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March 29, 2016, Filed Under: Internship

Social Media Internship with Capital Area Food Bank

The Capital Area Food Bank of Texas, a leader in the fight against hunger for more than 30 years, is currently hiring for a number of internship and fellowship positions.

The Social Media intern will focus on brand recognition, constituent acquisition, and community building online. They will work closely with the Digital Marketing Manager and Marketing Communications team to develop and execute a growth strategy that results in additional “Likes,” “Follows,” and more.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Interaction with multiple departments across the organizations
  • Work with Digital Marketing Manager to develop and execute strategy for Social Media growth
  • Produce and manage online content
  • Track growth across Social Media channels
  • Create and manage lists of constituents, peers, and “thought-leaders” on major platforms
  • Communicate online in a professional manner on behalf of the Food Bank
  • Engage with MC team during planning and execution of online campaigns
  • Planning and execution of Social Media Contest, with lead generation as goal
  • Suggested re-targeting for different Social Media Channels
  • Analysis and reporting on individual channels

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience, and Training

  • Must be Junior, Senior, or Graduate level college student in field of study
  • Communications, Marketing, Computer Science, Business, or related course work required
  • Proven experience with and understanding of major Social Media platforms
  • Social Media experience with an online “brand” a huge plus
  • Be open to working some nights and/or weekends
  • Outgoing, confident, and personable online attitude
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Knowledge and Skills

  • Understanding of and experience with the major online Social Media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design skills a plus
  • Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently, take initiative, participate as aneffective team member and follow tasks through to completion
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrates good judgment and discretion
  • Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with other Food Bank staff and volunteers
  • Ability to represent the Food Bank in a professional manner under a variety of conditions
  • Experience with online automation a plus

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry up to 25 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

  • Conditions may include working outside in inclement weather, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
  • Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work to be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.Please click on the following link to apply for the position:

    https://www.austinfoodbank.org/about-us/careers/social-media-marketing-internship

March 24, 2016, Filed Under: Internship

International Rescue Committee Summer Internships

WHAT IMPACT DO YOU WANT TO HAVE ON THE WORLD? Start making a difference with the IRC.

Interning with the IRC gives you the chance to change a life. Forced to flee conflict and persecution, many refugees have survived against incredible odds for years in refugee camps or temporary settlements. They step off the plane into an unfamiliar country and unknown future, having traveled thousands of miles with next to nothing but their dignity and determination.  Interns are an integral part of IRC’s operations and leave with transferable non-profit skills and hands-on experience related to refugee resettlement, case management, immigration services, acculturation, food security, economic empowerment, development and non-profit management.

IRC in Oakland,CA – Now accepting applications for Summer Internships

Annually the IRC Oakland hosts highly experiential internships that demand intuitive, motivated, and professional candidates. Our office is a fast-paced environment that is successful due to both the personal initiative of individual staff members and the team-like mentality of the entire organization. The ideal intern candidate will be able to complete their daily responsibilities and problem solve with minimal supervision and provides support as needed to the overall team. Interns work alongside staff to provide direct services. All leave their internship with transferable skills that can help launch a career within the nonprofit sector. Some internships are more competitive than others, so if you have a desire to work with IRC and are flexible regarding with which department, please note that in your application. Job descriptions marked with * are available to start before the summer term.

Important Dates:

Preferred deadline April 4th. Applications accepted on a rolling basis after April 15th.

Commitment:

All Internships require 15 – 30 hours per week for a minimum of 3-6 month period commitment.

Current Internship Opportunities, Job Descriptions:

Access and Legal Rights

Immigration Services

Anti-Trafficking*

Development and Volunteer Coordination

Development and Marketing*

Grant Writing*

Family Mentor Coordinator*

Volunteer Coordination*

Employment

Economic Empowerment

Career Development

Data Entry for Center for Economic Opportunity*

Finance and Administration

General Office Support*

New Roots Garden Program

Food Secure Resettlement

New Roots Youth Program

Refugee Resettlement

Casework and Benefits Access

Intensive Case Management

Job descriptions marked with * are available to start before the summer term.

Complete an application by going to this link. Ensure you upload a resume and a cover letter stating the position you are applying, your interest in interning with the IRC, and your potential availability.*Please have your resume and cover letter on a single document as you are only able to upload one document per application. Internship applications lacking one or both of these documents will be considered incomplete.

Email Kristen.Borash@rescue.org for more information.

Opportunities in other Locations: 

The IRC’s 26 US offices (including Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Phoenix, Seattle) offer a variety of unpaid internship opportunities throughout the year. Prospective interns must go through the volunteer process and should be currently enrolled in an educational institution or a recent graduate. Typical internship opportunities include:

  • Supporting case work management services to refugees
  • Assisting with refugee health education and promotion
  • Helping develop and implement programming to support refugee youth

Please visit your local IRC office page to learn more about specific internship opportunities in your area.

https://www.rescue.org/volunteer

March 23, 2016, Filed Under: Internship

Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice Summer Internships

Call for Applications

Summer 2016 Undergraduate Internships

Deadline: Monday, April 11, 2016

The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Center for Human Rights and Justice at the University of Texas School of Law is currently considering applications for UT undergraduates to intern with us during the summer of 2016!  Interns will support various initiatives at the Rapoport Center.  This summer we are particularly interested in candidates with experience or serious interest in publication/graphic design, and in candidates with specialized knowledge of human rights.

 This internship is ideal for students who are interested in: 

  • Working on human rights research and advocacy projects
  • Learning how an academic center functions
  • Engaging in human rights scholarship
  • Gaining practical experience
  • Collaborating with faculty, staff, and students

This is an unpaid internship.  Selected interns should be available at least 15-20 hours per week for 12 weeks between the conclusion of the spring semester and the start of the fall semester.

 The Role of Human Rights Interns

Undergraduate interns play an important role at the Rapoport Center.  Interns will focus on different activities, depending on their background, interest, and the needs of the Center.  Primary duties include: 

  • Assisting with human rights research and advocacy projects
  • Designing and contributing written work for 2015-2016 Annual Review
  • Supporting the coordination and publicity of events and programs
  • Expanding the Center’s social media outreach
  • Providing administrative support for Center programs
  • Serving as liaison to the UT undergraduate community and helping develop the 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

Required Qualifications

  • Commitment to working on issues of human rights and justice
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Regular and punctual maintenance of office hours
  • Professional demeanor

The following qualifications may be preferred in some candidates:

  • Demonstrated expertise with publication, design, and website software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese
  • Experience with scholarly research and editing
  • Journalism experience

How to Apply

Qualified students should submit the following materials in PDF format to Rapoport Center Assistant Director William Chandler at wchandler@law.utexas.edu (subject: Undergraduate Internship):

  • 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 fine; an official copy can be mailed separately if needed, to arrive by the application deadline

  • List of three references

At least two must be UT faculty; include contact information; full letters not required

  • Writing sample

3-5 pages; does not need to relate directly to human rights, although that is preferable

Questions?

Contact William Chandler at wchandler@law.utexas.edu or 512-232-4857.

 

 

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