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Colorado River Foundation: Environmental Education Internship

Positions Available: 1-5
Hours: 15-20 per week, Tuesdays – Fridays during normal office hours, about 200 hours for Spring Semester
Description of duties and responsibilities:
Interns assist with the planning, development and management of youth education programs including field trips and classroom materials. Programs teach water conservation, geography and geology of the Colorado River in Texas, aspects of a healthy watershed and water quality assessment. Interns will lead educational tours through the outdoor interactive science education park at the Redbud Center. Interns will be working with elementary and middle school students from Austin and the surrounding communities, teachers, and adult visitors.
Skills and knowledge requirements:
Applicants must have completed at least 24 credit hours at a college or university. Positions available for undergrad and graduate students.
Preferred skills:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills; enjoys interacting with a diverse range of community members
  • Highly organized and able to work closely with others

Student learning opportunities:
Interns will gain much insight into the day-to-day operations of a small environmental nonprofit organization. Educational interns are given training on how to work with young children and how to effectively teach environmental science concepts. They will also be involved in ongoing and long-term efforts to secure financial resources and engage the community.
Who will supervise the interns?
Morgan Grubbs, Program Coordinator
Erin Franz, Executive Director
Financial Compensation?
Unpaid
Other information:
This is a great position for environmental science enthusiasts who enjoy interacting with youth and the public! Please note: selected interns must have reliable transportation to CRF offices in Austin, TX and are required to pass a background check.

Interested applicants should submit an intern application (available at http://coloradoriver.org/volunteer/interships) along with a resume and letter of interest to programs@coloradoriver.org . Applications also accepted via mail or in-person. Internships begin in January.  Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 14th.

For more information about the Redbud Center please visit: http://coloradoriver.org/programs-services/redbud-center

Please contact jessica@coloradoriver.org with any questions.

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Resource Conservation Coordinator at the Campus Environmental Center (paid position within the Students for Sustainable Campus Committee)

Goals of this position: Educate UT students and surrounding community on the benefits of resource conservation, be a liaison between UT administration and students concerning campus energy policy; research and promote resource conservation behavior changes that can be adopted by students at UT.
The Resource Conservation Coordinator’s primary focus will be outreach and education to students regarding behaviors that conserve resources. This includes the following tasks: relay messages regarding current resource conservation efforts at UT to students (using means including but not limited to social media, tabling and speaking engagements), soliciting student input on current and future University efforts, encouraging students to adopt behaviors that conserve resources in their own lives (on campus and off), work “behind the scenes” to help ensure that University efforts reach students in a meaningful way so as to encourage more resource efficient behavior. The Resource Conservation Coordinator will focus on reaching out to students, educating them, and relaying messages between the students and faculty and staff of UT concerning resource conservation issues. If the University adopts a conservation policy or campaign, it will be the job of the Resource Conservation Coordinator to solicit student input and to publicize the University’s efforts. The coordinator will work approximately 10 hours a week.
To apply: Visit Hire a Longhorn on or after January 2nd to apply for this position, or contact info@utenvironment.org for more information.

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Internship available with JBL Strategies (www.jblstrategies.com)

Internship available with JBL Strategies (www.jblstrategies.com), a business strategy practice dedicated to providing clients with objective analysis, informed opinion and effective solutions to help them achieve their goals.

Background:  JBL Strategies works with business, government and non-profit clients to expand awareness, manage reputations, enhance performance and achieve their goals through effective strategies. The practice is led by Jane Baxter Lynn, an experienced strategic planner, facilitator and communicator, with in-depth knowledge of the Travel & Tourism, Wine, Green Building/Sustainability and non-profit sectors. A strategic business advisor, she focuses on organizational management, clarity of positioning and messaging, and alliance building and partnerships within the context of a client’s strategic plan.

Internship Location:  Downtown Austin

General Job description:  To support JBL Strategies’ Principal Jane Baxter Lynn in some or all of the following areas depending on course needs and student’s personal goals:

  • Business Development
  • Communications and Marketing outreach
  • Website and Social Media activity
  • Project Research
  • Administration
  • Volunteer commitments – U.S. Green Building Council, Wine & Food Foundation of Texas, Canine Companions for Independence, Association for Women in Communications Career Services
  • Program and Event Planning

Benefits:

  • Course credits are available if applied for through your university or college internship program.
  • While the position is unpaid, every effort is made to ensure that each intern completes a project or projects that can be used to further their education and/or enhance their resume.
  • Opportunity to establish a solid network of potential contacts and employers around the country.
  • On the job training related to office management, strategic planning, communications and more.
  • Chance to work with an international marketing, communications and business development professional who is committed to mentoring and has a vast global network in the travel & tourism, sustainable development and wine industries.

General Job requirements:

  • Ideally studying marketing, communications, business, public affairs, government affairs or other related courses, whether as a major or as a minor
  • Must be computer and internet savvy; website experience/knowledge a definite plus, with proficiency in word, excel, adobe, photoshop and In-Design an advantage
  • Prepared to do both innovative and everyday work
  • Ideally a good writer
  • Highly organized
  • Willing to commit to working hard and, once committed, being reliable.

If interested in an internship, e-mail Jane Baxter Lynn at jbl@jblstrategies.com with a note explaining who you are, why you’re interested and what you’d like to gain from interning with JBL Strategies.  Please attach your resume and put INTERNSHIP in the subject line.