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Children’s Defense Fund Texas Looking for 3 Interns

Job Locations: Austin, Texas, United States

Internship Dates: Spring, summer and fall internships available

Stipend: $450 summer, $750 fall/spring if funds available.

Deadlines: Fall applicants is Aug 1. Spring applicants is Dec 1.Summer applicants is Apr 15.

Job Title: Youth Civic Education and Engagement Intern (20 hrs/wk)

Job Description: The internship is based in Austin and provides general support for the CDF-TX Youth Civic Education and Engagement initiative. The intern works 20 hours/week supporting both our policy and organizing work to increase youth civic education and engagement.

The intern is someone deeply committed to empowering young people to be actively engaged in their communities and to ensuring young people are represented in the decision-making process in their local and state government.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Plans civic engagement opportunities with and for youth (ex: youth townhalls and youth voter registration drives)
  • Policy research, briefs and training material
  • Conducts research on public policy, media trends and other subjects as needed
  • Assists in the development and execution of special projects
  • Perform other division, department, and organization-wide special projects as needed and assigned
  • Assist in maintaining CDF’s social media platforms

Job Requirements:

Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and ability to multi-task

  • Strong organizational and execution skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Commitment to social advocacy and CDF’s mission to be a voice for all children
  • Ability to organize facts and present issues in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with CDF staff and external partners/contacts
  • Strong computer, Internet and research skills

Application Instructions: To apply, candidates should email a resume and a one-page cover letter to: Cheasty Anderson (canderson@childrensdefense.org) and type CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INTERN in the subject line.

Job Title: Health Care/Immigration Policy Intern (20 hrs/wk)

Job Description: The internship is based in Austin and provides general support for the CDF-TX Policy Department. The intern works 20 hours/week, and provides substantive research, compiles reports, monitors interim legislative committees and helps with the execution of advocacy-related activities, including story collection, public education, legislator visits, legislative briefings, special event planning, and social media work. Policy areas vary, but generally focus on healthcare and immigration.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Policy research, briefs and training material
  • Conducts research on public policy, media trends and other subjects as needed
  • Assists in the development and execution of special projects
  • Perform other division, department, and organization-wide special projects as needed and assigned
  • Assist in maintaining CDF’s social media platforms

Job Requirements:

  • Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and ability to multi-task
  • Strong organizational and execution skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Commitment to social advocacy and CDF’s mission to be a voice for all children
  • Ability to organize facts and present issues in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with CDF staff and external partners/contacts
  • Strong computer, Internet and research skills

Application Instructions: To apply, candidates should email a resume and a one-page cover letter to: Cheasty Anderson (canderson@childrensdefense.org) and type POLICY INTERN in the subject line.

Job Title: Communications/Policy Intern (20 hrs/wk)

Job Description: The internship is based in Austin and provides social media and communications support for the CDF-TX Policy Department. The intern works 20 hours/week, and will contribute to social media campaigns to promote the research, reports, legislative issues and advocacy-related activities of the organization. CDF-TX organizes advocate training/recruitment, story collection, public education, legislator visits, legislative briefings, and public policy events.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Supports CDF’s social media platforms
  • Monitors blogs and social media accounts of allied groups to develop basic content knowledge about current policy issues related to health care and children’s health
  • With supervision, plans, prepares, and executes social media campaigns (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) focused on current public policy issues and other subjects as needed
  • Organizes weekly and monthly content calendars
  • Assists in the development and execution of special projects and events
  • Performs other division, department, and organization-wide special projects as needed and assigned

Job Requirements:

  • Experience using social media for advocacy efforts, volunteer or paid
  • Visual design skills, video skills a plus
  • Ability to work effectively and calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and ability to multi-task
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational and execution skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Commitment to social advocacy and CDF’s mission to be a voice for all children
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact diplomatically and professionally with CDF staff and external partners/contacts
  • Strong computer, Internet and research skills

Application Instructions: To apply, candidates should email a resume and a one-page cover letter to: Cheasty Anderson (canderson@childrensdefense.org) and type POLICY INTERN in the subject line.

Website: http://www.cdftexas.org/

Email: canderson@childrensdefense.org

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Texas Historical Commission Internship

Texas Historical Commission 

Preservation Scholars Program

$5,000 Stipend

The Texas Historical Commission (THC) seeks to increase the diversity of professionals working in historic preservation, acknowledge the variety of cultures that enrich Texas’ heritage, and engage a wider range of organizations and communities in supporting efforts to protect and preserve the history of our state.

The Preservation Scholars Program was created to build interest in and awareness of historic preservation, specifically among students from underrepresented cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. The THC recognizes that many such groups are currently underrepresented in the professional fields related to historic preservation. This initiative targets higher education students to encourage their interest in pursuing fields of study in history, preservation, architecture, landscape architecture, archeology, downtown revitalization and heritage tourism. Students will also learn about the impact that historic preservation programs can have on a community’s economic development.

Program Goals

Increase the representation of all cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups in historic preservation careers

Increase the number of historic and cultural resources associated with the state’s diverse cultural history that are identified, documented, preserved and interpreted
Increase the number of diverse organizations and communities involved in the historic preservation field and served by public and private preservation programs.

Scholars will complete a rotation amongst all divisions headquartered in Austin and then complete a special project in a division of their choice. Scholars will receive a $5,000 stipend provided by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission for an eight week internship (40-hour week). Scholars will work under the supervision of the THC, at its headquarters in Austin and/or “in the field” with its historic sites, an associated preservation organization such as a Main Street program, a heritage tourism program, a history museum or a historical association. Brief progress reports will be required, both during the employment period and at the conclusion of the student’s internship.

Working with THC staff and programs will expose the Scholars to the various and exciting vocational opportunities in the field of historic preservation, with the goal of encouraging more students from underrepresented ethnic groups to pursue careers in this field upon graduation. In return, the THC and its partner organizations will have the opportunity to meet promising young people who might choose to work in this field.

U.S. citizens

College students who have completed 50 or more credit hours upon start of internship

Attending a college or university in Texas, or a Texas resident attending school out-of-state

Recent graduates or college seniors applied to or accepted into a graduate program are eligible (proof of application or acceptance to a graduate program will be required)

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system (or comparable GPA)

Prior recipients are ineligible

Deadline & Application Instructions

The 2018 Preservation Scholar application period is January 2, 2018 – March 16, 2018. You can apply through the Friends of the Texas Historical Commissions webpage, http://www.thcfriends.org/preservation-scholars-program, with an online applciation. Official transcripts from appropriate institutions are required. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. Letters of reference from two (2) persons familiar with your scholarship, work experience, career goals and history of community service are required. See the link below for an explanatory letter to send when requesting a letter of reference. Letters of reference will be considered confidential unless confidentiality has been waived by the referee. Mail transcripts and Letters to: Preservation Scholars Program Texas Historical Commission PO Box 12276 Austin, Texas 78711.

Application, official transcripts, and Letters of Reference are due and must be postmarked by March 16, 2018. Applications submitted or postmarked after midnight CST on March 16th cannot be accepted. If selected, in-person or online interviews will be held in April.

Please read instructions and application information carefully.

Explanatory letters for reference requests can be accessed http://www.thcfriends.org/public/upload/u18/2018%20Reference%20Letter%20-%202.pdf.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Online applications must be completed all at once. The webpage will not save your progress if you leave the page.

*Originally Posted on HireUtexas

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Digital Marketing Intern for HERdacity- PAID

HERdacity, a 501c4 non-profit organization, is looking for two Digital Marketing Interns who are passionate about women’s empowerment to support the Director of Community Engagement, and others at HERdacity. The interns will focus on building a robust online community through strategic and coordinated content, graphics, emails, and analytics and reporting systems.

Interns must have the ability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week at the HERdacity office located in Central Austin near the University of Texas campus.

This internship offers valuable experience in the non-profit and start-up fields as well as digital marketing. The Digital Marketing Interns will work under close supervision of existing staff. The internship has the potential to become a full-time, paid position.

Duties 
Writes copy and produces original social content (videos, GIFs, infographics, live video, etc.) for all social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Linkedin and others

Contributes to the editorial calendar and writes content for blogs, web content, marketing brochures, and other advertising collateral

Monitors social media activities on a regular basis and finds opportunities to build relationships with new and existing audiences

Assists with scheduling social media postings as well as user acquisition emails

Monitors and reports on the success of community engagement, including Google Analytics, MailChimp, and social media analytics

Brainstorms, proposes, and assists in executing unique content marketing opportunities and special projects

Reports technical issues to the Director of Community Engagement, working to resolve functionality concerns

Collaborates with other HERdacity team members as needed

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Must have at least one (1) years of online marketing and/or content experience across multiple digital platforms

Experience with social media, SEO, graphics, and copywriting
Competent using Adobe platforms – (Illustrator, Photoshop, & InDesign)

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Google documents

Experience using CMS systems such as Drupal or WordPress
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Either have or be working toward a four-year college degree from an accredited university with a degree in Marketing, Mass Communications, and/or Business is preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS

Strong attention to detail
Self-discipline requiring little supervision
Ability to work collaboratively with a group or individually
Great organization and planning skills
Superb problem analysis and problem solving skills
Outside of the box thinking for a variety of issues
Adaptability, flexibility, and sound judgment are all a must
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with social media organizational tools such as HootSuite
Experience with Google Adwords, Google Webmaster, and Microsoft BING
Experience with HTML and CSS
Hands on knowledge of best practices in SEM
Salary or Pay Rate
 $10.00 hr
To Apply: Email Resume to Mary Flanagan at  info@herdacity.org 
https://www.herdacity.org/in-our-words/herdacityhiringinternships