Ethics & Leadership in Business

March 4, 2016, Filed Under: Internship

The Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program

College students can learn about environmental issues and gain professional experience through a paid, full-time summer internship, either at the TCEQ or in the private sector.

You must meet all internship requirements to be eligible to participate.

You must be an undergraduate student and have completed at least 60 semester hours at the end of the spring 2016 semester or be a current graduate student enrollee. This internship program is open to BOTH undergraduate AND graduate students.
You must be enrolled full time during the current spring semester and have a minimum academic grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
You must be eligible to work in the United States.
You should be enrolled in environmental or other science-related disciplines including, but not limited to, the following:

biology
chemistry
geology
engineering
public health
public administration

Students pursuing the following majors are also encouraged to apply:

finance
accounting
business
computer science
law
communications
criminal justice

How Do I Apply?

First, submit an online application form. Applications accepted January 1, 2016 – March 11, 2016. It’s important that you submit your online application first before submitting any supporting documents.

Next, submit all of the following supporting documentation (may be submitted separately or together):

a professor’s letter of recommendation; only submit ONE letter of recommendation
current official academic transcript to include courses in progress current spring semester. A scanned and legible copy of official transcript may be submitted by student. Official transcript sealed and sent directly by university is also acceptable, but not required. Unofficial copy of transcript does not meet program requirements and will not be accepted.
verification of current spring semester enrollment (required if transcript does not list courses in progress current spring semester)E-mail documentation to: internship@tceq.texas.gov
OR
Mail documentation to:
Mickey Leland Internship Program, MC 116
Human Resources and Staff Services Division
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
PO Box 13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087

NOTE: Complete application packages (online application and all supporting documents) received by the March 11, 2016 deadline have the best opportunity for review and consideration by sponsors/managers.

Incomplete application packages (for example, missing the online application or related documents) may not be considered.

January 7, 2016, Filed Under: Internship

Spring Internships with Austin Creative Reuse

Do you have a passion for art, reuse or the environment? Do you want to learn more about start-ups and how to create a business?

About the Internship

Austin Creative Reuse (ACR) is seeking interns to work 10-20 hours per week.

We are looking for individuals who are ready to use their creativity, enthusiasm and skills to help move Austin Creative Reuse forward.

This is an unpaid internship but can count towards school credit and is a great resume builder and opportunity to gain valuable experience.

You’ll have the chance to see what it takes for a non-profit organization to go from an idea on paper to a sustainable community organization!

We offer super-flexible hours seven days a week. You will be able to work at the ACR Creative Reuse Center as well as remotely. We’ll have regular in-person meetings to check in.

Responsibilities may include:

Enhance sustainability policy and coordinate efforts to apply for Austin Green Business Leaders Program
Coordinate and create digital marketing content and execute campaigns
Conduct outreach initiatives to local businesses
Create internal and external communications that excite audiences about Austin Creative Reuse
Support operations by tracking and analyzing key performance metrics.
Create and implement a photography and/or graphics plan
Implement a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool

Skills:

Well-organized and detail-oriented.
Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills.
Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Familiarity working with Google Drive, Trello or other task management tools.

Required: You must be located in the Austin area.

About Austin Creative Reuse

Austin Creative Reuse is a nonprofit organization that collects, sells, and distributes donated reusable materials. We’re giving materials a second life!

How to apply

Email your cover letter and resume to iRebecca@austincreativereuse.org

December 11, 2015, Filed Under: Internship

Internship Opportunities with Home Makers

Company:

Home Makers

Location:

Austin, TX

Reports To:

CEO

About the Company:

We are Home Makers, an Austin-based startup company that helps people save time and effort with all of their household chores and upkeep tasks.

Our platform simplifies and expedites the process of booking a variety of home upkeep and convenience services and drives more business to local professionals and establishments.

Position:

Marketing Intern

Description:

We’re seeking an engaged, ambitious learner with a strong work ethic to dive into all things Marketing and Market Research, providing support to and learning directly from the CEO. This is a rare opportunity to apply your creative and problem solving abilities to 1) conduct market research to learn directly about and from potential consumers, and 2) conceptualize, plan, and execute your own guerrilla marketing campaign for a real B2C brand and service.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the necessary tenacity to get things done, including figuring out how to get those things done, regardless of the circumstances.

While the hours may be flexible, a commitment of at least 10 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks is desired.

If you have interest in entrepreneurship, (real, unglamorized) startup culture, small business operations, or any form of highly autonomous employment, this is a great opportunity to learn from professionals that have experience with a multitude of facets thereof.

Responsibilities

Design Instrument or Method for Soliciting Consumer Input and Conducting Market Research

Developing and Managing a Guerrilla Marketing Campaign – both to promote conversion and to
perpetually learn about and from consumers
Design and Production of Marketing Resources and Collateral for the Marketing Campaign
Execution of the Marketing Campaign
Meeting Attendance (including active participation)
Wearing of Various Hats as Fitted by the CEO
Completion of additional, meaningful Independent Project(s) and/or Independent Research as Proposed
by the Intern and Approved By the CEO

Required Qualifications:

Resolute Initiative and Hustle
Can-Do Disposition
Genuine Interest in Learning and Application of Learning

Preferred Qualifications:

Holding or Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Marketing or Any Relevant Field

• Excellent Organization, Communication, and Computer Skills (MS Office, Gmail, etc.)

Compensation:

This internship is unpaid and is intended as a hands-on educational opportunity. This internship will enable the successful candidate to obtain valuable, specialized learning and work experience in a broad range of disciplines within Marketing.

The internship may satisfy requirements for earning college credit dependent upon the specific college’s requirements and determined on a case-by-case basis.

The internship may result in a strong employment reference and recommendation and/or job offer, though neither is in any way guaranteed.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume to hr@tryhomemakers.com along with a letter of interest, including specific reasons you are interested in the opportunity.

Position:

Operations Intern

Description:

We’re seeking an engaged, ambitious learner with a strong work ethic to dive into all things Operations and Administration, providing support to and learning directly from the CEO. This is a rare opportunity for involvement with a broad breadth of roles, duties, and domains in an early startup environment.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the necessary tenacity to get things done, including figuring out how to get those things done, regardless of the circumstances.

While the hours may be flexible, a commitment of at least 10 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks is desired.

Responsibilities

• Operations and Logistics

Business Development and Account Management

Marketing Execution
Meeting Attendance (including active participation)
Wearing of Various Hats as Fitted by the CEO
Completion of additional, meaningful Independent Project(s) and/or Independent Research as Proposed
by the Intern and Approved By the CEO

Required Qualifications:

Resolute Initiative and Hustle
Can-Do Disposition
Genuine Interest in Learning and Application of Learning

Preferred Qualifications:

Holding or Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Any Relevant Field

• Excellent Organization, Communication, and Computer Skills (MS Office, Gmail, etc.)

Compensation:

The internship may satisfy requirements for earning college credit dependent upon the specific college’s requirements and determined on a case-by-case basis.

The internship may result in a strong employment reference and recommendation and/or job offer, though neither is in any way guaranteed.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume to hr@tryhomemakers.com along with a letter of interest, including specific reasons you are interested in the opportunity.

Position:

Design Intern

Description:

We’re seeking an engaged, ambitious learner with a strong work ethic to dive into all things design, providing support to and learning directly from the CTO. This is a rare opportunity to explore your interest in visual/graphic, UX, and/or UI design and to work on a real, consumer-facing product.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the necessary tenacity to get things done, including figuring out how to get those things done, regardless of the circumstances.

While the hours may be flexible, a commitment of at least 10 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks is desired.

Responsibilities
• Art Direction

Concept Development

Design Execution (Graphic and Web)
Meeting Attendance (including active participation)
Wearing of Various Hats as Fitted by the CEO
Completion of additional, meaningful Independent Project(s) and/or Independent Research as Proposed
by the Intern and Approved By the CEO

Required Qualifications:

Resolute Initiative and Hustle
Can-Do Disposition
Genuine Interest in Learning and Application of Learning

Preferred Qualifications:

Holding or Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Any Design Related Field

• Excellent Organization, Communication, and Computer Skills (MS Office, Gmail, etc.)

Compensation:

The internship may satisfy requirements for earning college credit dependent upon the specific college’s requirements and determined on a case-by-case basis.

The internship may result in a strong employment reference and recommendation and/or job offer, though neither is in any way guaranteed.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume to hr@tryhomemakers.com along with a letter of interest, including specific reasons you are interested in the opportunity.

Thanks! We look forward to hearing from you!