Texans for Public Justice
Internship (2 openings) ~ Austin ~ Summer ~ Deadline: Until filled
Williamson County Human Resources Department
Communications Intern ~ Georgetown ~ Summer ~ Paid ~ Deadline: Until filled
Badgerdog Literary Publishing, Inc.
Various Internships ~ Austin ~ Summer ~ Deadline: Until Filled
Celanese
Human Resources Intern ~ Dallas ~ Summer ~ Deadline: Until Filled
MSB Media
Computer Support Technician ~ Austin ~ Summer ~ Paid ~ Deadline: Until Filled
LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION (FROM SU ALUMNA MANDY TIMM '93)
ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR ~
HOUSTON ~ PAID (THROUGH EXXONMOBIL + ADDITIONAL FUNDING) ~ DEADLINE: ASAP!!!
Health and Human Services Commission
Various Internships ~ Austin and Harlingen ~ Deadline: Until Filled
Olney Theatre Center
Various Internships ~ Between Washington, DC and Baltimore ~ Deadline: Until Filled
Sumpter & Gonzalez, LLP
Holistic Advocacy Team Member ~ Austin ~ Summer ~ Unpaid ~ Deadline: Until Filled
Williamson County
Public Information Intern ~ Georgetown ~ Summer ~ Paid ~ Deadline: Until Filled
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
IT Intern; Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) Intern;
Resources Intern ~ Lexington, KY ~ Summer ~ Paid ~ Deadline: Until Filled (STARS Deadline: May 16)
Rocky Mountain Institute
Campus Sustainability Internship; Mobility and Vehicle Efficiency Team Intern ~ Old Snowmass and Boulder, Colorado ~ Summer ~ Paid + Housing ~ Deadline: May 15 (Campus Sustainability); June 1
(MOVE Intern)
Parks and Recreation Department
Forestry Intern ~ Round Rock ~ Summer ~ Paid ~ Deadline: May 15
The Institute for Policy Innovation
PR/Policy Intern ~ Dallas/Fort Worth ~ FALL ~ Paid ~ Deadline: July 16
Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary
Intern ~ Austin ~ Summer ~ Unpaid ~ Deadline: ASAP
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Asylum Officer ~ Arlington, VA ~ Paid ~ Deadline: Until Filled
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U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
FEDERAL CAREER INTERN PROGRAM
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. FCIP-184742-ZAR
Position Title: Asylum Officer
Series & Grade: GS-0930-9
Opening Period: 4/25/2008 to 6/30/2008
Salary Range: $48,108.00 to $62,546.00 USD per year
Promotion Potential: GS-12 Duty Location: Arlington, VA
Number of Vacancies: 1 (Subject to Change)
Job Summary
U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Securing America's Promise
Please note, we are hiring under the Federal Career Internship Program (FCIP) hiring authority, which allows us to target recent and
expected graduates.
The United States of America is a nation built by immigrants. U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is committed to securing the promise of America for the thousands of qualified
immigrants coming to our shores in search of freedom, liberty and opportunity. You can make a significant impact on immigrant's lives while protecting and securing our shores by helping qualified immigrants and
refugees gain the promise and potential of legally living and working in the United States and becoming U. S. Citizens. Contribute to the USCIS mission to maintain the integrity of our nation's immigration system and
build on America's promise and foundation as a beacon of hope and liberty.
To learn more about the mission of USCIS and detailed information about the work USCIS is responsible for please visit www.uscis.gov
.
This is an announcement which will establish an inventory of applicants interested in a career as an Asylum Officer with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. This applicant
inventory will be used to fill positions as they occur at the Arlington Asylum Office at the GS-09 level.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early in order to maximize their employment opportunities. Applicant
selection referral lists will be issued on or about (30) days from the opening date of the announcement for current openings and continue, as needed, for the duration of this announcement.
Who May Apply: Open to all U.S. Citizens.
Organizational Location: This position is located in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Refugee, Asylum and International Operations, Asylum Division, Arlington
Asylum Office, Arlington, VA.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Federal Career Intern Program:
These positions are full-time and are being filled under the Federal Career Intern
Program (FCIP) "excepted service" appointing authority. FCIP appointments are designed with a 2-year internship, during which time you'll be learning the job and the organization, attending formal training
programs and developing your skills. Through a combination of various work and training activities and satisfactory performance and conduct, your appointment may be made permanent in the competitive service at the end
of the 2-year internship. Such placement is neither guaranteed nor an entitlement. Should a DHS employee who held a career or career-conditional appointment immediately before receiving their FCIP appointment fail the
internship for reasons unrelated to misconduct or suitability, he/she will be placed in a position of equivalent status, tenure and pay within USCIS.
Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.
U.S. Citizenship
Background Security Investigation
Drug Screening
DUTIES:
You will adjudicate asylum applications,
conduct credible/reasonable fear screenings, and adjudicate other benefit applications managed by the asylum program, including motions to reopen and reconsider. You will review applications and supporting evidence;
conduct interviews; research appropriate information provided by the Office of Refugee, Asylum and International Operations, the Department of State, and other sources; interpret and apply appropriate policy,
regulations, statutes, and precedent decisions to make eligibility determinations; and produce written assessments supporting your decisions. Additionally, you will review information from law enforcement databases and
other records to identify individuals who are ineligible for asylum due to national security, public safety, or other grounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:
You qualify at the GS-9 level if you possess one year of
specialized experience that equipped you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level. Examples include assisting individuals applying for
immigration benefits that include examining documents for authenticity; researching and analyzing appropriate information; and interpreting and applying immigration laws, policies and procedures.
EDUCATION:
You may substitute a Master’s degree or 2 full years of graduate education in a qualifying field, leading to such degree, or a J.D. or L.L.B. degree for experience required at the GS-9 grade level. Such education
must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours
comprise two years of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 36 semester or 54 quarter hours.
Appropriate combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience
also may be used to meet the total qualification requirements for the GS-9 grade level. (Refer to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website for information on how to combine experience and education.)
Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship: Candidates must be United States Citizens and present proof of citizenship, if selected.
Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the
closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
Background Security Investigation: You will need to successfully complete a background investigation
before you can be appointed into this position.
Drug Testing: You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointed to a position in Citizenship and Immigration
Services. Employees in test designated positions will be subject to random testing.
Probationary Period: You will be required to serve a probationary period of 2 years.
Selective Service Registration: Male
applicants born in 1960 or later will be Required to complete a Statement of Selective Service Registration.
Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by the
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position(s); (1) resided in the United
States; or (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity; or (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas.
Exceptions may be
granted to applicants if they can provide complete state-side coverage information required to make a suitability/security determination. Examples of state-side coverage information include: the state-side address of
the company headquarters where the applicant’s personnel file is located, the state-side address of the Professor in charge of the applicant’s “Study Abroad” program, the church records for the applicant’s overseas
church missions, and/or the state-side addresses of anyone who worked or studied with the applicant while overseas. Applicants must provide this information when filing their application for employment.
Travel:
Frequent travel is required for this position. Asylum Officers are required to travel to circuit-ride locations (locations established to serve applicants in distant locations from the home asylum office, generally at
other USCIS District Offices and detention facilities) to conduct interviews. As immigration emergencies arise, selectee may be required to travel to other locations as well, sometimes for extended periods, to conduct
interviews.
Training: If you have not already done so, you will be required to attend the four to five week Asylum Officer Training Course (AOTC) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco,
Georgia. In addition, if you have not already graduated from the Immigration Officer Basic Training Course (IOBTC), you will be required to attend this four to five week course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training
Center in Glynco, Georgia. Expenses incurred will be at the Agency’s expense. The training must be successfully completed according to the standards of the agency. Failure to do so will be grounds for mandatory
removal from the position. Such failure will result in either reassignment to a different position, demotion, or separation by appropriate procedures.
Writing sample: You may be required to submit a writing
sample that best demonstrates your ability to organize facts and communicate information clearly, logically, and concisely. The sample should be no longer than several paragraphs (one page maximum) and may consist
either of material that was written in the past such as, a synopsis, précis, or summary prepared in an academic or work setting or that was prepared specifically in response to this job notice, such as a description of
why you are interested in and should be selected for the position. You will be notified at a later date if this writing sample is required.
Evaluations:
You will be evaluated based upon the responses you
provide on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
Five-point preference is given to those honorably separated
veterans (this means an honorable or general discharge) who served on active duty (not active duty for training) in the Armed Forces:
during any war (this means a war declared by Congress, the last of which was World War II);
during the period April 28, 1952, through July 1, 1955;
for more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred
after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976;
during the Gulf War period beginning August 2, 1990, and ending January 2, 1992; or
for more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred during the
period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or
in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal
has been authorized, such as El Salvador, Lebanon, Granada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti.
Medal holders and Gulf War veterans who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered on active duty
on or after October 14, 1982, without having previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty, must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.
Effective on
October 1, 1980, military retirees at or above the rank of major or equivalent, are not entitled to preference unless they qualify as disabled veterans.
Ten-point preference is given to:
those honorably
separated veterans who 1) qualify as disabled veterans because they have served on active duty in the Armed Forces at any time and have a present service-connected disability or are receiving compensation, disability
retirement benefits, or pension from the military or the Department of Veterans Affairs; or 2) are Purple Heart recipients;
the spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service-connected disability;
the unmarried widow of certain deceased veterans; and
the mother of a veteran who died in service or who is permanently and totally disabled.
When applying for Federal jobs, eligible veterans should claim
preference on their application or resume. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete form SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference.
Note: Reservists who are retired from the Reserves but are
not receiving retired pay are not considered "retired military" for purposes of Veterans' preference.
For more information on Veterans Preference, please visit http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp
.
HOW TO APPLY:
IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not use USAJOBS resume builder for submitting resumes. Your
USAJOBS resume will not automatically be uploaded to USAStaffing. Therefore, please ensure you use the "How to Apply" tab or section in this vacancy announcement for step-by-step instructions on how to submit
your resume, supporting documentation, and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Failure to follow the "How to Apply" instructions will result in loss of consideration.
You must complete an
application package that includes an assessment questionnaire, resume, and any applicable supporting documentation.
You will be required to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload your documentation in
the newly created Application Manager. Initially, the Application Manager requires you to create an account. Once your account is created, Application Manager provides a site where you can track the status of jobs you
have applied to at Citizenship and Immigration Services; uploaded documentation; view/print copies of notification letters; or print a copy of your questionnaire.
Application Manager has a navigation box that
appears on the left side of the screen whenever you are working on an Application Package. The items listed in the navigation box are pages you need to visit, and represent steps you need to complete, in order for your
Application Package to reach the status of "Complete".
You can "Save" an incomplete application and return to finish the process at a later date provided the announcement has not closed. You
must submit your application package (your assessment questionnaire and documentation) before the closing date posted on the vacancy announcement.
Note: If you start a questionnaire please complete it in its
entirety before "Submitting". An incomplete questionnaire will affect your rating or may result in your application being rated ineligible. You may complete the assessment questionnaire more than once, but
your rating will be based on the most recent submission.
Instructional information listed below:
To Start A New Assessment Questionnaire:
Click this link to begin:
https://applicationmanager.org/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fhome.aspx
Create an account.
If you already have an account, log in with your User ID and Password
You will then be asked to enter the six digit vacancy ID number to start a new application. This will be the six digit portion of the
vacancy announcement number.
To Save An Incomplete Assessment Questionnaire:
Scroll to the top or bottom of the page.
Click the "Save" button.
When the page refreshes, click the "Logout" button.
To Return To A Saved/Incomplete Assessment Questionnaire:
Click this link to Return To “Application Manager”:
https://applicationmanager.org/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fhome.aspx
Log into your account and locate the vacancy on the "My Application Packages" page.
Click on the six digit Vacancy ID number of the application that you want to complete. The page will refresh and
display your Application Package Status.
Select the "Complete Application Package" button, which will take you to the assessment questionnaire.
As you complete each page of the questionnaire click the "Next" button.
Once you have completed the assessment questionnaire, the "Upload Documents" page will display.
Follow the
procedures outlined on the upload documents page. You will receive an "Upload Successful" acknowledgment each time you attach a document file.
Once you have uploaded all of your documentation and the
file is displayed in the table, select the "Next" button.
Click the "Submit My Answers" button to complete the application package. You will receive a confirmation that your submission was
successful.
You have the option to view or print a copy of your assessment questionnaire and responses by clicking the “View/Print My Answers” link.
To Fax a Resume or Supporting Documents:
If you
previously uploaded documents to this vacancy, please do not FAX the same documents. If you need to fax a part of your documentation:
Click on the link below to obtain the special application cover page:
http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf
Make sure that you include the 8-character vacancy identification number: “MB 184742”.
Provide your SSN,
name, and address in the blocks provided or we will not be able to associate your document(s) with the rest of your application.
Print your SSN and Name neatly using the exact name as the one used when you
filled out the assessment questionnaire.
The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.
Required Documents
In addition to completing an on-line questionnaire and submitting an on-line resume, the following
supporting documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your
DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. If you
are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your unit, which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.
For more information on Veterans Preference, please visit http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp.
A copy
of your transcripts if basing your qualifications on education. This education must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign Education:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in
the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Uploading Documents:
1. Press the "To upload a resume for this position click here" button to upload documents to
this job announcement.
2. At the Document Upload screen, select the type of document you are attaching for upload from the drop down menu on the left side of the screen.
3. Select the "Browse" button and attach the file you want to submit.
4. Press the "Upload" button to submit the document file. You will receive an "Upload Successful" acknowledgment
when the file has been received.
Faxing Documents:
If you do not upload the required documents, you may send it by facsimile to 1-478-757-3144. You must use a special application cover page found by entering
the following URL into your Internet browser:
http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf. Make sure that you include the 8-character vacancy identification
number MB184742, your name, and SSN in the blocks provided or we will not be able to associate your supporting documentation with the rest of your application and you will not be given credit for your claim.
Your application and all supporting documentation must be received by 12:00 midnight (Eastern Time) on the closing date. Note that you will be allowed to apply more than once but the last application is the only one
that will be used.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail. If you are unable to apply on-line, contact the Human Resources Office representative listed on this announcement at
least one day prior to the closing date for further instructions.
What to Expect Next
We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the
outcome. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. These benefits include, but are not limited
to: health care, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, annual and sick leave, long-term care insurance, and retirement savings plans, and transit subsidies. For more information about these
benefits, please visit http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not
obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher
level, and administrative approval.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may
not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide your email address, you will not be notified of the outcome of your application.
All agency employees are required to
participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered regardless of their race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status as a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor),
membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other nonmerit factor.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Human
Resources Office Representative listed on this announcement. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Important! All the information you provide may be
verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false
statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Send Mail to:
Citizenship and Immigration Services CIS
CBP - Human Resources
70 Kimball Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
For questions about this job:
BURLINGTON DEU
Phone: (802)660-1144
Email: BurlingtonHumanResourcesDEU@dhs.gov
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Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary
www.austinzoo.org
Austin, TX
Two part-time, non-paid intern positions available immediately. Seeking confident, high energy, enthusiastic individuals to work 20 hours or more per week at the Austin Zoo and Animal
Sanctuary. Job duties include, but not limited to working the front office, admissions, cashiering, working in the gift shop, selling memberships, booking field trips and birthday parties, maintaining cooler, stocking
merchandise, and working on the grounds. Hours are Monday – Friday 10:00 to 5:30 with no week-ends needed. Hours can be flexible and negotiated. For more information, please contact, Casey Pfeiffer at 288-1490 or
zooaustin7@aol.com.
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The Institute for Policy Innovation
www.ipi.org
Lewisville, TX
Position: Public Policy Intern
About IPI: The Institute for Policy Innovation
(IPI) is a free-market public policy organization advocating for lower taxes, fewer regulations, and a smaller, less-intrusive government. IPI's current focus includes tax reform, Social Security personal accounts,
telecom deregulation, intellectual property protection, and entitlement reform.
What: Students interested in obtaining an inside view into the world of public policy will find an internship at the
Dallas-based, nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy organization the Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI) to be a challenging and rewarding experience. IPI is offering one paid, part-time internship (15 - 20
hours/week).
Who: Students interested in a general internship in a public policy environment with particular concentration in the field of public relations, politics, policy or government, but not limited to
these areas.
When: Immediately for fall 2008 semester (September-- December). Dates flexible.
Activities:
IPI’s interns will participate in the following activities based upon
ability. Where particular activities are required for academic internship qualification (i.e. marketing or other opportunities), these will be considered and incorporated into the program as best as possible.
1. Assisting Director of Media with media activities including:
Writing press releases, media advisories, media research, contact list creation, managing news, clipping operations (organizing, electronic
filing), and event planning. Graphic design and
desktop publishing skills using Adobe Creative Suite a plus.
2. Assisting Office Manager with activities including:
Database maintenance (data
entry, data revisions), general office support (phones, copying, faxing, filing, mailing) and other duties as required.
Location: 1660 S. Stemmons, Suite 475
Lewisville, Texas 75067
(Internship housing not available)
To Apply: Please send resume, 2 writing samples (press releases, news stories, or 2-page papers), and cover letter including hours/days
available to:
Erin Humiston, Director of Media & Marketing, IPI
erin@ipi.org or fax (972) 874-5144
Contact phone: (972) 874-5139
Deadline: Application due July 16, 2008. Phone & in-person interviews to be scheduled.
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Parks and Recreations Department
www.roundrocktexas.gov
Round Rock, TX
Position: Forestry Intern (Position #: 0006097)
Purpose: Under direction of the Forestry Manager & Supervisor, the intern will be performing professional work in
the Forestry Division to assist in meeting department goals. Length of position: End of spring semester until the beginning of fall semester. Hours of work, Mon.-Fri. 8am - 5pm.
Function: Assists Forestry
Manager with tasks related to Urban Forestry programs and services. Such as: city park tree inventory & digital photo archive, sort & file development site plans, update forestry web page, assist in planning
outreach and educational programs and PR, inventory and improve city tree nursery, assist with Brush Recycling Center & other duties as assigned.
Environment: Indoors & Outdoors
Compensation: $10.00 / HR
Prerequisites: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited academic program in Forestry or closely related field, & have completed at least one year of coursework in the program.
Must have interest in municipal forestry; must have knowledge of Windows based software including MS Word, & Excel; must be able to work both indoors & outdoors.
Possession of a valid Texas driver's license
with a driving record that meets current City auto liability insurance requirements. Must pass a drug-screening test and criminal history background check.
To Apply: Applications may be obtained at the Human
Resources Office, 221 E. Main, Round Rock, TX. To insure consideration for this position, a completed City of Round Rock application and other required documentation must be received in Human Resources by 5:00 p.m. on
the closing date. A FAX copy will be accepted if received on or before the closing date; however, the copy must be followed with an application, which includes an original signature.
Telephone: (512) 218-5490 Fax: 218-5493 Internet:
www.roundrocktexas.gov
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Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
www.aashe.org
Lexington, Kentucky
Positions:
IT Intern
;
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) Intern; Resources Intern
About AASHE
AASHE is an association of colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada working to create a sustainable future. It was founded in 2006 with a mission to promote
sustainability in all sectors of higher education - from governance and operations to curriculum and outreach - through education, communication, research and professional development. AASHE defines sustainability in an
inclusive way, encompassing human and ecological health, social responsibility, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations.
IT Intern
AASHE is looking for
an IT intern who will help with the development of data-intensive and user-friendly web applications that help colleges and universities share information and measure their progress toward meeting sustainability goals.
We are looking for candidates who have experience developing web applications in a LAMP environment. Candidates should enjoy coding and problem solving.
Teamwork will be important, but candidates should also be
self-motivated and capable of meeting deadlines and deliverables without a great deal of supervision. Candidates should have good organizing, document preparation, and presentation skills.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
Candidates should have at least one year of experience programming in PHP and should be enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Sciences
or similar curriculum with software development emphasis. Some combination of the following is preferred.
* Proficiency with PHP5 or other OOP language
* Proficiency with SQL
* Javascript/AJAX and/or Actionscript experience
* Experience working with web frameworks
* Experience using version control system
Location: Interns should be prepared to work remotely from a
home office or from our central office in Lexington, Kentucky.
Compensation: $10-15/hour, depending on experience.
Application Instructions
Please email a resume and cover letter to it@aashe.org
. There is no application deadline for this internship. We will take applications until the position is filled.
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STARS Intern
AASHE seeks an intern for the summer of 2008 to assist with the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) program. STARS is a voluntary, self-reporting framework for
gauging relative progress toward sustainability for colleges and universities. It is currently in the pilot phase. Learn more about STARS.
Internship Description
The intern will perform some combination of the following tasks, depending on skills and interests:
* Research other certification or rating systems and standards to identify best practices for allocating points,
maintaining/updating the system, and determining standards.
* Help revise STARS credits, with particular focus on the “Education and Research” and “Administration and Finance” categories. This involves conducting
research and gathering input from campus sustainability stakeholders
* Assist in researching funding opportunities and writing grant applications.
* Perform other duties and tasks as necessary for the development of the STARS program.
Desired Skills and Qualifications
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Strong internet research skills
* Attention to detail
* Self-motivated, able to work with limited supervision
* Collaborative, team player
* Interest and experience in campus sustainability
Location: Interns should be prepared to work remotely from a home office or from our central office in Lexington, Kentucky.
Compensation: $10-15/hour, depending on experience.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to Laura Matson (
laura@aashe.org) by Friday, May 16.
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Resources Intern
AASHE seeks an intern for the summer of 2008 to assist with
the development of the AASHE Resource Center and to assist in various other duties in the Lexington, KY office.
Internship Description
The intern will perform some combination of the following tasks, depending on skills and interests:
* Research for the development of resources on campus operations
* Assist in processing membership and renewals
* Provide outreach and membership support
* Support to the AASHE Conference Team
* Review other intern resource development and provide feedback
* Perform other duties and tasks as necessary for the Lexington Office
Desired Skills and Qualifications
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Strong internet research skills
* Attention to detail
* Self-motivated, able to work with limited supervision
* Collaborative, team player
* Interest and experience in campus sustainability
Location: Interns must be able to work out of the Lexington, Kentucky office.
Compensation: $10-13/hour, depending on experience.
Application Instructions
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to John Johnson (john@aashe.org
). There is no application deadline for this internship. We will take applications until the position is
filled.
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The Rocky Mountain Institute
www.rmi.org
Old Snowmass, Colorado
Position: Campus Sustainability Internship;
RMI MOVE: Mobility and Vehicle Efficiency Team Intern
About the Organization
Rocky Mountain
Institute (RMI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established in 1982 by resource analysts L. Hunter Lovins and Amory B. Lovins. What began as a small group of colleagues focusing on energy policy has since grown
into a broad-based institution with approximately eighty full-time staff, an annual budget of nearly $12 million (over half of it earned through programmatic enterprise), and a global reach.
RMI MOVE Intern ** One Position Available **
RMI's Mobility and Vehicle Efficiency Team (MOVE) works with leading organizations on transformative projects to dramatically increase the efficiency of
transportation platforms.
MObility is the ultimate "end use" that people desire, not gallons of gasoline, diesel, or kerosene;
Vehicle Efficiency is the "least cost" way of achieving the mobility modern societies require.
MOVE focuses on four core transportation sectors: Automotive, Heavy Trucking, Aviation, and Freight. Key
areas of work include:
Lightweight strategy
Breakthough Design
Advanced Technology Assessment
LCA and Sustainability Planning
Green-focused Competitive Strategy
Electrification Design and Insight
Examples of recent and current MOVE projects include:
PHEV Consortium: RMI consortium of four major players (including JCI, Google, Alcoa and the Turner Foundation) supported by an array of experts and
stakeholders successfully collaborated to design and develop an optimized PHEV platform and explore bringing this platform profitably to the US market.
WalMart Trucking: RMI, in collaboration with several other
environmental groups, helped WalMart design retrofits and specifications for their heavy trucking fleet. Our work with Wal-Mart motivated them to commit to 25% truck fuel economy improvement in 2007 and to doubling
efficiency by 2015.
Ports of Seattle/Tacoma: RMI worked with the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma and other stakeholders in an innovation workshop to create a plan for reducing the Port's environmental impact and
increasing the energy efficiency of container operations.
Major OEM Lightweight Vehicle Project: RMI worked with a major OEM to help them realize the financial and efficiency benefits of lightweighting vehicles via
detailed analysis of the interactions between material attributes, efficiency, and costs. The project found that lightweighting could lead to significant fuel economy gains at a cost far less than those of technologies
such as hybridization.
"Smart Garage" Summit: RMI is working with 15 industry participants to convene a design Summit which will create a road map, financial model, and lay groundwork for basic standards
for the"Smart Garage." The Smart Garage is a new energy paradigm, where the electrification of vehicles brings together the energy systems of the grid, transport, and buildings to improve the efficiency of all
and better incorporate renewables.
Responsibilities:
MOVE interns work on between 1 and 3 projects simultaneously, ranging from fast-paced consulting work to longer-term research, and covering topics in all of our
core project areas. Interns work under the guidance of a project manager and other senior staff to conduct project work focused on quantitative analysis, data manipulation, writing, and research.
We are
currently looking for an intern who excels in quantitative and modeling skills to support several exciting projects. This intern will be expected to learn and excel in Life Cycle Assessment modeling, basic technological
modeling for transport systems, financial modeling and basic statistical analysis. Specific projects in our summer pipeline include: Smart Garage Summit (briefly described above), LCA for major land holdings, LCA of
advanced batteries, integrative design modeling for vehicles systems, and modeling electric vehicle systems, financial modeling for innovative transportation systems (in cities, large corporations, freight logistics,
etc).
Our interns have the opportunity to travel to a variety of transportation-related locations, interact with clients and the most senior RMI staff, and play an active and responsible role in the team
projects. Therefore, interns must be comfortable interacting with more senior individuals, behave with professionalism, and have confidence and self-motivation in their work.
Qualifications: Undergraduate and Graduate level studies concentrating in one of the following:
Engineering: mechanical, energy, environmental, electrical, civil.
Economics/business
Mathematics/statistics
Environmental Science
Transportation-specific studies
Environmental policy and law background welcome as long as the candidate also has an extremely strong
analytical/quantitative background. Strong writing and oral communications skills, analytical abilities, experience in team-based work, and demonstrated commitment to issues of sustainability and resource efficiency.
The most successful candidate will be able to work equally well with “soft” and “hard” information and analysis, and combine qualitative and quantitative data into compelling documents, presentations and conclusions.
We are specifically looking for proven experience in Microsoft Excel and Matlab as well as modeling experience. Background in LCA, PSAT, or interactive systems and financial modeling a plus.
Compensation: The Intern will receive a monthly stipend and housing assistance.
Location: Snowmass, Colorado or Boulder, Colorado
Duration: 3–6 months, start early summer 2008.
How to apply:
Please
send a cover letter, resume, transcripts, two letters of reference, and a two-page, single spaced, self-edited writing sample (Word or PDF documents) describing your interests and why you would be an outstanding
candidate. Published material (or material from studies) that demonstrates modeling capabilities is also welcome. Please indicate "MOVE SUMMER INTERN" in the e-mail subject line.
Applications are due by June 1
Interviews will take place June 4-6
Candidates will be notified June 9-10
Internship will start in early July
All applications should be sent to: schan@rmi.org
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Campus Sustainability Internship
RMI is seeking candidates for an internship of six-to-twelve
months, which will focus on sustainable college campuses, especially campus climate initiatives.
Research Project:
Identify challenges faced by campus environmental and climate-mitigation programs; and
practical solutions to those problems, including ways to finance the projects required to achieve cities' green objectives.
Responsibilities:
1. Develop an understanding of RMI's approach to Natural
Capitalism and system thinking, and RMI's several practice areas
2. Work with RMI staff, including senior staff and project managers
3. Complete the internship with a working understanding of campus sustainability
4. Research the wide range of sustainability activities currently being pursued on college campuses, inter-relationships among them,
ways to finance them, and local and national
organizations that are supporting these activities.
5. Travel with senior staff to several campuses
6. Assist in the development of solution to the
problems faced by college campuses in their efforts to improve environmental performance, mitigate climate-change, and utilize the principles
of natural capitalism.
7. Internship may also include work regarding city sustainability.
Qualifications:
Studies concentrating on the following: urban and campus sustainability; environmental, climate, and energy issues;
whole-system thinking; and green economics, business, and public management. Additionally, direct experience with campus sustainability issues would be a plus. Also very important: Strong writing skills, analytical
abilities, experience in team-based work, and demonstrated commitment to issues of sustainability are necessary prerequisites.
Start date: There is some flexibility in the start and end dates for this
internship. An optimal start date would be 15 May.
Duration: 6-12 months
Compensation: The Intern will receive a monthly stipend and housing assistance.
Location: Old Snowmass, Colorado.
How to inquire:
By email, please send your resume and a note indicating your interest. RMI may reply with a request for transcripts, two letters of reference, and a two-page self-edited writing sample. Please indicate "Campus
Intern" in the subject line.
Send applications to: schan@rmi.org
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Williamson County
www.wilco.org
Georgetown, TX
Position: Public Information Intern
About Williamson County:
Williamson County is the
third fastest growing county in Texas and 15th fastest growing in the United States with a population of approximately 332,563 people. Williamson County government is comprised of 28 elected officials and 14 department
heads with a budget of approximately $88 million and $20.8 billion in taxable property value. The county seat is located in Georgetown, Texas. Major responsibilities of county government include building and
maintaining roads, providing law enforcement, constructing and operating jails, operating the judicial system, maintaining public records, collecting property taxes, issuing vehicle registration and transfers,
registering voters, creating recreational facilities, and providing health and social services to many indigent county residents.
Internship Responsibilities:
Assist the public information
office in writing and distributing news releases and other informational pieces; assist in writing and creating the monthly e-newsletter; updating e-newsletter distribution list; handling administrative and clerical
work on public information projects; assisting with county events, groundbreakings, openings and celebrations; assisting in working with the media; and monitoring local media for county news.
Duration of internship: Available for the Summer & Fall Semesters.
Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week
Stipend/Compensation: $10/hr; willing to provide academic credit (1 hour of credit per 40 hours worked)
Qualifications of Intern:
Current Southwestern University student standing of Junior or higher. Student must possess good communications skills, be a good writer with good knowledge of usage
and grammar, and computer literate in Word, Excel and Outlook, bi-lingual in English and Spanish a plus, but not required.
Application Method:
Submit resume, letter of intent, and three references
Application Contact Information:
Connie Watson
Public Information Officer
Williamson County
710 South Main Street, Ste. 101
Georgetown, TX 78626
512-943.1663
cwatson@wilco.org
www.wilco.org
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Sumpter & González, LLP
www.sg-llp.com
Austin, TX
Position: Holistic Advocacy Team Member
About the Organization
Sumpter & González is a socially conscious law firm of seven attorneys and a dynamic staff in downtown Austin
specializing in criminal defense and juvenile representation. We are a boisterous and enthusiastic group who love nothing more than helping people through the time of their greatest crisis. Our clients come from all
walks of life: some are from the corporate world, others from the streets. They are accused of anything from shoplifting to murder. They might be eighty years old and never been arrested before, or twelve years old
with a substantial record. To us, none are more or less important than the others – all are in need of our help. Look around
www.representingthegoodinpeople.com
to learn more about the Firm.
Internship Responsibilities
Currently, Sumpter & González is developing a progressive program that strives to provide an excellent model of care and support
for indigent clients inside AND outside of the courtroom. Interns will serve as valued members of a legal-social work team. They will help attorneys gather background information, interview clients and witnesses, and
compile data that can be used for mitigation purposes. Interns will also be working with clients to help them with needs outside of their legal case. This may include helping them find needed supports such as substance
abuse treatment, a place to live, job searching, or just being someone they can talk to. Interns will be making jail visits as well as going into the community to meet with clients in assessing their needs, to gather
facts about the case from the client, and to get an idea for the clients personal strengths and weaknesses in an effort to ensure the best possible resolutions to his or her legal/social challenges. Interns may also
assist in voir dire, or jury selection, and may attend court proceedings with the attorneys. . Interns will receive excellent training and quality experience which will enhance their educational endeavors.
Duration of internship: At least one semester but can be longer based on the needs of the student.
Hours per week: Minimum of 16 hrs per week. We will work with students to meet the needs of their educational
program.
Qualifications of Intern
Any student interested in the law, social work, sociology, psychology, criminology, counseling, youth development, investigation, journalism, criminal justice,
restorative justice, substance abuse treatment, and many more related fields would be a candidate for our intern program.
A successful candidate will be:
Able to work independently with little direct supervision.
Flexible and enthusiastic personality and good people skills.
Open and confident, asks questions, and learns/applies new skills and knowledge quickly.
Able to collaborate well with others, receive constructive feedback, and apply feedback to tasks
Well-organized and able to juggle multiple projects
Have a high capacity for quality standards and attention to detail.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Able to provide own transportation to work
Available at a pre-arranged time, every time, every week
Punctual and comfortable working in a business environment.
Application Method
Please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Attn: Athan Schindler
Sumpter & Gonzalez, L.L.P.
823 Congress Avenue, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78701
Application Contact Information
aschindler@sg-llp.com
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Local Initiatives Support Corporation (From SU Alumna Mandy Timm'93)
www.lisc.org
Houston, TX (IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION, I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY
IMMEDIATELY AS THEY ARE LOOKING TO HIRE SOON!)
Position: Assistant Volunteer Coordinator (Summer, Paid $2800, ExxonMobil and LISC)
Through the Community Summer Jobs Program, college students are
introduced to a variety of nonprofit organizations with the hope that they will consider careers or volunteer leadership positions in the nonprofit sector. Assisted by the management services of Volunteer Houston,
ExxonMobil sponsors internships at approximately 65 local nonprofit
agencies. www.volunteerhouston.org
The mission of the LISC is to
transform distressed neighborhoods into healthy communities by placing AmeriCorps Members (volunteers) at non profit agencies that revitalizing underserved neighborhoods across America. These agencies are developing
affordable housing, spurring commercial investments, creating jobs and expanding other services that
improve the quality of life in their low-income communities. AmeriCorps is one component of LISC’s human capital
agenda and seeks to attract talented individuals to help build organizational capacity.
Interns Activities
The ExxonMobil Intern at LISC will serve as an Assistant Volunteer Coordinator to support the LISC
AmeriCorps Program Officer to recruit, enroll and activate volunteers in a variety of community service projects at non profit placement sites over an 8-week period (preferred start by June 10th and work through August
7th, flexible start/end dates
are negotiable). The Assistant Volunteer Coordinator in this capacity will:
1. Grow Houston LISC’s current volunteer pool and assist in recruiting new volunteers.
2. Provide support in maintaining volunteer database, files and monthly outcomes reports.
3. Assist with monthly volunteer trainings/meetings.
4. Assist Program Officer with volunteer recognition event.
5. Collect and document community service success stories for volunteer recognition event.
6. Other duties as assigned by the LISC Program Officer
Minimum Qualifications
1. Currently enrolled, full-time, undergraduate student (must have official enrollment verifications)
2. Minimum of 18 years of age, US citizen or permanent resident status (background check required)
3. Desire
to work with a diverse group of people, particularly those living in low-income distressed neighborhoods
4. Ability to work independently and in a team environment with a flexible schedule (weekends may be required)
5. Computer skills (Microsoft Word & Excel)
6. Good written and oral communication skills
Intern Benefits
Stipend of $2,800 (paid 15th and end of month over an eight-week period). Direct deposit,
approved travel reimbursement, office/computer, weekly supervision/coaching and project-specific training provided by LISC. As part of the internship, the ExxonMobil Intern will attend two development seminars
throughout the summer hosted by Volunteer Houston. Topics for these seminars may include volunteer management, conflict resolution, career planning and starting your own nonprofit. All ExxonMobil Interns will
participate in a joint day of community service.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION, I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THEY ARE LOOKING TO HIRE QUICKLY!
Please send resumes to:
Paul Wright, Program Officer, Houston LISC
Via e-mail to: pwright@lisc.org
Or via fax to: (713) 334-5707
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Olney Theatre Center
www.OlneyTheatre.org
Between Washington, DC and Baltimore
Positions: CASTING; COSTUMING / WARDROBE; TECHNICAL
Located mid-way between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Olney Theatre Center for the Arts (Maryland) offers a
diverse array of professional productions year-round that enrich, nurture and challenge a broad range of artists, audiences and students.
OTC Interns:
Play an integral role in the day-to-day operations and
production of our dynamic 8-play season and wide-range of events
Acquire and apply new skills within a prestigious regional theatre company
Benefit from personal mentorship by a dedicated resident staff
and over 300 visiting professional artists and artisans
Develop real, marketable skills and contacts for future employment
Live and work together in a vibrant artistic community
Take advantage of the theatre scene in Washington, D.C., the nation’s second largest theatre city
Receive complimentary tickets to Olney Theatre Center productions, many D.C. area shows, and the annual Helen
Hayes awards
Earn $125 weekly stipend, including communal housing and shared use of a company vehicle.
Acceptance of an internship requires a full-time commitment. Due to the variable hours of the program
and the nature of the work, it is difficult to hold outside employment. Part-time work on or off campus that fits into the projected OTC schedules may be possible.
As of April 30, 2008, Olney Theatre Center is
currently seeking candidates for the following positions for 2008-2009 internships:
CASTING INTERNSHIP: The Casting Intern works directly with the Producing/Casting Director, acting as a liaison with members of
the acting company, director, musical director, and choreographer.
Start Date: As soon as possible
COSTUMING / WARDROBE INTERNSHIP: The Costume Shop Interns work directly with the Costume Shop in the
construction and fabrication of costumes for the stage, plus the running, maintenance, and repair of costumes and wigs for the stage.
Start date: September 2008
TECHNICAL INTERNSHIP(S): The Technical Intern
works directly with the Technical Director in the construction and fabrication of sets and props for the stage and acts as crew for season productions.
Start date: May 2008 and June 2008 and September 2008
Please refer to our website at www.OlneyTheatre.org
for more information about the internships and our theater. Please email resumes and references ASAP to Ryan Knapp (Production Manager) at
RKnapp@OlneyTheatre.org.
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Health and Human Services Commission
https://accessHR.hhsc.state.tx.us
Austin and Harlingen
Positions: Office of Inspector General/Austin; Internal Audit/Austin, 2 positions available; Internal Audit/Austin ; Communications/Austin; Office of Border
Affairs/Harlingen; Ombudsman/Austin; Contracts and Procurement Services/Austin; Office for the Elimination of Health Disparities/Austin; Operations & Program Support/Austin; Office of Eligibility Services/Austin;
Medicaid CHIP/Austin; Planning and Project Management Office/Austin; Office of Inspector General/Austin
Eligibility: Each intern applicant must:
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be a student
currently enrolled or attending a technical, junior, community college, four year institution or professional school, including Master or Ph.D. degree students located in the United States, which may require specific
work requirements or projects for course credits.
Basic Employment Requirements
The basic employment requirements are:
to meet the minimum hiring age for the position;
to be able to
perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation;
to submit proof of registration or exemption from registration with the selective service system, if male between the ages of
18 through 25;
to be able to pass proficiency tests, e.g., typing and spelling, if applicable to the position;
to be able to pass employment aptitude tests, e.g., the Adult Basic Learning Examination
(ABLE) used to determine reading comprehension level
to have no bar from employment with the agency;
to have a current authorization to work in the United States;
to have all required professional
license(s), professional degree(s), accreditations(s), and/or certification(s), if applicable to the position;
to not place the applicant in a position that violates any provisions of nepotism in agency policy;
and
to have no association with human services trade associations.
View Detailed Internship Job Postings listed below and Apply for an Internship :
1) Go to https://accessHR.hhsc.state.tx.us
2) Click on HHS Job Opportunities for External Applicants Only
3) Go to Build My Profile for new members and follow instructions
4) Once your profile is completed and saved, return to the job center home, limit the search to Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
only, and job search for key words “Summer Internship”. This should pull up all of the summer intern positions.
5) Submit a separate application for each intern position that interests you.
6) Call 1-888-894-4747 for application assistance or use online help.
If you have any questions regarding internships, please contact:
Dena Riede, 512-424-6625, dena.riede@hhsc.state.tx.us
Brent Thomas, 512-487-3396, brent.thomas@hhsc.state.tx.us
2008 Summer Internship Projects: (more detail available on job posting available at https://accessHR.hhsc.state.tx.us )
**HHSC Program/Location: Office of Inspector General/Austin
Project Time Frame: June–August 2008, full time (40 hrs per week)
Project Summary:
Research and contact state organizations to obtain
information related to operations, procedures and processes, and structure. Document and analyze findings.
Qualifications:
Excellent judgment, integrity, initiative, motivation, organization, innovation,
analytical skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
Current enrollment (with the exception of summer break) in law school or a related higher learning legal institution.
Skills and abilities in
legal principles, practices, and proceedings; and of criminal and administrative laws, regulations, and rules relating to the Medicaid program is highly desired.
Skills and abilities with legal research,
writing and analysis, interpreting, and applying laws are desired.
**HHSC Program/Location: Internal Audit/Austin, 2 positions available
Project Time Frame: June-August 2008, full time (40 hours per week)
Project Summary:
Participate in an ongoing audit project. Gather and analyze information, evaluate management controls, assess compliance with
established policies and procedures. Serve on an internal audit team. Consider the adequacy and effectiveness of established policies and procedures and overall performance of the area being audited. Prepare audit
working papers and discuss audit issues with project manager. Opportunity to use TeamMate, an automated audit working paper application.
Qualifications:
Graduate student preferred.
Accounting
degree or degree in business administration, finance, or public administration with 15 semester hours of accounting or audit courses. May include 6 hours of business law.
Skill using personal computer.
Skill in using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
**HHSC Program/Location: Office of Border Affairs/Harlingen
Project Time Frame: June-August 2008, full time (40 hrs per week)
Project Summary:
Assist with two border related research activity projects. Track and collect health and human services agency data for services provided in Colonias along the Texas-Mexico order. Assist with tracking and
collecting data for a diabetes prevention project focused on Hispanic elderly in the Rio Grande Valley.
Qualifications:
Skill in using personal computer with Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of research methods.
Effective communication in writing and speaking.
Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
Knowledge of health and human services field.
**HHSC Program/Location: Internal Audit/Austin
Project Time Frame: June-August 2008, part time (30 hrs per week)
Project Summary:
Perform administrative support duties, primarily in support of the Payment
Error Rate Measurement (PERM) program in the internal audit division. Prepare documents, answer telephone calls. Contribute to development, organization, and maintenance of the PERM recordkeeping system. Prepare
simple reports. Process incoming mail. Gather and analyze information.
Qualifications:
Skill in using personal computer.
Skill in Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Skill in organizing and tracking documents.
Skill in use of standard office equipment.
Ability to read and follow complex instructions.
**HHSC Program/Location: Communications/Austin
Project Time Frame: June-August 2008, full time (40 hrs per week)
Project Summary:
Assist with a variety of communications projects. Participate in
developing a new design for the agency newsletter. Write newsletter stories. Develop press releases. Compile style manuals. Produce information for agency Web sites.
Qualifications:
Skill in using personal computer.
Must have excellent writing and editing skills.
Knowledge of the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook.
**HHSC Program/Location: Contracts and Procurement Services/Austin
Project Time Frame: June-August 2008, full time (40 hrs per week)
Project Summary:
Clerical work in the central file room. Perform data
entry to record receipt of procurement files. Prepare files for records storage. Prepare records disposition documents for archiving, destruction, or retention.
Qualifications:
Skill in using personal computer. Prefer Excel experience.
Knowledge of basic file system processes.
Data entry skills.
Skills in using Outlook.
**HHSC Program/Location: Ombudsman/Austin
Project Time Frame: June-August 2008, part time (20 hrs per week)
Project Summary:
Assist Ombudsman staff with administrative activities. Perform data entry,
filing and document development. Opportunity to gain experience with the HHS Enterprise Administrative Report and Tracking System.
Qualifications:
Skill in using a personal computer, office software, and office equipment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
**HHSC Program/Location: Office for the Elimination of Health Disparities/Austin
Project Time Frame: June-August 2008, full time (40 hrs per week)
Project Summary:
Perform advanced health
policy and research, analysis, and technical assistance in the area of health disparities. Plan, develop and implement plans, goals, and objectives to improve and promote the health status of underserved populations in
Texas. Develop an assessment tool to collect qualitative data from programs. Review secondary literature on health literary and cultural competency for the resource clearing house. Create a display board to promote
awareness.
Qualifications:
Excellent research and writing skills.
Knowledge of health disparities.
Skills and proficiency in literature searches,
Ability to develop assessment tools.
Analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
Knowledge of community outreach methods, health education, or community organizing.
Skill in using personal computer, and Microsoft Office software.
**HHSC Program/Location: Office of Inspector General/Austin
Project Time Frame: June-August 2008, full time (40 hrs per week)
Project Summary:
Research and process sanctions case intake in the Inspector General’s legal/sanctions unit. Research Medicaid program policies. Organize and audit records. Perform data entry. Filing.
Qualifications:
Skill in using personal computer and Microsoft Office software, including Excel.
Typing skills of 55 to 60 wpm.
Ability to compile and manipulate data on spreadsheet software.
Ability to interpret and evaluate statistical data.
Critical thinking skills.
Ability to perform work with a high degree of attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and operate
effectively within established guidelines and timeframes.
Prefer some knowledge of Medicaid program requirements, or ability to research Medicaid requirements.
Records management knowledge and skills.
**HHSC Program/Location: Office of Inspector General/Austin
Project Time Frame: June-August 2008, full time (40 hrs per week)
Project Summary:
Research and close potential Medicaid Provider
referrals in the intake process. Contact state agencies to determine status of referred cases. Close cases according to Office of Inspector General policy. Research and review information for appropriate
recommendation regarding a referral.
Qualifications:
Skill in using personal computer and Microsoft Office software, including Excel.
Investigative experience preferred and/or criminal justice background.
**HHSC Program/Location: Planning and Project Management Office/Austin
Project Time Frame: June-August 2008, full time (40 hrs per week)
Project Summary:
Assist the Planning and Project Management Office (PPMO) Director and staff. Track and monitor critical and major projects.
Assist in support of on-going projects. Gain a working knowledge of project management policy and tracking system. Participate in the PPMO project activities. Document activities. Assist with project tracking and
status reporting. Participate in events related to stakeholder input to strategic planning and budgeting process.
Qualifications:
Skill in using personal computer and Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of project management principles and methods
Knowledge of health and human services programs
Knowledge of public sector procurement processes
Knowledge of change management principles and methods
Skills in business or process support and analysis
Skills in tracking and monitoring complex projects
Skills in problem solving and implementation
Skills in report preparation
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
Ability to successfully coordinate and communicate with staff in other divisions
Ability to analyze processes and identify improvement opportunities
Ability to analyze and interpret data
**HHSC Program/Location: Medicaid CHIP/Austin
Project Time Frame: June-August 2008, full time (40 hrs per week)
Project Summary:
Perform research and writing work for the Medicaid Primary Care Case
Management program. Performs detailed and specialist research and writing projects. Updates Web information for multiple Web sites. Assists with verification of program content and accuracy. Prepares printed
communications materials for distribution to clients and providers. Organizes collection of historical information and documentation. Collects, compiles and analyzes data for presentation in graphic, tabular, or
composition form.
Qualifications:
Journalism, public relations, or social work coursework at college or university level.
Writing and editing skills.
Knowledge of word processing, AP Stylebook, Internet research.
Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, functions, and operations.
Knowledge of office management principles and practices and administrative procedures.
Skill in analyzing and evaluating program and policy issues.
Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Skill in conducting research and analysis.
Skill in the use of computer and related equipment,
Ability to coordinate with other
staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
Ability to prepare concise reports and summaries.
**HHSC Program/Location: Office of Eligibility Services/Austin
Project Time Frame: June-August 2008 –full time (40 hrs per week)
Project Summary:
Provides support to the program specialist team, resolution team, and request for review teams in the Office of Eligibility
Services. Files, prepare agendas, record meeting notes, track and assign complaints.
Qualifications:
Skill in using personal computer and Microsoft Word, Excel and other software applications.
Ability to maintain a predictable work schedule.
HHSC Program/Location: Operations & Program Support/Austin
Project Time Frame: June-August 2008, full time (40 hrs per week)
Project Summary:
Assist with projects in the chief operating officer’s division. Maintain files. Perform data entry into automated tracking systems. Conduct inventory. Perform research. Assist with asset management program
initiatives.
Qualifications:
Skill in using personal computer and Microsoft office software.
Ability to conduct Internet research.
Data entry skills.
Ability to sort, organize, and perform basic office duties.
HHSC Philosophy
Every Texan should be able to access and utilize available health and human services provided by state agencies in the most
integrated and cost-effective setting possible. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is dedicated to assisting the health and human services agencies in developing client-focused program and policy
initiatives that are relevant, timely, and within the means of the taxpayers of the state of Texas. The commission will advocate for client-choice, appropriate funding, and streamlined service delivery. Additionally
we hold to these guiding principles:
Every person, regardless of income, race, ethnicity, physical or mental limitation, gender, religion, or age, is entitled to dignity, independence, and respect.
Texans
deserve openness, fairness, and the highest ethical standards from us, their public servants.
Taxpayers, and their elected representatives, deserve conscientious stewardship of public resources and the highest
level of accountability.
As agency representatives, we work in partnership with lawmakers, agency personnel, customers, service providers, and the public to continually improve the quality of our service.
Benefits for Intern:
Perform valuable public service
Gain hands-on experience in state government
Earn course credit
Determine appropriateness of chosen career path
Discover how state government helps Texans
Initiate networking for future job contacts
Develop confidence and learn to interact in a professional work place environment
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MSB Media
www.msbmedia.com
Austin, TX
COMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (2 openings) Two part-time Computer Support Technicians
needed! Technical Support is expected to provide support to staff on all company supported applications. Individuals will troubleshoot computer problems to determine source, and advise personnel on appropriate action. The position requires
15-20 hours of work each week, at $12.00 per hour. Computer Support Technician will perform the following:
Answer staff questions for all company supported applications.
Troubleshoot computer problems.
Determine the source of the computer problems such as: hardware, software, user, access, etc.
Advise staff members on appropriate action.
Serve as liaison between staff and the technology department to target and resolve issues.
Work one-on-one with staff on application projects.
Document resolutions for future reference.
Computer Support Technician must possess proficiency with the following applications:
MS Office 2007
Adobe CS2
Windows XP
Linux is a plus
Experience in website administration is a plus
To apply:
Please send a resume and one writing sample to msbinternships@msbmedia.com
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Celanese
www.celanese.com
Dallas, TX
Position: Human Resources Intern
About the Company
Celanese is a global, integrated producer of specialty and intermediate chemical products focused on satisfying it's customers and delivering
growth and value. As a global leader in the chemicals industry, Celanese Corporation makes products essential to everyday living. Our products, found in consumer and industrial applications, are manufactured in North
America, Europe and Asia. We are one of the world's largest producers of acetyl products, which are intermediate chemicals for nearly all major industries, as well as a leading global producer of high performance
engineered polymers that are used in a variety of high-value end-use applications. As an industry leader, we hold geographically balanced global positions and participate in diversified end-use markets. Our operations
are primarily located in North America, Europe and Asia.
Requirement:
A Human resources student intern at Celanese shall demonstrate through coursework, extracurricular activities, and prior work experience strong analytical skills, the ability to work in a team environment, and strong oral and written communications skills.
Job Description/Summary
This position will support the Talent Management Director
Help to identify and compile data associated with regional talent development needs.
Work with the
Center of Excellence Talent team to support programs and/or procedures pertaining to business needs.
Compile necessary information t |
