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Internships available at WeViva

WeViva (www.weviva.org) is a non-profit organization in Austin, with a mission to provide accessible and affordable fitness and nutrition classes to people in low-income communities. We target adults (mainly Hispanic women) and bring all classes on-site and completely free to her. WeViva is seeking interns to help with the following tasks:

1) Program Management Tasks:

Attend all fitness and nutrition classes at various partner organizations in Austin. Classes are in apartments, community centers, and schools. Maintain attendance sheets and waivers as well as create reports on participation rates. Assist with childcare if deemed necessary.

Times for this internship are mainly in the evening hours (between 6-8pm). Classes are primarily in East and South Austin, and occasionally in North Austin.

2) WeViva General Operations Tasks:

Help the Executive Director with research, grant writing, participation database, communications outlets and avenues. Times are mainly 10a-5pm

All interns would also get exposure to: social marketing tools, grant searching and writing, basic office tasks, attending health fairs, farmers markets, events related to health/fitness/nutrition.

The intern needs to have the following qualifications:

  • Interest in helping low-income populations
  • Interest in health, wellness, nutrition, fitness
  • Must have own computer and regular internet access
  • Ability to work from home
  • Ability to drive to locations that are hosting the fitness and nutrition classes.
  • An understanding of a small start-up non-profit environment
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Total time/week varies depending on internship role. Available internship credit hours through university program; intern required to setup credit hours and WeViva will complete any necessary paperwork.

Stipend is available for travel.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Carolyn Haney, LMSW

Founder/Executive Director

Carolyn@weviva.org

512-608-8872

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Internships Available at UT’s Concho Community Garden

Get an Internship with the Concho Community Garden!

Ongoing

3 unpaid leadership opportunities are open at the Concho Garden for those of you who cultivate an interest in gardening, the environment and health related issues.

Garden Assistant: Facilitate and/or manage projects at volunteer days and support the garden team.

Compost Manager: Take over the management of our composting system, teach future classes, and help maintain the garden.

Lil’ Gardeners Teacher: Help teach kids from the UT Child Development Center about gardening basics and upkeep their garden plots.

Email a resume and a cover letter explaining your motivations and why you think you would be a good fit for the position to gardening@utenvironment.org

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Dell Medical School Hiring Student Assistants – Apply by 2/18

Dell Medical School Work Study Student Assistant Position Description

The Dell Medical School is seeking a student assistant to join the development team. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about philanthropy, donor relations, and healthcare in a high-profile, dynamic, and energetic setting.

Term:
-Spring 2015 semester, with potential for a summer 2015 and fall 2015 appointment. (Anticipated start date: February 23, 2015)
-Availability for 10-12 hours, Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm.

Reports To: Development Associate

Duties:
-Assist the Development Associate with donor stewardship projects including gift processing, the writing/distribution of donor acknowledgment letters, mailings, and writing donor profiles.
-Perform various clerical duties such as filing, copying, running errands, answering the telephone, and greeting visitors.
-Prepare electronic and hard copy informational packets for donors.
-Engage in computer/library research to perform benchmarking and other special projects. Perform data entry using Microsoft Excel and University databases.
-Assist the development team with planning and executing special events.
-Organize pre- and post- travel documentation for gift officers.
-Additional duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:
-Professional demeanor with excellent oral and written communication.
-Ability to communicate and interact positively and effectively with current/prospective donors, staff, and faculty.
-Ability and commitment to successfully manage confidential records, both paper and electronic.
-Ability to work independently and take initiative in suggesting and assisting with projects that contribute to improving operations and procedures.
-Possess sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
-Familiarity with word processing, computer data entry, filing, and telephone reception.
-Computer literate. Familiarity with Microsoft Office software such as Excel and Word. Experience with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro preferred.
-Responsible and dependable, managing work time effectively and completing projects with accuracy.
-Interest in healthcare, philanthropy, donor relations, and communications.

Application:
Please submit an application on HireALonghorn.org by Wednesday, February 18th at 5pm. Candidates will be contacted for interviews, scheduled to begin during the week of February 16th.

HireALonghorn Information: Search for Job ID 59328 (work-study) or 53013 (non work-study).