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Health Promotion Intern (SHIFT)

The Division of Student Affairs Internship Program 
  
The Division of Student Affairs Internship Program empowers students to spend a summer handling a special project for the university designed to prepare them for life after graduation. Interns will work 19 hours per week for 10-weeks. These part-time internship positions offer a competitive compensation package that includes an hourly wage and housing assistance.  Undergraduate students only are eligible to apply. The internship runs from May 30, 2023 to August 4, 2023. The application is due by February 12, 2023 at 11:59pm. 
  
Although internships range in subject matter and skill set, each position is designed to prepare all students for life after graduation. An additional component to the internship experience will be a ten-week workshop series to develop students’ career readiness. The weekly workshop will require in-person attendance on campus.  
  
Please contact TexasLEAD@austin.utexas.edu with questions. 
  
*Undergraduate students must be enrolled in the Spring 2023 semester to be eligible.  
  
The Office 
SHIFT is an initiative at UT Austin that aims to shift the culture of substance use on campus from one of default use, to one that cultivates well-being. There are six pilots that engage students, faculty, and staff in a different conversation around substance use, challenging the current norms.
 
The Position 
  • This internship will assist SHIFT staff in moving our pilot initiatives forward.
  • Projects may include helping the SHIFT team develop and create communications to further SHIFT’s message via messaging campaigns and/or social media platforms; assisting in the development of print and promotional materials for events and substance use safety information; and working with the SHIFT team to update website content as needed.
  • The student will draw from various data to create informed messaging and bring their unique voice to inform student-centered communications and projects.
  • Attend regularly scheduled SHIFT team meetings, and other meetings as needed.
  
The Supervisor 
Cayla Palmer, SHIFT Communications & Program Coordinator
  
Who You Are (Qualifications) 
  • Related field of study: Health Communications, Public Health, Social Work
  • Interest in substance misuse prevention, public health, brand establishment/recognition, social media, student messages, creative process.