Social Entrepreneurship & Non-Profits
Communication Intern- TownLake YMCA
OUR CULTURE
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
YOUR ROLE
We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause through our service and engagement principles. Every day we:
- Welcome – Smile greet members by name, introduce yourself.
- Connect – Ask questions, share a story, introduce them to other staff and members.
- Support – Affirm and encourage them, wish them well.
- Invite – Share opportunities to get involved and give back to the community.
Join us and help transform lives.
The TownLake YMCA Branch in Austin, TX is seeking a Communications Intern to join our team.
This is an unpaid internship. Intern will receive credit for communications or related college course.
General Function:
Under the direction of the Community Engagement Director, the Communications Intern is responsible for designing and printing fliers about programs; writing, designing, and producing web content and newsletter for staff; giving cause-driven tours to potential members and following up with those potential members via phone call; data entry and organization of member and staff information; social media and app communications; community event planning and event production. The Communications Interns play a vital role in the TownLake YMCA team.
Qualifications:
- Ideal interns will be passionate about marketing and design, with fluency in InDesign, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication skills, listening, and empathy for others are key.
- Must be comfortable and enthusiastic on the phone and in meeting people in person.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude
- Interested in contributing to the mission of the YMCA
- Reliable transportation to attend work
Benefits:
Free YMCA membership during the internship
Expect Respect Internships
Seeking interns for a unique position with Expect Respect, a program of SAFE!
Are you a college-aged (18-25) actor, facilitator, or activist?
Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Do you care about gender equality & healthy relationships?
Do you want to help end violence?
Where’s Your Line?, an Educational Theatre Program, is recruiting actor-facilitator interns for the 2018-2019 school year! Interest in prevention education, youth programming, social work, applied theatre or social justice is preferred. No previous acting experience is necessary.
This interactive theatre program examines the struggles between two seniors as they make decisions about their relationship and life after high school. The format of the program includes scenes and monologues from the characters and discussion about healthy and unhealthy dating behaviors, creating boundaries, and navigating problems in relationships. We perform the program in high schools across the greater Austin area.
Auditions & Interviews will be held on Monday, April 30th 6:00-8:00 pm. Sign up for auditions here.
Available Roles:
Maya – Female, she’s struggling to choose between her boyfriend and her future.
Eli – Male, he’s excited about his future and worried about his relationship.
K – any gender, Maya’s best friend, struggling to support her during this rough time.
This unpaid internship requires:
• A commitment of 5-7 hours/week – including rehearsals
• 1-2 weekly rehearsals (daytime or evening)
• Reliable transportation is required
For more information contact:
Meg Greene, Expect Respect Educational Theatre Manager mgreene@safeaustin.org 512.356.1591
We make special efforts to recruit and be inclusive of diverse applicants. We strive for diversity in these areas: race, ethnicity, backgrounds, gender identity and expression, national origin, sexual orientation, and disability.
“My experience at SAFE made me more aware of the different ways to empower young people to combat rape culture and dating violence. At SAFE, I was challenged to think critically, take initiative, and get out of my comfort zone. I would definitely recommend this internship to anyone, especially if you’re interested in gaining experience doing prevention work and advocacy!”
– Daphne Thammasila, Bridging Disciplines Intern Spring 2016