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Workers Defense Project Internship

About Workers Defense Project: Created in 2002, WDP is a statewide membership-based workers rights organization that builds power for construction workers in Texas. WDP is one of the few organizations in Texas working to address workplace abuse faced by low-wage workers. One of the most established worker centers in the South, WDP is a national leader in the movement of worker centers fighting for fair conditions for working people. WDP has won numerous awards and accolades for its cutting edge organizing work in one of the toughest climates for workers in the country. The organization was named “one of the most creative organizations for immigrant workers in the country” by the New York Times.

Internship Description: WDP’s Employment and Legal Services program uses a wide range of legal and community-based tactics to assist low-wage workers in recovering owed wages, seeking redress for legal violations on the work site, and learning and exercising their legal rights. The Workers Rights Advocate and Organizer will work with the Employment and Legal Services program to assist low-wage workers to resolve wage claims, access other needed services, and participate in organizing-based campaigns. Interns will also participate in know your rights trainings, community outreach efforts, direct actions, and other ongoing organizing, research, and advocacy campaigns.

This is a summer internship program for college students who are currently working towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

Requirements:

Strong proficiency both writing and speaking in Spanish;
Commitment to racial, economic, and social justice, and to community empowerment;
Strong organization skills and attention to detail, allowing for proper management of case files and completion of legal forms in a timely fashion;
Interest in using the law and community-based strategies creatively to fight for systemic change;
Ability to work and communicate well with diverse groups of people;
Available to work 30-40 hours a week, including some nights and weekends (Tuesday evenings from 6:30-915 pm are required); and
Available to work for 8-10 weeks between late May and mid-August.

WDP is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people of color, immigrants, and LGBTQ individuals to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

sofia@workersdefense.org

http://www.workersdefense.org

How to apply: While there is no firm application deadline, it is recommended that candidates not delay in submitting their materials as positions will be filled on a rolling basis. Please submit a resume and cover letter to Sofia Morales at sofia@workersdefense.org.

BENEFITS

Summer interns will receive a weekly stipend of $150. WDP is also happy to work with interns to access class credit or funding through their educational institution.

https://sites.utexas.edu/ugs-bdp/2017/04/27/2813/

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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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Summer/Fall Internships with Well Aware

NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR SUMMER/FALL

 

Well Aware Internships Available: Social Media Intern, Office Intern, Business Development Intern

Overview of Well Aware’s Internship program

Well Aware’s internship program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate

students with an educational experience in implementation of clean water systems in

Africa; community development, training and education in Well Aware project regions;

development and/or organization and administration of Well Aware’s Austin office.

Interns will be assigned a supervisor that will oversee and guide their experience.

Well Aware currently offers a position as social media intern for summer and fall.

Starting in May/June. You will be devoted to all of our media channels (facebook,

twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn…) This includes assisting in content and creation.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Conducting prospect research on individual, foundation, and corporate donors

• Maintaining donor and grant databases and files, including calendaring

deadlines, logging donations, generating and sending donor acknowledgements,

logging donor appreciation efforts

• Supporting staff with logistics associated with special events, including assisting

with creation of invitation list, all logistics, soliciting sponsors, communicating with

venue and vendors

• Tracking and evaluating all development efforts

• Working with Board of Directors Development Committee to implement

development strategies

Ideal Candidates Must:

• Be responsible, flexible, hard-working, ethical, and committed to the mission

of Well Aware

• Possess a high level of organizational skills and be detail oriented

• Possess solid oral and written communication skills

• Be skilled at a variety of computer skills, e.g., Google Drive, Microsoft Word,

Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

• Be able to operate standard office equipment (fax, photocopier, etc.)

• Able to handle multiple task at one time

• Possess an interest in a nonprofit career – particularly development and

fundraising

• Available for at least 8 hours a week

How to apply?

Send your resume, availability and motivation statement to our office manager,

Astrid Rooselaer – astrid@wellawareworld.org

Well Aware currently offers a position as business development intern for summer

and fall. Starting in May/June or September. You will assist fundraising, email outreach,

campaign planning and execution, and will assist in setting up events.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Conducting prospect research on individual, foundation, and corporate donors

• Maintaining donor and grant databases and files, including calendaring

deadlines, logging donations, generating and sending donor acknowledgements,

logging donor appreciation efforts

• Supporting staff with logistics associated with special events, including assisting

with creation of invitation list, all logistics, soliciting sponsors, communicating with

venue and vendors

• Tracking and evaluating all development efforts

• Working with Board of Directors Development Committee to implement

development strategies

Ideal Candidates Must:

• Be responsible, flexible, hard-working, ethical, and committed to the mission

of Well Aware

• Possess a high level of organizational skills and be detail oriented

• Possess solid oral and written communication skills

• Be skilled at a variety of computer skills, e.g., Google Drive, Microsoft Word,

Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

• Be able to operate standard office equipment (fax, photocopier, etc.)

• Able to handle multiple task at one time

• Possess an interest in a nonprofit career – particularly development and

fundraising

• Available for at least 8 hours a week

How to apply?

Send your resume, availability and motivation statement to our office manager,

Astrid Rooselaer – astrid@wellawareworld.org

Well Aware currently offers a position as office intern for summer and fall. Starting in

May/June or September. You handle miscellaneous tasks such as picking up packages,

writing thank you notes, and support general administration.

Other responsibilities may include:

• Conducting prospect research on individual, foundation, and corporate donors

• Maintaining donor and grant databases and files, including calendaring

deadlines, logging donations, generating and sending donor acknowledgements,

logging donor appreciation efforts

• Supporting staff with logistics associated with special events, including assisting

with creation of invitation list, all logistics, soliciting sponsors, communicating with

venue and vendors

• Tracking and evaluating all development efforts

• Working with Board of Directors Development Committee to implement

development strategies

Ideal Candidates Must:

• Be responsible, flexible, hard-working, ethical, and committed to the mission

of Well Aware

• Possess a high level of organizational skills and be detail oriented

• Possess solid oral and written communication skills

• Be skilled at a variety of computer skills, e.g., Google Drive, Microsoft Word,

Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat

• Be able to operate standard office equipment (fax, photocopier, etc.)

• Able to handle multiple task at one time

• Possess an interest in a nonprofit career – particularly development and

fundraising

• Available for at least 8 hours a week

How to apply?

Send your resume, availability and motivation statement to our office manager,

Astrid Rooselaer – astrid@wellawareworld.org