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Spring Internships available with the Miracle Foundation

The Miracle Foundation is an Austin-based nonprofit focused on empowering orphans to reach their full potential. We transform the lives of orphan children by revolutionizing the way orphanages are run, funded and managed. The Miracle Foundation partners with existing orphanages to implement our proven and systematic method that turns struggling, institutional orphanages into stable, loving, nurturing homes where children can thrive and truly change the story of their lives.

Are you interested in acting globally – right here in Austin – this spring? We are always looking for enthusiastic and committed people to help us fulfill our mission of empowering orphans to reach their full potential. You can give your time, talents and experience at our busy and lively Austin headquarters and truly know what you do makes an impact on the other side of the world.

Intern responsibilities vary, but are generally in one of the following areas:

-Office Administration

-Development/Events

-Finance

-Marketing

-Process Documentation

-Programs

Interns should be able to give at least 10 hours/week of their time.

Our spring internship application deadline is coming up – Friday, December 18th. Apply today!

To learn more and apply, visit www.miraclefoundation.org/ways-to-help/give-your-time.

Link to application: Intern Application_Spring 2016_Final[1]

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Opportunity for Spring 2016 and recent graduates: Carnegie Junior Fellows Program

Want to spend a year in Washington DC? Apply for the Carnegie Junior Fellows Program by Dec 1, 2015 

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016-2017 Carnegie Junior Fellows Program.

Each year, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace holds a rigorous national competition to select approximately 10-12 graduating seniors to serve as research assistants in Washington, DC. Selected students are matched with senior associates – academics, former government officials, lawyers and journalists from around the world – to work on a variety of international affairs issues. Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research for Carnegie publications, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, journalists and government officials.

Junior Fellows spend one year (beginning August 1st) at the Carnegie Endowment in Washington, DC. Positions are full-time and include a salary and benefits package.

Eligible students will be in their senior year or alumni who have graduated within the past academic year and have not yet started graduate studies. A maximum of two students will be selected to represent The University of Texas at Austin in the competition to be selected as a Carnegie Endowment Junior Fellow.

Criteria for selection include outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability, excellent communication skills and interest in developing a global perspective on world events. Applicants should have completed a significant amount of course  work in international affairs, political science, economics, history, mathematics, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, native or near-native Arabic, Middle East studies, energy and climate studies, and/or communications. 

 

Complete application information and appropriate forms are available at https://www.utexas.edu/ugs/recognition/awards/carnegie.

All of the following must be received via email or in person to MAI 202 no later than Dec. 1, 2015:

  • Application form
  • Essay (one page or less, double-spaced) on why the student would like to become a junior fellow
  • One to two page resume
  • Two recommendations
  • Transcript (official or unofficial) of undergraduate records
  • An essay of no more than three typewritten, double-spaced pages on one of ten topics 

For questions regarding the application process, contact Heather Russell at hrussell@austin.utexas.edu.

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Internships available at LLILAS

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Internships at LLILAS

The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies, a multidisciplinary institute that integrates several centers and programs devoted to promote interest in the region, is the oldest Latin American Studies program in the United States and one of the best worldwide.

LLILAS has an unpaid internship program designed to provide UT students with the opportunity to gain professional experience by learning about the work of multiple programs within LLILAS or to develop research skills by working with some of our most distinguished Latin Americanist faculty. Our institute is a vibrant and fast-paced environment where students will have the opportunity to interact with foreign students, visiting Latin American professors, government officials, politicians, and private sector representatives.

 Become a LLILAS intern this spring semester.  Read details here

Positions available:

Scholarly and Public Programs
LLILAS Scholarly and Public Programs constitute a broad range of initiatives, including academic events such as conferences, lectures, and workshops; collaborations with Latin American institutions; visits of foreign delegations; and receptions, performances, and social media activities. These initiatives may focus on one or several Latin American countries and include multiple academic topics. We are seeking interns to provide logistical support for all the stages of the planning and implementation of such initiatives. Duties include assistance in publicity, travel, and catering arrangements; preparation of materials; management of databases and Internet research; translation of short documents (e.g., correspondence, bios, website information); and clerical support as needed. Applicants should be able to work 10 hours a week and demonstrate organizational skills, professional demeanor, and knowledge of the institute’s mission and public programs. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.

Photography
We are recruiting students who are passionate about photography. The intern would provide photographic coverage of selected LLILAS public events and other LLILAS programs as needed. This internship represents a great opportunity for broadening your experience: selected photos can be posted on our website and our social media sites or used in our publications (work will be credited). Successful candidates should have experience taking high-resolution digital photographs and should have access to a high-quality digital camera. Access to other photographic equipment, such as a variety of lenses, tripod, and flash, is a plus. The candidate should also have basic experience with photo editing. Hours are flexible, but applicants should be willing to work during some evenings.

Research
LLILAS is recruiting UT undergraduate students to work with UT faculty during the Spring 2016 semester. Our Latin Americanist faculty produce cutting-edge research on a broad range of topics and disciplines and help to maintain the academic leadership of the institute. This research internship is an excellent opportunity for students considering graduate school. Duties may include literature research and review; data manipulation, analysis, and interpretation; organization of research materials (data, texts, articles); other related duties assigned by faculty. Students will be selected based on previous research experience or demonstrated interest in Latin American academic issues. Successful candidates will be paired with faculty according to their specific areas of interest. Previous research experience is a plus, as is intermediate to advanced proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Grants and Evaluation  

LLILAS Benson is recruiting an undergraduate student who is interested in learning about grant writing, management, and evaluation. The Grants and Evaluation office supports LLILAS Benson faculty, students, and staff with local, national, and international grant projects that encompass diverse and exciting initiatives. Current, ongoing projects include awards from the U.S. Department of Education, the Mellon Foundation, the Tinker Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Interns will be trained to conduct research on grant opportunities, to evaluate projects both qualitatively and quantitatively, and to compile annual reports. The successful applicant will work 5–10 hours per week. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience with Word and Excel is also required. 

Paloma Díaz-Lobos, M.A.

Scholarly Programs Director & Faculty Liaison
Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies (LLILAS)

p.diaz@austin.utexas.edu|  512-232-2415 | SRH 1.314B ( See Map)