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Spring Internships available at LIVESTRONG Foundation

The LIVESTRONG Foundation offers unpaid internships to current students and recent graduates interested in learning the inner workings of a nonprofit organization. Interns will be paired with a Foundation team member for one-on-one mentorship to gain hands-on experience in their area of interest.

Requirements

Applicants must:

  • 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 LIVESTRONG mission, 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.

Application Process

If you meet all of the above requirements and would like to be considered for an internship, please fill out theonline application. Please be aware that not all positions will be available every semester, and we will begin interviewing select candidates before the application deadlines listed below.

Dates and Deadlines

Semester Application Deadlines Internship Dates
Spring 2016 Dec 11, 2015 Jan 15–May 6, 2016
Summer 2016 May 6, 2016 May 16–Aug 12, 2016
Fall 2016 Aug 19, 2016 Aug 29–Dec 16, 2016

Departments/Areas of Interest

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Ongoing Internships at WeViva

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Development Internship Description:

WeViva (www.weviva.org) is a non-profit organization in Austin, with a mission to provide accessible and affordable fitness and nutrition classes to people in low-income communities. We target adults (mainly Hispanic women) and bring all classes on-site and completely free to participants. WeViva is seeking a part time Development intern to help with the following tasks:

  • Work with Development Associate to help plan and execute all elements of Envision Luncheon (vendor management, budget, printed materials, sponsor follow up, etc)
  • Input data into and maintain our database system (such as donor addresses, phone numbers, email)
  • Assist with monthly Viva Visit logistics and attend day of to assist with setting up, guiding attendants, receiving food deliveries at location
  • Assist with managing all relationships with third parties hosting on WeViva’s behalf
  • Assist with managing recognition of all donors through the database system including gifts and tracking
  • Create and participate in outreach and networking activities as assigned
  • Periodically assisting the Development Associate with social media
  • Purchasing supplies as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years in relevant experience
  • 2 years of college completion
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience with fundraising database is a plus
  • Flexibility in work schedule- some weekend and evenings required
  • An understanding of a small start-up non-profit environment
  • Must have a collaborative and team oriented personality
  • Must be able to represent WeViva in a professional manner at all times
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Time Commitment: 10-15 hrs/week

Compensation: non-paid position

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Crystal Gultz

Development Manager

crystal@weviva.org

512-961-2989

Nutrition Internship Description:

WeViva (www.weviva.org) is a non-profit organization in Austin, with a mission to provide accessible and affordable fitness and nutrition classes to people in low-income communities. We target adults (mainly Hispanic women) and bring all classes on-site and completely free for the participants. WeViva is seeking interns to help with the following tasks:

Nutrition Internship Tasks:

  • Help the Nutritionists at the WeViva classes with prepping all the classes. This may include:
    • Shopping for the food
    • Helping out at the WeViva class location
    • Creating Recipes and recipe books
    • Being available to help out at supermarket Tours
    • Being responsible for signing in participants
  • Work directly under the Program Manager and the Nutritionist
  • Attend nutrition classes at various partner organizations in Austin. Classes are in apartments, community centers, and schools. (Varied times-usually in the evenings)
  • Maintain attendance sheets and waivers as well as create reports on participation rates.

All interns would also get exposure to: social marketing tools, grant searching and writing, basic office tasks, attending health fairs, farmers markets, events related to health/fitness/nutrition, etc.

The intern needs to have the following qualifications:

  • Interest in helping low-income populations
  • Interest in health, wellness, nutrition, fitness
  • Must have own computer and regular internet access
  • Ability to work from home
  • Ability to drive to locations that are hosting the fitness and nutrition classes.
  • An understanding of a small start-up non-profit environment
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Hours are negotiable; Interns are expected to work at the office: 4107 Medical Parkway Suite 200, Austin, TX 78756, at least 3 days per week and work at least 15 hours per week for the duration of the internship. This may include time spent at different class locations. Available internship credit hours through university program; the intern is required to setup credit hours and WeViva will complete any necessary paperwork.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Natalie Peluso, Ph.D.

Program Manager

natalie@weviva.org

860-712-2798

Program Internship Description:

WeViva (www.weviva.org) is a non-profit organization in Austin, with a mission to provide accessible and affordable fitness and nutrition classes to people in low-income communities. We target adults (mainly Hispanic women) and bring all classes on-site and completely free for the participants. WeViva is seeking interns to help with the following tasks:

Program Internship Tasks:

  • Help the Executive Director with research, participation database, communications outlets and avenues.
  • Help the Program Manager with scheduling and organization of fitness and nutrition classes
  • Attend fitness and nutrition classes at various partner organizations in Austin. Classes are in apartments, community centers, and schools. (Varied times-usually in the evenings)
  • Maintain attendance sheets and waivers as well as create reports on participation rates.

All interns would also get exposure to: social marketing tools, grant searching and writing, basic office tasks, attending health fairs, farmers markets, events related to health/fitness/nutrition, etc.

The intern needs to have the following qualifications:

  • Interest in helping low-income populations
  • Interest in health, wellness, nutrition, fitness
  • Must have own computer and regular internet access
  • Ability to work from home
  • Ability to drive to locations that are hosting the fitness and nutrition classes.
  • An understanding of a small start-up non-profit environment
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Hours are negotiable; Interns are expected to work at the office: 4107 Medical Parkway Suite 200, Austin, TX 78756, at least 3 days per week and work at least 15 hours per week for the duration of the internship. This may include time spent at different class locations. Available internship credit hours through university program; the intern is required to setup credit hours and WeViva will complete any necessary paperwork.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Natalie Peluso, Ph.D.

Program Manager

natalie@weviva.org

860-712-2798

 

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Internship Opportunities with Marathon Kids

Marathon Kids Development Intern

Direct Reports to: Development Officer and/or Grants Manager Start Date: Immediate
Hours: part-time (16-20 hours per week)

OVERVIEW:

Marathon Kids is seeking a driven, fast-learning and inventive intern who is passionate about changing the lives of children and is ready to learn and apply social enterprise, research and development knowledge to that cause. This internship will provide hands-on experience with a cutting-edge development team at an innovative nonprofit. You will be mentored by professionals actively changing the NPO world, gain real-world experience, and fulfill and help deliver on the promise of the Marathon Kids mission.

QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Research. Get down and dirty with the ins-and-outs of the nonprofit development world. Take initiative to learn what you don’t know to help inform stellar work product and decision-making.
  • Track. Get up close and personal with the funding cycles of institutions and individual donors. Enter and maintain clean constituent data in Salesforce, our CRM. Assist in gift acknowledgement and donor cultivation.
  • Write. Briefs on potential leads, meeting notes, grant reports, proposals, recaps – strong written skills will be a key contributor to your success.
  • Analyze. Hone your critical thinking skills and look deeply at the landscape and materials in front of you. Synthesize insights from your learning and directly apply them on the go.
  • Create. Assist in event planning and collateral production. Bring ideas to life.
  • Adapt. We move fast, experiment often, and pivot as soon as we identify a need tochange course. Adaptability and flexibility are critical to this role.
  • Engage. Be ready to come to the table with thoughtful questions and big ideas. Be partof a small, highly productive and dynamic team. Make a lasting impact.

Marathon Kids is dedicated to improving the health of children by providing them with the

tools, motivation and support to live happier, healthier lifestyles. So far, Marathon Kids has

transformed the lives of over two million children and as of this year, we have partnered

with Nike to take our youth running program to the next level. Kids everywhere need more

access to physical activity. We are building a sustainable funding model to fuel our growth

and help every kid go the distance.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To be considered, please email your resume and cover letter to development@marathonkids.org as soon as possible.

Marathon Kids Communications and PR Intern

Direct Reports to: Mary Mattia, Communications and PR Manager Start Date: Immediate
Hours: part-time (16-20 hours per week)

OVERVIEW:

Marathon Kids is seeking a driven, fast-learning and inventive intern who is passionate about changing the lives of children and is ready to apply communications/PR knowledge to that cause. This internship will provide hands-on experience with an innovative nonprofit – you will be mentored by professionals actively changing the NPO world, blow-out your work portfolio through real-world experience, and help deliver on the promise of the Marathon Kids mission.

QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Write. Press releases, pitches, media materials, social posts, coverage reports, trackers, recaps – strong written skills will be a key contributor to your success.
  • Research. Get down and dirty with the ins-and-outs of our world. Take initiative to learn what you don’t know to help inform stellar work product and decision-making.
  • Hustle. Get scrappy pitching media and garnering coverage; develop media and community relationships and put them to use.
  • Plan. Assist in event planning, coordination and management. Be detail-oriented and resourceful.
  • Analyze. Hone your critical thinking skills and look deeply at the landscape and materials in front of you. Synthesize insights from your learning and develop reports that shed light on the unknown.
  • Strategize. Be ready to come to the table with thoughts, poignant questions and recommendations.
  • Adapt. We move fast, experiment and pivot as soon as we identify a need to change course. Adaptability and flexibility are critical to this role.
  • Engage. Be part of a small, highly productive and dynamic team. Leave a real legacy with your ideas and projects.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

    To be considered, please email your resume and cover letter to mary@marathonkids.org as soon as possible.