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, Filed Under: Internship

District Intern (Austin) Summer 2017

Office of Congressman Lloyd Doggett

All interns function as assistants to Congressman Doggett and the District Office staff and are an integral part of the public service provided by our office (constituent services and community outreach; limited legislative work). Interns in the District Office will be responsible for responding to constituent requests; recording of constituent opinions on legislative issues; assisting with constituent casework; filing; clipping newspapers; answering incoming telephone calls; and handling special projects as needed. They will also accompany the Congressman and/or staff to events throughout the district.
-Good communication, phone, writing, and computer skills are essential.
-The atmosphere of a congressional office can be very quick-paced and highly demanding and a professional, courteous manner is expected at all times.
– Must be available a minimum of 15 hours per week; preferably weekday mornings.
Students interested in an internship should submit:
Resume, cover letter and a list of 3 references to Courtney Toretto by email to Courtney.Toretto@mail.house.gov or by fax to 512.916.5108.

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Communications Majors WCA Scholarship Application Open!

Women Communicators of Austin www.wcaustin.org has an annual Jo Caldwell Meyer Scholarship, which is presented at the WCA Banner Brunch event here in Austin (April 8th this year). One student will be awarded a scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Applicants must be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior at a Central Texas university and demonstrate excellence in the study of communications.

 

To apply they should visit https://wcaustin.org/member-resources/scholarships/#!form/Scholarship and download the Jo Caldwell Meyer Scholarship Form (Download PDF | Word). Deadline for submission of the completed form and all required materials is March 1, 2017. For questions, they should contact WCA’s past president at pastpresident@wcaustin.org.

 

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Sierra Club Environmental Communications Internship (Rolling Application)

Environmental Communications Internship

Applications accepted until positions filled

Dates: Rolling

Location: Austin, TX

This internship will offer you a chance to put policy advocacy and intercultural communication theory into practice through the crafting of communications strategies for a variety of environmental justice issues. The ideal candidate for this internship has strong writing abilities, good organizational skills, and a passion for the environment and social justice

Internship Description

Communications interns assist our communications team to develop timely, interesting content for our website, newsletter, and other media platforms that is relevant to the various communities and stakeholder groups we strive to connect with. Part of this work requires a deep understanding of the relevance of environmental issues to communities that may not identify with “environmental groups.” This is a great opportunity for students interested in the nexus between energy/environment and social justice to work with state policy experts and organizers on key issues facing Texas, while expanding their communications capacities. Interns would be expected to work at least 20 hours per week from our Austin office. Additional hours and longer-term internships are strongly encouraged. If you are interested in a longer-term internship, please note it in your cover letter. This internship is unpaid, but includes opportunities to attend events and participate in several program trainings at no cost. The Sierra Club will also reimburse any internship-related travel costs.

Duties

Communications intern duties may include working with staff to:

  • Assist in research to identify message effectiveness across the stakeholder spectrum
  • Develop and refine messaging around specific issues, campaigns, or communities
  • Track news and storylines, identify trends in how the media portrays our issues
  • Research and write stories for our website, newsletter, social media
  • Assist the communications team in engaging the public through social media channels and other media
  • Assist in the promotion of press releases and statements

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should possess and be able to demonstrate:

  • Strong research, writing, and editing skills
  • Strong intercultural communication skills
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a group environment
  • Knowledge or strong interest in environmental and energy policy
  • A passion for the environment and social justice advocacy

Audio/video production and digital editing experience and/or basic HTML/CSS proficiency are a plus.

To Apply

Send a cover letter and resume to Matt Johnson (matt.johnson@sierraclub.org). Please write “Sierra Club Communications Internship” in the subject line.

The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of color, immigrants, female, and LBGTQ individuals to apply.