BUSINESS-GENERAL
SUPPORT ORGANIC FARMING
Help grow the organic industry by working in the fast-paced marketing and communications department at CCOF, a premier organic certification agency and promoter of organic since 1973. In addition to possibly earning credit and building their resumes, interns receive basic organic certification training, gain experience working in a professional office environment, have the opportunity to focus on a project in their area of interest and develop jobs skills to take with them into future careers. The intern's duties include, but are not limited to, trade show and other event coordination, member services, media relations, information kit preparation and distribution, community outreach and mailing coordination. Duration: Six months, 12-15 hours per week, flexible schedule. To Apply: Download the application at: Email it along with your resume to or drop it by 2155 Delaware Ave., Suite 150, Santa Cruz, CA95060. posted 3/09
NONPROFIT START-UP INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
Empowerment Today is a start-up nonprofit organization with the mission of empowering low income communities through health and financial education. As a start-up we are looking for interns to help in many areas: website development, volunteer coordination, organization liaison, instructor coordination and training, grant writing, fund raising, marketing, program research, networking, curriculum development, program development, book keeping and more.
Interns will learn what it takes to start a small business as well as the challenges nonprofits face. Weekly internship schedules are very flexible and most tasks can be completed off site. Minimum Requirements: Need to be mature, reliable individual who is able to work on projects with and without supervision; computer proficient (internet research and word processing), excellent oral and written communication skills, organized, and self-motivated.
Contact: Jessica Johnson, Empowerment Today at icants should send a resume or brief description of their skills and background.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE INTERN, Silicon Valley Center for International Trade Development Work Term: Summer or Fall 2008 Work Location: San Jose, CA and/or Santa Cruz/Monterey, CA Work Schedule: Flexible hours Company Description: The Center for International Trade Development was established to enhance the competitive strength of California business in the international market place, and to support international trade development within our Californian communities. There are 14 CITD offices throughout the state, and each location provides a variety of free or low-cost programs and services to assist local companies in conducting international business. The Silicon Valley CITD serves Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. Services include one-on-one business and technical consulting, global workshops and seminars, organizing and developing international matchmaking for companies, leading global trade missions and hosting incoming international delegations. Visit our website at for more info. Intern Description: Interns will assist with a variety of international trade related projects including: Business and Marketing research including an emphasis on Alternative Energy (biofuel, solar and wind). Interns will have opportunities to observe one-on-one consulting with a variety of local businesses that seek to improve all aspects of their business practices. Interns will assist in organizing international reverse trade missions and events. They will participate in the event planning for workshops and seminars including; budgeting, organizing speakers and breakout sessions, marketing and helping on the day of the workshops. You will learn how to Internationalize, develop and optimize websites and how to design a marketing brochure. Qualifications: Applicants should possess basic interest in some of the following: gaining an understanding of international trade, business and marketing; improving communication skills; using your talents as a graphic designer; learning agricultural marketing and mapping; having new research tools to facilitate better global web searches; assisting in promoting solar and biofuel products globally; assisting in developing environmental and alternative energy curriculum; utilizing your website development skills; networking with the commercial managers of our U.S. overseas embassies; planning reverse trade missions; researching and developing a web-based map that plots out agricultural land appropriate to grow crops for the biofuel industry. Compensation: Unpaid/ College credits available Application procedure: Apply directly to employer. Send resume directly to or call 408-879-1805 or 408-879-1804. Visit our website at Deadline to Apply:open Contact Person: Bernie Weiss
WAGES AND BENEFIT STUDY INTERN The Santa Cruz Community Credit Union (Apply in Fall)
Intern will research child care workforce-development reports (for example Marcia Whitebook’s recent study Intern will design survey on child care staff wages and benefits in Santa CruzCounty licensed child care centers. Intern will work with Community Development Manager, Child Care Business Alliance, and community agencies. Intern will conduct survey of up to 100 childcare centers in Santa CruzCounty. Intern will analyze data and generate reports. Intern will research benefit options including pooled-purchase of health benefit and best Human Resources practices. Based on synthesis of this research and survey report, Intern will write a recommendation for improving benefits among child care center staff.
MICROENTERPRIZE INTERN The Santa Cruz Community Credit Union(Apply in Fall)
Intern will research small business start-up information (for example SCORE, SBDC, SBA, Grameen Bank - Nobel Peace Prize winner Yunus). Intern will review existing Santa Cruz Community Credit Union business start-up materials. Intern will work with Community Development Manager and collaborative partners. Intern will monitor yahoo-group of Technical Assistance agencies. Based on synthesis of this research and partnerships, Intern will revise Family Child Care Start-Up Guide.
MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION INTERN The Santa Cruz Community Credit Union (Apply in Fall)
Intern will research best practices in successful associations (for example ASAE and the Center for Association Leadership , and CA. Assn. of Nonprofits). Intern will work with Community Development Manager, Child Care Business Alliance, and small business consultants. Intern will evaluate new local association. Based on synthesis of this research and evaluation, Intern will make recommendations to sustain support for association promote membership among small child care businesses.
FINANCIAL EDUCATION INTERN The Santa Cruz Community Credit Union(Apply in Fall)
Intern will research existing wed-based interactive financial education (for example ). Intern will work with Financial Education staff and Community Development Director. Intern will study/observe the Santa Cruz Community Ventures financial education program (Spanish and English conducted at Family Resource Centers). Intern will review demographic and anecdotal information on the people we serve. Intern will learn the ways our economic justice mission works in the community and with members. Based on synthesis of this research and study, Intern will write a recommendation on content for our website.
For all SCCCU internships: Training Provided:Referral to community partner contacts, Referral to experts as appropriate (for example web designer), Access to community agencies, national organizations and webresources.Database training as appropriate and One –on –on Supervision. Please submit a resume with a cover letter indicating interest in this project and highlighting relevant experience and education to Ellen Murtha at The Santa Cruz Community Credit Union (SCCCU) is a nonprofit financial cooperative that promotes economic justice and Santa Cruz Community Ventures (SCCV) is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate. SCCCU is a community development credit union whose primary goal is economic development, specifically focused on the needs of low-income people. SCCV was established as a 501(c)(3) affiliate of the SCCCU in 1989 to coordinate with and complement the SCCCU’s community development work.
BUSINESSINTERNS
I would like to offer your students majoring in Business the opportunity to take part in summer internships at CityAthletes for class credit. The internship positions would provide excellent hands-on training where students could apply what they have learned in class to a real work environment.
The Business internship will require students to take part in all aspects of small business activities, including the following: perform online and offline research on a wide array of subjects pertaining to CityAthletes; collect and analyze data; maintain information and files in an organized manner; assist in updating the business, marketing, and financial plans; participate in the creation of public relations materials; and work on the basic procedures required of small businesses.
If you need further information on these opportunities available.
Please feel free to contact mevia phone or email.
Roselle Safran Founder,CityAthletes-Your Sports, Your Community
tel: 415.566.4880, fax: 415.840.0377
DEVELOPMENT INTERN
The City of Santa Cruz CitySERVE Programis seeking a Development Intern to research and develop a proposal for a paid internship program. Duties include in-depth research, summary writing, interviewing and eventually policy writing. Skills required are familiarity with Microsoft office, good communication skills, good writing skills and an enthusiasm for internship programs. Requirements; a minimum of 5 hours per week with a minimum commitment of three months.
Interested? Call 420.5403
GENERAL OFFICE WORK
Office of the Mayor, City of Santa Cruz– In City Hall and off site location. Detail oriented Good telephone and computer Skills Maintain newspaper clippings file Helping draft letters to constituents Able to take direction from Mayor and his assistant,ORGANIZING a city-wide "River Days" festival in September—organize school kids, businesses, work with River Task Force members and River Coordinator. Detail Oriented Good People Skills Work with the media and community groups Help to coordinate all aspects of event,RESEARCH on City Manager form of government—research history and present day structure of city manager system. Strong interest in government issues. Well developed research and writing skills Research various aspects of different city governments. Explore questions: At what point do cities change from city manager to strong mayor? What are the factors involved: population? Size of budget? Pure politics? Research city budgets of cities a similar size to Santa Cruz—find out how other cities spend their money in comparison to Santa Cruz. Strong interest in government issues writing skills Good sense of accounting and budgets Participate in Mayor's budget study group. Attend Santa Cruz budget hearings in June.
CitySERVE 420.5403
ADMINISTRATIVE, DEVELOPMENT & OUTREACH INTERN / VOLUNTEER
The Ecological Landscaping Association (ELA) advocates for environmentally responsible stewardship of land and natural resources in the landscape and horticultural practices of professionals and the public. Through education, collaboration and networking, ELA promotes the design, installation and maintenance of landscapes that are guided by a knowledge of and respect for natural ecosystems.
Responsibilities: As a part time intern, your role will focus on administrative, development and media interaction important to ELA. Administrativeroles will consist of office organization and filing, database entry, web contact with regional and national offices, internet mailing, maintaining records and research materials, responding to material requests, running errands and other general office duties. Developmentactivities include: proposal writing and editing, donor prospect research and tracking, development campaign planning, budget development, research online fundraising opportunities, developing outreach materials, research of publications, media clippings and other informational materials relative to ELA's work. Outreachwill involve contacting radio, television and newspapers in promoting outreach programs and special events, coordinating event setup, distribution of outreach materials and working with other public relations and event contacts. 10 - 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, beginning immediately, flexible to your schedule. Minimum commitment is three months.
Required Qualifications: For this position, ELA is seeking a person who is passionate in educating our community about environmental and consumer issues in regards to land stewardship, shows enthusiasm for our mission, is interested in learning about nonprofit management and development, has an open mind and desires to work and learn in a casual but focused environment. Must have skills in office and administrative duties, strong written and communication ability, highly organizational, proficient with computers (word processing, data entry, internet knowledge) and have the ability to work independently.
Desirable Qualifications: Bilingual and bicultural (English/Spanish), outgoing personality and a sense of humor are beneficial. Automobile not required but a bicycle recommended for errands. Errands are within a two-mile radius.
Please submit resume with cover letter to Roxanne Evans, Coordinator, ELA-CA at . updated 4/5/06
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Pull patient files and file, Copy patient records Answer phones and schedule appointments Observe student orientations, Special projects- research TCM products and prices, Prepare patient packets and informational packets for distribution Mon-Fri between 9-5pm, 10-20 hrs wk
Five Branches Institute
200 7th Ave,. Santa Cruz
Dennis Etler 831.476.9424
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Phones, filing, light typing, Copy. Tue – 1 to 4pm or 1 to 5pm, Th 9 to 5pm and every other Friday
Jacobs Heart Children's Cancer Assoc
P.O. Box 1247, Capitola, Ca 95010
Susan Yanowsky 831.477.0690
LEGAL INTERNSHIP
Students primarily handle casework: doing client intake, advising and referral, preparation of legal materials Two quarters, Ten hours per week minimum
Legal Aid of the CentralCoast
21 Carr Street, Watsonville, Ca
Shirley Conner, Intern Coordinator
831.724.2253/688.6535
ADMINISTRATIONMS Word, Excel, Aldus Pagemaker 6-8 hours per week.
ARCHIVES AND COLLECTIONSInterest in history and research attention to detail, computer skills 6-8 hours per week.
DEVELOPMENT OFFICEAssisting with mailings, renewals, copying forms, and clerical assistance. 6-8 hours per week
MUSEUM STOREWide range of tasks including merchandising, display, customer service, daily cash balancing and product development 6-8 hours per week.
Museum of Art and History
705 Front StreetSanta Cruz
Allie Wilson,Volunteer Coordinator
831.429.1964, ext. 30
ADMINISTRATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND INFORMATION SERVICES
OFRF (The Organic Farming Research Foundation) has a part-time internship available for the 2001 winter and spring quarters. The position will focus on administration, development, and information services, including a range of tasks outlined below. Interns may receive academic credit in exchange for 8-10 hours of work per week. While we would like this intern to help us with the critical day-to-day tasks that keep the organization running, we are committed to offering interesting work and substantial learning opportunities.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITES include: database entry, filing, website update & maintenance, responding to material requests, answering phones, developing outreach materials (eg, OFRF display board), and other general office duties.
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES include: foundation research and correspondence; proposal writing and editing; donor prospect research and tracking; development campaign planning; budget development; online fundraising strategy creation.
INFORMATION SERVICES ACTIVITIES include: review of publications, media clippings and other informational materials for relevance to OFRF's work; responding to information requests; development of media citation packets; maintaining media contacts; assist with development of OFRF's information and technology plans. For this position, OFRF is seeking candidates with at least a basic understanding of organic farming and consumer issues; enthusiasm for our mission; interest in learning about nonprofit management and development; a sense of humor; and the desire to work and learn in a casual but focused environment.
OUR MISSION: The Organic Farming Research Foundation was founded in 1990 to foster the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming practices. Our mission is to sponsor research related to organic farming practices; to disseminate research results to organic farmers and to growers interested in adopting organic production systems; and to educate the public and decision-makers about organic farming issues. The majority of the Directors on our Board are working farmers, and OFRF is the only grower-led, national organic farming organization in the US.
If you are interested in joining our team, please send a resume and letter of introduction to
Melissa Matthewson at: OFRF,P.O. Box 440,Santa Cruz, CA95061 or
POLICY INTERNSHIP
OFRF has a part-time internship available for the 2001 winter and spring quarters. The position will focus on analysis of public policies related to organic farming research and practices, including a range of tasks outlined below. Interns will receive academic credit in exchange for 8-16 hours of work per week. The policy intern will work closely with OFRF's Policy Program Director to address one or two issues of regional or national significance, possibly in the areas of organic production and marketing standards, agricultural biotechnology, public resources for organic systems research and education, and development of a national organic systems research agenda. The intern will also provide support for the Scientific Congress on Organic Agricultural Research (SCOAR), a nationwide collaboration of producers, scientists, and others initiated and facilitated by OFRF to plan and promote research and information exchange to understand and improve organic agricultural systems. OFRF officially launched SCOAR this year and is planning regional and national meetings for 2001 and 2002, the first of which will take place in Monterey on January 23-24, 2001.
POLICY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES include: review of publications, legislation and other informational materials for relevance to OFRF's work; analysis of existing and proposed policies for impact on organic farmers and their information needs; maintaining contact with SCOAR participants and working with staff on SCOAR outreach and events. For this position, OFRF is seeking graduate-level candidates, or undergraduates capable of graduate-level work, with substantial knowledge of organic farming production and research issues; a basic understanding of public policy structures and interest in learning about regional and national agricultural policy; a sense of humor; and the desire to work and learn in a casual but intense environment.