College of Liberal Arts The University of Texas at Austin

Internships

The Department of Rhetoric and Writing encourages you to apply your rhetorical training professionally by interning for a for-profit or non-profit organization. We have developed relationships with a number of local organizations who will be glad to review your application.

Select one of the work categories listed below to see possible positions. If you don’t find what you’re looking for:

• Look for additional internship opportunities in the databases maintained by Liberal Arts Career Services and the Volunteer and Service Learning Center.
• Check back at this site periodically for updates, and watch for email notices from the DRW about intern opportunities.
• Contact Alice Batt at abatt@mail.utexas.edu. She’ll be happy to brainstorm possibilities with you.

EDUCATION

Austin Public Library Work to develop Storytime Connection, an outreach program that brings Storytime to daycares in low-income areas. Plan and provide 2 storytimes per week, develop storytime kits (books and props). Contact: Rebecca Beechwood.

EVENTS PLANNING

Make-a-Wish Foundation Make all necessary arrangements to grant the special wishes of terminally ill children. Contact: Alice Batt at abatt@mail.utexas.edu.

GRANT WRITING AND DEVELOPMENT

American Red Cross Write grants to support ARC's mission. Contact: Erin Osenbaugh

Austin Public Library Work to develop Storytime Connection, an outreach program that brings Storytime to daycares in low-income areas. Plan and provide 2 storytimes per week, develop storytime kits (books and props), assist in the development of grant report and publicity materials (online and print). Contact: Rebecca Beechwood,

National Alliance for Mental Illness Research and write grants, and coordinate speaking events. Contact: Lisa Moore

Sustainable Food Center Write grants and work on other fundraising activities. Contact: Claire McKeever

LAW AND POLICY

200th Judicial Civil District Court
Shadow Judge Gisela Triana’s staff attorney, do legal research, and observe courtroom procedures. Contact: James Parsons

Texas Legislature
(Various positions available, some paid. Browse the links at this UT Department of Government site, and contact Alice Batt for more details.)

NEWS & MAGAZINE WRITING

News8 Austin Go out on assignment with a team of reporters and learn how to produce news. Attend staff meetings and learn how News8 makes decisions about what to cover and how to cover it. Contact: Lessly Stallings

That Other Paper Write and edit articles for this alternative online paper. Contact: Todd Nienkerk

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Austin Chamber Music Center Manage and promote music concerts. Manage a silent auction. (Summer only.) Contact: Ora Shay

Austin Public Library Develop Storytime Connection, an outreach program that brings Storytime to daycares in low-income areas. Plan and provide 2 storytimes per week, develop storytime kits (books and props), assist in the development of grant report and publicity materials (online and print). Contact: Rebecca Beechwood

College of Liberal Arts Public Affairs Promote research & educational activities in college by writing press releases and articles for distribution to various media. Assist with compilation of media report. Research, fact-check, and write feature articles for college magazine. Draft and edit copy for publications, the web, and other promotional materials. Build relationships with departments to facilitate communication about newsworthy faculty/student/staff accomplishments. Develop a positive working relationship with public affairs colleagues throughout UT.) Contact: Christian Clarke Casarez

Engineering Public Affairs, UT This UT office offers two positions: Web content manager and awards release writer. Experience using Microsoft Frontpage, MS Word, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat required. (Summer only; paid.) Contact: Becky Rische

The Miracle Foundation Assist with office administration and produce newsletter for this growing nonprofit, which develops and runs orphanages in India. Contact: Caroline Boudreaux

Teatro Vivo Promote the upcoming productions of this bilingual theatre company, and assist with community outreach. Contact: JoAnn Reyes

TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

ITS at UT Interns needed for documentation, proposals, and accessibility. Contact: Lisa Wright

Troux Technologies Interns needed for information development. Contact: Mike Wethington