EVENT PLANNING INTERNS - THE RK GROUP

The RK Group, a full service catering and events company headquartered in San Antonio, is seeking a highly qualified marketing intern for the summer. The ideal candidate is eager to learn marketing practices in the hospitality and event industry. This is a hands on internship with a large amount of opportunity to experience marketing practices in the real world for a wide range of companies.  Preferably, interested candidates would be studying degrees in Marketing or Communications and would have an advanced knowledge of the practices.
We would like someone who can work around 20 hours per week. This internship is unpaid.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Jessica Young – jyoung@therkgroup.com.
 

Summer Sales Internship • PlanIt Daily Planner

Student Media Group (SMG) is a national publishing company that produces the PlanIt Daily Planner in more
40 college and univeristy markets nationwide. We are looking to hire ambitious student leaders that want to work hard and push themselves out of their comfort zone.

As an SMG Student account executive, you will have the opportunity to help local business owners develop marketing campaigns in the 2012-2013 edition of the PlanIt Planner. You'll be working independently and visiting more than 40 local businesses daily to sell adverising space in the local business guide section of the planner. The job is not easy, but we guarantee it's rewarding. You'll be working every day from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. so to apply you must:

• Have your own car (borrowing your friend's car does not work)
• Live in your college town for the summer (or another SMG college market)
• NOT be enrolled in any summer classes (this means ZERO classes)

Get rich...in more ways than one:

-Paid Internship - The harder you work, the more you make. The sky is the limit.

-Real World Experience - Take classroom theories to the street, you'll meet with local

Business owners face-to-face every day.

-BOOST your resume- Make it stand out from the crowd with quantifiable results.

-Make your mark- Compete to be the best sales representative across the nation!

-Student Media Group has H.E.A.R.T. - Our Account executives are the face of the company and your position is important-you'll never be fetching coffee for anyone.

To Apply Visit:

www.studentmediagroup.com/internships

Communications Office - Texas Health & Human Services Commission

SUMMER INTERNSHIP    This One is HOT!!! Short Deadline!!

• The Communications Office at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will be hiring a summer intern. We’re looking for someone with strong writing skills to help with our weekly staff newsletter, which goes to 56,000 employees statewide, and other publications. We’d also love to have an intern with an interest in helping produce multi-media features for our newsletter.
  Here’s an example of annual feature in our newsletter than the intern would help with: http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/newsletter/heroes2010/index.html
   
• To apply for the internship: Go to https://rm.accesshr.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/careerportal/default.cfm.
  
•  In the Alternate Search box at the bottom, type in communications intern.
  

Hit Search, and the top item on the response page will be for an Administrative Asst II – Summer Internship. It’s posting No. 198287. Just follow the instructions to apply.

The deadline to apply is May 2.
 
Stephanie Goodman
Director of Communication
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
512-424-6573

ROBOT CREATIVE'S MARKETING INTERNSHIP MIXER

It’s time again for Robot Creative’s Marketing Internship Mixer for
summer and fall semester internships. It will be held on Monday,
April 30th to pair students looking for marketing internships with
small businesses looking for marketing interns. This is a great
opportunity for students to network with small business owners in a
variety of industries from around San Antonio. Many of them will
leave the event with an internship for next semester.

MONDAY APRIL 30, 2012

Time:     4-5:30PM
Location: Robot Creative
1114 S. Saint Mary’s #200
San Antonio, TX 78210

Robot Creative will provide each small business owner who attends with all submitted student resumes and information, even if the student cannot attend the mixer. Students must submit by the deadline to be included in this packet.

Interested students should contact Brittany Tradup (brittany@robotcreative.com)
 by Thursday, April 26, with the following:

1) Resume
2) Completed student profile form (download at http://www.robotcreative.com/internmixer_StudentProfile.doc <http://www.robotcreative.com/internmixer_StudentProfile.doc> )

ROBOT CREATIVE
210-476-8801 tel    210-476-8668 fax

Visit the online portfolio for samples of Robot Creative's work:  www.robotcreative.com <http://www.robotcreative.com/>
For updates on additional upcoming events, “like” Robot Creative on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/RobotCreative

 

SUMMER JOBS FOR GOOD CAUSES!
Interview on Your Campus!!!

The Fund for the Public Interest is a national non-profit organization that works to build support for progressive organizations across the country.  We run campaigns for the Human Rights Campaign, USPIRG, and Environment America.  This summer we will be in over 50 cities, working and lobbying to help win environmental and social justice campaigns.

Currently, we have paid positions open on our campaign staff in each of our locations.  We require that interested candidates are hard workers and have excellent communication skills.

As a member of our staff, you will fundraise, build membership for our partner groups, and educate and activate citizens on pressing issues.  You will also have the opportunity to organize press conferences and build coalitions with other non-profit organizations.  While on staff, you gain knowledge of pressing concerns our country is facing, learn how to effectively generate public support, and obtain a firm understanding of the political process.

We will be holding information sessions and interviews at Texas State University in the Career Services Center, Dine 1 on Monday, 4/9 and Tuesday, 4/10. Information sessions will be at 10, 2, 4, and 6 pm. We will also have a table in the SA Quad all day on that Monday and Tuesday. Feel free to stop by to learn more about our jobs!

This is a great opportunity to earn on average $4000-$6000 this summer, working for something you believe in!

To find out more or RSVP for an information session, email tessa@environmenttexas.org, call 1-800-75-EARTH, or visit:

www.jobsforgoodcauses.org/

 

THE SIMPLIFIERS SPRING 2012 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Simplifiers are hiring two qualified candidates for the Spring 2012 Apprentice program, offering hands-on experience in the event planning industry in the following areas:

• Event planning & logistics
• Budgeting & contract negotiations
• Decor & floral design
• Vendor and client relations
• Sales & marketing
• Allows you to shadow alongside our Event Planners throughout the summer & fall semester.

 NEW TO THIS SEMESTER!
We are also hiring a third candidate: MARKETING SPECIALIST APPRENTICE (unpaid)
This new position is perfect for those wanting real world experience, focusing 100% on sales & marketing in the special events, weddings and hospitality industries. Working side by side with our Event Planners, this Apprentice will attend sales meetings with prospective clients, do research projects for lead generation, assist with creating proposals, help with creating a marketing strategic plan for the company, assist with our promotional event planning, writing press releases and more.

• Ideal for PR, Advertising and Marketing students or those with a specific interest in sales & marketing looking to build their portfolio...
• Please note in your application if you are also applying for the MARKETING SPECIALIST APPRENTICE position as well as the two general event planning apprentice positions.

Application & Resume Submission Instructions:
We accept applications between the following dates for each semester:
Spring Semester - December 1st – December 6th
Summer Semester - April 1st – April 6th
Fall Semester - August 1st – August 6th

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and any portfolio samples of event work to info@thesimplifiers.com with the subject line Apprentice Program. Applications will not be accepted before or after the above dates...No phone calls please.

Perfect for those wanting to break into the event planning industry in Austin, TX. The Simplifiers, founded in 2003, specialize in full service event planning for both individuals and corporate clients, weddings, social events (holiday parties, dinner parties, birthdays & celebrations), fundraisers/galas, celebrity events, themed events and more. We are members of ISES Austin. Each apprentice program begins as follows:

Spring Semester - Third Monday in January
Summer Semester - First Monday in June
Fall Semester - First Monday in September

TANGER OUTLETS IMPACT PROGRAM

The Tanger IMPACT Program is a professional development program that offers college, business school students and recent college graduates day-to-day experience in marketing and operating a retail outlet shopping center.   Currently, the Tanger IMPACT recruit’s training is concentrated in the areas of Marketing, Operations and Leasing, with emphasis on training programs that will generate additional income for the specific center location, while providing hands on industry experience for the candidate.    

Requirements for IMPACT candidates are as follows:

• Candidate must either be currently enrolled in a state accredited college or university and maintain a 2.5 GPA or a recent graduate.  Candidates working toward or having obtained degrees in Marketing or Business Administration are preferred. Other degrees to be considered include Communications, Public Relations or Fashion Merchandising
• Candidate must submit a current resume, complete an application and will be required to interview with the center management teams and the Internship Director.
• Candidate will be required to pass all company background checks and will be expected to adhere to all established and documented company policies and procedures.

If internship is resulting in additional college credits, candidate will commit to a predetermined work schedule based on the number of hours required to receive college credit.

For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4TANGER or visit the company's web site at www.tangeroutlet.com or download the internship description at

2012 Tanger Outlets SanMarcos.doc

INTAKE COORDINATOR - HAYS COUNTY DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER

The HCDRC assists individuals and businesses in determining the most appropriate referral entity available to resolve a problem or dispute.  The HCDRC offers an information and referral network which includes mediation at the Dispute Resolution Center, free or low-cost legal service providers, judicial options, and government and social service agencies.

The HCDRC's Intake Coordinator plays a vital role in assuring the effective delivery of mediation services.

The majority of all cases set for mediation at the HCDRC originate through the Intake Coordinator.

Whether the intake interview is conducted in person or by telephone, the Intake Coordinator should attempt to help the client feel comfortable and at ease. The Intake Coordinator should be courteous and listen in a patient and attentive manner as the client explains the presenting problem.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

•  Answer all incoming telephone calls and greet walk-in clients.
• Clarify the problem and the issues presented by the client.
• Provide the client with information about the mediation and other conflict resolution services offered
  
• If appropriate, encourage the client to utilize the mediation services provided by the HCDRC
• Offer information about other possible resources
  
•  Provide the caller with information about the HCDRC
•  Offer information about other appropriate service providers, even if mediation is an option.
•  Document all calls from clients inquiring about program services in the telephone log.
• Distribute to clients intake forms via email, fax or mail.
• Conduct intake interviews to retrieve basic information and screen for services.
• Create correspondence for mediation services, confirmation of schedule
  
• Enter case information in the HCDRC Case database.
• Help coordinate and administer HCDRC trainings, courses and presentations.
• Help coordinate HCDRC’s schedule of training sessions and mediations.

THE UNTZ - Music Intern, Journalist/Blogger

(www.theuntz.com), the most comprehensive website for fans of electronic music, is looking for an intern who can
create quality original news content for the site. This position requires a passionate journalist/blogger who can research and write about electronic music events, CD/DVD and digital music releases, and produce feature articles specific to the electronic music industry. We are a passionate entrepreneurial company that has tremendous dedication and a will to succeed. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, creative, focused, self starter, to gain experience writing, editing and publishing online content. Interns will gain valuable experience working directly with Anand Harsh, our Editor in Chief, a seasoned music journalism professional. Their original content will be broadcast to more than 30,000 unique visitors each month.

Responsibilities will include:

• Contacting publicists, managers, booking agents, and artists
• Obtaining, organizing, and publishing important news articles in a timely manner
• Work with press and create public relation opportunities and materials
• Setting up and executing interviews with featured electronic music artists from around the world
• Creating one original featured article per week
• Working with press and creating public relation opportunities and materials 

Required Skills:

• Strong writing and communication skills
• General knowledge of the web
• Organization, independence, and the ability to meet a deadline
• Detail‐oriented with ability to complete tasks from start to finish
• Genuine passion for electronic music

Contact:
The Untz (About Us):
As fans of electronic music, we were frustrated having to search so many websites to find the information we were looking for. Specifically, we wanted to track our favorite artists, search upcoming local area events, and listen to music samples from a variety of electronic music genres. We wanted to visit one website for all of our electronic music informational needs. The Untz was created to fill this void. The Untz connects the entire electronic music community of fans, artists, labels and promoters. The website is designed to allow artists and promoters to add information and music. We organize all of this information so fans can easily search for, track, and share it. Social media and networking adds a whole other dimension to our connectivity.

Marketing/Communication Intern for 24/7 Home Healthcare

24/7 Home Care, LLC is a full service, licensed and bonded health care company. 24/7 Home Care, was founded with the purpose of providing excellent services to homebound patients- especially to dependents of men and women in uniform, retirees,and separated military personnel. 

Position Description:

The marketing/ communications intern will be responsible for multiple aspects of marketing home healthcare services including: conducting marketing presentations, & providing administrative assistance. Creating and distributing promotional materials.

Responsibilities:

• Generate marketing plans and develop marketing materials
• Assist with development and distribution of 24/7 Home care publications and outreach materials
• Responsible for marketing at hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities, nursing homes & military hospitals
• Complete assignments designed to introduce the fundamentals of marketing
• Attend weekly meetings; turn in reports at each meeting from assignments from the previous week.
• Make marketing phone calls
• Support and provide administrative assistance
• Be highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to multi-task

24/7 Home Care, LLC
8627 Cinnamon Creek Dr., Bldg. #402, Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78240
Emails: mandy@omogroup.com
raul@24-7homecaresa.com

Contact: Mandy or Raul

Application.pdf

Intern Needed for Globally-Focused Organization

• Pursuing a degree (ideally in marketing, business, international relations, political science, communications, journalism, advertising or related discipline, but others will be considered).
• Ability to express one’s self articulately over the phone
• Familiarity with MS Office Applications (Word, Power Point, Excel).
• Dependable, self-reliant and a self starter
• Can dedicate at least 10+ hours weekly with flexibility between the hours of 8am-10pm.

THE WINFIELD INN BED & BREAKFAST - Event Planner Internship

 The Winfield Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in Kyle, Texas. We currently host weekend weddings and special events, but are in the process of expanding our property and will soon be hosting weekday corporate and social events as well.

The Winfield Inn is a wonderful location to gain experience in event coordinating, advertising, marketing, and public relations. We are looking for hardworking, organized, creative, and dedicated students who enjoy learning and thinking outside of the box. During your internship you will learn how to direct events, create timelines and estimates, manage the setup and breakdown of events, and network with other Austin area vendors.

The experience you gain at The Winfield Inn will better prepare you for any future employment regardless of what direction you choose. There are opportunities to move up in position after the internship is complete. Most of our current staff started as interns and are now employees of The Inn.

If you are interested, please contact April Obersteller at thewinfieldinn@gmail.com or call 512-268-1420. Please submit a current resume and cover letter with your contact information and hours available for the semester you are requesting.

Endless Beauty Media Internship

Endless Beauty Media, LLC is a digital information source designed to provide women with ideas and information on how to leverage great health to achieve greater beauty. The EndlessBeauty.com Internship Program will provide applicable work experience that correlates to particular academic and degree backgrounds in fields such as; Digital Marketing, Social Media, Editorial, Video, and Public Relations all in the online space. Interns will work side by side with professionals, gaining increased responsibility and career-building skills as they progress through the program. Internship program opportunities offered at EndlessBeauty.com are unpaid and will last the duration of a college semester. Please download our job descriptions document that includes all internship information.
Also, please include in the body of the email what experience you have in the health and beauty field (if any), social media or blogs you follow.

Internship Opportunities:
Digital Marketing Internship
Digital Marketing Interns will gain experience in building strong customer relationships, uncovering new business opportunities, advertising and promoting new products, and in general practicing the skills needed to grow a loyal customer base in the online community.
Resumes To: Julie Springer at julie@endlessbeauty.com.

Social Media Internship
Social Media Interns will gain experience by learning how to collect and share insights and user-experiences while interacting with a wide range of viral, social, and interactive media channels. These will include, but are not limited to, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, various blog sites, and new emerging media. The intern will chronicle experiences through video; edit and post to selected media as appropriate. He/She will monitor social media for trends in health, beauty, and relevant happenings, including pop culture news, off-the-wall stories, or anything else pertaining to EndlessBeauty.com’s message in the online health and beauty space.
Resumes To: Allison Macalik at allison@endlessbeauty.com.

Editorial Internship
Editorial Interns will gain experience in article research, fact checking, proofreading, writing articles, participating in staff editorial meetings, and interviewing subjects. Highly motivated individuals will be given the opportunity to write articles and blog posts. Interns should be dedicated, hard working, conscientious, and fun-loving, with a career interest in writing and editing. Previous journalism experience—either with local publications or your student newspaper—is beneficial.
Resumes To: Lyssa at lyssa@endlessbeauty.com.

Video Production Intern
Video Production Interns will gain experience in all aspects of production from planning a shoot to editing with Final Cut Pro and After Effects. A strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to learn all aspects of production are essential elements of this internship. Applicants should take direction very well. Listening skills and attention to detail are very important. Any knowledge of videography and/or media equipment is a plus. Any base knowledge of Final Cut Pro and After Effects programs is a plus but not required.
Resumes To: Brandi McCormick at brandi@endlessbeauty.com.

Public Relations Intern
Public Relations Interns will gain experience by supporting the Public Relations Coordinator. The Intern will participate in writing and editing press releases, media outreach, media monitoring, researching, and working with our PR agency out of New York.
Resumes To: Catherine Saunders at catherine@endlessbeauty.com.

HOPE AND LOVE 4 KIDS

341 Fairfield Drive• Kyle, Texas 78640 • P: 512-585-1726 F: 512-268-6039 • www.hopeandlove4kids.org
Supervisor: Mia Hendricks 
Time Commitment: #1 Intern 10-20 hours per week •  #2 Intern 5-10 hours per week

Internship Job Description
Founded in 2006, Hope & Love 4 Kids  is a non-profit* based in Kyle, TX. Our mission is helping children in our
community by providing basic necessities, comforting them in their time of need and uplifting them through service and outreach. We’re privileged to serve the children of Hays County and strive to positively impact the community
by providing charitable assistance and education. Our board of directors, staff and volunteers are committed to providing an unwavering support structure to help encourage positive life choices to ensure our kids for success.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in Hope & Love 4 Kids  meetings and community events
• Assist with writing, editing and distributing monthly newsletter
• Assist with creating, reviewing and distributing marketing materials
• Provide administrative, graphics, and production support for events
• Update and maintain social networking site information
• Provide website support both technical and editorial, update content, and publish news stories as needed
• Assemble materials for the school supply drive, Thanksgiving baskets, and Angel Tree programs
• Coordinate arrangements for special events
• Conduct follow-up with clients, sponsors, community members, board members, and committee members
• Manage office inventory and supplies
• Provide founder and board members with administrative support and assistance on projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Excellent experience with many projects and volunteers working within the Hope & Love 4 Kids  organization as well as the Hays community
• Attend meetings with community and business leaders as well as local government officials Mentored by the founder of Hope & Love 4 Kids
• Unique opportunity to bridge theories learned in the classroom with practical experience
• Reference and letter of recommendation upon successful completion of internship
• College credit (if available)

Qualifications
Responsible, reliable, exercise good judgment and honor scheduled commitments (meetings, events, etc.)
Self-motivated and able maintain a consistent work schedule
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Publisher, Excel) and able to learn new programs quickly (databases, web content management, etc.)

How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a resume to: Mia Hendricks • Hope & Love 4 Kids
341 Fairfield Drive • Kyle, Texas 78640 • E-mail: mia@hopeandlove4kids.org

Calliope Talent, Model, and Artist Management, LLC

Position: Talent Agency/ Management Company Internship
Organization Profile: Calliope Talent, Model, & Artist Management, LLC is a full-service, licensed and bonded talent and modeling agency/talent Management Company, in business since 1993. We represent select actors, models, and musical acts for television, film, commercials, voiceovers, industrial, music videos, new media, promotions, print work, and live appearances. Calliope works closely with producers, casting directors, advertising agencies, photographers, and other leading clientele from coast to coast.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: While becoming immersed in the daily activities of this diverse company, interns will have the opportunity to learn specifics of various areas within the entertainment, media, and show business industries.

• General office work
• Database management
• Talent auditions and bookings
• Talent and client communications
•  Promotion, marketing, and talent development projects

Position Requirements: Candidates must be detailed-oriented self-starters, have good organizational, verbal and written skills, must possess a strong work ethic, and the ability to work as a team player in a collaborative, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Internship Period: One to Two Semesters
Location: San Antonio
Salary: Unpaid; Academic Credit; Calliope hires from within as needed.
Hours: 12-15 hours per week
Application Deadline: Continuous
Application Process: E-mail resume and cover letter to: calliopeaccting@sbcglobal.net.
Contact Information:
Calliope Talent, Model, and Artist Management, LLC
Amanda Rivas; Office and Financial Administrator
1802 NE Loop 410, Ste. 204
San Antonio, TX 78217
Phone: (210) 804-1055
Fax: (210) 804-2008
Email: calliopeaccting@sbcglobal.net
www.calliopetalent.com
The proprietary information contained herein is private and confidential. It is privileged, and only intended for the use the institution to which

FRONT STEPS - COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Reports To: Community Relations and Volunteer Coordinator
Hours:  Part-Time (15-20 hours per week)
How To Apply: Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter that explains why they are interested in the position and how their background and experience qualifies them to be a Communications Intern at Front Steps.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please send application materials to Dawn Perkins at dperkins@frontsteps.org.     

Agency Description
Front Steps, based on the belief that all people deserve the dignity of a safe place to call home, provides a pathway home through shelter, affordable housing, and community education. Front Steps is a private nonprofit organization with a budget over $3,000,000. Front Steps manages the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH), which is a day resource center and overnight shelter. Through shelter and permanent-housing programs, skills development, employment resources, and more, Front Steps helps low-income workers, disabled and homeless individuals, and their families to find lasting and affordable housing.

General Responsibilities
Front Steps is seeking an English, Communication, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations major who is interested in an unpaid internship for the Fall 2010 semester. The intern will be responsible for compiling and editing the Front Steps’ newsletter, writing press releases, and helping with other communication-related projects as assigned. The intern will gain great professional experience for his or her resume while providing valuable service to further the mission of Front Steps. 

Job Description
1.    Assist with writing press releases about Front Steps’ activities and accomplishments for various media outlets, including local, state, and national publications.
2.    Author articles for the Front Steps’ e-newsletter and client success stories for use in various publications.
3.    Assist with refreshing and editing web site content as needed.
4.    Assist with writing acknowledgment letters and updating the volunteer/benefactor database.
5.    Assist with the implementation of Front Steps’ social media strategy.
6.    Assist the Community Relations and Volunteer Coordinator with the volunteer program, such as recruiting, training, and organizing projects.
 

SAN ANTONIO MAGAZINE (NON-PAID)
The Marketing Intern Program of San Antonio Magazine is designed to give an overview of the operations of a monthly magazine (circulation: ca. 40,000), with an emphasis on marketing and circulation work as well as the business side of running a city magazine.  It is a flexible program that can be adapted to a variety of time formats (from a few hours per week to full-time, with flexible hours during the day) depending on the needs of the intern.

Job Description:
The marketing intern program provides work in all areas related to marketing a monthly, paid circulation magazine.  One channel of activities provides project management (or case study) exposure.  The basic skills learned in this program are applicable to business in general and marketing in particular.

Responsibilities include:
•    Assist with development and distribution of San Antonio Magazine publications and outreach materials.
•    Make sales phone calls.
•    Accept assignments designed to introduce the fundamentals of marketing.
•    Possibly assist with various editorials.
•    Occasionally stuff envelopes and traffic mailings.
•    Assist with general office work.
 
Requirements and Skills Needed:
•    Prefer college juniors or seniors majoring in business, marketing, communications or other related field.
•    Auto Insurance (for driving purposes)
•    Willingness to help with a variety of programs and tasks.
•    Well organized and self-motivated.
•    Comfortable in a fast-paced sales environment.

Benefits:
•    College Course Credit.
•    Training in office management skills, project management, program administration, publications development and writing, media, sales, and editorials.

To Apply:
Please send your resume to Business Marketing Manager, Brian Phillips via email at bphillips@sanantoniomag.com.  If you have any additional questions, may also contact him by phone at 210-268-1100.

 

Why is BCL of Texas a great place to intern?

BCL of Texas is a statewide non-profit community development corporation, which furthers economic development by promoting and assisting in the growth of small businesses in Texas. In addition to providing business with counseling and technical assistance, BCL of Texas originates, underwrites, processes, closes and service business loans to healthy, growing businesses. Its mission is to create long-term jobs through business development and ensure that local communities benefit by an increased sales and property tax base for the long term. BCL also provides community development programs to redevelopment and growth local communities.

If you're looking for an internship and learning experience to provide you with entry level experience then BCL of Texas is the place for you! You will gain experience in business, community and economic development to take you forward in your career path.

For information on open internship positions or to submit your resume and complete an application, please visit our Web site at http://www.bcloftexas.org/opportunities.aspx

TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (TRS) INTERNSHIP

9 Job openings part time to full time. $10-12 per hour from June 1, 2010 to August 31, 2010.

The TRS Internship Program is intended to create more opportunities for internships throughout TRS. Specific job assignments may include performing research, compiling and analyzing data, assisting in processing member benefits, and providing administrative support. Depending on the Student Intern’s background, interests and educational requirements, and on TRS business needs, will be assigned to one of the TRS business units or support functions (such as Benefit Services, Finance and Accounting, Information Technology, Internal Audit, Legal Services,
Communications, OR Human Resources). 

Qualifications:  Applicants must be currently enrolled in and actively attending an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university, or have just completed the previous semester; must have completed a minimum of 30 college credits by the start of the internship.  

THIS JOB CLOSES ON MARCH 31!
Submit a State of Texas Application for Employment, resume, and official copy of college transcripts(posting number 10-015).
 
     Mail application and other documents to:
     1000 Red River St., Austin, TX 78701
     or Fax to : 512.542.6571
     or Email: HR-Recruiters@trs.state.tx.us
 
For more information, contact Cindy Dally, Selma Navarro or Annette Dominguez at HR-Recruiters@trs.tx.us, or visit the job listings page on the TRS Web site at www.trs.state.tx.us  
 

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Alliance Abroad Group

Marketing intern wanted for International Teacher Exchange program.
Job Description:

• Competetive Analysis: research industry pricing and build pricing models
• State Department Compliance: create and maintain participant files and folders
• Learn to create Education Focus Group methodology
• Market Research: discover Host Schools for program opportunities
• Develop Marketing Material: spread the word about the Teacher
• Exchange Program
• Support: provide administrative assistance to Business Development
• Manager of Teacher Exchange Program
• Teamwork: become part of the Teacher Exchange Program Operations team
• Job Requirements:
• Familiarity with PCs and widely used software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task
• Overseas or intercultural experience a plus
• Current student or recent graduate in Business, Communication,
• Journalism, International Relations, Political Science, or Liberal Arts

Location: Austin, TX
Unpaid, Flexible Schedule: 8-20 hours/week
Please email resume to Nichole Murphy, nmurphy@allianceabroad.com

Texas State Comptroller's Office - Marketing/Outreach Unpaid Internship
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts(CPA) is a state agency and is the chief steward of the state’s finances, acting as tax collector, chief accountant, chief revenue estimator and chief treasurer for all of state government. The Comptroller’s office provides a wide variety of assistance for business owners, local officials and individuals across the state. The Comptroller's office has developed an internship program that can assist students transitioning from school to work by allowing student to gain actual work experience. The CPA Internship Program matches interns with mentors. The mentors work closely with the interns to provide daily instruction and project oversight. The CPA Internship Programs can also work with university college professors so that participating interns can earn college credit toward their undergraduate or graduate degree programs. 

CPA is actively recruiting students to participate in the Texas Unclaimed Property Outreach program. This program is a statewide marketing program to promote www.ClaimItTexas.org and reunite Texans with their missing money. Interns will work closely with professional staff to promote grass roots promotions for the program throughout Texas. Interns will assist with marketing efforts from providing administrative support to developing and distributing brochures. Interns may attend local expos, conferences and town meetings.

Student can gain real life experience in:
• Development of Marketing Collateral
• Campaign Design, Planning & Execution
• Event Planning/Management
• Grassroots Promotions
• Public Relations
• Database Management
• Data Analysis

Minimum Requirements:
CPA is looking for students who thrives on learning and developing professional marketing and outreach skills while working for a fast pace government agency. This internship provides students with opportinities to learn a variety of marketing/outreach related tasks as well as learn how state government works. Applicants must be team players with a positive attitudes and have the desire to learn. Preference will be given to highly organized and detail-oriented individuals.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or university with coursework in marketing or business.

Contact Us:
This is a terrific opportunity to gain real world marketing experience. Fast track your career and develop a skill set employers cannot resist. The sky is the limit!

If you are interest in this internship, contact Lori Wright, CPA Internship Coordinator at  Lori.wright@cpa.state.tx.us.
 

INTERN WITH THE HOUSTON ASTROS

 Spring, Summer, and Fall Internships are being offered in the following areas:
• Ballpark Entertainment
• Engineering/Security
• Graphic Design
• Groundskeeping
• Guest Services
• Human Resources
• Market Development - Bilingual
•  Media Relations
• Conference Center/Special Events
•  Marketing
• Ticket Operations
•  Community Affairs
•  Foundation Development
•  Sponsorship Sales
• Risk Management
•  Tours
Internships are “COLLEGE CREDIT ONLY”! You must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and eligible to receive COLLEGE CREDIT for your participation in this internship program. If you are interested in applying for an internship with the Astros, or any other current opportunity, please visit www.astros.com and click “Job Opportunities” at the bottom the of page to apply online.
The Astros offer a scholarship to eligible students. The Houston Astros Internship Scholarship Program has been established to increase opportunities for undergraduate students of limited financial means to be able to complete full time internships with the club. For more information, visit www.astros.com and click on “Job Opportunities”.

LEGISLATIVE INTERN - Capitol and District Offices, District 52
Office of State Representative Diana Maldonado
is seeking applicants interested in participating in a legislative internship. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in gaining substantive policy experience and learning more about the legislative process. There are two locations available for these positions. One is located in downtown Austin at thestate capitol and the other is located at the district office in Round Rock. Please specify which office you are interested in. The positions are unpaid. Interns should have relatively flexible schedules.
Responsibilities:
· Monitor legislation and provide analysis to Rep. Maldonado and staff.
· Represent the office in meetings with stakeholders and constituents.
· Conduct policy analysis.
· Assist in team's effort to maintain constituent services database.
· Assist in researching and responding to correspondence.
· Regularly seek out public policy innovations.
· Assist in administrative duties.
Qualifications:
· Strong research and policy analysis skills.
· Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
· Ability to work in a team structure and manage competing priorities.
· Demonstrated commitment to the values and policy priorities of the legislative team.
Application Process:
Please submit a resume and references to Legislative Director, Amy Bruno
Amy.Bruno@house.state.tx.us. For questions, please call (512) 463-0670

WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING INTERNSHIP - 36th STREET EVENTS
36th Street Events is a professional, full service event planning company that provides planning and execution services for small and large scale events in the central Texas area.  From intimate meetings and showers to extravagant weddings and galas, 36th Street helps clients through every facet of planning their event.  Internships are for one full semester, and weekly office hours and attendance at events are required.
For more information contact Bethany Childress, Certified Wedding Specialist, at 512.294.2315.