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Client Services Intern
ORGANIZATION: Dress for Success Austin
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22 people are interested
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 seeking bright, dynamic, motivated interns to join our growing team of community helpers and local do-gooders in the Summer of 2019.
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 3 - August 16. All internship opportunities are unpaid. Credit is not required but we can provide documentation if needed.
Reporting directly to the Front Desk 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 procedures 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 9 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
- 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
To apply, send a resume and cover letter directly to Defne Comlek, defne@dressforsuccessaustin.org.
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About Dress for Success Austin
Location:
701 Tillery, Box 11, Suite A-5, Austin, TX 78702, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Description
Dress for Success empowers women to continually shape their own destiny -- transforming themselves, their families and their communities. By helping a woman succeed, we are also helping her children succeed. We help women thrive in work and in life. The women we serve become self-actualized and mentors to other women. The women we serve are future leaders of our communities.
Dress for Success provides much more than suits. We "dress" women on the outside and the inside for their professional journey. The suit is just the beginning of how we help women thrive in work and in life. We provide women with clothing, confidence, career development and a network of support. We give women the confidence and the practical skills to
Our clients are a diverse group of women who have faced a variety of life challenges and are seeking employment and self-sufficiency. They come from all walks of life and are looking for an opportunity to prove themselves. Dress for Success Austin empowers them to achieve this goal and to thrive personally and professionally.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
701 Tillery, #11 , Suite A-5Austin, TX 78702
DATE POSTED
March 21, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 9 hours a week