EL BUEN SAMARATANO
Online Communications Intern
El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission seeks an Online Communications Intern for its community relations office. Interns will review Web copy for clarity, accuracy and style; write, edit and update Web copy; conduct Web-based resesarch; submit content to third-party Web sites; update calendars; design and create graphics such as Web banners, PowerPoint presentations and other materials. EBS is looking for students with exceptional communications skills, experience with HTML, graphic design, copy editing and familiarity with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop CS2. E-mail resume and cover letter with subject "Internship Application" to Ivan Davila, community relations coordinator, idavila@elbuen.org.

WEB TEAM INTERNS
New Media, Journalism
KXAN-Austin is looking for interns to join its Web team. You'll be right in the middle of the action, interacting with reporters, anchors and producers, and helping to provide content for KXAN.com and TheCWAustin.com. Tasks would include editing copy, posting video, keeping an eye on wires, creating online photo galleries and much more. Beyond that, you'll have a chance to contribute your ideas to better Austin's most popular broadcast TV Web site. Knowledge of AP style is a must. Candidates will be required to take a brief copy-editing test. You must be registered in an internship class and receive credit during the semester you intern. This internship is an unpaid position, and you must be available to work 15 or more hours per week. Spring, summer and fall internships are available. Send a cover letter, resume and three references to webteam@kxan.com and include "Web Team Internship" in the subject line."

GO TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
All disciplines
The Washington Internship Institute (www.wiidc.org) gives interns an opportunity to shape public policy, research national issues, attend congressional hearings, write articles and press releases, design Web sites, monitor budgets, prepare briefing books and plan events. Interns work four full days and attend two academic seminars on the fifth day. Convenient, mass transit-accessible housing available. Credit is available for this great experience. Visit the WII Web site for an application and more information. Deadlines for spring are Oct. 24 and Nov. 16.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION / Austin
Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, New Media
One of the nation's great nonprofit organizations offers an unpaid internship but a great opportunity to gain experience and course credit. Interns will work with Pat Byrum, corporate marketing director. Those of you who’ve expressed interest in event planning will benefit from working on several programs and events, including the Heart Ball, Go Red and a fall golf tournament. Send a cover letter and resume immediately to Pat Byrum at pat.byrum@heart.org.

CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK OF TEXAS
Journalism, Public Relations, New Media
Hurry to apply for this unpaid fall internship. The student who works at the Capital Area Food Bank in Austin, 8201 S. Congress Ave., will support the Communications Director and the Advocacy and Online Marketing Manager in their efforts to educate the public, media and community organizations about the programs and services of CAFB. Among the interns' duties will be to edit newsletters and other publications; edit and update the Web site; submit content to third-party Web sites; conduct web-based research; update community calendars; design and create collateral materials; create PowerPoint presentations, Web banners and other materials; update media coverage archive and media lists; attend meetings with the communications director; volunteer at events for CAFB; and perform clerical projects. Course credit available. E-mail resume, cover letter and one writing sample with subject: "Internship Application" to: Kerri Qunell (Texas State alumna), Communications Director, kqunell@secondharvest.org.

TRAINEE EDITOR, EMERGING-MARKET.ORG
Journalism, New Media
This three-to-six-month internship allows a journalist to learn from Third World leaders about visions and development strategies; work with Investment Promotion Agencies and Tourism Promotion Agencies in developing economies; edit news provided by these agencies; edit content currently published on Web site; prepare short economic profiles for emerging countries; prepare short tourism profiles for the emerging countries; transcribe and edit audio interviews; prepare newsletters; and write reports. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of the world’s economy and a genuine interest in developing countries. Send resume and cover letter to Eric Tirabassi at editor@emerging-market.org

AUSTIN BAR ASSOCIATION
Journalism, Public Relations, New Media
Connect with the legal community in Austin. An unpaid internship this fall consists of 10 to 12 hours per week at the Austin Bar Association's office at 816 Congress Ave. in downtown Austin. Interns will perform the following duties: Update the Web site; assist with and write articles for the Association's monthly publication, Austin Lawyer; assist with special events; and assist with maintaining the group's media list. Mail cover letter and resumes to Kat Hinson, Austin Bar Association, 816 Congress Ave., Suite 700, Austin, Texas 78701. For more information call (512) 472-0279.

NBA'S WORLD CHAMPS
Spurs Sports and Entertainment, Internet Division
New Media
The world champion San Antonio Spurs seeks interns to work in variousdepartments. The contact person for the Internet division is Daniel Banks (dbanks@attcenter.com); for media relations, Tom James (tjames@attcenter.com). The web department internship has a stipend and requires "some basic html" knowledge. During the season, the job includes possible game night work. Send cover letter to these respective contacts at: One AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX 78219, (210) 444-5641. Website: www.nba.com/spurs.

TEXAS MONTHLY
Journalism, Advertising, New Media
The award-winning publication offers unpaid internships each semester in various areas at its Austin home. It also offers advertising internships in its Houston, Dallas and New York offices. In Austin, internships are available in advertising, custom publishing, editorial, marketing services, new media, production and marketing/advertising research. Candidates interested in gaining valuable experience in any of these departments should send a resume and cover letter to: Internship Coordinator, Texas Monthly, P.O. Box 1569, Austin, Texas 78767-1569; fax to (512) 476-9007; or e-mail to: internships@texasmonthly.com. Please specify which department noted above interests you.

GREATER AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, New Media
The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce has several unpaid fall internships in its Communications Department. Interns will research and update publications and the Chamber Web site; fact check for articles and reports; enter data; write articles and news releases; call on media; prepare reports and other materials for the Communications Council and Board of Directors; and, among performing many other tasks, assist in preparation for news conferences and communications events. Students need excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office. HTML, Adobe Photoshop or Quark are a plus. Good writing and oral skills essential. You must be able to work well in a team atmosphere. Send cover letter and resume to Amanda Sablatura, vice president of communications, at asablatura@austinchamber.com by Aug. 15. Internships run generally from Sept. 4 to Dec. 15, 15 to 20 hours a week.