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, Filed Under: Internship

American Lung Association Health Promotion Internship for spring 2013

The American Lung Association seeks qualified candidates for the position of Health Promotion Intern for spring 2013.

The Health Promotion Intern will assist the Health Promotions Coordinator with basic mission related tasks connected to the delivery of lung health programs in Travis and Hays Counties. The Health Promotions Intern will assist with the distribution of program brochures and materials to physician clinics, hospital, schools and at health fairs, volunteer management/recruitment, program scheduling and delivery and data collection. The Health Promotions Intern will assist with all logistical aspects of mission delivery within the school and community setting. The term will be for one (1) semester and will be scheduled to work for 10-20 hours per week.

  • Assist the Health Promotions Coordinator in program outreach, data collection, and logistics for mission delivery in Travis and Hays counties
  • Responsible for assisting with volunteer management and orientation for mission delivery
  • Assist with recruiting, scheduling and tracking program participation and outreach
  • Will make calls to volunteers, school personnel, and healthcare providers

Job requirements:

  • Full Time Student at the Junior or Senior Level and majoring in Health and Behavioral Sciences.
  • Must be a US Citizen or Student visa
  • Knowledge of community health strategies, as well as having the ability to manage multiple priorities within specific timeframes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Please send resume and cover letter by email to Gail Finneran, Health Promotions Coordinator at gfinneran@breathehealthy.org

, Filed Under: Internship

Big Brothers Big Sisters Spring internships

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas provided more than 90,000 hours of one-to-one mentoring to 1,500 children in Central Texas throughout 2011. For more than 40 years, we have matched children, ages 6-16, with supportive adult mentors who build friendships and offer encouragement and support to each child.

The Vice President of Development at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas is seeking 1 intern for the Spring 2013 semester who can work a minimum of 12 hours per week. The position is unpaid, but may be available for course credit. This internship provides an opportunity to develop skills in nonprofit management and development, learn to use fundraising tools and software in high demand by many nonprofits and businesses, and ultimately help BBBS serve more children.

The Marketing and Development Departments at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas are seeking 3 interns for the Spring 2013 semester who can work a minimum of 12 hours per week. The position is unpaid, but may be available for course credit.

Please visit the BBBS website for internship descriptions, required qualifications, and application information.

, Filed Under: Research

Research Assistantship Position for Students with Strong Spanish Language Skills

Dr. Su Yeong Kim, a faculty member in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, is conducting a research study on Mexican American children and families. Our goal is to understand how children who translate between Spanish and English for their English-limited speaking parents affects children’s academic and socio-emotional development.

We are seeking undergraduate research assistants to recruit families over the phone and interview families in-person. We seek students with strong Spanish language skills to be research assistants in our project. Students can receive course credit through HDF 355, a research practicum course, for their work on the project.  Non-HDF majors can use HDF 355 as an elective course for their degree plan.

We are seeking interviewers for Spring 2013 and during the 2013-2014 academic year. Students with strong Spanish language skills can email Milu Thomas, miluthomas@utexas.edu, for more information.