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KidWorks Therapy Summer Internships

KidWorks Therapy Services is an occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy outpatient clinic. www.kidworkstherapy.com
Clinic / Therapy Technician: Assist and support therapists for pediatric occupational, physical, or speech therapy; prepare materials for therapy; assist office staff; interact with clients: Site appropriate for anyone interestedin child development or with a specific interest in pre-med in pediatrics,  occupational therapy, speech therapy, or physical therapy.   
M-F 8:00-6:00; 3607 Manchaca;  Austin, Tx 78704
Contact:  Rebecca Pokluda, rpokluda@gmail.com, 512-444- 7219. Please send resume and letter of interest.  

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HealthStart Foundation Internships- Summer and Fall 2018

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

HealthStart builds healthy communities through children’s science based health education. We teach kids how their body works, what it is made of and how this relates to what to eat and how to keep their bodies fit. HealthStart lessons also teach kids that taking care of one another and our environment builds community health and wellbeing. Health Promotion Interns will use their talents and health/nutrition knowledge to help change the world for the better through our What are YOU Feeding? Nutrition awareness program, Community Health Education Workshops (CHEWs), community outreach, implementing our marketing/public relations strategy planning and executing fundraising events. In addition, the selected intern(s) may have an opportunity to participate in hands on activities with children, data collection, and tasks that help us evaluate our effectiveness.

Health Promotion Intern

RESPONSIBILITIES:
HealthStart seeks a part-time Health Promotion intern with highly developed organizational skills, ability to manage their time, and creative talents. Interns work 12-15 hours per week under the supervision of our Outreach Coordinator.
You will be part of a team implementing and evaluating HealthStart’s health promotion programs and related tasks. All of these experiences should be highly transferrable to a professional public health, nutrition, or health promotion work environment.

Job responsibilities will include:
• Assisting in organizing and executing our What are YOU Feeding? Nutrition awareness
programs
• Assisting in organizing the development of a series of Community Health Education
Workshops to be executed in Summer 2018.
• Attending and assisting with Health Promotion activities, community wellness fairs, and
other events that educate and raise our profile within our community
• Working directly with HealthStart’s Scientific Committee
• Contributing Health and Nutrition related articles for HealthStart’s Monthly Newsletter,
press releases, articles for parenting and health magazines, and a blog
• Other health promotion related tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for the position must have experience with or a strong interest in public health, health promotion, health communications, event planning, nonprofit development or related activity. Employment experience or a strong interest in social entrepreneurship, social marketing, health and wellness or early childhood education is preferred. Must be familiar with basic computer operations including MS WORD, EXCEL, and the Internet specifically social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, email clients, etc.

In addition, candidates should have some or all of the following skills:
• A willingness to learn new things or new ways of doing things
• Ability to meet deadlines with little or no daily onsite supervision
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Enthusiasm about making a difference
• Bilingual preferred.

Start Date:
June 1, 2018
Application Due Date:
May 18, 2018

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter (required), and portfolio, if appropriate, by email to Erin Damm at erin.damm@healthstartfoundation.org on or before December 15, 2017. Two references required. Applicants may perform their internship tasks remotely or at the HealthStart office, however, applicants must be able to participate weekly Friday 9:00a-10:30a staff meetings as well as all Community Health Education Workshops during the week (dates TBD).

Public Relations/Communications Intern

The Public Relations & Communications Interns will help with a variety of tasks that may include media and community outreach, implementing our marketing/public relations strategy, and planning and executing fundraising events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
HealthStart seeks a part-time Public Relations and Communications intern with highly developed organizational skills, ability to manage their time, and creative talents. Interns work 12-15 hours per week under the supervision of our Outreach Coordinator.
You will be part of a team shaping HealthStart’s message through social media that may include
daily Facebook and Twitter posts, monthly newsletter production, donor correspondence and
management, marketing campaigns designed to inform and attract education partners and related tasks. Additionally, you will help with the marketing and execution of our premier event, the I Heart HealthStart Fundraising Gala. All of these experiences should be highly transferrable to a professional work environment.

Job responsibilities will include:
• Raising HealthStart’s profile within our community
• Executing a media and public relations plan
• Working directly with HealthStart’s Board and Director
• Helping write HealthStart’s Monthly Newsletter
• Other public relations and communications related tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for the position must have experience/familiarity with public relations, communications, event planning, nonprofit development or related activities. Employment experience or a strong interest in social entrepreneurship, social marketing, health and wellness or early childhood education is preferred. Experience with digital arts or graphic design is a plus. Must be familiar with basic computer operations including MS WORD, EXCEL, and the Internet specifically social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, email clients, etc.

In addition, candidates should have some or all of the following skills:
• A willingness to learn new things or new ways of doing things
• Ability to meet deadlines with little or no daily onsite supervision
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Enthusiasm about making a difference
• Bilingual

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter (required), and portfolio, if appropriate, by email to Erin Damm at erin.damm@healthstartfoundation.org as soon as possible. Two references required.

Applicants may perform their internship tasks remotely or at the HealthStart office, however, applicants must be able to participate weekly Friday 9:00a-10:30a staff meetings.

Fall 2018 Public Relations/Communications Intern

RESPONSIBILITIES:
HealthStart seeks a part-time Public Relations and Communications intern with highly
developed organizational skills, ability to manage their time, and creative talents. Interns
work 12-15 hours per week under the supervision of our Outreach Coordinator.
You will be part of a team shaping HealthStart’s message through social media that may
include daily Facebook and Twitter posts, monthly newsletter production, donor
correspondence and management, marketing campaigns designed to inform and attract
education partners and related tasks. Additionally, you will help with the development and
execution of a marketing and fundraising campaign strategy for our MonstraliaTM: A
Healthy Life for Your Little Monster Mobile Application. All of these experiences should be highly transferrable to a professional work environment.

Job responsibilities will include:
• Raising HealthStart’s profile within our community
• Developing a Marketing & Fundraising Strategy for MonstraliaTM
• Executing a media and public relations plan
• Working directly with HealthStart’s Board, Director, and Staff
• Helping write HealthStart’s Monthly Newsletter
• Other public relations and communications related tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for the position must have experience/familiarity with public relations,
communications, event planning, nonprofit development or related activities. Employment
experience or a strong interest in social entrepreneurship, social marketing, health and
wellness or early childhood education is preferred. Experience with digital arts or graphic
design is a plus. Must be familiar with basic computer operations including MS WORD,
EXCEL, and the Internet specifically social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, email
clients, etc.

In addition, candidates should have some or all of the following skills:
• A willingness to learn new things or new ways of doing things
• Ability to meet deadlines with little or no daily onsite supervision
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Enthusiasm about making a difference
• Bilingual Preferred
Start Date: September 7, 2018

TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter (required), and portfolio, if
appropriate, by email to Erin Damm at erin.damm@healthstartfoundation.org as soon as
possible. Two references required. Candidates must be able to begin work no later than
August 24, 2018. Applicants may perform their internship tasks remotely or at the
HealthStart office, however, applicants must be able to participate weekly Friday 9:00a10:30a
staff meetings

Fall 2018 Health Promotion Intern

Health Promotion Interns will use their talents and health/nutrition knowledge to help change the world for the better through our What are YOU Feeding? Nutrition awareness program, Community Health Education Workshops (CHEWs), community outreach, implementing our marketing/public relations strategy planning and executing fundraising events. In addition, the selected intern(s) may have an opportunity to participate in hands on activities with children, data collection, and tasks that help us evaluate our effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
HealthStart seeks a part-time Health Promotion intern with highly developed organizational skills, ability to manage their time, and creative talents. Interns work 12-15 hours per week under the supervision of our Outreach Coordinator. You will be part of a team implementing and evaluating HealthStart’s health promotion programs and related tasks. All of these experiences should be highly transferrable to a professional public health, nutrition, or health promotion work environment.

Job responsibilities will include:
• Assisting in organizing and executing our What are YOU Feeding? Nutrition awareness
programs
• Assisting in organizing the development of a series of Community Health Education
Workshops to be executed in Fall 2018.
• Attending and assisting with Health Promotion activities, community wellness fairs, and
other events that educate and raise our profile within our community
• Working directly with HealthStart’s Scientific Committee
• Contributing Health and Nutrition related articles for HealthStart’s Monthly Newsletter,
press releases, articles for parenting and health magazines, and a blog
• Other health promotion related tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for the position must have experience with or a strong interest in public health, health promotion, health communications, event planning, nonprofit development or related activity. Employment experience or a strong interest in social entrepreneurship, social marketing, health and wellness or early childhood education is preferred. Must be familiar with basic computer operations including MS WORD, EXCEL, and the Internet specifically social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, email clients, etc.

In addition, candidates should have some or all of the following skills:
• A willingness to learn new things or new ways of doing things
• Ability to meet deadlines with little or no daily onsite supervision
• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Enthusiasm about making a difference
• Bilingual preferred.

Start Date:
September 7, 2018

Application Due Date:
August 25, 2018

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter (required), and portfolio, if appropriate, by email to Erin Damm at erin.damm@healthstartfoundation.org. Two references required. Applicants may perform their internship tasks remotely or at the HealthStart office, however, applicants must be able to participate weekly Friday 9:00a-10:30a staff meetings as well as all Community Health Education Workshops during the week (dates TBD).

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Side By Side Kids Internships Summer 2018

Internship Title: Side by Side Kids – Afterschool Program Intern
Purpose of the Position: The Afterschool Program Intern is responsible for supporting and further developing the
afterschool program through managing special projects and researching and/or developing new program activities.

Responsibilities and Duties Summary:
● Prepare for the upcoming days and/or weeks of summer programming
● Process student and program data
● Provide additional support by leading recreation activities, crafts, curriculum, etc.
● Research, develop, and create games, worksheets, and other educational activities for students’ use
● Create and prepare curriculum, activities, games, and supplies for summer programming and special events
● Assist with curriculum development as needed
● Support staff with any of the following administrative tasks: data entry, supply closet maintenance, file organization,
shredding, event planning, etc.
● Attend weekly meetings with SBSK staff
● Coordinate with other interns, volunteers, and staff, as needed
● All other duties assigned

Time Involvement Required: This position is a part-time internship with 5-20 hours per week. Hours will flex to accommodate some morning, evening, and weekend activities. The term of this position is for one school semester.

Work Site: The Afterschool Program Intern will report to the SBSK Support Center, and various sites within the community.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
● Interest in youth and afterschool programming and understanding of its positive impact to the community it serves
● Excellent writing and editing skills
● Excellent interpersonal and relational skills
● Experience using Microsoft Office products and Google Drive
● Excellent organizational skills and an eye for detail
● Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required
Additional Qualifications:
● Be a Christ-follower and communing member of the body of Christ
● Understand, agree, and promote SBSK values (found at http://www.sidebysidekids.org/our-mission)
● Understand, agree with, and be comfortable teaching a Christ-centered curriculum that communicates the Gospel on a daily basis

 

Internship Title: Side by Side Kids – Communications and Media Intern
Purpose of the Position: The Communications and Media Intern is responsible for collaborating with the Side by Side Kids Creative Team to manage social media accounts, newsletter updates, and design projects.

Responsibilities and Duties Summary:
● Raise awareness and attract new people to Side by Side Kids (SBSK) through online content
● Grow our database of student, family and volunteer information
● Maintain and update the SBSK blog weekly with entries, pictures, videos, graphics, etc.
● Attend pertinent SBSK staff meetings
● Compose articles and stories for publications
● Discover viable social media platforms for SBSK
● Analyze social media analytics and trends
● Support ongoing design projects and needs
● All other duties assigned

Time Involvement Required: This position is a part-time internship with 5-15 hours per week. Hours will flex to accommodate some morning, evening, and weekend activities. The term of this position is for 1 school semester.

Work Site: The Communications and Media Intern will report to the SBSK Support Center, the assigned elementary schools, and various sites within the community.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
● Background in Journalism, Business, Public Relations, or other related discipline
● Skills with photography and videography
● Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills
● Ability to construct, compile and condense articles into meaningful summaries
● Creativity with developing content and discovering solutions
● Strong understanding of social media, marketing, and branding
● Highly organized and a self starter with an ability to work on projects and tasks independently
● Written and spoken knowledge of English and Spanish preferred, but not required
Additional Qualifications:
● Be a Christ-follower and communing member of the body of Christ
● Understand, agree, and promote SBSK values (found at http://www.sidebysidekids.org/our-mission)
● Understand, agree with, and be comfortable teaching a Christ-centered curriculum that communicates the Gospel
on a daily basis

Reports to: Volunteer and Intern Manager, Development Specialist, Creative Team

Internship Title: Side by Side Kids – Human Resources Intern
Purpose of the Position: The Human Resources Intern is responsible for supporting the Human Resources Director in managing systems, creating recruitment strategies and implanting policies that align with the mission and core values of Side by Side Kids.

Responsibilities and Duties Summary:
● Research HR trends and law changes that may affect SBSK
● Process data and run various reports
● Research, develop, and create strategies for recruiting and sustaining employees
● Provide additional support for SBSK afterschool programming as needed
● Support SBSK staff with any of the following administrative tasks: data entry, file organization, shredding, event
planning, training prep, etc.
● Attend pertinent meetings with SBSK staff
● Coordinate with other interns, volunteers, and staff, as needed
● All other duties assigned

Time Involvement Required: This position is a part-time internship with 5-15 hours per week. Hours will flex to accommodate some morning, evening, and weekend activities. The term of this position is for one school semester.

Work Site: The Human Resources Intern will report to the SBSK Support Center and various sites within the community.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
● Excellent writing and editing skills
● Excellent interpersonal and relational skills
● Experience using Microsoft Office products and Google Drive
● Excellent organizational skills and an eye for detail
● Strong project management and communication skills
● High level of professionalism
● Ability to manage a high volume of details, scheduling, and deadlines
● Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required
Additional Qualifications:
● Be a Christ-follower and communing member of the body of Christ
● Understand, agree, and promote SBSK values (found at http://www.sidebysidekids.org/our-mission)
● Understand, agree with, and be comfortable teaching a Christ-centered curriculum that communicates the Gospel
on a daily basis

Reports to: Volunteer and Intern Manager and Human Resources Director

 

“Working for a nonprofit isn’t something I’ve ever thought about, but working for something meaningful is great… There’s so much laughter. Everyone is so kind hearted. In my dad’s office, people are so mean, but that’s not the case here.”  – Olivia, Summer 2017 Intern
 

Contact Piccola Dorsey for additional information, or to apply.
Piccola.Dorsey@sidebysidekids.org
W: (512) 371-9393 // C: (512) 436- 3265