Children & Society

November 19, 2024, Filed Under: Internship

Spring 2025: Kids Tooth Team Outreach

Internship Opportunity

Title: Marketing Intern

Reports to: Executive Director

Location:Flexible

Website: www.kidstoothteamoutreach.org

Internship Goal:

The Marketing Internship is a critical component to achieving the Kids Tooth Team Outreach Foundation Strategic Goals. The role reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating KTT Outreach’s fund development plan. This is a marketing position that is entertaining, exciting, and challenging. Several previous interns have achieved amazing results, helping to secure funding necessary to provide free dental care to hundreds of children in their community.

The Intern is responsible for articulating the case for support and funding needs while fostering robust relationships between donors and leadership. Initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions, is the key to achieving the performance objectives of this job. Because environmental and organizational conditions change rapidly, the work involves innovation and creativity in generating ideas for quick response. KTT Outreach’s fund development elements include: new donor acquisition, lapsed donor mailings, annual giving, major gifts from individuals, planned giving, corporations, foundations, religious institutions, civic groups, and the execution of annual fundraising events.

Goals: 

Raise $100,000
1. Develop list of largest funders to cultivate
2. Develop funding path for renewals and prospects; and build relationships with local individuals, corporations and foundations to support KTT Outreach with major gifts.
3. With the support of KTT Outreach’s Board Fundraising Committee, plan and execute the 2022 KTT Outreach annual fundraiser
4. Plan and lead tours, working with the Executive Director to prepare for funder and prospect visits to school clinics.
5. Work with Texas Predental Society to create grassroots fundraising development within University of Texas Alumni
Identify 5 new grant opportunities and complete applications
Build a sustainable coalition of Austin donors with a strong belief in KTT Outreach’s mission and willingness to advocate on behalf of KTT Outreach.
1. Champion board and community partnerships and provide appropriate level of detail, preparation, and context for Executive Director to support cultivation and continued engagement.
2. Set strategic goals around the number of new, lapsed and upgraded donors to create a healthy, sustainable donor base long-term
3. Develop and execute long-term plan to get in front of high net worth Austin leaders to begin building relationships for future asks
We look for team members who embody the following values and characteristics:

Believes and is committed to the KTT Outreach mission and being an agent of change: that all children deserve to see their futures clearly
Demonstrates effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
Works with urgency and purpose to drive outcomes
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
Works through silos and forges strong relationships in order to achieve outcomes
Believes that all humans have a right to quality health care and to be treated with integrity.

Knowledge and Skills: 

Ability to synthesize multiple facts, data points, and stories into compelling narrative explaining KTT Outreach’s aspiration to transform vision care services for children in poverty to others.
Superior writing ability and attention to detail.
Comfort and confidence engaging with individuals from all backgrounds within the Austin community in order to explain the KTT Outreach story and vision.
Knowledge of the Central Texas philanthropic landscape including various philanthropic organizations and business development organizations.
Communication- ability to explain KTT Outreach’s story, program, vision and accomplishments with a diverse group of constituents, prospects, and funders.

Additional Information: Kids Tooth Team Brochure

Please direct applications to totto@kidstoothteam.com

August 9, 2024, Filed Under: Internship

Fall 2024 Internship with Candelight Ranch

Candlelight Ranch Fall Internship

Fall interns will assist with and learn about Candlelight Ranch’s educational and therapeutic nature-based programming. Interns will have the opportunity to learn and interact with a wide range of at-risk youth and children with special needs. In collaboration with the Program Director and Program Manager, interns will learn how to facilitate educational, recreational and therapeutic group programs. Interns will have the opportunity to practice program development and implementation, event planning, data collection and evaluation methods. All interns will receive a 2-day challenge course training (if signed up before the training date), program training and ongoing training as needed. This internship provides opportunities for a hybrid work environment. Though interns will work mostly on site assisting in programs, there are days where interns will be helping with data entry. As part of your internship, interns will learn, participate and facilitate the following programs and activities with appropriate training and supervision:

Challenge Courses (High & Low Ropes) – Candlelight Ranch has 3 zip lines, a Canyon Crawl, Rockwall Tower, Power Pole & a low ropes course. Our interns will assist with & facilitate groups, including processing the Challenge Course experience.

Waterfront Program* – Candlelight Ranch offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing on Lake Travis to camp groups.

Equine Program – Candlelight Ranch provides hands-on learning opportunities to our clients utilizing Equine Assisted Learning.

Nature Hikes – Utilizing our hiking trails, clients can explore the natural wonders of our property and learn about edible and medicinal plants of Central Texas

Nature Art– Candlelight Ranch customizes art projects that incorporates the natural environment

Nature Therapy and Education – Candlelight Ranch provides opportunities for groups to explore nature and learn about the positive effects that a natural environment can have on mental and physical health. This may include mindfulness, meditation &

Food Forest & Natural Garden Program – Candlelight Ranch provides educational and expressive experiences that incorporate gardening practices, arts & crafts and healthy cooking.

*Dependent on level of Lake Travis

Intern Availability

Interns will need to be available 2-3 days a week Wednesday-Sunday – though we understand school comes first and are flexible in your schedule. Interns will need to have their own transportation to and from Candlelight Ranch, overnight stays are permitted in the Staff Cabin if needed when working

consecutive camp days. Interns will spend most of their time outdoors and will be engaging in physically demanding activities.

Who We Serve

Candlelight Ranch provides camp opportunities to local Independent School Districts, team building retreats and nonprofit groups that fall within our mission of serving Special Needs and At-Risk Youth. CLR also hosts its own special events serving Special Needs / At-Risk youth and their families and Military Personnel and their families. These events include quarterly Family Days, monthly Military Family Days, Holiday Parties, Volunteer Thank You Events and Fundraisers. Interns will have the opportunity to assist with the planning and implementation of all special events that fall within the time of their internship.

How To Apply

Email Adrian a copy of your resume and school schedule by August 20th.

Internship will start September 3, 2024.

Spring internships will also be available.

Internship Supervisor

Adrian Dearmond, CTRS

Program Manager

adrian@candlelightranch.org

(512)619-9083

August 9, 2024, Filed Under: Internship

Community Outreach Programs Interns Fall 2024 with the Johnson Center

Community Outreach and Program Interns

Interns are invited to apply to the Johnson Center Food Recovery and Community Support Program, providing front line service support to underserved communities. Interns will be involved with and responsible for planning and implementing weekly food recovery efforts from local businesses, working with community organizations on food recovery and pantries, social media promotions, project management, and more. Excellent for students interested in project management, community advocacy work, or social work.

We are looking for students who are willing to take initiative, meet deadlines, have good attention to detail, and can work with multiple professionals to execute their plans. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your leadership skills, work closely with professionals and families, and be an integral part of our team.

Schedule is offered in morning or afternoon blocks (8am-1230 pm or 1230pm-5 pm). Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 am – 5 pm. For those looking for a one semester internship, commitment is 16 hours per week. Office is located within walking distance of the UT Campus. Parking available.

Interested students may email info@johnson-center.org with a resume and references. Interviews for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 are currently being held. Office is located within walking distance of the UT Campus. Parking available.

Research Interns

The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development is a non-profit organization that provides supports and services to children with autism, learning challenges, chronic health and mental health needs. We serve children and families from all over the country and have a diverse and active research program. We are looking for interns to help with data collection and entry, study promotion, and more.

We are looking for students who are willing to take initiative, meet deadlines, have good attention to detail, and can work with multiple clinicians and professionals to execute their plans. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your leadership skills, work closely with professionals, families, and children in both a clinical and nonclinical setting, and be an integral part of our team. Past research interns have been included on professional publications.

Clinical Interns

The Johnson Center for Child Health & Development is a non-profit organization that provides supports and services to children with autism, learning challenges, chronic health and mental health needs. We serve children and families from all over the country and have multi-disciplinary clinic that provides diagnostic and assessment services, counseling, feeding therapy, behavioral therapy, and nutrition and medical intervention and support.

We are looking for students who have an interest in childhood health and development and the clinical treatment and supports provided to children and their families. Students who are eager to learn and be a part of the overall process of providing meaningful support and therapeutic intervention are invited to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about multi-disciplinary care. We regularly place interns in counseling, diagnostic, medical, educational, and nutritional support positions.

Development Intern

Interns are invited to apply for the Johnson Center Development Team, providing resources and support to community members in need. Interns will be involved with recruiting support from local businesses, working with community organizations on resource promotion, social media promotions, project management, and more. Excellent for students interested in project management, non-profit work, or marketing.

Schedule is offered in morning or afternoon blocks (8am-1230 pm or 1230pm-5 pm). Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 am – 5 pm. Office is located within walking distance of the UT Campus. Parking available.