Environment & Sustainability

Rainforest Partnership is a non-profit organization headquartered in Austin, TX. We work with communities on the ground in South America in order to help them create a sustainable livelihood so they can live in harmony with the rainforests. We host many events throughout the year including SXSW Films for the Forest challenge, Earth Day, World Rainforest Day, and Celebration Event: Amazon in Austin.

Event Coordinator Intern – Fall 2018/Spring 2019/Summer 2019

We are looking for an enthusiastic event planner to coordinate our annual fundraising dinner in October, as well as our SXSW film festival screening in March (if long-term).

Responsibilities:

Work with in-house event coordinator and manage all project delivery elements within time limits
Conduct research, gather information and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deals
Organize facilities and manage event’s details including but not limited to decor, catering, entertainment, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material (you will be working with our event coordinator on these)
Delegate tasks to volunteer committees
Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot problems on the event day
Conduct pre- and post-event evaluations and report on outcomes

Requirements

Current enrollment in a related BS or Masters degree
Previous nonprofit work experience a plus
Experience as an events planner or organizer
Sense of responsibility and accountability
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Strong desire to learn along with a professional drive
Excellent time management and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects independently
MS Office/Google Drive proficiency

Graphics & Marketing Intern – Fall 2018/Spring 2019

We are looking for an enthusiastic marketing intern to join our team and provide creative ideas to achieve our goals. You will work with our Communications Coordinator and develop and implement marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

Collect quantitative and qualitative data from marketing campaigns
Support the team in daily administrative tasks
Assist in marketing and advertising promotional activities (e.g. social media, email campaigns, and website)
Help distribute marketing materials
Help organize marketing aspect of upcoming events

Requirements

Current enrollment in a related BS or Masters degree
Previous nonprofit work experience a plus
Strong desire to learn along with a professional drive
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and/or Google Drive
Familiarity with marketing computer software and online applications (e.g. CRM tools, online analytics, Google Adwords, Adobe software)
Sense of responsibility and accountability
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent time management and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects independently

Outreach & Fundraising Intern – Fall 2018/Spring 2019

We are looking for an enthusiastic outreach & sponsorship intern to join our team and help us reach our fundraising goals. You will work with our CEO and develop relationships and make a big impact in the work we do as an organization. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals that are interested in nonprofit operations and fundraising.

Responsibilities:

Create and implement plans to obtain sponsorships from different organizations
Seek new sponsors by taking referrals and searching different avenues, such as the web
Handle negotiations with sponsors and ensure that the agreement that has been reached is the closest to the objective of the plan
Act as a liaison between sponsors and the company
Ensure the delivery of agreed sponsor benefits successfully
Seek in-kind support from different corporations and foundations
Develop appropriate correspondence such as proposals, thank you letters and program outcome information
Assists in the development of fundraising goals

Requirements:

Current enrollment in a related BS or Masters degree
Previous nonprofit work experience a plus
Strong desire to learn along with a professional drive
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and/or Google Drive
Familiarity with marketing computer software and online applications (e.g. CRM tools, online analytics, Google Adwords, Adobe software)
Sense of responsibility and accountability
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Excellent time management and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects independently

Please send a resume and cover letter to volunteers@rainforestpartnership.org. These positions are unpaid but eligible to be claimed as internship credit with your university. For more information, please visit https://rainforestpartnership.org/.

Reuse Marketing & Programming Internship – Austin Recycling Economic Development Program (REDP)

2 positions available

Austin Resource Recovery is hiring marketing and programming interns. Work for a fun and dynamic City of Austin department helping to promote the City of Austin’s Zero Waste goals. The City of Austin has a stated commitment to achieving Zero Waste, an initiative that requires new thinking about the way we buy, use and dispose of everyday items. Instead of buying brand new products, Austinites can help reduce waste by sharing or repairing items, buying used items, or donating items they no longer need.

The interns will play a critical role in implementing outreach, communications, and programming to encourage more Austinites to reduce, reuse, repair and support local businesses that offer related products and services. The position will report to the Recycling Economic Development Program Manager.

The intern’s projects will include:

Creating new content such as ad copy, blog posts, and social media posts to promote reuse-related activities.
Overseeing marketing campaigns and outreach activities for the Shop Zero Waste program, in partnership with the City of Austin’s Small Business Program.
Event planning, volunteer management, and partnership building for REDP events, including Fix-It Clinics.
Tracking performance metrics for REDP initiatives.
Researching, coordinating and attending community outreach & education events to promote reuse.
Various administrative tasks to support REDP activities, as needed.
Other projects to support reuse and zero waste in Austin according to program needs and the intern’s skillset.

Pay: $15/hour

Schedule: September 2018-August 2019

Approx. 20 hours a week; to be mutually-determined, based on student’s schedule*

*If the right candidate is available full-time, ARR reserves the right to hire one full-time intern in lieu of hiring 2 part-time interns.*

Location: 1520 Rutherford Lane, Building 1

Minimum Qualifications

– Strong communications skills
– Ability to interface with the public and community stakeholders on behalf of the City of Austin
– Interest in zero waste, recycling, reuse, and social entrepreneurship initiatives
– Interest in marketing and community outreach
– Ability to be self-motivated and take initiative
– Ability to work in teams and independently
– Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
– Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced professionals
– Strong research skills
– Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program

Preferred Qualifications

– Experience working with zero waste, recycling, small business, and social entrepreneurship initiatives
– Experience in marketing and community outreach
– Experience in research analysis, conducting surveys, and/or conducting focus groups
– Skill in graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite)
– Bilingual

TO APPLY: Applications are requested by Monday, August 20, at 5 p.m. (Interested applicants are encouraged to submit materials early as the City of Austin reserves the right to fill positions prior to this date). Please submit a cover letter and resume. Send your application to recyclingecodev@austintexas.gov with the subject line: “Internship Application.”

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