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The Barbara Harlow Internship in Human Rights and Social Justice- Spring 2018

 

**The deadline for spring 2018 internship is Monday, November 20th**

The Barbara Harlow Internship in Human Rights & Social Justice honors the life and work of Barbara Harlow (1948-2017), who was the Louann and Larry Temple Centennial Professor of English Literature at the University of Texas. She was a committed colleague, friend, and mentor to countless students, activists, and intellectuals. As a collaboration between the Rapoport Center and the Bridging Disciplines Programs (BDP), the internship aims to introduce BDP students to Harlow’s scholarship and activism, and to encourage them to imagine future trajectories for her work.

This internship is chosen to honor Barbara Harlow because it was largely through her efforts that the Rapoport Center and the BDP partnered to create the Human Rights & Social Justice BDP certificate in 2009. Harlow chaired the faculty panel for the certificate from its inception until 2017. While the internship is open to all BDP students, regardless of which certificate they are pursuing, it is meant for students who are working on issues of social justice.Barbara Harlow’s intellectual praxis crossed continents and encompassed diverse agendas: resistance, translation, political engagement and solidarity, human rights, and pedagogy. She contributed greatly to the University of Texas at Austin, not only through the English department, the Rapoport Center, and the BDP, but through several area studies programs and centers, including African, Middle Eastern, and South Asian Studies. To learn more about her life and work, please visit the Rapoport Center’s tribute page and the website for our 2017 conference, Barbara Harlow: The Sequel.

The internship is made possible by seed money that Harlow gifted to the Rapoport Center and the BDP. For spring 2018, the internship will provide a stipend of $1250. Though the internship is similar to the Rapoport Center’s standard undergraduate internship, it offers a higher stipend and requires three additional components:

  • In the cover letter, students should reflect (in one paragraph) on how Harlow’s scholarship and activism might influence their work with the Rapoport Center and their pursuit of human rights and social justice more broadly.
  • During the internship, each recipient will write a piece for our Human Rights Commentary page, which either engages directly with Harlow’s work or uses her work as a lens through which to engage critically with a topic.
  • After the internship, each recipient will create a poster to reflect on the internship, taking into account Harlow’s impact on their experience, and present it at the Annual BDP poster session in April. (Fall and Summer interns will submit at the end of their respective term, and then present in April.)

Depending on funding, between one and three internships will be offered per year. Students who are not selected for the Barbara Harlow Internship will be considered for our standard undergraduate internship.

We are pleased to honor Harlow’s legacy in this way, and we look forward to continuing our support of undergraduate students in her name.

Application

Note: November 20 deadline is for Spring 2018 internships

Required Qualifications

  • Commitment to working on issues of human rights and justice
  • Excellent writing and editing ability
  • Individual initiative and flexibility
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Professional demeanor

The following qualifications may be preferred in some candidates:

  • Demonstrated experience with publication, design, and website software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Proficiency in a foreign language
  • Experience with scholarly research and editing
  • Journalism experience

How to Apply

Qualified students should submit the following items individually in PDF format via email (subject: Barbara Harlow Internship) to humanrights@law.utexas.edu:

  • Cover letter
    State why you are interested in the position; demonstrate basic knowledge of our programs and activities. Reflect (in one paragraph) on how Barbara Harlow’s scholarship and activism might influence your work with the Rapoport Center and your pursuit of human rights and social justice more broadly.
  • CV/Resume
    Indicate any relevant skills and foreign language proficiency
  • Transcript
    Unofficial is acceptable; an official copy can be mailed if needed, to arrive by the application due date
  • List of three references
    At least two must be UT faculty; include name, title, and contact information; full letters not required
  • Writing sample
    3-5 pages; does not need to relate directly to human rights, although that is preferable

Deadline

November 20, 2017

Contact

Contact us at humanrights@law.utexas.edu or 512-232-4857

, Filed Under: Employment Opportunity, Internship

Government Relations Intern (PAID)- Spring 2018

Position Details: The Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is a non-partisan, non-profit organization established in 2009 and dedicated to the prevention of unplanned pregnancy in Texas. We are focused on creating a constructive dialogue and effective on-the ground strategies around adolescent sexual health and unplanned pregnancy prevention. We are committed to achieving these goals by keenly focusing on evidence-based and informed strategies; a bi-partisan, non-ideological approach.

Job description: An internship at The Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is a prearranged, structured learning experience scheduled within a specific time frame. The experience must be relevant to the intern’s academic and professional goals, and to the research and program activities of The Texas Campaign. An internship is performed under the direct supervision of Texas Campaign staff. The Texas Campaign seeks an organized, detail-oriented, and energetic individual to serve as a Government Relations Intern. The Government Relations Intern will support the policy team in developing advocacy materials, helping to prepare for lobbying activities, assisting with research, representing the Texas Campaign at coalition meetings and briefings, and general administrative duties.

Qualifications: 

    • The ideal candidate will be currently working toward an undergraduate or advanced degree in government, public administration, public health or related field.
    • Exceptional written and communications skills are essential, as well as knowledge of the public policy process and Texas political landscape.
    • Must have strong organizational skills and ability to follow-through.
    • Must be able to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
    • Personal laptop and cell phone required.
    • Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle preferred.

Time Commitment: Up to 20 hours per week (paid hourly)

To Apply:  To apply for this internship, send a resume, writing sample and thoughtful cover letter to jobs@txcampaign.org and let us know why you’d be a good fit for this position. Please include “Government Relations Intern” in the subject line. All application items must be submitted as a complete package and incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

, Filed Under: Internship

Internship with Children’s Defense Fund- Spring 2018 or Summer 2018

Company: Children’s Defense Fund Texas

Job Title: Health Care Policy Intern (20 hrs/wk)

Job Location: Austin, Texas, United States

Internship Dates: Spring, summer and fall internships available

Salary: Small stipend available

 

 

Job Description: The internship is based in Austin and provides general support for the CDF-TX Policy Department. The intern works 20 hours/week, and provides substantive research, compiles reports, monitors interim legislative committees and helps with the execution of advocacy-related activities, including advocate training/recruitment, story collection, public education, legislator visits, legislative briefings and other Department projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

 

  • Advocate outreach and recruitment
  • Policy research, briefs and training material
  • Conducts research on public policy, media trends and other subjects as needed
  • Assists in the development and execution of special projects
  • Perform other division, department, and organization-wide special projects as needed and assigned
  • Assist in maintaining CDF’s social media platforms
  • Evenings and occasional weekend activity is required, consistent with policy support for a leading national not-for-profit organization

 

Job Requirements:

 

  • Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and ability to multi-task
  • Strong organizational and execution skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Commitment to social advocacy and CDF’s mission to be a voice for all children
  • Ability to organize facts and present issues in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with CDF staff and external partners/contacts
  • Strong computer, Internet and research skills

 

Application Instructions: To apply, candidates should email a resume and a one-page cover letter describing their interest and qualifications to: canderson@childrensdefense.org and type POLICY INTERN in the subject line. Deadline for Fall 2017 applicants is August 4, 2017.

 

Contact Information: Cheasty Anderson, Senior Policy Associate
Email: canderson@childrensdefense.org
Web: http://www.cdftexas.org/