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Glimmer of Hope Summer 2017 Internship

Summer 2017 COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

A Glimmer of Hope empowers rural Ethiopian communities to end the cycle of poverty. Our clean water, education, health care and microfinance projects create a powerful force for change.

Glimmer is looking for a Communications Intern who will assist in a variety of communications and marketing projects and help organize our media content. You will be asked to contribute to ongoing team projects that focus on efficient and engaging communication with Glimmer’s supporters. Learn more about us at glimmer.org.

apply:

Please submit a cover letter, your resume and answers to the questions below to jobs@aglimmerofhope.org. Please do not apply if you do not include the answers to the intern questions. No phone calls please.

intern questions:

  1. Describe yourself.
  2. How did you become familiar with Glimmer?
  3. How did humanitarian work become a priority for you?
  4. Explain why you are applying for this position, and what makes you a good fit.
  5. If you are accepted, what will your personal goals be during your time here?
  6. What are two or three of your favorite websites?
  7. What is the last book that you read and enjoyed? The last book you read and didn’t enjoy?
  8. What are your three favorite movies?
  9. Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you?

position:

  • 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
  • Execute tasks on quick deadlines

 

requirements:

you’re a world changer. Interested in serving humanity? An internship at Glimmer means you’ll be a part of something big. Something that helps create change in your world.

you get things done. You’re a pro at meeting deadlines and multi-tasking, and you’re a firm believer that every detail matters. If you don’t know, you ask questions and get what you need to perform your best. You communicate early on if there is a problem.

you’re independent and innovative, yet roll with the punches. We expect creative thinking and solutions from everyone here. You are a self-starter who thinks outside the box and provides real-time solutions without hand holding. Our close-knit departments constantly overlap, so you can jump right into group projects, and deal with a diverse group.

you get accused of being a feng shui master. Your well-developed sense of space and function means you have a natural knack for design and organization. You just make things look good.

you’re knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your skills as a communicator, writer and general marketing whiz.

you’re tech savvy and an AP stylebook wizard. You’re computer literate with Mac experience and know your way around the web. You love grammar and know where to put an Oxford comma. Familiarity with Photoshop, InDesign or Google AdWords is a plus, but not required.

commitment:

We are looking for a part-time intern for the Summer of 2017. Hours are flexible. Please apply only if you are located in Austin, Texas.

benefits:

The Glimmer Internship Program is an opportunity for qualified students to gain real world experience at an international non-profit with a mission to help change the world. This is an unpaid internship but it may count for internship credit at your college or university.

 

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CareBOX Program Internships

Description

CareBOX Program is an Austin based nonprofit providing free care supplies to cancer patients to help prevent malnutrition, infections, and injuries from falls.

Our organization is comprised of a team of 4 women acting as Executive Director, Development Director, Director of Operations and Program Coordinator. We rely significantly on volunteers and interns to help us achieve our mission and grow our program to serve an increasing number of Central Texas cancer patients in need. Internship positions offer a great learning opportunity in a start-up nonprofit environment and are critical to aid in the development & success of the CareBOX Program.

Responsibilities

As a start-up non-profit, we appreciate the entrepreneurial spirit & excellent candidates must be self-starters. Interns with the CareBOX Program will have their own specific projects, and will work together, with volunteers & staff alike, to help keep the organization moving in the right direction. All internship positions require flexibility and a willingness to help across the nonprofit, perhaps sometimes outside of designated rolls.

We currently have three internship opportunities open:

1. Program/Operations Intern A wide variety of projects are available, including but not limited to; receiving inventory, packing patient supplies, patient onboarding and communication, participating in third party community events and community research projects,.

2. Development Intern This role will include assisting the Development Director in planning and executing in-house and community engagement opportunities, donor communication and cultivation, and utilizing/updating a donor management system.

3. Social Media/Marketing Interns in this area will work all members of the team to ensure that consistent and ongoing outreach is happening to key CareBOX Program stakeholders (e.g. donors, patients) as well as leveraging ways to increase awareness and engagement among new community members.

Requirements

Applicants must be either currently working towards a degree or have recently completed a Bachelor’s degree. We are looking for interns who are passionate, dedicated, hardworking, creative and entrepreneurial minded. Being a detail-oriented, self-starter is a must. CareBOX Program is a fast paced environment with a multitude of opportunities to learn and master a wide range of transferable skills. A candidate who is able to commit 15-20hrs per week is preferred.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to info@careboxprogram.org.

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UPDATE: LIVESTRONG Summer Internships, Additional Positions

Human Resources Intern

· Human Resources interns work to enhance internal and external communication in order to ensure that every individual who calls or walks through our doors has a positive and engaging experience with the Foundation. Interns are assigned projects that allow them to collaborate cross functionally in a dynamic work environment. Projects may focus on talent acquisition, talent management, total rewards and organizational development. Specific tasks include internship program management, recruitment, interviewing and on-boarding, along with community relations and volunteer management.

Accounting Intern

· Accounting interns assist with expense report reconciliation, budget reporting, and data input. Tasks include building and testing of new reports, maintaining allocation spreadsheets, and researching cross-functional team inquiries. Interns will also have the opportunity to work with accounts payable entries, standardized journal entries, and document retention and management. This internship is ideal for someone in pursuit of Business, Accounting, Economics, Information Systems or a similar focus. Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), data reconciliation and a strong attention to detail is required.

Event Fundraising and Promotion

· Event Fundraising and Promotion interns assist event participants in developing successful fundraising plans to support their goals. Tasks include constituent communication, sharing fundraising tactics, fulfilling requests, and rewarding fundraisers with incentives during their campaign. Additionally, interns help Team LIVESTRONG staff as they organize events to engage constituents at all levels. This includes interacting with vendors, sponsors, participants, volunteers and other organizations to grow Team LIVESTRONG awareness, recruit participants and set up in-market activities.

Development Intern

· Development interns assist with projects that support the entire development team as we work to update and maintain accurate constituent records. Interns assist with managing our grants portfolio, creating and running reports for prospect/donor events, data analysis, and conducting basic research on individual, corporate or foundation prospects.

Marketing Communications Intern

· Marketing Communications interns assist with project management, including project initiation, working with the internal creative team and other stakeholders and stewarding the review and approval process. Interns also work with printers and vendors, fulfill internal and external requests for Foundation photos and logos, provide general administrative assistance and manage at least one long-term project.

Digital Marketing Intern

· Digital Marketing interns work within the Foundation’s email and social media marketing campaigns. Interns may be involved in work for the LIVESTRONG Blog, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media networking sites, alongside working on larger email marketing campaigns, and using analytics tools to inform our digital marketing efforts.

Marketing Production Intern

· Marketing Production interns assist with all ongoing online marketing efforts. This includes but is not limited to: generating weekly and monthly analytics reports, Google AdWords management, A/B testing, front end web development, and web design. The ideal candidate would possess strong communication skills and the ability to think creatively as they address new challenges. Additional computer skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Adobe, etc.) are a plus.

Web Development Intern

· Web Development interns assist the Digital Technology team with online projects by performing basic and intermediate web development tasks, including writing HTML/CSS/JavaScript for web updates, basic content management, and carrying out other web related requests within the CMS. This intern will participate as a member of the Digital Technology team and will work directly with Sr. Web Developer to help insure the timely delivery of web projects for internal and external customers.

Data Analyst Intern

· Data Analyst interns will be involved with tasks that may include but not limited to working in our CRM database to manage data integrity, build queries/reports, and provide ad-hoc tech support to internal staff. They will also assist with tasks related to back end integrations and the monthly accounting reconciliation and close process. This person will participate as a member of the Digital Technology team and will work with the Sr. Data Analyst/Developer to help insure the timely delivery of projects for internal and external customers.

Public Health Intern

· Public Health interns assist with the implementation of Foundation programs as we work to develop a model of care for people affected by cancer that is comprehensive and “patient-centered.” This includes researching and working with healthcare professionals and patients around the country to create a cancer care model that empowers patients and their families and places their needs, preferences, and values first. Responsibilities include: researching organizations and cancer hospitals delivering innovative cancer care practices, communicating with members of the cancer community (academics, researchers, healthcare providers, patients, policy makers, etc.), writing for blogs and professional publications, and assisting with planning and implementation of major symposiums and conferences. This internship is ideal for someone with a strong interest in public health, outstanding organization, research, verbal and written communication skills.

Research and Evaluation Intern

· Research and Evaluation interns help measure the impact of Foundation initiatives. Tasks include data collection, research, and evaluating a wide range of programmatic initiatives. Interns have the opportunity to analyze data and report internally and externally on the outcomes of Foundation initiatives including cancer support services, grant-funded programs, public health and health policy initiatives. Interns must have strong computer skills including Excel and Word and have the ability to do research-type tasks such as analyze data and develop charts and tables to be included in reports. SPSS experience is a plus.

Mission Intern

· Mission interns support the development, implementation, and execution of LIVESTRONG’s strategic mission and objectives. This role may include support in the organization’s delivery of patient-centered services, building and engaging communities of survivors, and leading system change through a variety of programs and initiatives including LIVESTRONGNavigation Services, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, LIVESTRONG Cancer Institutes, the LIVESTRONG Leader Program and Advocacy Efforts. Our interns have the opportunity to work with some of the largest nonprofits in the United States such as YMCA of the USA. Additionally, interns may support planning and implementation of events, workshops, and trainings. Ideal candidates should have great communication skills, be highly organized and have the ability to work on multiple projects at once. This is a great position for someone interested in nonprofit management, program creation, community outreach, and grant management.

The Requirements for all our internships are the same and are as follows:

Requirements

Interns will be paired with a team member for one-on-one mentorship to gain hands-on experience in their area of interest.

Be available to work 12–20 hours per week during regular business hours at LIVESTRONG HQ in Austin, Texas.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high level of computer competency.
Be self-motivated, organized, willing to help with any project no matter how large or small and be able to balance multiple priorities at once.
Have a strong desire to make a difference, a passion for the LIVESTRONGmission, a positive attitude and an affinity for the color yellow.
Be able to provide their own housing and transportation; mastery of parallel parking is a plus.
Applicants must apply through our website at www.livestrong.org/internships