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The Barbara Harlow Internship in Human Rights & Social Justice- Application Deadline July 16th!!

The Barbara Harlow Internship in Human Rights & Social Justice

https://law.utexas.edu/humanrights/opportunities/barbara-harlow-internship/ 

The Barbara Harlow Internship in Human Rights & Social Justice honors the life and work of Barbara Harlow (1948-2017), who was the Louann and Larry Temple Centennial Professor of English Literature at the University of Texas. She was a committed colleague, friend, and mentor to countless students, activists, and intellectuals. As a collaboration between the Rapoport Center and the Bridging Disciplines Programs (BDP), the internship aims to introduce BDP students to Harlow’s scholarship and activism, and to encourage them to imagine future trajectories for her work.

This internship is chosen to honor Barbara Harlow because it was largely through her efforts that the Rapoport Center and the BDP partnered to create the Human Rights & Social Justice BDP certificate in 2009. Harlow chaired the faculty panel for the certificate from its inception until 2017. While the internship is open to all BDP students, regardless of which certificate they are pursuing, it is meant for students who are working on issues of social justice.

Barbara Harlow’s intellectual praxis crossed continents and encompassed diverse agendas: resistance, translation, political engagement and solidarity, human rights, and pedagogy. She contributed greatly to the University of Texas at Austin, not only through the English department, the Rapoport Center, and the BDP, but through several area studies programs and centers, including African, Middle Eastern, and South Asian Studies. To learn more about her life and work, please visit the Rapoport Center’s tribute page and the website for our 2017 conference, Barbara Harlow: The Sequel.

The internship is made possible by seed money that Harlow gifted to the Rapoport Center and the BDP. Though the internship is similar to the Rapoport Center’s standard undergraduate internship, it offers a higher stipend and requires three additional components:

  • In the cover letter, students should reflect (in one paragraph) on how Harlow’s scholarship and activism might influence their work with the Rapoport Center and their pursuit of human rights and social justice more broadly.
  • During the internship, each recipient will write a piece for our Human Rights Commentary page, which either engages directly with Harlow’s work or uses her work as a lens through which to engage critically with a topic.
  • After the internship, each recipient will create a poster to reflect on the internship, taking into account Harlow’s impact on their experience, and present it at the Annual BDP poster session in April. (Fall and Summer interns will submit at the end of their respective term, and then present in April.)

Application

Note: July 16 deadline is for Fall 2018 internships

Required Qualifications

  • Commitment to working on issues of human rights and justice
  • Excellent writing and editing ability
  • Individual initiative and flexibility
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Professional demeanor

The following qualifications may be preferred in some candidates:

  • Demonstrated experience with publication, design, and website software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Proficiency in a foreign language
  • Experience with scholarly research and editing
  • Journalism experience

How to Apply

Qualified students should submit the following items individually in PDF format via email (subject: Barbara Harlow Internship) to humanrights@law.utexas.edu:

  • Cover letter
    State why you are interested in the position; demonstrate basic knowledge of our programs and activities. Reflect (in one paragraph) on how Barbara Harlow’s scholarship and activism might influence your work with the Rapoport Center and your pursuit of human rights and social justice more broadly.
  • CV/Resume
    Indicate any relevant skills and foreign language proficiency
  • Transcript
    Unofficial is acceptable; an official copy can be mailed or emailed if needed, to arrive by the application due date
  • List of three references
    At least two must be UT faculty; include name, title, and contact information; full letters not required
  • Writing sample
    3-5 pages; does not need to relate directly to human rights, although that is preferable

Deadline

July 16, 2018

Contact

Contact us at humanrights@law.utexas.edu or 512-232-4857

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Summer Internship with Miracle Foundation

Link to Application Information and Form: https://www.miraclefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-Summer-Intern-Application-Final.pdf

Email the completed application and your resume to Kat@MiracleFoundation.org by Thursday, May 4th. You will hear back from us by Wednesday, May 9th. Please include your full name and the application cycle in the email subject line (ex: Jane Smith Summer 2018 Internship Application).

Since our founding on Mother’s Day in 2000, the Miracle Foundation has taken a stand for orphaned children. Our “Child First” approach is multi-faceted, collaborative and community-based:

  • 80% of children living in institutions have a living relative. We make every effort to reunite these children with their birth family, if possible

  • For abandoned children without family — our measurable, systematic method ensures that children are loved, educated, healthy and safe until they transition to a permanent family.

  • We actively collaborate with governments, other non-profits and local family-strengthening organizations to transform systems and give children a voice.

Our interns gain an inside opportunity to learn how to run a nonprofit that makes an impact for the world’s orphaned children. • Our Office Administration Intern will work with our Office Manager to complete various administrative tasks, create process documents, track departmental progress, and more.

Responsibilities vary, but are generally in one of the following areas: Office Administration, Development, Programs, and Finance. We do our best to find work that suits your interests and develops your expertise.

• Our Development Intern will work with our Development Associate to plan events, analyze fundraising data, develop fundraising campaigns, research funding prospects, and more.

• Our Programs Intern will work with our Director of Global Programs and Program Coordinator to input and analyze data, create and improve programs, and more.

• Our Finance Intern will work with our Chief Financial Officer to create financial statements, track our expenses, and more.

Requirements: We offer both formal (for class credit) and informal internships. Interns are expected to donate at least 10 hours/week of their time and exemplify the following qualities:

•Global perspective, belief in our mission, and a passion for making a difference

•Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

•High level of computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, andPowerPoint

•Organized and detail-oriented, with effective time-management skills

•Strong work ethic, the ability to follow through, and a willingness to do whatneeds to be done, no matter how large or small

•Dependable, self-motivated, and conscientious

•Outgoing and enthusiastic, with a positive attitude

•Professional, prompt, and dresses appropriately

•Must be 18 or older.

If you have any questions, email or call our Office Manager Kat Jones at Kat@MiracleFoundation.org or (512)-329-8635.

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Water to Thrive Internships Summer 2018

Water to Thrive is hiring for two types of internships, please see below for description of General Intern and PR Intern:

 

General Internship Intern Description

Duration of Internship: May through August 2018 (Dates flexible)

Location: 8701 N. Mopac Expy. Austin, Texas 78759

Areas of Focus: Flexible – based on intern’s interest or area of study

Hours Per Week: 15-°©‐40 hrs per week (part and full-°©‐time positions available)

*This internship is unpaid

POSITION OVERVIEW

About Water to Thrive: Water to Thrive is a faith‐based nonprofit dedicated to the mission of

bringing safe, clean water to communities in rural Africa. As Water to Thrive approaches its 10th

Anniversary, over 850 wells have been built, providing the gift of clean water to more than

450,000 people in East Africa.

 

Water to Thrive (W2T) is looking for an energetic, highly motivated intern to work in our Austin,

Texas office. Previous interns have researched grant development, provided social media support, developed

marketing materials, worked on promotional strategies, and participated in increasing

community engagement. We are seeking interns who will combine a commitment to creating

positive change with their own skill set and ideas for projects and participation.

Areas where interns can contribute include technology and engineering (website development

and review, water project engineering design specifications, data entry and analysis), program

management (assisting with current project management and communication, assisting with

development of new water projects), and fundraising development (philanthropy and

fundraising, grant proposals). In other words, interested candidates should be prepared to

discuss what they would like to achieve during their time with the organization.

ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Past interns have come to Water to Thrive from various majors, including communication,

education, engineering, marketing, and public relations. Candidates should be prepared to

discuss their educational background and skill set in terms of how they can benefit the mission of

Water to Thrive, and to present a concept and goal for a task or tasks they would like to

accomplish during the internship.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

(for previous internships – will be redeveloped to suit the skills and goals of any particular person)

• Update social media channels

• Help organize well project data and create reports

• Attend organization fairs and other tabling events

• Find new grants -°©‐ apply and manage these grants

• Assist with compiling outreach contact lists & reach out to potential supporters

• Help organize donor information and profiles

• Research creative and innovative ideas to promote W2T and our initiatives

• Participate in event planning and development

• Help with office organization and management

• Create best practices documents

• Work across departments to assist as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a self-°©‐starter who is able to take responsibility for projects and work independently

• Have excellent written and oral communication skills

• Be detail-°©‐oriented, a problem solver, an efficient multi-°©‐tasker and extremely organized

• Be devoted to and believe in the vision and mission of W2T

• Have a strong knowledge of computer and word processing applications

• Have a working knowledge of using social media tools for business

• Have a working knowledge of emerging technology platforms

• Have an assertive, can do attitude and be able to work independently as well as be a team player

• Flexibility in schedule

• Access to a laptop computer and a smartphone device

• Must have reliable transportation

 

There may be occasional opportunities for work‐related travel for presentations or events.

 

To apply, please send your resume and Summer schedule to Susanne Wilson, Executive Director:

susanne@watertothrive.org

“When I first started at Water to Thrive, one of my supervisors explained that I would spend time on a

project that I could present to future employers. She ensured me that I would not spend my time

organizing the office or on coffee runs. The Water to Thrive staff made sure that my internship was filled

with challenges, freedom to make decisions and agency in my future career. I spent my time on a

meaningful water conservancy education project that I am still proud of, made possible by a supportive

and driven staff. I’m very grateful for the opportunity.”

‐ Laney, University of Texas, Class of 2018

 

Public Relations Intern Description

Duration of Internship: May through August 2018 (Dates flexible)

Location: 8701 N. Mopac Expy. Austin, Texas 78759

Areas of Focus: Public Relations, Communications, Marketing

Hours Per Week: 15-°©‐40 hrs per week (part and full-°©‐time positions available)

*This internship is unpaid

POSITION OVERVIEW

Water to Thrive (W2T) is looking for an energetic, highly motivated intern to work in our Austin,

Texas office. Previous interns have researched grant development, provided social media support, developed

marketing materials, worked on promotional strategies, and participated in increasing

community engagement. We are seeking interns who will combine a commitment to creating

positive change with their own skill set and ideas for projects and participation.

Areas where the PR Intern can contribute include community outreach, contacting local media,

written pieces for various channels, arranging speaking opportunities, researching best practices,

and more.

ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Experience or coursework in verbal and written communications, public relations, non-°©‐profit

management, business marketing, and/or digital media. Candidates should be prepared to

discuss their educational background and skill set in terms of how they can benefit the mission of

Water to Thrive, and how they hope to build upon or grow new skills during the internship.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Contact local media for event and organizational coverage

• Write and submit press releases and news stories to local papers, magazines, and websites

• Research and implement non‐profit public relations strategies

• Assist with compiling outreach contact lists & reach out to potential supporters

• Research creative and innovative ideas to promote W2T and our initiatives

• Participate in event planning and development

• Help with occasional office organization and management

• Create best practices documents

• Work across departments to assist as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a self‐starter who is able to take responsibility for projects and work independently

• Have excellent written and oral communication skills

• Be detail‐oriented, a problem solver, an efficient multi‐tasker and extremely organized

• Be devoted to and believe in the vision and mission of W2T

• Have a strong knowledge of computer and word processing applications

• Have a working knowledge of using social media tools for business

• Have a working knowledge of emerging technology platforms

• Have an assertive, can do attitude and be able to work independently as well as be a team player

• Flexibility in schedule

• Access to a laptop computer and a smartphone device

• Must have reliable transportation

 

There may be occasional opportunities for work‐related travel for presentations or events.

 

To apply, please send your resume and Summer schedule to Susanne Wilson, Executive Director: susanne@watertothrive.org

 

“I truly enjoyed my time interning at Water to Thrive. I have heard countless stories of my friends having

internships filled with meaningless work and uncaring coworkers, but that could not be more opposite

from Water to Thrive! Everyone at this office was kind, enthusiastic, and selflessly dedicated to their

work. Susanne showed genuine interest in my own professional development and worked with me to

assign me tasks that were engaging and meaningful. I was able to learn so much about sustainable

development in Africa and about the beautiful cultures that Water to Thrive works with. This has

impacted my own future aspirations as well -°©‐ it was because of my positive experience at Water to Thrive

that I decided to work in development in Swaziland with the Peace Corps next year. My internship with

Water to Thrive was a wonderful part of my summer and I would highly recommend pursuing an

internship with this organization if you have any interest in nonprofit work!”

‐ Annaliese, University of Texas, Class of 2018