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Foundation that supportsFIRST® Robotics teams and events across Texas with a focus on increasing accessibility for low income and underrepresented students. By investing in Texas students’ participation in FIRST® programming that leads to greater college and career success, we address the growing demands of the STEM workforce.

Purpose of Position in Skillpoint Alliance
Under the supervision of the FIRST in Texas Foundation Manager, the Outreach & Volunteer Intern supports communications with the FIRST in Texas Foundation’s current and potential applicants and awardees throughout the grant process. Other responsibilities of project oversight will be matched to the career interests of intern and may include: website, grant administration, and public speaking or presentations. The Outreach & Volunteer Intern will work collaboratively as a member of a dynamic Communications/Development team to develop and carry out an effective outreach strategy.

Position Description
The Outreach & Volunteer Intern will work collaboratively as a member of a dynamic Communications/Development team to develop and carry out an effective communications plan with Foundation applicants and grant recipients. The majority of communications will happen through direct email and phone conversations with educators, volunteers, and other points of contact from youth robotics teams around the state. Skillpoint staff will work to ensure the Outreach & Volunteer Intern gains professional experience, references and a portfolio of work from the position.

Responsibilities:
o Act as the primary contact for grant applicants and recipients to communicate grant status and policies and procedures
o Collaborate with the communications team to utilize traditional and social media
o Consults with program managers to assess ongoing needs of program participants
o Edit web copy and update information on organization’s website (www.firstintexas.org)
o Other communications/administrative duties as assigned

Location/Hours/Schedule
o Skillpoint Alliance Offices | 201 E 2nd Street, Suite B, Austin Texas 78701 (Next to Austin Convention Center)
o Flexible hours between 8:00am-5:00pm M-F
o Available at least twenty (20) hours per week and ideally available through May 2015
o $2,000- $4,000 stipend per semester depending on availability of hours

Required Skills
o Excellent internal/external customer service and verbal, written and visual communication skills
o Ability to work well within diverse populations
o Strong interpersonal skills, ability to adapt in various professional settings
o Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects
o Detail-oriented & self-starter
o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
o Interest in youth/education, nonprofits and economic development issues

Required Education / Experience
o Bachelor’s degree in related field OR
o Currently pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Administration

TO APPLY:
o Please email your resume, professional references, and cover letter to resumes@skillpointalliance.org with subject line “Outreach & Volunteer Intern”.

, 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/