Texas Folklife Mission

Texas Folklife is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, presenting, and documenting the diverse cultures and living heritage of the Lone Star State. Since 1984, Texas Folklife has honored the cultural traditions passed down within communities across Texas and explored their importance in contemporary society. Texas Folklife promotes, presents and documents the state’s rich cultural legacy through a vibrant mix of exhibitions, performances, community residencies, apprenticeships, and educational programs in Austin and around the state.

Position: Data Management and Administrative Liaison Internship

Start Date:                Position open until filled

Time Commitment:         Part-time at 10+hours per week, preferably two to three times a week (office hours are Mon-Fri 9am-6pm)

Supervisor:                Maya Williams-Britton, Marketing and Membership Coordinator

Job Description:

Texas Folklife seeks a student to support our mission in a volunteer capacity as a Data Management and Administrative Liaison Intern. The main priority of the Intern is to successfully migrate our donor database platform by the completion of the semester. The intern will also assist Texas Folklife staff in administrative 

tasks related to fundraising, file management, membership coordination, marketing, and office management. The intern will receive a small stipend at the end of a successful internship.

Description and Duties:

• Assist with Membership and Donor Database management and migration

• Assist with email campaigns, including list maintenance

• Assist in Membership and Donor campaign implementation

• Attend virtual staff meetings and events when assigned

• Purchase and pick up supplies and materials

• Post current events to Community Calendars

• Assist with Marketing Campaigns as assigned

• Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks as assigned

Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Strong organization and planning skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to handle multiple priorities

• Good understanding of nonprofit workplace expectations

Requirements:

• Must be able to work 10+ hours per week

• Must have access to reliable internet access and capability to work remotely  

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred areas of interest include Arts Administration, Development, Data Management, and/or Marketing

To apply: Please send resume, cover letter, and reference to Marketing and Membership Coordinator, Maya Williams-Britton (She/Her) at memberships@texasfolklife.org.