Internship Opportunity
Organizational Development
The Organizational Development Intern will support the Colorado River Alliance’s internal growth and strategic initiatives. This role is ideal for a student interested in nonprofit management, human resources, or organizational psychology. The intern will assist with improving internal systems and supporting staff development.
Application deadline is Monday, January 12, 2026
Internship period: Spring semester (100 hours)
Key responsibilities:
- Research and Implementation of storage for internal documents.
- Support the creation and refinement of internal policies and procedures.
- Conduct research on best practices in nonprofit organizational development.
- Analyze feedback from staff and organize an action plan.
- Assist with documentation and knowledge management systems
Location: LCRA’s Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education/ CRA Office (3625 Lake Austin Blvd Austin, TX 78703)
Time commitment: 9:00am – 4:00pm, Mon-Fri. Minimum commitment of 10 hours/ week totaling 100 hours for the semester. A few evening and weekend hours may be required for community outreach/ action events.
Stipend: $1,000 upon successful completion of internship.
Reports to: Executive Director
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Organizational Development, Nonprofit Management or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Passion for environmental sustainability and community engagement
Skills you will develop:
- Data and database management
- Project management
- Communications development
About Our Internships
The Colorado River Alliance champions the long-term vitality of the Texas Colorado River through education and engagement. At the Alliance, we believe that a healthy, flowing river is imperative to the long-term well-being of the communities through which it runs.
Our interns gain comprehensive training, professional development consultations with our staff, and networking and resume-building opportunities.
Stipend
All interns will receive a stipend upon successful completion of the internship.
Commitment
All intern positions require a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week.
Location
In-person at the Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education on Lake Austin Blvd. (unless otherwise noted in posting details).
General Qualifications
Spanish proficiency a plus but not required. Pursuing or completed an undergraduate degree. For class credit not required.
