ExxonMobil CSJP 2012 Agencies

Please apply directly to the agencies you are interested in. To be eligible to participate, you must be a currently enrolled, full-time, undergraduate student that has graduated from high school, completed your freshman year of college and will be returning to school full-time in the fall of 2012 as either a sophomore, junior, or senior. Family members of ExxonMobil employees are not eligible. 1. AAMA, Inc. Legal Name: Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans AAMA is committed to advancing the lives of at-risk and disadvantaged youth and families through an array of innovative programs of excellence in the areas of education and Health and Human Services. Beatrice G. Garza, Executive Director 6001-E Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77023 www.aamainc.us Ph 713-967-6700 Internship Position Available: Summer Learning Coordinator [Program Coordination] The intern will take the lead in offering a 6-week Summer Learning Camp for the children of the adult students registered in our ESL and GED classes during the morning shift which is 9:00 a.m.-1 p.m. Internship Contact: Lisa Schott, Human Resources Director lschott@aama.org Internship Supervisor: Erika Saldana

2. AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. To create positive social impact through the innovative management of HIV/AIDS and other chronic diseases. Angiela Zielinski, MSW, Executive Director 3202 Weslayan Street, Houston, TX 77027 www.AIDSHelp.org Ph 713-623-6796 Internship Position Available: Camp Hope Assistant Coordinator [Volunteer Coordination] The Camp Hope Assistant Coordinator will be responsible for training camp counselors, ensuring the accuracy of camper files, developing and facilitating the Tween Character Development Program and other administrative duties. At the conclusion of Camp, the Assistant Coordinator will also be responsible for administering the Camp Outcomes Survey to the campers. The Assistant Coordinator will also collect and analyze the survey data and draft demographic reports. Internship Contact: Marc Cohen, Program Manager CohenM@AFHouston.org

3. Asian American Family Services Enhancing the mental health and social well-being of Asian Americans in greater Houston. 9440 Bellaire Blvd. Suite 228, Houston, TX 77036 Executive Director, Kim Szeto 713-600-9440 www.aafstexas.org Internship Position Available: Marketing Communications Associate [Public Relations/Marketing] The intern will assist in the development and implementation of a sound marketing plan to include the development and production of documentary video of AAFS. Internship Contact, Zubaida Mamsa, Project Specialist Zubaida.mamsa@aafstexas.org

4. Aurora Picture Show A non-profit micro-cinema that presents artist made, non-commercial film and video. We are dedicated to expanding the cinematic experience and promoting the understanding and appreciation of moving image art. 1524 Sul Ross, Houston, TX 77018 Delicia Harvey, Executive Director www.aurorapictureshow.org Ph 713-868-2101 Internship Position Available: Summer Filmmaking Program Apprentice [Children/Youth Assistance] The Summer Apprentice would be responsible for managing our summer education programs for youth, specifically our Boot Camps where youth learn about, create and discuss film and video. In addition to administering the management of the program, the apprentice would also work at the camps as an instructor. Furthermore, this role would be vital to assisting with growth of the program through establishing curriculum guidelines, assisting with press, and implementing a new support program to sponsor entry fees of completed films into festivals. Internship Contact: Rachel Blackney, Associate Director blackney@aurorapictureshow.org

5. Bayou Preservation Association To protect and restore the richness and diversity of our waterways through activism, advocacy, collaboration and education. 3201 Allen Parkway #200, Houston, TX 77019 Katharine C. Lord, Executive Director www.bayoupreservation.org Ph 713-529-6443

Internship Position Available:

Water Quality Investigator [Technical/Computing] The intern will serve as a member of an investigatory team to conduct investigative water sampling in Houston-area bayous upstream of locations with identified high fecal indicator bacteria. Sampling will help determine point sources or land uses that are responsible for the bacteria indicators. This sampling and analysis will be made available to stakeholder groups responsible for implementing bacteria reduction plans and will assist in the refinement of these plans. Internship Contact: Steve Hupp, Water Quality Director shupp@bayoupreservation.org

6. Bering Omega Community Services To nurture the well- being and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of persons affected by HIV/AIDS through compassionate health care and social services. Sara Brown, Executive Director 1429 Hawthorne Houston, TX 77006 www.beringomega.org Ph 713-341-3771

Internship Position Available: Volunteer Coordinator [Volunteer Coordination] The intern will recruit, assemble, and train a special Community Outreach Team. Internship Contact: Sara Brown, Volunteer Coordinator

sbrown@beringomega.org

7. Boat People SOS- Inc. To empower, organize and equip Vietnamese individuals and families in their pursuit of liberty and dignity. Vinh N. Ho, Esq., Executive Director 11360 Bellaire Blvd, Suite 910, Houston, TX 77072 www.bpsos.org Ph 281-530-6888 Internship Position Available: Health Awareness and Promotion Intern [Development/Special Events] The intern will develop and coordinate the 1st Seniors Community Farmers Market to empower low-income seniors to be self-sufficient, productive, and contributing members of the community. The intern will also build relationships with local businesses and community partners to sustain continued support for the Senior’s Community Farmers Market. Internship Contact: Trish Thao Nguyen, Senior Branch Manager Trish.Nguyen@bpsos.org Internship Supervisor: Annie Trinh, Community Health Worker annie.trinh@bpsos.org

8. Boys and Girls Country To change the lives of children from families in crisis by loving and nurturing them in a Christian home environment, raising them to become self-sustaining and contributing adults. Lou Palma, Executive Director 18806 Roberts Road, Hockley, TX 77447 www.boysandgirlscountry.org Ph 281-351-4976 Internship Position Available: Marketing and Communications Intern [Children/Youth Assistance] The intern will work closely with the supervisor and other staff members on a range of marketing and graphic design projects, including branding of internal and external organizational communications, creating an introductory brochure and redesigning other existing promotional materials. The intern will take the lead on a special marketing project focusing on alumni communications by contacting former residents, building a Facebook page or group for alumni networking, and working with Campus Life and Alumni Relations Manager to coordinate, promote, and publicize alumni homecoming. Internship Contact: Ginny Hargrave, Development Officer Ginny.hargrave@boysandgirlscountry.org

9. Breakthrough Houston To prepare students who possess high academic potential but have limited educational resources for competitive high schools and college admission. In addition, we encourage talented high school and college students to consider careers in education. Kathy Heinzerling, Executive Director 2401 Claremont Lane, Houston, TX 77019 www.breakthroughhouston.org Ph 713-850-4032 Internship Position Available: Special Events/Marketing Coordinator [Special Events] The intern will be responsible for coordinating all Breakthrough Houston special events for eight weeks during the summer. Events include an informational meeting for middle-school parents, a program-wide community service project, one 7th grade field trip, one career day for the 8th graders, a college visit for the 9th graders, an 8th grade after hours “extravaganza”, an all program dance, and working with BTH staff and summer intern teachers to produce the culminating community-wide end-of-program celebration event. Internship Contact: Kathy Heinzerling, Executive/Program Director kheinzerling@sjs.org

10. Center for Houston's Future The Center for Houston’s Future engages the community to think long-term and act strategically for the future economic, physical, social and cultural well- being of the region through research, facilitation, and collaboration. Catherine C. Mosbacher, Executive Director 1200 Smith St. Suite 1150, Houston, TX 77002 www.futurehouston.org Ph 713-844-9325 Internship Position Available: ExxonMobil Summer Intern [Special Assignments/Projects] The internship offers the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a public affairs environment while contributing to the Center’s mission. The experience provides exposure to a wide variety of policy issues and tasks, the opportunity to participate in events and impact a small, but well-connected nonprofit organization. Internship Contact: Sandra Wegmann, Manager Strategic Initiatives Swegmann@futurehouston.org

11. Child Advocates, Inc. To mobilize court appointed volunteers to break the vicious cycle of child abuse. We speak up for abused children who are lost in the system and guide them into safe environments where they can thrive. Sonya Galvan, Executive Director 2401 Portsmouth Street Suite 210, Houston, TX 77098 www.childadvocates.org Ph 713-529-1396 Internship Position Available: Marketing Intern [Public Relations/Marketing] The Marketing Intern will assist the Marketing Manager in any and all efforts to promote Child Advocates’ mission, brand and opportunities for involvement. The Marketing Intern will be exposed to all facets of the day-to-day marketing efforts and initiatives and will be responsible for conducting two to three specific projects during the course of the summer internship period. Internship Supervisor: Ashley Brockette, Marketing Manager Ashley.brockette@childadvocates.org Internship Contact: Joanna Cramer, HR Manager joanna.cramer@childadvocates.org Ph 713-529-1396 ext. 268 Liz Peterson, Development Coordinator Ph 713-529-1396 ext.238

12. Chinese Community Center To bridge East and West by enriching families with educational, cultural and social service programs. Chi-Mei Lin, Executive Director 9800 Town Park Drive, Houston, TX 77036 www.ccchouston.org Ph 713-271-6100 Internship Position Available: Youth Summer Camp Program Assistant Coordinator [Children/Youth Assistance] The Chinese Community Center’s Youth Summer Camp Program keeps at-risk and economically disadvantaged children and youth living in Southwest Houston Communities out of trouble and engaged in quality, rewarding, and age appropriate activities. The Youth Summer Camp Program Assistant Coordinator will be key in the development of educational, leadership, and recreational activities for the summer camp, manage teen volunteers, and implement and facilitate the newly introduced Youth Wellness Program. Internship Contact: Lisa To, Youth Program Coordinator lisato@ccchouston.org

13. Children’s Museum of Houston

Transforming communities through innovative, child-centered learning. 1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004 www.cmhouston.org Ph 713- 535-7264 Internship Position Available: Education Special Projects Intern [Technical/Computing] The intern will be tasked with developing two web pages on the Museum’s website: one for homeschoolers, and one for Girl and Boy Scouts. The web page geared to the needs of homeschoolers will feature functionalities that will create a presence for the Children’s Museum as a resource for families and children outside the traditional school environment. The second web page will help lay out what museum activities Girl and Boy Scouts can do at the Museum to achieve their badge goals. The intern will work closely with the Museum’s educators and community leaders to identify the homeschooling and Scouting communities’ needs, and then plan, design, and implement these two new web systems. Internship Contact: Karen Milnar, Director of Gallery Programs kmilnar@cmhouston.org

14. City of Houston-Volunteer Initiatives Program The City of Houston Volunteer Initiatives Program (VIP) is in the Mayor’s office and is responsible for engaging Houstonians in city government through volunteer service activities and community projects. Cameron Waldner, Chief Service Officer City Hall Annex 900 Bagby, Public Level, Suite 019 Houston, TX 77002 www.houstontx.gov/volunteer and www.houstonservice.org Ph 832-393-0971 Internship Position Available: Social Media/IT Intern [Public Relations/Marketing] The VIP office would like an intern dedicated to social media, outreach, and IT. The summer intern would be responsible for updating Social media and strategizing ways to increase followers. The intern would also enhance the VIP website through graphic design and web content. Internship Contact: Cameron Waldner, Chief Service Officer Cameron.waldner@houstontx.gov

15. Covenant House Texas To offer homeless and runaway youth a safe haven from the dangers of street life and abuse and to provide them with the necessary skills, training and emotional support to choose positive life alternatives and develop into self-sufficient adults. Ronda Robinson, Executive Director 1111 Lovett Blvd., Houston, TX 77006 www.covenanthousetx.org Ph 713-523-2231 Internship Position Available: Marketing/Business Outreach Representative [PR/Marketing] This internship will support Covenant House Texas’ (CHT’s) Vocational/Educational programs by creating opportunities for CHT to partner with the local business community and creating job opportunities for CHT youth. Once the intern has actively solicited and developed a portfolio of business partners, the intern will then plan, coordinate, and implement a job fair to provide interviewing and employment opportunities to CHT youth. Internship Contact: Kim Upchurch, Director Rights of Passage kupchurch@covenanthouse.org Internship Supervisor: Rhonda Collins, Job Developer rcollins@covenanthouse.org

16. CSTEM Teacher and Student Support Services

CSTEM’s mission is to close achievement gaps in areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through the integration of communication in grades Pre K-12. Reagan Flowers, Ph.D, Executive Director 3226 Alabama, Houston, TX 77004 www.cstem.org Ph 713-443-4521

Internship Position Available: Public Administration/Public Relations Coordinator [Public Relations /Marketing] The intern will create a marketing campaign directed to communicate the mission of the organization. Manage and obtain speaking engagements for the Executive Director to ensure consistent and targeted messaging. Effectively coordinate all media, marketing, mass communications, and branding using creativity to increase community awareness through a network of professionals. Internship Contact: Sheetal Shah, Special Projects Coordinator sshah@cstem.org Internship Supervisor: Kelcey White, Program Administrator kwhite@cstem.org

17. Discovery Green Conservancy To operate an urban park that serves as a village green, a source of health and happiness for our citizens, and a window into the diverse talents and traditions that enrich life in Houston. Barry Mandel, President 1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77010 www.discoverygreen.com Ph 713-800-4706 Internship Position Available: Reporting Process Intern [Public Relations/Marketing] In its 4th year, Discovery Green has already exceeded all projections set out When the park was conceived: more people, more events, more attention, more of everything. Now potential funders are clamoring for information about the park, something that captures a year of financial and marketing data. An annual report is something that most for-profit corporations take for granted but non-profits struggle to create; the internship would be to develop the first Discovery Green annual report as well as a process for the staff to produce one every year. Internship Contact: Melinda Parmer, Business Manager Melinda@discoverygreen.com

18. Dress for Success Houston 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. Nancy Levicki, President & Co-founder 3915 Dacoma, Ste. A, Houston, TX 77092 www.dressforsuccess.org/houston Ph 713-957-3779 Internship Position Available: Communications Intern [Public Relations/Marketing] The communications intern will work closely with the steering committee of our young professionals group, Women of Wardrobe, in the planning of their annual membership drive and in researching strategies to increase membership using public relations methods. The intern will also take the lead on the agency’s social media efforts and gain experience in website design. The intern will walk away with membership recruitment skills, social media experience that is relevant to the workplace and professionals clippings that display the intern’s design and writing abilities. Internship Contact: Anne McAllister, Director of Development anne@dfshouston.org

19. Educational Programs Inspiring Communities H.E.A.R.T. Program Legal Name: Educational Programs Inspiring Communities To promote structured independence for persons living with developmental disabilities by providing innovative education, training, housing and employment programs. Jane Cummins, Executive Director 6717 Stuebner Airline Rd., Suite 207, Houston, TX 77091 www.educationalprograms.org Ph 713-782-5606 Internship Position Available: Golf Tournament Coordinator [Special Events] The Golf Tournament Coordinator will be responsible for the planning and implementation of a one-day golf tournament to be held in summer 2011. The internship will involve coordination of volunteers, fundraising, project management, public relations, and integration of the program with the HEART mission. Internship Contact: Dr. Ross Castillo, PhD, H.E.A.R.T. Program Manager rcastillo@heartprogram.org

20. Family Services of Greater Houston To provide individuals and families with the counseling and guidance they need to strengthen themselves and their relationships. Nyla K. Woods, President/CEO 3815 Montrose, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77007 Administrative Offices 4625 Lillian Street, Houston, TX 77007 Location of Internship www.familyservices.org Ph 713-868-4466 Internship Position Available: IT Systems Analyst [Technical/Computing] The intern will be completely immersed in the information systems of the organization. The intern will be given responsibility for the completion of one of several possible primary projects. Internship Contact: Michele McClinton, Vice President of Human Resources mmcclinton@familyservices.org Internship Supervisor: Keith Rea, Vice President of Operations krea@familyservices.org

21. Galveston Bay Foundation To preserve, protect and enhance the natural resources of the Galveston Bay estuarine system and its tributaries for present users and for posterity. Executive Director, Bob Stokes 17330 Highway 3, Webster, TX 77598

Internship Position: Program Intern [Outreach] The internship will be highly involved and can include volunteer and member coordination, water quality programming and opportunities for field-based, habitat restoration and conservation work. Internship Contact, Julie Mintzer, Director of Community Programs jmintzer@galvbay.org

22. Harmony House, Inc. To provide permanent and transitional housing for homeless persons in a supportive, drug and alcohol free community; to provide primary health and respite care for homeless persons who are too sick to be on the streets but not sick enough to be in a hospital. Tim Johnson, Executive Director 602 Girard, Houston, TX 77007 www.harmonyhouse.org Ph 713-236-0119 Internship Position Available: Senior Level Dietetic Student [Health Services] The Senior Level Dietetic student will provide assistance to the Registered dietician to evaluate and assess each program participant to improve each participant’s health and well being. Dietetic student will provide instructions to each program participant regarding their diet after assessment/consultation with dietician. Internship Contact: Preston Witt, Director of Services preston_witt@harmonyhouse.org

23. Health Museum, The

Legal Name: The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science The Health Museum is an interactive and entertaining science for all ages that promotes understanding and appreciation of the human body, mind and spirit and inspires a lifelong commitment to health and wellness. Jon Iszard, Executive Director 1515 Hermann Dr., Houston, TX 77004 www.thehealthmuseum.org Ph 713-942-7054

Internship Position Available: Summer Youth Volunteer Program Coordinator [Program Management] The Youth Volunteer Coordinator coordinates the training, scheduling and communications of 60 youth volunteers (ages 15 to 18) for support of our summer exhibits. He/She also oversees the daily routine of 20 youth volunteers that assist the Museum’s Summer Discovery Camps. Internship Contact: Mary Heartlein, Community Services Manager mheartlein@thehealthmuseum.org

24. Heritage Society, The A museum complex at Sam Houston Park, collects preserves, exhibits, and celebrates the diverse history of the Houston region. Alice Collette, Executive Director 1100 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002 www.heritagesociety.org Internship Position Available: Development and Special Events Intern [Development & Special Events Intern] The intern will gain hands-on experience in non-profit development and event planning coordination by assisting with preparations for the 50th annual Candlelight Tour. The intern will engage in projects related to the logistics of event planning, educational program development, volunteer recruitment, and marketing/public relations. Internship Contact: Jennifer Jackson, Development Assistant jjackson@heritagesociety.org Internship Supervisor: Carol Watson, Development Director cwatson@heritagesociety.org

25. Hermann Park Conservancy A non-profit citizens' organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park -- today and for generations to come. Executive Director, Doreen Stoller 6201-A Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030 www.hermannpark.org Ph 713-524-5876 Internship Position Available: Reforestation Planning Assistant [Volunteer\Programming] The Conservancy’s conservation director is developing a dynamic management plan for the approximately 8500 trees in Hermann Park, and since there are trees that either are removed or are planted on a regular basis, the map showing the location, species, size and condition of theses tree changes also. The intern will be responsible for updating the tree map utilizing GPS and GIS software, especially to reflect the almost 500 trees lost during Texas’s exceptional drought, and contributing to the tree management plan based on research on a specific relative topic. Internship Contact: Barbara Jo Harwell, Conservation Director barbara_jo@hermannpark.org

26. HITS Theatre The purpose and mission of HITS is educational, cultural and civic. Rene Zamore, Executive Director 311 W. 18th Street, Houston, TX 77008 www.hitstheatre.org 713-880-3615 Internship Position Available: Development Intern [Development\Special Events] HITS Theatre is a leading performing arts education organization for young people in grades 1-12 in the Houston metropolitan area. The intern will gain valuable non-profit development experience as they achieve the following: generate gift acknowledgements and annual fund campaign materials, assist with planning of special events, conduct grant research, research prospective individual and corporate donors, and data entry of donations. Internship Contact: Carrie Ray, Development Coordinator Carrie@hitstheatre.org

27. Holocaust Museum To educate people about the Holocaust, remember the six million Jews and other innocent victims, and honor the survivor’s legacy. Using the lessons of the Holocaust and other genocides, we teach the dangers of hatred, prejudice and apathy. Susan Myers, Executive Director 5401 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004 www.hmh.org Ph 713-942-8000 Internship Position Available: Public Relations Intern [Public Relations/Marketing] This internship offers an opportunity for experience in a professional public relations/marketing environment focused on marketing the Museum and our educational programs that promote awareness of the dangers of intolerance, prejudice, discrimination and violence worldwide. Internship contact: Ira Perry, Director of Public Relations and Marketing iperry@hmh.org 28. HomeAid Houston To build dignified housing where homeless families and individuals can rebuild their lives. Bette Moser, Executive Director www.homeaidhouston.org Ph 281-970-8970 9511 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Houston, TX 77064 Internship Position Available: Marketing and Special Events Assistant [Special Events] This internship involves overseeing the many facets of HomeAid Houston’s annual fundraiser, Project Playhouse. The intern will have the opportunity to work at Minute Maid Park during Astros games as part of this internship It’s perfectly suited for an intern as it is a self-contained project of a manageable size with a specific start and end date, utilizing many executive skills including marketing, sales, management, event coordination, public speaking and time management to name a few. Additionally, it encourages the intern to think “outside of the box” creatively to implement marketing ideas which enhance ticket sales and volunteer recruitment for the fundraiser. Internship Contact: Lea Pipitone, Director of Marketing and Special Events lpipitone@homeaidhouston.org

29. Houston Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Legal Name: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Houston Affiliate To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. Adriana Higgins, Executive Director 5433 Westheimer RD, Suite 325 Ph 713-783-9188 www.komen-houston.org Internship Position Available: Special Events Intern [Development/Special Events] The special events intern will receive significant non-profit experience by planning and executing three annual Komen Houston events. The intern will solicit donations for the events, manage RSVP lists, and oversee event logistics. Working alongside the Special Events Manager, they will receive valuable insight into non-profit development and fundraising and into successful event management. Internship Contact: Annie Stafford, Special Events Manager astafford@komen-houston.org

30. Houston Alumni and Youth Center (HAY Center) Legal Name: Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults/Houston Alumni and Youth Center To empower foster youth and former foster youth to become successful, productive adults. Mary S. Green, Director 1906 Cochran Street, Houston, TX 77009 www.HAYCenter.org Ph 713-884-3300 Internship Position Available: Project Paycheck Intern [Social Service] The Project Paycheck Intern will assist the employment specialist and volunteer coordinator to gather outcome and program performance data. This will include interviews with employers, youth particpants, and follow-up at intervals at program completion to determine post-project status of participants. Internship Contact: Richard Funderburk, Grant Manager Richard.Funderburk@cps.hctx.net

31. 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 a sanctuary for native plants and animals Deborah Markey, Executive Director 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77024 Ph 713-681-8433 www.houstonarboretum.org Internship Position Available: Naturalist Intern [Education\Instruction] The intern will develop a series of activities to be facilitated by volunteers at the Houston Arboretum in a new Discovery Cart Program. Internship Contact: Pat Marks, Associate Director pmarks@houstonarboretum.org

32. Houston Ballet To inspire a lasting love and appreciation for dance through artistic excellence, exhilarating performances, innovative choreography and superb educational programs. Cecil C. Conner, Managing Director

www.houstonballet.org Ph 713-523-6300 601 Preston Street, Houston, TX 77002 Internship Position Available: Academy Special Projects Intern [Administrative Assistance] The internship will provide incomparable experience for any student wishing to explore a career in arts administration. Time spent at Houston Ballet Academy provides hands on experience and leadership development through planning and executing Houston Ballet’s prestigious six-week performance-based summer program. Students interface with professionals in duties relating to general administration, marketing, social media, education, outreach and project management. Internship Supervisor: Patrick Marshall, Academy Administrator pmarshall@houstonballet.org Internship Supervisor: Shelly Power, Director Academy

33. 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. Joel Bartsch, Executive Director 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030 www.hmns.org Internship Position Available: Xplorations Resource Coordinator [Program Management] The Xplorations Resource Coordinator will support the HMNS Education staff and the Xplorations program during the summer. Through helping to maintain camper records, providing quality customer service to Museum patrons and preparing materials for our camps the intern will play a large part in helping to deliver a top notch summer camp program for over 400 students each week. Internship Contact: Allison Kellogg, Curator of Education Collections, akellogg@hmns.org

34. Houston Public Library Foundation Through advocacy and fundraising, the Houston Public Library Foundation supports the Houston Public Library’s wide range of initiatives with particular emphasis on its neighborhood libraries and their community programs. Susan Bischoff, Executive Director 500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77002 www.houstonlibrary.org/hplfoundation.org Internship Position Available: Community Outreach and Marketing Intern [Education\Instruction] This marketing internship provides valuable experience as the intern will create a plan to appeal to a bigger audience through website and social media outlets. The intern will create and implement a marketing and communications plan that will drive traffic to the web to learn more about HPLF and to increase donations. Daily activities include the creation of new material, web updates, and maintenance of HPLF’s recently launched website. Also to create and implement a social and online media-marketing plan that would include Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, a monthly newsletter, etc. Internship Contact: Dennis Williams, Community Services and Development Coordinator, dwilliams@houstonlibraryfoundation.org Internship Supervisor: Maya Houston, Director of Development mhouston@houstonlibraryfoundation.org

35. Houston’s Ronald McDonald House Legal Name: Ronald McDonald House of Houston Ronald McDonald House of Houston offers a home away from home providing care, compassion and hope to families with seriously ill children being treated in Texas Medical Center institutions. Leslie Bourne, Executive Director 1907 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 www.rmhhouston.org Internship Position Available: Development Intern [Development/Special Events] The intern will learn behind the scenes of non-profit fundraising and developing social media. Internship Contact: Robin Sher, Director of Finance and Business Administration, rsher@rmhhouston.org Internship Supervisor: Wendy Pekar, Development Coordinator wpekar@rmhhouston.org

36. HoustonWorks USA STEM Institute A national leader in workforce development and human services dedicated to building a high-quality, high performance workforce. Our mission is to meet the demands of Greater Houston area employers, provide area residents with strong employment opportunities and support regional efforts to recruit employers with the need for skilled, high wage employees, while strengthening and improving local communities. Larry Green, Executive Director 2118 Smith St., Houston, TX 77002 www.houstonworks.org Ph 713-654-1919 Internship Position Available: Teacher Externship Program Coordinator [Program Management] The intern would be responsible for coordinating aspects of the Teacher Externship program to include scheduling the STEM instruction with the colleges and universities and site visits with industry. The intern would communicate with the teacher externs and other stakeholders about the program expectations and details. The Coordinator would monitor the teacher training sessions and industry site visits to make sure that expectations were being met in order to develop the closeout report and make recommendations for future externship programs. Internship Contact: Terri Drabik-O’Reilley, Associate Director of STEM Institute, Terri.drabik-oreilley@houstonworks.org

37. Houston Zoo To provide a fun, unique and inspirational experience fostering appreciation, knowledge and care for the natural world. Rick Barongi, Zoo Director Deborah Cannon, President and CEO 1513 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX 77030 www.houstonzoo.org Ph 713-533-6500 Internship Position Available: Zookeeper Intern [Zookeeper] The intern will assist in providing animal care for our carnivore department. They will be responsible for assisting with cleaning of animal exhibits and holding areas, preparing animal diets, maintaining exhibits, providing environmental and behavioral enrichment activities, and interacting with Zoo guests to deliver educational information and answer questions. Internship Contact: Sara Riger, Zoo Supervisor, Carnivore Dept sriger@houstonzoo.org

38. India House To unite cultures, create bridges, and serve human needs by bringing resources, education, services and India’s culture to Houstonians. Create programs and services of world-class quality in response to community needs. Create programs and services that bring together members of various regional and socio-economic subgroups of the Indian community. Create a bridge with the local community, exposing them to Indian culture and tradition. Create a place where Indians and non-Indians are welcome regardless of their regional and socio-economic background. Tracy Spencer, Executive Director 8888 West Bellfort Street, Houston, TX 77031 www.indiahouseinc.org Ph 713-929-1900 Internship Position Available: Urban Youth Event Specialist [Development/Special Events] The intern will coordinate all aspects of the Urban Youth summer Program “Youth Explosion” event; a day of music, dance, performances, food, and Anti-Bullying, Positive Self Image, and Peer Pressure seminars. The intern will be taught to develop an action plan (including advertising, fundraising, volunteer management, activity planning, and donor recognition) and execute action items towards the successful implementation of the event. The intern will have an opportunity to work with youth and their families and learn about Indian Culture and traditional activities Internship Contact: Yolanda Benoit, Program Manager Yolanda@indiahouseinc.org

39. Local Initiatives Support Corporation LISC is dedicated to helping nonprofit community development organizations transform distressed neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities of choice and opportunity-good places to work, do business and raise children. Amanda Timm, Executive Director 1111 North Loop West, Suite 740, Houston, TX, 77008 www.lisc.org/houston Ph 713-334-5700 Internship Position Available: Strategic Communications Intern [Communications ] The intern will provide critical program assistance in increasing visibility of LISC Houston’s community development programs and opportunities through: revamping of LISC Houston’s website, strengthening its social media outreach campaign, creating visual data representations for use in marketing materials and grant proposals, collaborate with community partners and supervisor to develop press releases and newsletter articles. Internship Contact: Magda Herrera, Program Officer for Fund Development and Communications, mherrera@lisc.org

40. Literacy Advance of Houston Transforming lives and communities through the doorway of literacy. Executive Director, Melanie Fisk 2424 Wilcrest, Suite 120, Houston, TX 77042 www.literacyadvance.org Internship Position Available: Outreach Programs Intern [Program Management] The intern will assist with the coordination and management of our outreach programs, including taking a significant role in a project to enhance and update our Family Literacy Program. This project will consist of a comprehensive research project to compile relevant information on family literacy and update the materials used for the Family Literacy Night events . Internship Contact, Kathleen Dowling, Outreach Programs Manager Kathleen.dowling@literacyadvance.org

41. MADD-Southeast Texas The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking. John McNamee, Executive Director 15355 Vantage Parkway West, Suite 220, Houston, TX 77583 www.madd.org/TX/SOUTHEAST Ph 281-590-2222 Court Monitoring Program Intern [Court Monitoring] The Court Monitoring Program works toward the elimination of drunk driving by observing court and collecting information on drunk driving cases. The intern will be responsible for attending DWI misdemeanor court cases. The intern will observe cases and their outcome, review court records, collect and compile data and enter the information obtained into the MADD National Court Monitoring Database. Internship Contact: Alicia Parmley, Court Monitoring Project Specialist, alicia.parmley@madd.org

42. Memorial Assistance Ministries MAM assures families the means to meet their basic needs. Martha Macris, Executive Director 1625 Blalock Road, Houston, TX 77080 www.maministries.org Ph 713-468-4516 Internship Position Available: SWAM Program Supervisor [Children/Youth Assistance] The SWAM Program Intern will be responsible for coordinating the Spring Woods at MAM Summer Intern Program. The ExxonMobil Intern will train and supervise students, coordinate adult mentors MAM provides for high school students and plan all trainings and field trips for the high school students. Internship Contact: Sara Rice, Volunteer Coordinator srice@maministries.org

43. MECA Legal Name: Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts MECA is a community based non-profit organization committed to the healthy development of underserved youth and adults through arts and cultural programming, academic excellence, support services and community building. Alice Valdez, Executive Director 1900 Kane Street, Houston, TX 77007 www.meca-houston.org Internship Position Available: PR/Marketing/Events Coordinator for MECA’s Di de los Muertos Events [Public Relations/Marketing] The role of the intern will be to initiate, organize and coordinate many components of the Dia de los Muertos Festival, the Calavera Rendezvous and the Altar Exhibit. The intern’s duties will include the following: coordinating all committee chairs, seeking sponsorships and advertisements on radio, TV and social media, creating a budget for staff and board members. Must be Bilingual (Spanish/English) Internship Contact: Alice Valdez, Executive Director alicevaldez@yahoo.com

44. Partnership for the Advancement & Immersion of Refugees (PAIR) PAIR empowers refugee youth to reach their highest potential by connecting them with college students and community volunteers who provide supportive mentoring relationships, academic and cultural enrichment, and the resources and motivation to pursue higher education and other opportunities. Nicole Tritter Ellis, Executive Director 6440 Hillcroft Ave., Suite 302, Houston, TX 77081 www.pairhouston.org Ph 713-771-1111 Internship Position Available: Summer Program Developer & Manager [Children\Youth Assistance] The Summer Program Manager will collaborate with the Executive Director, PAIR staff, and volunteers to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate an educational summer program for refugee youth ages 11-14 which cultivates English language skills and fosters community immersion among participants. The position is suitable for those who wish to gain practical experience in building partnerships with community organizations, developing educational programming, conducting grassroots outreach to the target population, working directly with at-risk youth, and expanding the impact of a young non-profit organization. For more information, please visit pairhouston.org/SummerOpportunities Internship Contact: Karen Schousboe, VISTA Volunteer Coordinator karen@pairhouston.org Internship Supervisor: Nicole Ellis, Executive Director

Nicole@pairhouston.org

45. Parish School, The To identify, educate, and empower children who have language and learning differences. Margaret Noecker, Head of School 11001 Hammerly, Houston, TX 77043 www.parishschool.org Ph 713-467-4696 Internship Position Available: Development Department Intern [Development] The summer intern for the Parish School will complete a variety of projects related to Development and Marketing, as time and talent permit. Projects include: designing invitations and fliers for special events, creating design elements to be used throughout the 12-13 school year and beyond, producing photo books that document Parish success stories, and more. Internship Contact: Barbara Devetski, Development Director bdevetski@parishschool.org

46. The River Performing and Visual Arts Center, an affiliate of Theatre Under the Stars The River is a non-profit organization that provides an accessible, affordable, fine arts education for special children, ages 2-19, who have disabilities, chronic illnesses, or are economically disadvantaged. Sandra Wicoff, Executive Director 1475 West Gray, Houston, TX 77019 www.TUTS.com/River Ph 713-520-1220 Internship Position Available: Education and Program Assistant [Children/Youth Assistant] The education and Program assistant will work closely with The River staff to run a fine arts summer camp for students, age 4-19, who have special needs. There are six one-week camp sessions; during the remaining two weeks, the intern will help plan a musical theatre pilot program geared toward young adults, age 20-35, who have special needs. For this project, the intern will assist with the curriculum, the budget, marketing, and the coordination of classroom space, dates, and times. Internship Contact: Susan Hurst, Executive Assistant susan@tuts.com

47. Rose, The To reduce the number of deaths due to breast cancer by providing screening, diagnosis and access to treatment to all women, regardless of their ability to pay. Dorothy Weston Gibbons, Co-Founder and CEO 12700 North Featherwood Drive, Suite 260, Houston, TX, 77034 www.therose.org Ph 281-484-4708 Internship Position Available: Special Events Assistant [Development/Special Events] The Rose internship allows the intern to plan and implement a fundraising event with a zero budget for 1,000+ people, with a goal of raising $100,000. Internship Contact: Michelle Hanson, Manager Special Events mhanson@TheRose.org Internship contact: Carol Wright, Development Director cwright@therose.org

48. SISTERS Network Inc Is committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African American community. Erie Calloway, Executive Director 2922 Rosedale Street, Houston, TX 77004 www.sistersnetworkinc.org Ph 713-781-0255 Internship Position Available: Development Coordinator-Tweens In Pink [Fund Development] The Development Coordinator develops and executes the organization’s resource development efforts and other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director to garner funding for Tweens In Pink. The coordinator will develop and implement strategies for soliciting funding for Tweens In Pink. Internship Contact: Kelly P. Hodges, National Program Director kphodges@sistersnetworkinc.org Internship Supervisor: Erie Calloway, Executive Director ecalloway@sistersnetworkinc.org Ph 713-781-0255

49. Star of Hope Star of Hope is a Christ-centered community dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless men, women and their children. Hank Rush, President and CEO 6897 Ardmore, Houston, TX 77054 www.sohmission.org Ph 713-748-0700 Internship Position Available: Summer Activities Intern [Children/Youth Assistance] Assist with the development, implementation and supervision of all the spiritual, educational and recreational activities for the children attending the summer program. Complete the summer’s Special Project on assessing the social and emotional development of the children, utilizing the assigned Social and Emotional Assessment Tool. Internship Contact: Gabriela Kocian, Manager of Children's Services gkocian@sohmission.org

50. Texas Center for the Missing Legal Name: Center for the Missing Texas Center for the Missing brings hope and healing to the missing and their families through crisis intervention, prevention, and community education. Beth Alberts, Executive Director 3311 Richmond, Suite 315, Houston, TX 77098 www.thetexascenter.org Ph 713-599-0235 Internship Position Available: Missing Child Victim and Family Assistance Program Intern [Casework/Counseling] The intern will create intake protocols and aftercare services for the left-behind families of missing persons. The candidate will expand the critical casework services of a small nonprofit organization. This internship will provide a grassroots organization of 3 employees with invaluable support and create a sustainable Casework Management and Follow Up program to be implemented by a future employee/intern. Internship Contact: Melissa Turnquist, Associate Director mturnquist@tcftm.org Internship Supervisor: Beth Alberts, CEO balberts@tcftm.org

51. TWRC Wildlife Center TWRC’s mission is to promote environmental conservation through public education and rehabilitation of native Texas wildlife. Roslyn Even, Executive Director 10801 Hammerly Blvd. #200, Houston, TX 77043 www.twrc-houston.org Ph 713-468-8972 Internship Position Available: Education Program Development Specialist [Education\Instruction] As wildlife education is a key component to our mission, the proposed program is designed to provide two key experiences for this intern: 1. The opportunity to directly impact our current community outreach and wildlife summer camp programs. 2. The opportunity to directly affect our future community outreach goal of implementing distance-learning capability before the 2012 school season begins. Internship Contact: Ms. Roslyn Even, Operations Director director@twrc-houston.org

52. Trees for Houston To plant, protect, and promote trees. Barry J. Ward, Executive Director www.treesforhouston.org Ph 713-840-8733 P.O. Box 270477, Houston, TX 77277 Internship Position Available: Project Coordinator [Project Coordinator] Our Project Coordinator will focus on developing drought remediation plans, maintaining existing projects and managing tree databases. Our intern will gain valuable knowledge about the inner workings of a non-profit and will have the opportunity to work with many different people who help make our organization successful. Internship Contact: Jessica Keener, Marketing and Volunteer Director Jessica@treesforhouston.org

53. UNCF UNCF’s-United Negro College Fund- mission is to build a robust and nationally-recognized pipeline of under-represented students who, because of UNCF support, become highly-qualified college graduates and to ensure that our network of member institutions is a respected model of best practice in moving students to and through college. Juana Collins, Executive Director 723 Main Street, Suite 1010, Houston, TX 77002 www.uncf.org Ph 713-942-8623 Internship Position Available: Marketing Intern [Marketing] The intern will play a key role in a fast paced, heavy workload, deadline driven, team oriented office. Upon completion of the program, the intern will have had opportunities to improve and expand upon interpersonal skills such as public speaking, problem solving, time management, prioritizing, and personal presentation. Internship Supervisor: Zarinah K. Poole, Development Director Zarinah.poole@uncf.org

54. United Way of Greater Houston To increase the organized capacity of people to care for themselves and others and to mobilize our community to make lasting improvements in critical social needs areas. Anna Babin, Executive Director 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77007 www.unitedwayhouston.org Ph 713-685-2740 Internship Position Available: Community Investment Program Intern [Program Management] The intern will provide valuable support to the Community Investment department by conducting research and compiling the data necessary to develop our strategic plans for three primary programs: United Way Thrive, Bright Beginnings and our new Education Initiative. The intern will produce qualitative and quantitative reports based on his/her research tasks to achieve the goal. Internship Contact: Kenya Patterson, Recruiter kpatterson@unitedwayhouston.org Internship Supervisor: Amy Corron, AVP Community Investment acorron@unitedwayhouston.org

55. Volunteer Houston To engage more people and resources more effectively in volunteer service to help solve serious social problems. 3015 Richmond, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77098 www.volunteerhouston.org Ph 713-965-0031 Internship Position Available: Community Summer Jobs Program Coordinator [Program Management] The intern will have the opportunity to coordinate the ExxonMobil CSJP Program for the summer. The CSJP Coordinator will gain experience in working with both a major corporation and the non-profit community and will gain experience in event planning, program management and communications. Internship Contact: Laura Meares, Program Manager lauram@volunteerhouston.org

56. Weather Research Center WRC advances the science of weather and the knowledge of the weather’s impact on the global community through research, prediction, and education, in order to inspire America’s next generation of scientists and engineers. Maureen Maiuri, Executive Director 5104 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004 www.weathermuseum.org Ph 713-529-3076 Internship Position Available: Weather Camp Director [Education/Instruction] Organize and teach WRC Weather Camp daily, as well as develop new topics and curriculum. In addition to teaching Weather Camp, the student intern will have the opportunity to work in the WRC forecast and operations center as well as the nation’s first Weather Museum. Internship Contact: Maureen Maiuri, Executive Director of The Weather Museum wrc@wxresearch.org

57. Wildlife Center of Texas Care for injured, ill, and orphaned wildlife through rehabilitation and public education. Sharon Schmalz, Executive Director www.WRandE.org Ph 713-861-9453 7007 Katy RD., Houston, TX 77024 Internship Position Available: Wildlife Care Provider & Environmental Educator [Wildlife Rehabilitation/Environmental Educator] The intern will work with injured and orphaned native wildlife animals under the direction of the operations manager. The intern will also work with and direct volunteers and educate the public about peaceful coexistence with wildlife. The intern will also handle and develop curriculum for educational environmental presentations. Internship Contact: Debbie Mitchell, Operations Manager Mitchellfam5@sbcglobal.net

58. The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Research To provide Houston area women and girls with the tools they need to be advocates for their health. Kelly Young, Executive Director 5353 W. Alabama, Suite 615, Houston, TX 77056 www.thewomensfund.org Ph 713-623-6543 Internship Position Available: Health Education Programs Intern [Program Management] The Health Education Program Intern will be responsible for researching and organizing two projects. The first will be a workshop on “how to talk to your daughter” about life changes, and the second will be a 1-2 day youth conference to occur during National Women’s Health Week of 2013. In addition they will be responsible for facilitating the summer sessions of What About Me?, an adolescent health education program-aimed at giving them insight into girls issues and needs-in order to better inform their parents and determine what adolescents expect from society, now and in the future. Internship Contact: Katherine Stackel, Education and Outreach Manager Katherine@thewomensfund.org

59. The Women’s Home The mission of the Women’s Home is to help women in crisis regain their self-esteem and dignity, empowering them to return to society as productive, self-sufficient individuals. Paula Paust, MSW, Executive Director 607 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77006 www.thewomenshome.org Ph 713-521-3150 Internship Position Available: Volunteer Program Services Coordinator [Volunteer Coordination] The internship will consist of projects collectively designed to assess needs of The Women’s Home current volunteer force, reinforcing volunteer program fundamentals as well as providing opportunities for the intern to design potential solutions. Internship Contact: Janet Soto, Manager of Volunteer Services and Community Research jsoto@thewomenshome.org

60. Writers In the Schools Engages children in the pleasure and power of reading and writing. Dr. Robin Reagler, Executive Director 1523 West Main, Houston, TX 77006 www.witshouston.org Ph 713- 523-3877 Internship Position Available: [Education Instruction] Adolescent Literary Arts Curriculum Intern Adolescent Literary Arts Curriculum Internship will provide one intern with the opportunity to explore and document the best teaching practices of professional educators and creative writers who work with adolescent students in middle school and high school (grades 7th-12th). By observing and teaching with veteran teachers, writers, and artists in our annual Summer Creative Writing Workshops, as well as in other WITS summer programs, the intern will compile successful lessons, innovative teaching prompts, and tried and true classroom management techniques into a published curriculum and training guide. With this literary arts curriculum, WITS will be able to train new writers and share best practices during our program year on working successfully in middle school and high school classrooms as well as in future Summer Creative Writing Workshops. Internship Contact: Jack McBride, Program Director jmcbride@witshouston.org