Health Promotions Internship (SHIFT)
The Division of Student Affairs Internship Program
The Division of Student Affairs Internship Program allows students to spend a summer handling a special project for the university designed to prepare them for life after graduation. Interns will work 19 hours per week for 10-weeks. These part-time internship positions offer a competitive compensation package that includes an hourly wage. Due to COVID-19, we are currently planning for each of our internships to take place virtually. Housing assistance may be provided on a case by case basis after internship positions are offered. Undergraduate students are eligible to apply. The internship runs from May 31, 2021 to August 6, 2021. The application is due February 14, 2021.
Please contact utlei@austin.utexas.edu with questions.
*Undergraduate students must be enrolled in the Spring 2021 semester to be eligible.
The Office
SHIFT is a new initiative at UT Austin that aims to shift the culture of substance use on campus from one of default use, to one that cultivates well-being. There are six pilots that engage students, faculty, and staff in a different conversation around substance use, challenging the current norms.
The Project
This internship will assist SHIFT staff in moving our pilot initiatives forward. Projects may include helping the SHIFT team roll out a technology platform to help inform student conversation around substance use; develop and create communications to further SHIFT’s message via messaging campaigns and/or social media platforms; or assisting in peer-peer workshop development. The student will draw from various data to create informed messaging and bring their unique voice to inform student-centered communications and projects.
The Supervisor
Kate Lower, Director of SHIFT, University Health Services
Things You’ll Do
- Help the SHIFT team roll out a technology platform to help inform student conversation around substance use
- Develop and create communications to further SHIFT’s message via messaging campaigns and/or social media platforms
- Assisting in peer-peer workshop development.
- Participate in all required Division of Student Affairs Internship Program cohort activities and assessments
Who You Are (Preferred Qualifications)
- Related field of study: Health Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Services, Public Health
- Interest in substance misuse prevention, public health, brand establishment/recognition, social media, student messages, creative process