Ethics & Leadership

March 22, 2017, Filed Under: Internship, Uncategorized

Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice- Summer 2017 Internships

***Deadline April 10th***

Undergraduate Internships

Undergraduate interns bring excitement and expanded capabilities to the Rapoport Center. Fall, spring, and summer internships are available for undergraduates who are interested in:
Working on human rights and social justice research and advocacy projects
Learning how an academic center functions
Engaging in human rights scholarship
Gaining practical experience
Collaborating with faculty, staff, and students
Interns play an important role at the Rapoport Center, and support various initiatives depending on their background, interest, and the needs of the Center. Primary duties include:

Assisting with research and advocacy projects
Supporting the coordination and publicity of events and programs
Expanding the Center’s social media outreach
Providing administrative support for Center programs
Contributing written work for press releases, website, and Annual Review publications
Serving as liaison to UT undergraduate community (through the Human Rights Student Advisory Council) and helping develop Center’s undergraduate outreach
Assisting Co-Directors, Assistant Director, Postdoctoral Fellow, Human Rights Scholars, graduate students, and affiliated faculty with other projects and tasks as assigned
This is an unpaid internship. Selected interns should be available at least 10 hours per week during the semester, and 15-20 hours per week during the summer.

View our current interns

Application

Required Qualifications

Commitment to working on issues of human rights and justice
Excellent writing and editing ability
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: Undergraduate Internship) to humanrights@law.utexas.edu:

Cover letter (state why you are interested in the position; demonstrate basic knowledge of our programs and activities)
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

April 10, 2017

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March 22, 2017, Filed Under: Internship, Uncategorized

Interfaith Action of Central Texas- 3 Summer Internship Positions Available!!!

iACT Summer Internships/Unpaid

Interfaith Action of Central Texas, an interfaith non-profit organization, is seeking three interns for the iLearn Refugee Youth Summer Program. iACT’s mission is to cultivate peace and respect through interfaith, dialogue, service and celebration. One of its service programs involves teaching English as a Second Language to newly arrive refugees. iACT’s youth program runs from June 19-Aug. 2 , 2017, at a downtown location accessible by city bus.

Interns are expected to be present during the program, from Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. An additional 4 hours a week approximately will be added for data entry, follow-up, or other duties different for each of the internships. These are flexible hours that can be done at any location.

The bulk of the work will involve supervising, tutoring, organizing and leading groups of refugee children, aged 6-18 as they learn English and school skills. Field trips are arranged once a week. Two all-day trips will take place in July.

Two training sessions are mandatory. For more information or to apply, send a resume to lzeidan@interfaithtexas.org.

March 22, 2017, Filed Under: Internship, Uncategorized

Girls Empowerment Network (GENaustin)- 2 Summer Internships Available

Pathfinder Intern

Purpose: Pathfinder Interns will assist in various aspects of delivering the Girls Empowerment Network’s Pathfinder Leadership Summit, a personal and professional leadership development program for young women in high school. Interns can expect to gain experience in leadership and mentoring. Interns will also have the opportunity to learn alongside program participants from experts in various fields of career development and leadership.

The Pathfinder Leadership Summit is a week-long summer program that helps young women uncover their strengths, develop skills like interviewing and public speaking, explore different industries and professions, and gain access to women leaders — all with the support of like-minded peers and college-aged role models.

Location: Training and programming will be held at GEN, 3000 S IH 35, Suite 400, 78704.

Length of Appointment and Time Commitment:

 Pathfinder Internship Training: Wednesday, June 7 – Friday, June 9.

 Participation in full Pathfinder Leadership Summit, held Monday, June 12- Saturday, June 17.

Key Responsibilities:

 Serve as mentor for a group of 5-8 high school students during the week-long Pathfinder Leadership Summit.

 Develop and lead team building activities and large group ice breakers that promotes bonding and connection among high school participants.

 Lead small group discussions, facilitate workshops as assigned, assist in coordinating projects, and answer questions/provide insight about college throughout the Pathfinder Leadership Summit.

Reports to: Project Manager

Compensation: This is a volunteer intern position.

Skills/Qualifications

 Applicants must be professional, responsible, team oriented self-starters who have a positive attitude.

 Applicants must currently be attending an institute of higher education or be a recent graduate.

 Must be committed to the goals/mission of Girls Empowerment Network.

 Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 Must have reliable transportation.

Please send your resume and intern application to:

Brittany Yelverton, Community Relations and Volunteer Manager

brittany@genaustin.org

Direct Service Intern

Purpose: The Direct Service Intern will assist staff with co-facilitation of programs within the Girls Empowerment Network (GEN). They will work with a diverse group of girls in the Central Texas area and work in a team oriented environment. The Intern can expect to gain valuable group facilitation skills, learn outreach techniques, and gain knowledge about social-emotional programming..

Location: GEN’s main office, 3000 S IH 35, Suite 400, 78704

Key Responsibilities:

 Assist in the implementation of all GEN programs, including: clubGEN, 180, Girl Talk Workshops, GirlConnect, We Are Girls Conference, Pathfinder, and Summer Camps.

 Co-facilitate a minimum of 4 groups/week, including 180 and clubGEN groups.

 Conduct intake, assessment, and provide referrals to participants when appropriate.

 Oversee logistical details of groups, such as recruiting participants and making reminder calls to participants.

 Attend community events in representation of GEN.

 Conduct bi-weekly reports for groups.

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Length of Appointment: Semester

Time Commitment: Flexible, depending upon number of hours desired for credit. Minimum 10 hours/week maximum 32 hours/week. A few evening and weekend hours will be required.

Compensation: This is a volunteer intern position with college credit available.

Skills/Qualifications

 Applicants must be professional, creative, team oriented self-starters who have an eye for detail and a positive attitude.

 Applicants must have obtained or are actively pursuing a degree in counseling, social work, or related field.

 Must be committed to the goals/mission of GEN and social justice.

 Must have reliable transportation.

 Must be available to run afterschool programs on some weekdays.

Please send your resume and intern application to:

Brittany Yelverton, Community Relations and Volunteer Manager

brittany@genaustin.org