BYU Social Services & Community Internships

Military Family Extension Internship Program

Interns are placed on active military installations across the United States and abroad during their 10-15 week internship. Interns work directly with children and youth by creating and implementing age appropriate curricula and programs.
They also learn about the management of child and youth centers, including financial and budgeting skills. Interns gain valuable professional skills that will help them in their future careers.

January 2016 Application DEADLINE: Wed, Sept 28th (letters of recommendation can be submitted after this date as long as you submit your application on time)

Summer 2016 applications will be accepted December 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016.  Fall 2016 applications will be accepted February 1 through March 31, 2016.  

Use this link  for qualifications and application info: Military Extension Program

Job description
At Alice Lane Home Collection we believe that an internship experience is as much about learning as it is becoming a valuable member of the team. Interior Design internships offer a multi-faceted experience in which creative and technical skills are applied within a project based environment. As a design intern, you will assist project managers and designers with a variety of tasks across finishes and furniture specification for residential and commercial projects.

Responsibilities
 Complete Daily Opening and Closing procedure for your shift
 Be on time, communicate schedule changes
 Complete your work prior to leaving for the day

Example of tasks you will be asked to perform:

• Resource updating
• Vendor management
• Assisting in client presentation; prepare presentation materials (packets), concept boards
• Development of concepts, research into materials, and other daily activities.
• You will also have the opportunity to participate in department meetings and work on special projects.
• Set up and take down presentations
• Provide administrative support to Designers
• Take notes in meetings, maintain organization of client/ project binders, copy, file, maintain excel spreadsheets, etc.
• Answer design center phones, take messages and represent Alice Lane to new clients
• Share in housekeeping chores in the office
• Other tasks assigned by the designer

Qualifications
Being self-motivated and passionate about design is a start. We require that you have at least 1 year of study under your belt and that you have technical skills that include some of the following:
Must be able to intern for a minimum of:
o Summer – 20 hours per week
o Spring/Fall semester – Hours TBD per Mgr approval

• Have successfully completed a minimum of one autoCAD class
• Strong eye and high aesthetic taste level
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Should be open-minded, a fast learner, enthusiastic, and adaptable.
• Comfortable working in an interactive and team based environment
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign is a plus

Position Type
Unpaid Internship/ Part-time

 Application Instructions:
For more information or to apply send your resume and cover letter to hillary.gamblin@alicelanehome.com

Some things you’ll learn and observe…
You will be involved in the design process at number of different stages. An internship is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to tasks and skills that are not likely to be done in the classroom, such as:
 observation of marketing and business management
 observing interaction between designer(s) and client(s )
 observation of construction process and techniques
 visits to workrooms and/or cabinetry work shops
 installations & photo shoots
 post-occupancy evaluation
 developing construction documents (drawings and specifications)

You may:
 learn the methods involved in researching client needs for design jobs
 help gather information on codes for a project
 help prepare as-built drawings
 help in the design concept stage for at least one design project
 help prepare for a client presentation
 observe a client presentation
 help prepare construction documents
 learn about business procedures used to order products after a client has approved the design proposal for a project
 become familiar with design resources by working in the firm’s resource area
 listen to sales representatives explain their products
 assist on a photo shoot
 assist on an installation or installation preparation
 assist on special projects

We partner with organizations that create pattern-breaking solutions for the world’s most pressing social
issues.

This is a reminder that the Ballard Center is looking to recruit students for on-campus internships in fall semester. Go see them today (360 TNRB — 801-422-5283)

ballardcenter.byu.edu

Ballard Center – Internships

Ballard Center – Social Innovation Projects

Application Deadline: January 2016 

Mountainland Head Start is a great program that provides preschool education to underprivileged kids. They have several programs that support and increase the success of the preschool program. The volunteer positions listed below can provide rich experience in the community services genre and will help you determine the right career direction for you and provide the opportunity to develop new, marketable skills.

Mountainland Head Start is currently looking to fill the following volunteer positions for Fall Semester:

• Community Involvement – community project development
• Parent Engagement Intern – education promotion w/ parents
• Education Internship – classroom experience
• Family Advocate Internship – home visits w/ families & children (Spanish fluency preferred for the family advocate positions)

See specific job descriptions posted below

Community Involvement
Education Internship
Enrollment Intern
Family Advocate Internship Description
Parent Engagement Intern

MARKET RESEARCHER
Do you get excited about psychology driving brands and business? Do you like identifying patterns in the world around you? If so Eli Kirk could have a spot for you.
Learn more about interning with us: elikirk.com/intern

Responsibilities
• Create, distribute and analyze customer surveys
• Conduct interviews
• Analyze data from focus groups
• Create research presentations
• Conduct secondary research

Requirements
• Passion for researching consumers and businesses
• Ability to analyze data and draw thoughtful conclusions
• Proficient in creating presentations
• Understanding of survey writing methodology
• Ability to think and write creatively
• Be able to collaborate with others as well as work alone
• Be an innovator and figure out ways to get things done better
• Be able to work 8-20 hours a week

Compensation
• Class Credit
• Free Meal Fridays, Cereal & Soda Bar

Application
Test your steel. Apply. Send your resume and other coolness to brandon@elikirk.com

250 W. Center St. Suite 320 · Provo, UT 84601
801.377.9321 · www.elikirk.com

  Help Me Grow Utah is a parent information network that links families and community providers to child development information and resources throughout Utah. We partner with United Way to offer students a real-world internship experience by giving responsibilities to make connections and build relationships with families over the phone who have parenting and child development questions and concerns as well as researching community agencies throughout the state that offer service to families. We serve families with children birth through age 8.

Applicants must be a bachelor’s seeking student in a related field and have a  We require a full semester commitment and a minimum of 15-20 hours per week.

Responsibilities of interns may include:

• Work with parents over the phone and connect them to community and informational resources
• Contribute to social media platforms
• Participate in occasional family events and monthly parenting classes
• Attend weekly team meetings
• Research and uncover new community and informational resources
• Score and process developmental screenings (ASQ-3) for children ages 0-5 years
• Additional projects to further strengthen and support families and the community

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree seeking student
• High interest in family support and community involvement
• Comfortable talking on the phone
• Comfortable navigating the internet
• Accurately enter information into database system (after training)
• Composing professional emails
• Familiarity with social media platforms
• Willing to work 15-20 hours/week

Please send cover letter and resume as soon as possible to hillarym@unitedwayuc.org. If you have any questions, please contact Hillary at 801-691-5322 or visit our website: www.helpmegrowutah.org

Positions open until filled. Start date August 31, 2015

Make-A-Wish Utah
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

With the help of generous donors and volunteers, Make-A-Wish Utah grants over 160 wishes a year. Located in its facility in Murray, A Wishing Place, the Foundation offers a quality wish experience that includes a magical wish-making ceremony in the Wishing Tower, special wish tokens to throw in a wish fountain, and plenty of room for wish-granting celebrations. For more information, visit www.utah.wish.org.

Make-A-Wish is a well-known, respected non-profit organization that operates on a very low operating budget, so that 83% of donations go directly to help ‘wish’ families. They provide a very strong opportunity to build your resume and get rich, meaningful experience in the non-profit sector.

Make-A-Wish is accepting applications for the following fall semester positions:

• Communications Intern (Public Relations opportunity; Press releases and Public Service Announcements; Update and maintain website content; Media liaison; Grant writing experience; Promotions & Fundraisers; Community calendars, etc.)
• Development Intern (Development activities & programs; Donor research; Grant writing experience; Corporation/Foundation outreach, etc.)
• Fundraising/Special Events Intern (Planning, promotion, solicitation, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising events & programs; Procurement of sponsorship, third-party events, auctions; tracking all events & activities; Relationship development with donors, event sponsors, vendors, guests, volunteers, hosts, etc.)
• Program Services Intern (Accept & process referrals for new wish kids; Work with wish families on intake; Create unique itineraries for travel wishes)

Make-A-Wish Utah is located in Murray, UT, but the internships have flexible hours and option to do some work from home. Interns should plan to travel to the Murray office once or twice per week (and may be able to carpool). The building is beautiful and makes a unique and special experience for ‘wish’ families.

Email resume and cover letter immediately if interested to:
Jenny Hortin, Volunteer Manager
jhortin@utah.wish.org

Detailed Internship Descriptions:
MakeAWish-Communications Intern Description
MakeAWish-Development Intern – Corporate Foundations
MakeAWish-Fundraising Special Events Intern Position 2014
MakeAWish-Program Services Intern- newer description

Application Deadline: Friday, August 7th

Mountainland Head Start is a great program that provides preschool education to underprivileged kids. They have several programs that support and increase the success of the preschool program. The volunteer positions listed below can provide rich experience in the community services genre and will help you determine the right career direction for you and provide the opportunity to develop new, marketable skills.

Mountainland Head Start is currently looking to fill the following volunteer positions in August:

• Community Involvement (1 position open) – community project development
• Enrollment Intern (1 position open) – non-profit marketing opportunities
• Parent Engagement Intern (1 position open) – education promotion w/ parents
• Education Internship (1 position open) – classroom experience
• Family Advocate Internship (3-4 positions open) – home visits w/ families & children (Spanish fluency preferred for the family advocate positions)

See specific job descriptions posted below:
Community Involvement
Education Internship
Enrollment Intern
Family Advocate Internship Description
Parent Engagement Intern

Careers at Mobile Coach: We’re currently hiring for the positions listed below, to work in our Provo, UT offices. If you don’t see the position that you’re interested in, you’re welcome to e-mail us at jobs@mobilecoach.com and describe the particular position you’d like to apply for.

1) Product Support Specialist – Health Team Lead
FULL-TIME POSITION
Location: Provo , Utah , United States

Mobile Coach is a fast-growing B2B startup in Provo, UT that uses an intelligent, text-messaged based platform to help companies achieve their goals. Mobile Coach builds custom solutions to help companies engage employees in important health and corporate training initiatives.

We’re looking for a motivated, positive individual that is excited about working with our clients and helping our support team engage with customers to ensure they have a great experience.

An ideal candidate will have experience and education in health or other related fields.

 Job Description:

• Your job is to manage our support staff team including anything from clients and product updates to scheduling shifts
• Your daily responsibility is to offer support to Mobile Coach customers via email and our online text messaging programs
• Act as a member of the client support team to help ensure a positive experience for corporate clients
• Assist in testing and improving the implementations of the Mobile Coach service
• You will work closely with other team members including our client services team and marketing team to ensure our clients have the best experience possible

Applicant Requirements: 

• Must have a bachelor’s degree
• Must be very detail-oriented
• Must be comfortable with an autonomous work environment
• Must be very comfortable and professional interacting via email
• Must be happy, optimistic, and pleasant to work with
• Must be available to work 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays & a few weekend hours

Hiring Details:

• Full-time position during normal work hours
• $12/hour

APPLY HERE:http://mobilecoach.com/careers/#op-71316-product-support-specialist-health-team-lead

2) Sales Development Representative
FULL-TIME POSITION
Location: Provo , Utah , United States

Mobile Coach is a fast-growing B2B startup in Provo, UT that uses an intelligent, text-messaged based platform to help companies achieve their goals. Mobile Coach builds custom solutions to help companies engage their employees and customers with highly effective text message conversations.

We’re looking for bright, persistent representatives that are excited to work in a tech startup environment and help us find new prospective customers.

This is not a sales position, but you would work closely with the sales team.

 Job Description:

• Your job is to manage and contact prospective clients and work with them to set-up introductory phone calls for our sales team
• Your daily responsibility is to email leaders and executives that might be interested in Mobile Coach, then follow-up and engage with them until they are ready to speak with a sales representative
• You will manage hundreds of contacts and ensure that you respond to their requests and follow-up at the right time, without letting anyone slip through the cracks
• You will work closely with other team members, including the marketing team, research team, and sales team, to make sure goals are met

Applicant Requirements: 

• Must have a bachelor’s degree
• Must be very comfortable and professional interacting via email
• Must be very detail-oriented
• Be very comfortable using Google tools and LinkedIn
• Be very driven to excel and exceed expectations

Hiring Details:

• Full-time position during normal work hours
• $14/hour, with bonuses based on performance

APPLY HERE: http://mobilecoach.com/careers/#op-69812-sales-development-representative