It’s Time Texas is a growing nonprofit, and we need smart, passionate, purpose-driven people to join our team. Here’s our truth: we’re ambitious, we’re different, we’re going all-in on building a culture of health in Texas. To do this, we are organizing a social movement around the core value that Texas is best when Texans are healthy. By working with partners and supporters throughout the state, we are changing behaviors, practices, and policies to make healthy living central to what it means to be a Texan. Sound good so far?
Our work is critically important, but it’s not easy. We work hard and we help each other. We offer a stimulating work environment where talented people who are committed to transforming health in Texas thrive. As part of our team, you will have many opportunities to learn and grow your skillset, while making a real contribution to a rapidly growing organization and awesome team.
Who you are:
- Mission focused and results-driven. You’re committed to supporting the mission of IT’S TIME TEXAS and don’t shy away from challenges as you work toward positive results.
- A team-player. You have experience utilizing a team-based approach to carry out projects.
- Detail-oriented and organized. You’re committed to ensuring organization and consistency in all activities related to marketing and communications. You coordinate and execute all tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
- An excellent communicator. You have the ability to listen actively and effectively communicate information to a wide variety of audiences.
- A self-starter. You set yourself apart from peers by spearheading new ideas and demonstrating you do not need to be micromanaged to get things done. You have a clear understanding that you get out what you put into projects.
Our Internship Opportunities:
Community Programs – It’s Time Texas’ Community Programs Team seeks a practicum student/ intern interested in community programs that address health collaboratives, the social determinants of health, and community engagement. This student will be excited to assist in building a program from the ground up and utilize innovative technology to support community health programs. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who is able to take initiative in identifying solutions to problems. He or she is comfortable with technology and troubleshooting issues as they arise, as well as a skilled communicator, confident in making cold calls and reaching out to potential partners in a warm and professional manner. One position is available with the Community Programs team.
Marketing and Communications – The Marketing department seeks interns with strong written and in-person communication skills who can think creatively and harness their specific skills to deepen engagement with current It’s Time Texas’ supporters and raise awareness of the cause. The purpose of 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. The ideal candidate is a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior working toward a Bachelor’s’ degree in public relations, advertising, marketing, film, design, or a related field who is Public Relations savvy. A willingness to jump in and get things done is a must for a Marketing and Communications Intern. Familiarity with CMS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva as well as experience with photo and video editing is a plus.
Stronger Austin – The Stronger Austin Program seeks interns who are aspiring leaders eager to make an impact in the community. Our team of interns will work closely with the Stronger Austin team to research, develop, implement, and promote this local initiative and are responsible for assisting with projects that vary in time-frame, scale, and orientation. We are seeking interns who are excited to work on a new initiative and are eager to learn, contribute, shape, and mold the work we do. The ideal candidate is a student working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public health, health education, exercise science, social work, marketing, communications or a related field. Stronger Austin Interns must have a basic knowledge of health promotion, fitness, and/or public health. Basic HTML, CSS, and database management and knowledge of health promotion theories and/or exercise science are a plus, but not required. Bilingual: Spanish & English is a plus.
What you will bring:
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and leverage resources accordingly
- Ability and willingness to work independently and follow instructions with minimal supervision
- Ability to stick to strict deadlines, often with tight turnarounds
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suites
- Attendance at mandatory New Intern Orientation
- Fall interns will be required to work on Healthier Texas Summit projects the week of Summit. Supervisors should plan for this at the beginning of each fall semester.
- Fall Interns will be required to work the Healthier Texas Summit, October 29th & 30th.
Compensation: Non-paid; College Credit Offered
At It’s Time Texas, our internship is Non-Paid; however, we do offer college credit for our interns who require an internship for their degree.
Notice: The internship description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the intern occupying this position. Management has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. IT’S TIME TEXAS is an at-will employer.
To Apply: Please visit our website to apply for internships.
