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Internship available with JBL Strategies (www.jblstrategies.com)

Internship available with JBL Strategies (www.jblstrategies.com), a business strategy practice dedicated to providing clients with objective analysis, informed opinion and effective solutions to help them achieve their goals.

Background:  JBL Strategies works with business, government and non-profit clients to expand awareness, manage reputations, enhance performance and achieve their goals through effective strategies. The practice is led by Jane Baxter Lynn, an experienced strategic planner, facilitator and communicator, with in-depth knowledge of the Travel & Tourism, Wine, Green Building/Sustainability and non-profit sectors. A strategic business advisor, she focuses on organizational management, clarity of positioning and messaging, and alliance building and partnerships within the context of a client’s strategic plan.

Internship Location:  Downtown Austin

General Job description:  To support JBL Strategies’ Principal Jane Baxter Lynn in some or all of the following areas depending on course needs and student’s personal goals:

  • Business Development
  • Communications and Marketing outreach
  • Website and Social Media activity
  • Project Research
  • Administration
  • Volunteer commitments – U.S. Green Building Council, Wine & Food Foundation of Texas, Canine Companions for Independence, Association for Women in Communications Career Services
  • Program and Event Planning

Benefits:

  • Course credits are available if applied for through your university or college internship program.
  • While the position is unpaid, every effort is made to ensure that each intern completes a project or projects that can be used to further their education and/or enhance their resume.
  • Opportunity to establish a solid network of potential contacts and employers around the country.
  • On the job training related to office management, strategic planning, communications and more.
  • Chance to work with an international marketing, communications and business development professional who is committed to mentoring and has a vast global network in the travel & tourism, sustainable development and wine industries.

General Job requirements:

  • Ideally studying marketing, communications, business, public affairs, government affairs or other related courses, whether as a major or as a minor
  • Must be computer and internet savvy; website experience/knowledge a definite plus, with proficiency in word, excel, adobe, photoshop and In-Design an advantage
  • Prepared to do both innovative and everyday work
  • Ideally a good writer
  • Highly organized
  • Willing to commit to working hard and, once committed, being reliable.

If interested in an internship, e-mail Jane Baxter Lynn at jbl@jblstrategies.com with a note explaining who you are, why you’re interested and what you’d like to gain from interning with JBL Strategies.  Please attach your resume and put INTERNSHIP in the subject line.

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RGK Center and Dell Social Innovation Competition Positions Available

*Highly qualified undergraduates with relevant experience are being considered for these positions.

Graduate Student Technician – Outreach Support

20 hours per week, must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours

 

About the RGK Center and the Dell Social Innovation Competition

Located in the LBJ School of Public Affairs, the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service builds knowledge about nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and volunteerism, and prepares students and practitioners to make effective contributions to their communities.

 

In 2007, the RGK Center launched the Dell Social Innovation Challenge (DSIC), an annual competition that identifies and supports promising young social entrepreneurs who dedicate themselves to solving the world’s most pressing problems with their innovative ideas.

 

Position:

The student technician will assist the marketing team with outreach and communications initiatives for the Dell Social Innovation Challenge.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the marketing team to support communication and outreach for the DSIC
  • Collaborate with the DSIC team to execute a cohesive outreach strategy
  • Outreach to university faculty and staff through email, phone calls, and in person, including educating them on partnership opportunities and benefits of DSIC participation
  • Research faculty, staff, and universities for potential partners
  • Respond to email inquiries about the DSIC university partner program
  • Respond to requests for DSIC information and collateral
  • Suggest additional ways to increase DSIC participation on university campuses
  • Provide status reports on university partnerships
  • Assist with DSIC events
  • Other duties as assigned as they relate to the DSIC

 

Required:

  • Extremely interested in social innovation and social entrepreneurship
  • Become a champion for the DSIC
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent relationship management skills
  • Ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment
  • Outstanding organizational skills
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting short deadlines
  • Self-directed, requiring minimal supervision
  • Other experience/skills as relevant to specific position responsibilities

 

To apply: Please email your resume to Sarah Untiedt at sarahu@austin.utexas.edu

 

Graduate Student Technician – Marketing and Communications

20 hours per week, must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours

 

About the RGK Center and the Dell Social Innovation Competition

Located in the LBJ School of Public Affairs, the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service builds knowledge about nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and volunteerism, and prepares students and practitioners to make effective contributions to their communities.

 

In 2007, the RGK Center launched the Dell Social Innovation Competition (DSIC), an annual competition that identifies and supports promising young social entrepreneurs who dedicate themselves to solving the world’s most pressing problems with their innovative ideas.

 

Position:

The student technician will assist the marketing team with marketing and communications initiatives for the Dell Social Innovation Competition.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the marketing team to support communications for the DSIC
  • Collaborate with the DSIC team to execute a cohesive content strategy
  • Collect, organize and create content for the DSIC platform and social media efforts
  • Research trends and news in order to determine relevant topics to drive content creation activities
  • Utilize online tools to monitor social channels including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc for relevant conversations and growth opportunities
  • Assist the marketing team with monitoring and editing DSIC website
  • Respond to email inquiries about the DSIC
  • Respond to requests for DSIC information and collateral
  • Assist with DSIC events
  • Other duties as assigned as they relate to the DSIC

Required:

  • Extremely interested in social innovation and social entrepreneurship
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Copywriting experience
  • Avid social media user with extensive social media application experience
  • CMS experience (Drupal preferred)
  • Ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment
  • Outstanding organizational skills
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting short deadlines
  • Self-directed, requiring minimal supervision
  • Other experience/skills as relevant to specific position responsibilities

 

To apply: Please email your resume and three writing samples to Sarah Untiedt at sarahu@austin.utexas.edu

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Livestrong (Lance Armstrong Foundation) Internships available this spring!

The Lance Armstrong Foundation offers unpaid internships to current students and recent graduates interested in learning the inner workings of a nonprofit organization. Interns will be paired with a Foundation team member for one-on-one mentorship to gain hands-on experience in their area of interest.

Requirements:

Applicants must:

  • Be available to work 12–20 hours per week during regular business hours at LIVESTRONG HQ in Austin, Texas.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high level of computer competency.
  • Be self-motivated, organized, willing to help with any project no matter how large or small and be able to balance multiple priorities at once.
  • Have a strong desire to make a difference, a passion for the LIVESTRONG mission, a positive attitude and an affinity for the color yellow.
  • Be able to provide their own housing and transportation; mastery of parallel parking is a plus.

Application Process

If you meet all of the above requirements and would like to be considered for an internship, please fill out the online application. Please be aware that not all positions will be available every semester, and we will begin interviewing select candidates before the application deadlines listed below.

Dates and Deadlines

Spring 2013 application deadline: December 12, 2012