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AngelouEconomics: Economic Development Research Internship Position

Are you detail oriented? Do you enjoy digging for data? Is information or data design in your DNA?

AngelouEconomics (AE) is a highly-respected, economic development and site location consulting firm based in Austin, TX. Our dynamic team of consultants and researchers apply their extensive knowledge of Economics, Urban Planning, Business and Data Analysis to create customized strategies and analyses for public and private sector clients. This includes helping communities attract new businesses for expansion, conducting economic impact analyses, and developing comprehensive economic development strategic plans for communities (e.g. cities, counties, states).

Our team is currently looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals to join in the Fall 2015 Internship Program. This semester we are seeking candidates with experience and interest in data analysis and management to be involved in various research initiatives within the firm. The day-to-day and semester long tasks may include, but are not limited to:

  • Gathering, analyzing, and updating economic and demographic data from various sources
  • Conducting research into economic development indicators and trends
  • Summarizing best practices in economic development from around the globe
  • Shadowing staff members through client and internal meetings
  • Contributing and managing content for the AE blog and social media
  • Completing an end of term project, such as the development of a case study or research tool

AE prides itself on helping its interns apply their academic knowledge to real-world situations while providing professional feedback and other job-enhancing opportunities. Interns applying to the fall program can expect to experience all facets of our office and participate in a range of opportunities, including AE’s meetings and sharpening professional skills. As an AE intern, you’ll be able to participate in the perks of life at AE, including regular training sessions and webinars, professional development seminars, group lunches and other activities.

Interns are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during the fall semester. AE is prepared to provide a stipend based upon the candidate’s experience.

Requirements:

  • College graduate (BA or higher) or in process of earning your college degree
  • Independent, self-directed worker
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to understand and organize data
  • Internet research savvy
  • Comfortable with phone interaction with clients
  • Previous internship or related work experience a plus

Please submit a resume and cover letter to info@angeloueconomics.com. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. The internship will begin in early September.

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Health Care Policy Internship with Children’s Defense Fund

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 advocate training/recruitment, story collection, public education, legislator visits, legislative briefings and other Department projects.

The internship opportunity is available for Fall 2015. Interested applicants must submit their coverletter and resume by August 5, 2015. Start date is flexible.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Advocate outreach and recruitment
  • 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
  • Evenings and occasional weekend activity is required, consistent with policy support for a leading national not-for-profit organization

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
  • Excellent verbal and written communication 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

How to apply

Application Instructions: To apply, candidates should email a one-page cover letter describing their interest and qualifications and a resume to:canderson@childrensdefense.org and type POLICY INTERN in the subject line. Deadline for Fall applicants is August 05, 2015.

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Legislative Internship in the Office of State Rep Mary Gonzalez

Internship Description:

The Legislative Intern in the Office of State Representative Mary Gonzalez is an incredibly important role to the continuing success of the office. She or he is responsible for the day-to-day administrative needs of the office as well as pursuing long-term research and following up on successes from the legislative session. Not only is this role vital for continued success, but it is also absolutely integral to meeting the everyday goals of a well-run capitol office. As an intern, you will invest 15 hours per week in the office. The internship will run from September 1, 2015 -December 11, 2015.

Rep. González is seeking interns who are passionate about the future of Texas, and who are invested in seeking social justice through policy. Interns will have the opportunity to do long-term research on agenda items for the 85th legislative session, staff the Representative on Interim House Committees, and assist with the daily work of running a capitol office. Our office seeks to interrupt oppression wherever possible, and we are looking for interns to help us do this work through Legislative Session.

This internship is an unpaid position, but the Office of Representative Mary E. González is committed to ensuring that students receive school credit whenever possible.

Eligibility:

  1. Full-time undergraduate student
  2. Interest in social justice
  3. Demonstrated professionalism including excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills, strong organization skills, and accuracy and attention to detail.

Steps to apply:

  1. Complete the following application materials*:
  2. Cover letter
  3. Current resume
  4. Submit application packet as one PDF** file to Genevieve.Cato@house.state.tx.us.
  5. Finalists will be invited to interview on a rolling basis.

*All fields are required. Handwritten and/or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

** Photographs of printed applications will not be accepted

For questions, contact Genevieve Cato at Genevieve.Cato@house.state.tx.us or (512) 463-0613