Austin Bat Cave seeks teaching interns for the spring semester (January 13 to May 18, 2012). Teaching interns will be responsible for development and management of in-school and after-school creative writing workshops as well as the collection and editing of creative work produced by students. Teaching interns will also act as assistants to guest workshop instructors and the liaison between the workshop and the program director. Interns work ten to twelve hours per week (including workshop preparation) and are responsible for attending weekly program development meetings. Internships are currently unpaid; however, they may be used for academic credit. If interested, please email cover letter and resume (or CV) to internships@austinbatcave.org. Applications for the spring semester must be received by December 14, 2011.
Austin Bat Cave is an Equal Opportunity Employer (501c3) and encourages diversity in the workplace.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We offer two types of internship programs at the Austin Bat Cave. A teaching internship, geared toward those looking to learn and practice the skills necessary to become a Teaching Artist, and an administrative internship, geared towards those looking to gain real-world experience in the administration and operation of a non-profit organization.
Both internships offer experience and opportunity for growth and creative input. The following will be provided for each intern regardless of type:
*free attendance to all Bat Cave events (Story Department, fundraising events, Book launch parties)
*master class workshops and seminars (lead by Austin writers and professionals)
*Interns’ Night-Out (a chance for all interns and staff to get together outside the working environment doing fun things like bat tours!)
*concrete experience working as a teaching artist or in non-profit administration (not just making copies and doing grunt work)
To find out more information about internships at Austin Bat Cave, send a resume and cover letter to Manuel at mgonzales@austinbatcave.org. Please specify which internship you are interested in, how you can contribute to our organization and your availability for the semester (exact days/times of the week you can work with us).
- Teaching Artist Internship
- As a TA intern, you will be required to
- *commit to a semester-long project,
- *work one-on-one with lead teaching artists, high school teachers, and kids, ranging in ages from 6 to 18.
- *be involved in the production of one of the year-end anthologies of student work (Hand & Wing or the citywide anthology)
- *will be required to attend Teaching Artist training sessions prior to and over the course of the school semester
- Teaching Artist interns will work approximately 10-12 hours a week in-class and in preparation for class. Interns will be expected to develop and be responsible for up to three creative writing workshops over the course of the internship, as part of the in-school or after-school workshop program. Austin Bat Cave will be working in a variety of public schools in Austin and will begin a new partnership with the Austin Public Library, teaching writing workshops at various library branches and at the Gardner Betts Juvenile Detention Center. If you are interested in applying for a spring 2012 teaching internship, please email a cover letter and CV to internships@austinbatcave.org.
- Administrative Internships
- As an Administrative Intern, you will be required to:
- *work approximately 10-15 hours a week for ABC
- *meet weekly with Program Director to discuss tasks
- *attend initial interview to determine how you could best assist ABC in 1-2 of the following areas:
Development:
- assist executive director in grant writing, seeking possible donors and foundation support, secure donations of materials/supplies from local businesses, assist in fundraising campaigns, formulate new and innovative fundraising ideas
Volunteer Program:
- assist in recruiting and retention of our ever-growing volunteer staff, schedule volunteers to specifics events/duties, help plan volunteer orientations, trainings and appreciation events, communicate directly with volunteers
Event Planning:
- scheduling events and fundraisers, securing donated food/auction items, finding venues for events, assisting with event promotion
Publicity/Marketing:
- writing and distributing monthly e-newsletter, write and send press releases, follow up with media and schedule any media coverage, promote ABC via twitter and facebook
Web/Graphic Design:
- ensure that ABC website/blog is accurate and up-to-date with current activities, work on design of site to ensure it’s organized and user-friendly as we continue to grow, design and print promotional materials such as brochures, posters, direct mail fliers
- Office/Storefront Management:
- make sure office is clean and full of any necessary supplies
- Publishing/Program Administration:
- Assist Executive Director in arranging programs for the semester at various institutions, assist in editing, compiling and directing our annual anthology
