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Rapoport Center Internships- PAID

 

The Rapoport Center is currently accepting applications for the following PAID internships for SUMMER 2018:

 

 

 

These are excellent opportunities for students interested in incorporating the study and practice of human rights into their research and professional development and in staying informed of developments in human rights scholarship and activism.

 

How to Apply

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

  • Cover letter
    State why you are interested in the position; demonstrate basic knowledge of our programs and activities
  • CV/Resume
    Indicate any relevant skills and foreign language proficiency
  • Transcript
    Unofficial is acceptable; an official copy can be mailed 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

The deadline is Monday, March 26th.

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A Glimmer of Hope Internships Summer and Fall 2018

Glimmer Communications Internship:
 
In addition to the responsibilities listed within the internship posting at our website:www.glimmer.org
Specific duties within the communications internship may include:
 
  • Contribute to projects that enhance Glimmer’s communications to our donors through writing, storytelling, synthesis of programs information and more
  • Help organize our media content libraries
  • Contribute to and help build Glimmer’s online presence
  • Assist with research related to Glimmer’s marketing, communications and fundraising
  • Write and edit copy; assist with visual storytelling
  • Assist with other media projects as needed

 

Glimmer Programs Internship:
 
In addition to the responsibilities listed within the internship posting at our website:www.glimmer.org
Specific duties within the programs internship may include:
  • Maintaining and updating program/project records in Glimmer’s project management database
  • Testing and updating Glimmer’s interactive donor map and dashboard
  • Helping document and construct comprehensive maps of 
                o    Glimmer’s internal systems
                o    Our programs’ processes
  • Conducting research on software/solutions providers
  • Contributing to projects that build efficiency between Glimmer’s Austin and Addis Ababa offices
  • Reviewing proposals and reports from our construction partners in Ethiopia
  • Reviewing project completion documents and photos for accuracy
  
What’s it like to intern at Glimmer? We really see our interns as part of the Glimmer team. We encourage interns to attend staff meetings, include them in our bi-weekly lunches, and any other team-building activities that may take place during their time in our office. The person you work with, as well as the rest of the team will work hard to integrate you into our work and the people.
 
Applicants should apply by sending an email to: jobs@glimmer.org   

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Internships at Interfaith Action of Central Texas

Interfaith Action of Central Texas Internships
Summer Refugee Youth Program: The iACT Summer Refugee Youth Program program runs from mid-June until the very beginning of August. Our camp is designed to help refugee children transition into their new life and education in the US. Most of our students speak no English and the level of formal education they have had before they reach us varies. Our goal is to teach children in the program the cultural, academic, and social skills they will need when they attend school (often for the very first time) in the Fall.
 
All of the internships opportunities listed below are part of the summer program, and run for about 7 weeks from mid-June until the beginning of August. Interns will need to be at our downtown locations (Central Presbyterian Church) from about 8:30am-12:00pm Monday-Thursday while the program is running. The following internship roles are available:
  • Registration and Attendance 
  • Organization and Logistics 
  • Volunteer and Tech Support 
  • Documenting and Planning 
  • Student Progress Monitoring
If interested in applying to a position, please contact Maggie Wagner at mwagner@interfaithtexas.org