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, Filed Under: Research

Research Opportunity: Misreading Afghanistan

Dr. Paul D. Miller, Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies

Dr. Miller is writing a book about the international reconstruction and stabilization project in Afghanistan from 2001 – 2016, and welcomes research assistance from interested students.

Misreading Afghanistan: Evaluating the International Project, 2001 – 2016

Contact Details

Paul D. Miller
paul.miller@austin.utexas.edu
512-471-8449

Description

I am writing a book about the international reconstruction and stabilization project in Afghanistan from 2001 – 2016.

Qualifications

I welcome research assistance from interested students.

Project Timeline

I aim to complete the manuscript by August 2017.

, Filed Under: Internship

Internships with Interfaith Action of Central Texas

Unpaid Internship/iACT for Refugees

Two spring interns are needed to assist in the Refugee program at Interfaith Action of Central Texas’s (iACT) refugee program. iACT is an Austin nonprofit organization with the mission of promoting peace and respect through interfaith dialogue, service and celebration. iACT for Refugees teaching English as a Second Language to newly resettled refugee adults and youths.

Both interns will have the same responsibilities but will be dealing with separate client lists. Most of the work can be done afternoons, evenings and some weekends. The job includes:

A. Self-managing the implementation of refugee mentoring program which involves (about 5-7 hours a week):

  1. Connecting prospective mentors to re-selected refugee youths.
  2. Coordinating and conducting a one-time meeting with each family and with mentors and language interpreters to go over the responsibilities and expectations of the program
  3. Maintain contact with mentors and youths
  4. Problem solving issues and communicating and consulting with the program director.
  5. Requesting, organizing and maintaining monthly reports from mentors
  6. Reporting on progress of mentorship and maintaining contact with youth coordinator

B. Assisting English as a Second Language teacher in the adult classroom (3 hrs/wk)

  1. One evening a week (either Monday or Wednesday, 5-8 pm) assisting the teacher with class set up and preparation
  2. Leading groups or helping refugee individuals in the class learn English according to teacher direction

A candidates must be exceptionally organized, be able to work independently, have good people skills and be flexible and creative under changing conditions. Cultural competency and understanding are necessary.

This is an opportunity to work with newly arrived refugees from numerous countries around the world and to make a difference in the lives of teenagers with language and cultural barriers helping them to finish high school as a first step to successful lives.

For information, contact lzeidan@interfaithtexas.org

Client Services Intern, Spring 2016

Interfaith Action of Central Texas is in need of a client services intern for the Hands on Housing program. HoH is a home repair program for low income home owners unable to afford repairs on their homes. This position is perfect for a student hoping to learn more about a career in social services and/or non-profits and will include office work as well as client visits and event logistics and participation.

The ideal applicant will be hardworking, independent, and possess strong communication, organization and time-management skills. Previous experience in client services and bilingual Spanish-English are both preferred, but not required. Having personal transportation is needed. Work hours will include some weekends when repair events are held.

Spring Schedule: Mid January-Early May, 10-15 hours/week. Please send resume and any questions to Program Coordinator, Deborah Schagen at dschagen@interfaithtexas.org

, Filed Under: Internship

Spring Internship with A Glimmer of Hope

A Glimmer of Hope helps lift women and children out of extreme poverty in Ethiopia. 

Our model focuses on four areas of development: water, health, education, and microfinance. We have spent more than a decade on the ground in rural Ethiopia. Our experience and the knowledge that we have gained from indigenous Ethiopian development organizations has shown us that the integration of these four sectors provides those living in extreme poverty with the best chance of improving their lives.

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.

position:

  • Contribute to projects that enhance Glimmer’s communications to our donors through writing, storytelling, synthesis of programs information, and more
  • Create organization systems for our media content libraries
  • Help build Glimmer’s presence online
  • Assist with research related to Glimmer’s marketing and communications
  • 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, 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.

knowledgeable and experienced. You have the education and work experience to back up your mad 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 including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 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 or full-time intern for the Spring of 2016. 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.

apply:

Please submit a cover letter, your resume and answers to the questions below to jobs@aglimmerofhope.org. No phone calls please.

intern questions:

  1. Describe yourself.
  2. How did you become familiar with Glimmer, and what has your previous involvement with Glimmer been?
  3. When 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. Please list two or three of your favorite websites.
  7. What is the last book that you read and enjoyed? And the last book you read and didn’t enjoy?
  8. Please list your three favorite movies.