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Internship with The Dime Club

We are seeking a software engineering intern to support development and maintenance of a networking mobile app and the server infrastructure to support it. Depending on skills, experience, and interests, job duties may include iOS/Android UI development, RESTful service development, cloud server infrastructure development and support, or business systems integration.

We have 2 positions for our small team for the spring 2016 semester.

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in Objective C, Java, Python, Node.js, or JavaScript

• Proficient in basic CS concepts such as data structures and object-oriented design.

• Comfortable working in a team environment, asking questions, and ability to work independently when necessary

• Good interpersonal skills

• Junior or Senior level Computer Science (or related degree) students

• Ability to commit to minimum 10 hours per week

Please note that this is an unpaid internship. We will provide any necessary documentation the selected candidates require to receive course credit for the internship, as well as letters of recommendation to be used for graduate schools or future employment opportunities.

About The Dime Club

The Dime Club is a mobile app company that has built a digital community of next generation leaders who connect with each other via mobile app. Users of the app are social, tech-savvy young professionals who show ambition and like to be around other like-minded individuals. 

About Powershift Group

Powershift Group is a venture development group that leverages expertise, capital, and networks to found and grow our own companies. The leadership team consists of serial entrepreneurs and business leaders in Austin, Texas that have been doing business around the world since 1998. 

Powershift Group and The Dime Club are Equal Opportunity Employers

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Spring Internships with Compost Pedallers

Marketing and Digital Communications Intern
Overview: With this marketing internship, you’ll gain experience working in a face-paced startup environment. You’ll be a member of a digital marketing team with autonomy over your projects and flexibility to bring original ideas to your work.

20 Hours/ week

Flexible work schedule

Unpaid with opportunities for advancement

Duties:

– Manage Compost Pedallers Twitter, facebook, and instagram accounts
– Assist with blog and email newsletter content creation
– Assist in the organization of email lists and the production of email campaigns
-Assist with press releases and media relations

Requirements:

– Experience managing social media accounts
– Strong writing skills
– Work well in a team AND have confidence taking responsibility over individual projects
– High energy and positive outlook with a can-do attitude
– Have a basic knowledge of composting and an interest in learning more
– Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit

Operations Intern: 

Internship Description:

The purpose of this internship is to help document and standardize the way we do things in order to make our team more effective and make our program more easily replicated. You will also be providing general support for the operations team to ensure successful compost collections.

Duties:
– Work with operations team to produce and update written instructions for various operational processes.
– Assist with route creation.
– Assist with data management.

Qualifications:
We are looking for a process-oriented, self-starter who is passionate, organized and good with numbers.
-Strong written and verbal communicative skills
-Strong analytical skills
-Passion for sustainability and making a difference.

Requirements:
-Must be currently enrolled in a university and working toward a degree
-Must have availability for 15-20 hours a week
-Must have reliable transportation and a computer

Apply here:

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Spring Internships with Austin Creative Reuse

Do you have a passion for art, reuse or the environment? Do you want to learn more about start-ups and how to create a business?

About the Internship

Austin Creative Reuse (ACR) is seeking interns to work 10-20 hours per week.

We are looking for individuals who are ready to use their creativity, enthusiasm and skills to help move Austin Creative Reuse forward.

This is an unpaid internship but can count towards school credit and is a great resume builder and opportunity to gain valuable experience.

You’ll have the chance to see what it takes for a non-profit organization to go from an idea on paper to a sustainable community organization!

We offer super-flexible hours seven days a week. You will be able to work at the ACR Creative Reuse Center as well as remotely. We’ll have regular in-person meetings to check in.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Enhance sustainability policy and coordinate efforts to apply for Austin Green Business Leaders Program
  • Coordinate and create digital marketing content and execute campaigns
  • Conduct outreach initiatives to local businesses
  • Create internal and external communications that excite audiences about Austin Creative Reuse
  • Support operations by tracking and analyzing key performance metrics.
  • Create and implement a photography and/or graphics plan
  • Implement a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool

Skills:

  •     Well-organized and detail-oriented.
  •     Strong written, oral, and visual communication skills.
  •     Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  •     Familiarity working with Google Drive, Trello or other task management tools.

Required: You must be located in the Austin area.

About Austin Creative Reuse

Austin Creative Reuse is a nonprofit organization that collects, sells, and distributes donated reusable materials. We’re giving materials a second life!

How to apply

Email your cover letter and resume to iRebecca@austincreativereuse.org