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Remote Summer Internships with the Alhambra US Chamber

The Alhambra US Chamber offers tremendous opportunity to gain invaluable experience in international education, international marketing and foreign affairs . An internship with the Chamber provides the following:

  • Professional networking and exposure to high-level executives in government, business, and academia
  • Leadership and mentor-training
  • Insight to educational, political, and social institutions
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, positive, and rewarding environment
  • University course credit (if needed)
  • Flexible hours

At the Chamber, we pride ourselves on the level of responsibility we give our interns as we aim to provide solid experience to the next generation of global leaders in business, governments, and NGOs. As a volunteer intern working onsite or online, you’ll be an important part of the Chamber team, responsible for individual or group tasks including:

  • Research viability of new initiatives
  • Market and promote international missions
  • Create social media strategy
  • Maintain social media platforms
  • Identify growth opportunities
  • Conduct benchmarking and market research
  • Assist with promotional outreach activities
  • Work with international students -online and onsite
  • Help with special event and conference preparation
  • Travel and appointment calendar coordination

Previous interns have experienced continued professional success, including working with organizations and enterprises affiliated with the Chamber’s networks. Former interns can now be found at both the federal and state government levels, Senate and congressional offices, several NGOs, and with some of our sister companies. Requirements include:

  • Exhibit strong personal interest in international business and/or education
  • Demonstrate proficiency in all Microsoft programs
  • Commit 12-15 hours per week
  • Have excellent written and oral skills
  • Contribute to work with positivity

If you are interested in being an intern for the Chamber, please fill out our application: https://goo.gl/YjkjTK

If you have any questions, please email management@alhambrauschamber.org.

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Texas Civil Rights Project – Intake Specialist Internship

At Texas Civil Rights Project, we are Texas lawyers for Texas communities, boldly serving the movement for equality and justice in and out of the courts. We use our tools of litigation and legal advocacy to protect and advance the civil rights of everyone in Texas and we partner with communities across the state to serve the rising movement for social justice.

Our efforts have helped countless low-income and otherwise marginalized Texans and have widely advanced equality and justice. Today—with dozens of high-caliber attorneys and professionals around the state and an extensive network of pro bono counsel and community allies—TCRP is among the most influential civil rights organizations in Texas.

Primary roles & responsibilities of the Intake Specialist Intern:

  • Conduct short informal interviews with TCRP’s potential clients by phone
  • Refer potential clients to appropriate resources
  • Schedule and conduct formal initial intake interviews by phone
  • Process intake-related mail
  • Maintain potential client files with our intake management system
  • Work on other case or investigation-related projects as available or assigned

TCRP has proudly hosted BDP students for years in formal/for-credit, and informal/non-credit internships and volunteer opportunities. Bridging Discipline students are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

To apply, please send your current resumé and a brief statement of your interest in the position, and please also let us know if you are seeking a for-credit or non-credit internship. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for all semesters.

Contact: Rolando Pérez at rolando@texascivilrightsproject.org

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Annie’s List Spring 2020 Internship!

Annie’s List is now accepting applications for paid Spring 2020 internships based in Austin from January 21 – May 8. Please email a one page resume and cover letter in PDF format explaining your interest in Annie’s List and your preferred department to Ana Harris at ana@annieslist.com by Friday, November 8th by 5:00 PM CST. We encourage all majors and all years to apply, but are particularly interested in Juniors and Seniors. Interns are paid bi-weekly, earning a total of $1,500.

Interns will not only get a sense of what it takes to elect women in Texas, but also have the option to participate in career development opportunities, such as resume/cover letter writing workshops, networking events, and panels tailored to the current interns’ interests.

More information about the types of internships available can be found here: https://annieslist.com/programs/intern-program/