Dress for Success

DRESS FOR SUCCESS AUSTIN

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.

Dress for Success Austin is always seeking bright, dynamic, motivated interns to join our growing team of community helpers and local do-gooders.

Interning with Dress for Success Austin gives students an opportunity to network with contacts from over 100+ different nonprofit and government organizations in the Austin area. Through project management, event planning, client relations, data analysis and much more, our interns gain the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the ins-and-outs of the nonprofit world.

Summer internships will take place June 4 – August 13.
Fall internships will take place September 2 – December 19.
Spring internships will take place January 6 – May 18.

FASHION MERCHANDISING INTERN

Reporting directly to our Inventory Manager, the Fashion Merchandising Intern will be responsible for keeping our organization’s inventory organized and stocked, as well as sorting donations and training volunteers on sorting processes.

Responsibilities:

Manage influx of donations and sort, purge, merchandize, and organize inventory at the Dress for Success Austin boutique
Train volunteers on inventory management
Manage community groups with volunteer tasks
Create more efficient ways of managing inventory
Update documents relating to inventory management including inventory lists and instructions for purging days
Notify staff when inventory is needed

Basic Requirements:

Must be a current student seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree
Ability to work a minimum of 12 hours per week on site
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook as well as strong working knowledge of
Microsoft Office Applications
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

Detailed planning, time management and organizational skills
Knowledge of appropriate attire for interviews and employment
Knowledge and interest in fashion labels and consignment/thrift store merchandise
Positive, proactive and ability to exercise great judgment and common sense
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
Creative problem-solver
Previous work experience in nonprofits a plus

CLIENT SERVICES INTERN

Reporting directly to the Front Office Manager, the Client Services Intern will assist with client education, daily client intake, and management. They will also assist with client data and data analysis.

Responsibilities:

Provide front office continuity for clients
Greet clients and assist them with paperwork
Pair clients with a volunteer image consultant or volunteer career center advocate
Educate clients about additional Dress for Success Austin programs and services
Answer phones and field public inquiries
Build relationships with referral agencies and communicate our policies and procedure to caseworkers
Conduct follow-up calls to clients and determine if/what additional services are needed
Assist with client data analysis

Basic Requirements:

Must be a current student seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree
Ability to work a minimum of 12 hours per week on site
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook as well as strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

Detailed planning, time management and organizational skills
Positive, proactive and ability to exercise great judgment and common sense
Sensitivity to diverse client backgrounds
Resourceful, as well as the ability to locate various resources for clients
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
Creative problem-solver
Previous work experience in nonprofits a plus

SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN

Reporting directly to the Volunteer Coordinator, the Social Media Intern will assist with general content creation for all official Dress for Success Austin social media accounts.

Responsibilities:

Create unique + engaging social media content
Work with the supervisor to implement long-term + short-term media campaigns
Monitor analytics from running social posts to identify viable ideas
Create and design shareable content for upcoming events
Find new, scalable ways to grow social media following and increase engagement
Attend occasional community events to represent Dress for Success Austin

Basic Requirements:

Must be a current student seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree
Ability to work a minimum of 12 hours per week on site
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook as well as strong working knowledge of
Microsoft Office Applications
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Applications including but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro
Photography experience required
Passion for social media and branded content creation
Graphic design experience a plus
Experience creating ads through VideoShop, Facebook, Instagram etc.
Positive, proactive and able to always exercise great judgment and common sense

ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Reporting to the Volunteer Coordinator, the Volunteer Coordinator Assistant will assist in daily volunteer management and operations.

Responsibilities:

Oversee Dress for Success Austin’s volunteer database
Input new volunteers into database with detailed accuracy
Keep calendar of volunteer events and schedules up to date
Maintain volunteer files and facilitate data transfer
Prepare files and presentations for volunteer orientations
Provide support to Volunteer Coordinator
Assist in creating and updating volunteer policies

Basic Requirements:

Must be a current student seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree
Ability to work a minimum of 12 hours per week on site
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook as well as strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to collaborate and work independently if need be
Meet deadlines
Perform multiples tasks effectively
Schedule and input data accurately, strong attention to detail necessary

CAREER CENTER INTERN

Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Career Center intern will manage the resources in the career center, train volunteers on all resources available, and follow-up with clients regarding additional program offerings.

Responsibilities:

Support the Job Searching Program Coordinator to organize and facilitate the program prior to, during and after each session and throughout the cohort of classes
Assist with preparation of each class session including arranging the room for the most conducive learning environment
As needed, communicate with various entities in the community to assist with arranging speakers, mentors, supplies, and educational materials as needed
As the close of each cohort of classes, assist with writing and analyzing reports
Train volunteers on career center duties
Serve as backup career center consultant in lieu of absent volunteers or along with present volunteers
After each class session, input demographic into a database
Keep track of each client’s file to ensure all required data is complete and accurate

Basic Requirements:

Must be a current student seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree
Ability to work a minimum of 12 hours per week
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook as well as strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

Detailed planning, time management and organizational skills
Positive, proactive and ability to exercise great judgment and common sense
Proficient in G Suite
Sensitivity to diverse client backgrounds
Research skills
Ability to locate resources and reliable contacts via internet and phone
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
Creative problem-solver
Previous work experience in nonprofits a plus

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN

Reporting directly to the Community Outreach Coordinator, the Graphic Design Intern will assist with general content creation for all official Dress for Success Austin marketing outlets.

Responsibilities:

Create unique + engaging content for social media platforms
Work with the Community Outreach Coordinator to create branded marketing collateral including but not limited to brochures, flyers, digital marketing collateral, press kits, newsletter graphics, e-mail blasts etc.
Create and design shareable content for third party events, volunteer gatherings and other community happenings
Have the option to work remotely or from office to complete projects

Basic Requirements:

Must be a current sophomore, junior or senior seeking undergraduate degree or student seeking graduate degree
Ability to work a minimum of 12 hours per week, from office or remotely
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite as well as strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
Previous graphic design experience required
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Applications including but not limited to Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro
Photography experience a plus
Passion for social media and branded content creation
Experience creating marketing collateral through VideoShop, Facebook, Instagram etc.
Positive, proactive and able to always exercise great judgment and common sense

Compensation:

All internship opportunities are unpaid. Credit is not required but we can provide documentation if needed.

How to apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to candy@dressforsuccessaustin.org