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Texas CASA looking for a Communications Intern

Work in a fast-paced communications office that supports the work of 71 local members programs across the state of Texas. Assist with writing and pitching news releases, research and write stories for electronic and print distribution, assist with social media efforts, interview CASA volunteers and former foster youth, assist with media relations and special events and produce electronic newsletters.

Your work here will beef up your resume with real-world experience and you’ll have a chance to make a difference for abused or neglected children. The ideal intern is one with a passion for serving others who is looking for an opportunity to improve his/her skills and gain valuable experience.

Sophomore or higher level majoring in communications, public relations, marketing, advertising or journalism.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Send resume and three writing samples to Caitlyn Perdue at communications@texascasa.org. No phone calls please.

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Multiple Internship Opportunities with Keep Austin Beautiful

Communications Intern/Writing Internship

Keep Austin Beautiful’s programming is impressive. We are seeking an intern with a knack for writing to help us get the word out on just how impressive our programming is. The communications internship entails updating Keep Austin Beautiful’s social media sites and web pages, creating, writing and formatting press releases and blogs, and submitting grant applications.
Qualifications
If you have attention to detail, strong communication skills, and are highly organized this may be the internship for you.
How to Apply
We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2015. To apply, please email your resume. For questions, call 512.391.0619.
Development/Grants Intern
Keep Austin Beautiful is seeking an intern to assist with grants and fundraising opportunities. The internship entails researching grant opportunities, researching demographics and local statistics for use in grants, tracking grants in an online database, and submitting grants from existing boiler plates. Grant assistance provides a unique opportunity to gain insight of an organizations development and operational processes including donor cultivation, budgets, and program alignment. The ideal intern will possess an attention to detail and above average writing skills.
Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office. Minimum commitment of 8 hours a week.
How to Apply
To apply, please email your resume and availability. For questions call 512.391.0617 x703.
Community Programs Intern
Keep Austin Beautiful offers extensive programming to support community members making improvements to our local environment and public spaces. We are currently seeking a highly organized, multi-talented, and dependable intern to support our community programs team this fall. This intership will provide diverse experience both in a professional office setting as well as in the field. Position will assist with program coordination, volunteer support, and administrative duties.
Qualifications
  • Strong communications skills
  • Have interest or experience in environmental education, native plants, invasive species and/or riparian management
  • Enjoy working with volunteers
  • Candidates should be comfortable working both in the office and outdoors. Must be available some weekends.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
How to apply                                                                                                          
Please apply in December and January for Spring 2015.To apply please send resume to Rebecca Saltsman at Rebecca@keepaustinbeautiful.org. Please no phone calls. Application deadline December 10 or when early application candidate is hired.
Events Intern
Keep Austin Beautiful’s “Green” Spring Events Interns will help plan and coordinate Clean Sweep, our signature cleanup in April. More than 4,000 volunteers participate in this event so we need a detail oriented volunteer with flare, focus, and lots of creativity.
Qualifications
If you have a keen eye for detail, thrive on juggling multiple deadlines, love to plan, plan, plan and can take an idea and run with it, this might be the perfect internship for you! Please keep in mind that this internship will require you to be highly organized, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and have strong communication skills.
  • Strong communications skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Enjoy working with volunteers
  • Candidates should be comfortable working both in the office and outdoors. Must be available some weekends.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

How to Apply

Please apply  in December and January for Spring 2015. For questions, call 512.391.0617 x 705.
Graphics Design Intern
Keep Austin Beautiful is seeking a Graphic Illustrator/Design Intern to assist with our communications and brand development. The intern will work on producing high-quality print and electronic marketing materials to reflect the distinct image of Keep Austin Beautiful. Materials include a program logo, activity booklets with illustrations needed, educational banners, and program fliers. The ideal candidate will be an advertising student with a current graphic design portfolio that they would like to develop further. The intern will have the opportunity to develop as a designer by having guidance and direct feedback from Keep Austin Beautiful staff on all projects.
Qualifications
The intern should be proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
How to Apply
Please apply in December and January for Spring 2015.  To apply, please email your resume and 2 design samples or provide a link to your portfolio.
Environmental Education Intern
Keep Austin Beautiful’s education programming is growing faster than we can keep up! We are seeking an intern to assist us with our education programming in the following areas:
  • Patch Pals Coordination – answering Patch Pals inquiries; and coordinating and tracking Activity Kit checkout.
  • Outreach – update existing contacts and consolidate contacts into Keep Austin Beautiful’s database system, along with researching new venues for promoting Keep Austin Beautiful education programs to schools and youth groups.
  • Activity Kit Development – inventorying, restocking, and labeling supplies as well as researching and developing new activity kits and updating existing activities.
  • Academic Connection – draw correlations of Keep Austin Beautiful activities to state academic standards and determining grade level appropriateness of activities.
Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office. Minimum commitment of 8 hours a week.
How to Apply
Please apply in August for Fall 2014 internships and in December and January for Spring. To apply, please email your resume. For questions call 512.391.0617 x 701

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Campus Environmental Center Hiring

The Campus Environmental Center, the largest organization on campus for UT students interested in the environment, is hiring! The mission of the CEC is to empower the UT community to reduce its negative environmental impact and to foster a genuine culture of sustainability on campus through collaborative and constructive means.

Positions available:

Graphic Designer
The Graphic Designer works with CEC staff to produce posters flyers and web graphics to represent CEC programs and events. Designer must be able to produce professional drafts of flyers, T-shirt designs and informational literature on quick deadlines and be flexible in design adjustments.

APPLY HERE

Concho Garden Assistant Coordinator
We are looking for someone eager to help with the maintenance and advancement of the UT Concho Community Garden. The Concho Community Garden serves the community and our campus by providing a place to learn about gardening, promoting healthy eating (with the use of organic gardening methods), and providing a place to serve community service hours for UT students, staff, and alumni. In order to keep our garden beautiful and ready to provide these services for our community, the garden not only requires the help of volunteers but also the efforts of an individual willing to perform the duties essential for advancing and maintaining the Concho Community Garden. We need an individual willing to help with the heavy lifting and planning that is required for garden upkeep. You don’t have to know much about gardening, but you must be willing to learn and bring new ideas for making our garden even better.

APPLY HERE

Green Events Student Leader
Green Events is a student-led program within the Campus Environmental Center. The program offers free event consultation with a focus on sustainability and public and environmental health to student organizations planning events on campus. This year, Green Events will be improving its ability to divert campus waste from landfills by hiring student leaders to assist with its composting and recycling services.

APPLY HERE

Micro Farm Farm Stand Team Leader
Are you interested in being directly involved with farm economics, including harvesting, setting fair prices, and engaging with the community to sell produce? The UT Microfarm is seeking another farm stand team leader to coordinate Friday farm stands on campus. No experience necessary! All training is provided.

To apply or if you have questions, email microfarm@utenvironment.org.