The Environmental Science Institute at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a public relations intern to assist with its Hot Science - Cool Talks outreach lecture series. The Hot Science series presents six events each year in which a leading scientist presents his or her research to the public, with an accompanying teacher workshop and pre-lecture interactive fair for all ages. This year, Hot Science will be initiating a satellite-viewing program where teachers across the state can gather to view Hot Science webcasts in an organized and facilitated setting. 

Pay: The position will be paid for 10 hours per week, although the position may require up to 15 hours of work per week (particularly during lecture weeks).

Duties:
The public relations intern will be responsible for assisting the ESI's Outreach Coordinator with publicity for the Hot Science events, as well as for generating a communications campaign to help launch the satellite program. Graphics design skills are preferred.

Contact:
Interested applicants should submit a resume and (if available) samples of written or graphic work to esi@esi.utexas.edu with the subject heading "PR Internship."

(This email address has been updated from July 15, 2010. Please contact the one listed.)

Questions can be directed to ESI by email at esi@esi.utexas.edu or by phone at (512) 471-5847.

Posted August 8, 2010