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Spring 2015 Internships Available with Caritas

Mission Statement: Caritas provides a service continuum for those experiencing poverty that begins with a safety net and links them to resources to achieve self-sufficiency.

Internship Title: Employment Guide

Responsibilities/Projects: Caritas of Austin’s Employment Program serves persons making the transition out of poverty by assisting them with gaining employment. The Employment Guide may assist refugees, low-income family members, veterans, or disabled persons who have experienced homelessness.
The Employment Guide Intern supports the client with job search activities or projects, under the guidance of an Employment Specialist. The Employment Guide may develop new skills in assisting Caritas clients in seeking employment and financial stability. Duties and responsibilities may include the following:

  • Serve as a guide and resource to the client engaged in the job-seeking process.
  • Coach the refugees in employment language utilized in the United States.
  • Assist refugees with limited English skills in completing job applications.
  • Accompany refugees in applying for Social Security, shopping, accessing health care, and other

    acculturation activities.

  • Model appropriate dress for meeting prospective employers. (no jeans, t-shirts, or sneakers)
  • Submit on-line applications or coach clients in the procedure.
  • Accompany women to Dress for Success appointments.
  • Practice public transportation skills to new job sites.
  • Conduct mock interviews to provide practice for the job applicant.
  • Inform Caritas Employment Specialist about the client skill development in the job-search

    process.

  • Complete volunteer timesheets, due at the end of each month to the Employment Specialist.
  • Other duties, as agreed upon with the Employment Specialist

Qualifications:

  • Ability to work independently, under the direction of the Employment Specialist.
  • Project driven and see projects through to completion.
  • Willingness to work with people who possess little to no English skills.
  • Friendly, but always mindful that relationships must be professional, not personal.
  • Patient, communicating with cross-cultural sensitivity.

Language Requirement: There is no language requirement for this position although students with a working knowledge of our client languages are strongly encouraged to apply. These languages include but are not limited to: Swahili, Spanish, Nepali, Burmese, French, Tigrigna, Amharic and Arabic.

Working Conditions: Interns will be working in standard office conditions and may be asked to work with clients in community and employment related settings as needed.

On-Site Supervisor/Mentor:

Maritza Rosario
Employment Program Manager Caritas of Austin
611 Neches Street
Austin, TX 78767-1947
(512) 479-4610 x145 mrosario@caritasofaustin.org

Mentorship Plan: Interns will be required to attend Caritas of Austin’s Direct Service Volunteer training where they will learn about working one on one with clients, confidentiality, and other service provision information. Each intern will be overseen by the Program Manager as well as an Employment Specialist. The Employment Specialist will serve as a mentor and will manage the intern on a day to day basis. The intern will shadow the Employment Specialist, receive training, and observe client meetings before taking on clients of their own. The intern will also be required to attend departmental and all staff meetings.

Preparation: Interns are not required to do any reading before beginning their internship. Below are some recommended resources that he/she may investigate more about what Caritas does and the process of Employment:

  • Caritas of Austin www.caritasofaustin.org
  • Read Nickel and Dimed, by Barbara Ehrenreich
  • International Office of Migration http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home.html
  • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees http://www.unhcr.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/home
  • Cultural Orientation Resource Center http://www.culturalorientation.net/
  • Movie God Grew Tired of Us

To Apply: 

Students interested should send their resume as soon as possible to Houmma Garba at  hgarba@caritasofaustin.org

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Internship with the Anti-Defamation League

Are you an Austin college student looking for a meaningful work experience?

We’re looking for a spring 2015 intern in the Education department.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under direct supervision, participate in day-to-day operations and projects within the Division/Department/Regional Office in order to learn real-world transferable skills and gain work experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary: Shadow the respective manager, and designated colleague(s), to gain real-world work experience in, and a greater understanding of, the respective field of interest. Participate in Division/Department/Regional Office meetings to gain a better understanding of the mission of ADL and familiarity with community service work. Read print and electronic media on topics connected to the ADL mission. Under direct supervision, conduct research, prepare memos and letters, and draft meeting minutes in order to gain experience in the implementation of community service work. Gain a better understanding of field of interest by participating in special projects in the fields of development, civil rights, international affairs, education, community service, management, or other areas of interest.

Secondary: Provide clerical assistance as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Research skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to ADL’s mission.
  • Experience in Microsoft Word.

Work Experience:

  • Prior volunteer or work experience helpful.

Education:

  • High School student, matriculated college student, or recent High School or college graduate.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.  It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.

To Apply: Email Megan Flowers at mflowers@adl.org, with a cover letter and resume

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Spring 2015 Internships with Fiege Films

FIEGE FILMS

Internship Postings

Spring 2015

1.     Documentary Film Distribution and Marketing Internship

2.     Documentary Film Production Internship

3.    Documentary Film Social Media and Web Internship

 NOTE: Feel free to apply for one or more of the internship positions.

 1. Documentary Film Distribution and Marketing Internship

 Description:

 Throughout the semester, Fiege Films will be preparing festival submissions and beginning outreach and other activities related to theatrical and digital releases of our feature documentary Above All Else. To learn more about the film and see a trailer, check out our website at aboveallelsefilm.com. Interns will work closely with the producers to assist in the development and realization of the film’s distribution, including working with partner organizations, scheduling screenings, and producing marketing material. Duties may include conducting research on festivals and venues, drafting press releases and other marketing material, and planning and placing announcements, videos, and images on social media platforms.

 We also hold social events outside of work, such as happy hours and screenings, in which interns have a chance to spend more time with other interns and with professionals in the Austin film world.

 John Fiege is an Austin-based filmmaker who has also been a lecturer in the film school at the University of Texas at Austin. Learn more about him and Fiege Films at fiegefilms.com.

 Requirements:  Strong written and verbal communication skills, experience with Office software, web and social media platforms, and marketing concepts. An interest in environmental and social justice issues. Experience with Photoshop and Final Cut Pro is a plus.

  2. Documentary Production Internship

 Description: Fiege Films seeks interns to assist with development and production of documentary film projects. We have several Texas-based social justice documentary projects in development as well as a feature documentary,Above All Else, which recently premiered at SXSW and is starting its distribution life cycle. Interns may assist with research and writing tasks relevant to development and distribution, assist with grant research and preparation, as well as opportunities to work as second camera operators, sound recordists, editors, and PAs on both documentary and commercial shoots through summer. To learn more Fiege Films, visit fiegefilms.com. To learn more about Above All Else and see a trailer, check out the film’s website at aboveallelsefilm.com.

In the past, Fiege Films interns have had opportunities to work as second camera operators, sound recordists, editors, and PAs on commercial shoots. We also hold social events outside of work, such as happy hours and screenings, in which interns have a chance to spend more time with other interns and with professionals in the Austin film world.

 John Fiege is an Austin-based filmmaker who has also been a lecturer in the film school at the University of Texas at Austin. Learn more about him and Fiege Films at fiegefilms.com.

Requirements:  Proficiency in editing with Final Cut Pro, strong written and verbal communication skills, experience in film production, and interest in environmental and social justice issues. Web experience is a plus.

3. Documentary Film Social Media and Web Internship

 Description:  Fiege Films seeks interns to assist with social media and marketing outreach for the company and our documentary film projects. Our current project explores the story of a direct action campaign waged in East Texas to stop construction of the Keystone XL pipeline—a journey that starts with one man’s determination to keep his family safe and leads to questions about climate change and civic participation. To learn more about the film and see a trailer, check out our website at aboveallelsefilm.com. The company has other projects in various stages of production.

 Throughout the spring, Fiege Films will seek to increase its reach on social media and Web platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and its own website. Interns will work closely with the production team to write and edit posts, create media to share online, interact with environmentalist leaders online, and design visual content for the Web. Interns will also work as a team, providing a chance to get to know your peers.

In the past, Fiege Films interns have had opportunities to work as second camera operators, sound recordists, editors, and PAs on commercial shoots. We also hold social events outside of work, such as happy hours and screenings, in which interns have a chance to spend more time with other interns and with professionals in the Austin film world.

Requirements:  Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, Photoshop and/or Illustrator or InDesign. Strong written and verbal communication skills, experience in graphic design, photo editing and film production. Experience in Web design and coding a plus.

Location: Austin, TX

Dates: January 20, 2015 – May 8, 2015 (UT Spring Session, although dates are flexible)

Hours per week: 10 hrs/week or more

How to Apply: Please send a résumé, cover letter and contact information for two references to chris@fiegefilms.comby Monday, November 17, 2014. Use the following format for the subject heading: Documentary Intern_LastName