Houston Internship Opportunities
American Red Cross - Greater Houston Area Chapter
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers
and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles
of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims
of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
www.houstonredcross.org
Ph 713-526-8300
Davis Henderson, Executive Director
American Red Cross - Greater Houston Area Chapter
2700 Southwest Freeway , Houston, TX 77098
Internship Position Available:
Special Events/Development Intern [Development/Special Events]
Intern will be responsible for cyclist recruitment and retention for
the upcoming Tour de Rouge fundraising event (create and distribute
marketing materials, organize nightly activities, etc)
Internship Contact: Patricia Roberts, Director of Human Resources
proberts@ghac.org Ph 713-526-8300
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Armand Bayou Nature Center
To preserve native habitats and wildlife; and to improve man's understanding
of his environment through education.
www.abnc.org Ph 281-474-2551
Sue Sutterby, Executive Director
Armand Bayou Nature Center
P.O. Box 58828 , Houston, TX 77258
Internship Position Available:
EcoCamp Environmental Education Program Intern [Children/Youth Assistance]
Assist the ABNC staff and EcoCamp teachers (greet families, register
children at camp; prepare learning materials; lead activities; coordinate
teen volunteers)
Internship Contact: Heather Millar, Director of Education
heather@abnc.org Ph 281-474-2551
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Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.
To assist women and children in crisis, particularly survivors of domestic
violence, sexual assault and homelessness.
www.tbotw.org Ph 713-472-0753
Deborah Moseley, Executive Director
Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.
213 West Southmore , Pasadena, TX 77502
Internship Position Available:
Casework Intern [Administrative Assistance]
Assist with daily case management duties to assess, refer and provide
peer support to women and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual
assault and homelessness.
Internship Contact: Karen Amaya, Crisis Intervention Manager
kamaya@tbotw.org Ph 713-472-0753
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Buffalo Bayou Partnership
To coordinate the integration of major amenities and restoration projects
in the Bayou greenbelt and seek ways to increase community involvement
through pedestrian, boating and biking amenities; educational, volunteer
and recreational activities and tours; permanent and temporary art installations
and other natural and built attractions
www.buffalobayou.org Ph 713-752-0314
Anne Olson, Executive Director
Buffalo Bayou Partnership
1113 Vine Street Suite 200, Houston, TX 77002
Internship Position Available:
Events Assistant [Administrative Assistance]
Assist with special event planning and media relations
Internship Contact: Trudi Smith, Director of P.R. and Events
tsmith@buffalobayou.org
Ph 713-752-0314
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Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos, Inc.
To be a safe place for children in crisis due to abuse, neglect or the
effects of the HIV virus
www.casahope.org Ph 713-529-0639
Kathleen Foster, Executive Director
Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos, Inc.
P.O. Box 66581 , Houston, TX 77266
Internship Position Available:
Children/Youth Assistant, Casa Academy [Education/Instruction]
Supervise and tutor children, lead group activities, document progress
reports, provide cooking/craft lessons, supervise field trips.
Internship Contact: Susan Molitor, Residential Program Supervisor
susan@casahope.org Ph 713-529-0639
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ChildBuilders
To provide innovative services, programs, education and collaboration
to promote healthy child and family development
www.childbuilders.org Ph
713-400-1155
Trish King, Executive Director
ChildBuilders
3800 Buffalo Speedway Suite 310, Houston, TX 77098
Internship Position Available:
Program Support Intern [Education/Instruction]
Implement volunteer recruitment plans, develop strategies to promote
and implement agency programs
Internship Contact: Trish King, Executive Director
trish@childbuilders.org
Ph 713-400-1155
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Communities in Schools Houston, Inc.
To provide and to coordinate student assistance service at the school
campus in order to best meet the physical and emotional needs of at-risk
students and to empower these students to remain in school
www.cishouston.org Ph 713-654-1515
Cynthia Clay Briggs, Executive Director
Communities in Schools Houston, Inc.
2150 West 18th Street Suite 100, Houston, TX 77008
Internship Position Available:
Partnership Coordinator/Intern [Program Management]
Help coordinate Nursing Externship Program for teens, organize special
events, assist with camps and field trips
Internship Contact: Brenda Broussard, Partnership Coordinator
brendab@cis-houston.org
Ph 713-654-1515
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Council for Environmental Education
To provide environmental education programs and services that promote
stewardship of the environment and further the capacity of learners
to make informed decisions.
www.councilforee.org Ph 713-520-1936
Josetta Hawthorne, Executive Director
Council for Environmental Education
5555 Morningside Drive Suite 212, Houston, TX 77005
Internship Position Available:
CEE Program Assistant [Program Assistance]
Assist with special events, research projects, writing for newsletters,
enhancing databases
Internship Contact: Marc LeFebre, Senior Manager, Project WILD
marclcee@aol.com Ph 713-520-1936
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Hermann Park Conservancy
A non-profit citizens' organization dedicated to the stewardship and
improvement of Hermann Park -- today and for generations to come.
www.hermannpark.org Ph 713-524-5876
Doreen Stoller, Executive Director
Hermann Park Conservancy
6201-A Golf Course Drive , Houston, TX 77030
Internship Position Available:
Reforestation and Conservation Assistant [Conservation/Volunteer Coord.]
Assist with the development of Park reforestation plan, update tree
inventory, utilize GPS equipment to map the Park, facilitate volunteer
projects.
Internship Contact: Barbara Jo Harwell, Conservation Director
barbara_jo@hermannpark.org
Ph 713-524-5876
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Houston A+ Challenge
To promote an academically rich and purposeful education for more of
our children and to demonstrate how such an education could become possible
for all our children.
www.houstonaplus.org Ph 713-658-1881
Suzanne Sutherland, Executive Director
Houston A+ Challenge
1415 Louisiana Suite 3250, Houston, TX 77002
Internship Position Available:
Reforming Summer Schools Institute Intern [Administrative Assistance]
Assist in developing and implementing a two-day conference for educators.
Internship Contact: Betsy Broyles Breier, Special Projects Coordinator
bbreier@houstonaplus.org
Ph 713-658-1881
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Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
To provide education about the natural environment to people of all
ages and to protect and enhance the Arboretum as a haven and as a sanctuary
for native plants and animals.
www.houstonarboretum.org
Ph 713-681-8433
Debbie Markey, Executive Director
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
4501 Woodway Drive , Houston, TX 77024
Internship Position Available:
Graphic Design Intern [Administrative Assistance]
Upgrade exhibit materials, taking designs from concept to final product.
Position requires skills in graphic design software.
Internship Contact: Ms. Pat Marks, Associate Director
pmarks@houstonarboretum.org
Ph 713-681-8433
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Houston Museum of Natural Science
To preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural sciences; to
enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science
and related subjects; and to maintain and promote a museum of the first
class.
www.hmns.org Ph 713-639-4654
Joel Bartsch, Executive Director
Houston Museum of Natural Science
One Hermann Circle , Houston, TX 77006
Internship Position Available:
X-plorations Assistant [Program Management]
Assist with summer science camp program for children/teens; supervise
children; coordinate materials; work with museum staff
Internship Contact: Nicole Temple, Director of Youth Programs
ntemple@hmns.org Ph 713-639-4654
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Houston Zoo
To provide a fun, unique and inspirational experience fostering appreciation,
knowledge and care for the natural world
www.houstonzoo.org Ph 713-533-6519
Maya Houston, Executive Director
Houston Zoo
1513 North MacGregor Drive , Houston, TX 77030
Internship Position Available:
Primate Zookeeper Intern [Zookeeper]
Work with primate zookeepers, learn techniques for training and observation,
maintain exhibits.
Internship Contact: Dena Strange, Zoo Supervisor -- Primate Dept
dstrange@houstonzoo.org
Ph 713-533-6519
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Katy Art Reach
To bring art-related programs and services to the underprivileged and
the underserved, including children at-risk, troubled youth, children
and adults with special needs and the elderly.
www.katyartreach.org Ph 281-392-5341
Terri Bieber, Executive Director
Katy Art Reach
4211 Stonecroft Cir , Houston, TX 77450
Internship Position Available:
Art Program Coordinator [Children/Youth Assistance]
Work on-site with ARTreach artists as an art assistant; design special
projects; purchase supplies; direct workshops
Internship Contact: Terri Bieber, Executive Director
art.reach@earthlink.net
Ph 281-392-5341
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Literacy Advance of Houston
To teach adults to read, write and communicate effectively in English
so they can achieve their full potential as parents, workers, citizens
and community members.
www.literacyadvance.org
Ph 713-266-8777
Jane Holston, Executive Director
Literacy Advance of Houston
2424 Wilcrest Rd Suite 120, Houston, TX 77042
Internship Position Available:
Communications and Special Events Coord. [Public Relations/Marketing]
Help market and organize annual symposium and literacy initiatives.
Internship Contact: Jennifer Walters, Programs and Community Development
Dir.
jen.walters@literacyadvance.org
Ph 713-266-8777
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Nehemiah Center, The
Neighbors helping neighbors create a safe haven where children can be
motivated, equipped and inspired to realize their God-given potential.
www.nehemiah1.org Ph 713-526-5015
Oralia Rios-Nunez, Executive Director
Nehemiah Center, The
5015 Fannin , Houston, TX 77004
Internship Position Available:
Library Intern [Library Intern]
Cataloguing books using software/bar code system, organizing materials,
developing a "check-out" system, work with volunteers and
staff
Internship Contact: Tonia Labbe, Program Director
tonia.labbe@sbcglobal.net
Ph 713-526-5015
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Project CALL
Project C.A.L.L. is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated
to restoring the literacy of society by training individuals to be competent,
independent learners, thereby making it possible for them to lead stable,
productive lives, enhancing the survival of themselves, their families
and society.
www.projectcall.org Ph 281-261-2600
Barbara Pariani, Executive Director
Project CALL
2360 Texas Parkway , Missouri City, TX 77489
Internship Position Available:
Volunteer Coordinator [Volunteer Coordination]
Recruit volunteers, assist with orientation, scheduling, organize year-end
appreciation party.
Internship Contact: Minot Edwards, Education Director
meminot@aol.com Ph 281-261-2600
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Rose, The
At The Rose, we believe no woman should die of breast cancer because
she could not afford a mammogram or access to treatment. Our mission
is to reduce the number of deaths, due to breast cancer, by providing
screening, diagnosis and access to treatment to all women, regardless
of her ability to pay.
www.the-rose.org Ph 281-464-5117
Dorothy Weston Gibbons, Executive Director
Rose, The
12700 North Featherwood , Houston, TX 77034
Internship Position Available:
Interdepartmental Workflow Assistant [Development & Other Tasks]
Rotate through two departments: Development and Patient Navigation (assist
with donor relations, communicate with community partners, greet patients)
Internship Contact: Dee Lowery, Director of Development
dlowery@the-rose.org Ph 281-464-5117
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Theatre Under the Stars
To enrich life through the experience of world class musical theatre
and to positively impact lives beyond the stage through innovative education
and community outreach initiatives
www.tuts.com Ph 713-558-2600
John Breckenridge, Executive Director
Theatre Under the Stars
800 Bagby Suite 200, Houston, TX 77002
Internship Position Available:
Intern, Education & Outreach Administration [Musical Theatre Education]
Assignments include administration, production, assistant teaching,
creative writing and technical theatre tasks.
Internship Contact: Shay Rodgers, Manager, The Academy
shay@tuts.com Ph 713-558-2600
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Volunteer Houston
To engage more people and resources more effectively in volunteer service
to help solve serious social problems
www.volunteerhouston.org
Ph 713-965-0031
Carrie Moffitt, Executive Director
Volunteer Houston
3033 Chimney Rock Suite 460, Houston, TX 77056
Internship Position Available:
Program and Public Relations Coordinator [Public Relations/Marketing]
Two main tasks: assist in managing the Shell Non-Profit Internship Program
and handle PR responsibilities for service projects in the community.
Internship Contact: Matt Rosine, Program Manager
mattr@volunteerhouston.org
Ph 713-965-0031