Opportunities near San Francisco, CA

International Rivers is a non-profit research and advocacy organization headquartered in Berkeley, California, with staff and consultants currently working in Brazil, China, India, South Africa and Thailand. International Rivers supports communities around the world in protecting their rivers and rights. We work to halt destructive dams and encourage better methods of meeting needs for water, energy and protection from floods. International Rivers' Policy Program works to strengthen the social and environmental policies of dam builders and financiers, and to build the capacity of civil society and dam-affected communities to defend their rights. We are seeking a part-time (16-20 hours/week) intern for 3 months during Spring and Summer 2013 (with possibility of extension) to assist with the creation of a major report on the current state of the world's rivers. The report will include an in-depth research component on indicators of river basin health, and will analyze our experiences and lessons with specific dam projects, developers, and cross-cutting issues over the past decade. The Policy Program Intern will play a critical role in the project team by supporting the research, production, and outreach components of this report.

Grand Aspirations mission is to empower, connect, and support youth leaders as they create innovative, self-sustaining, and inter-dependent initiatives that systemically integrate climate and energy solutions, economic security, and social justice. Every summer, youth gather in communities across the nation for the Summer of Solutions a training ground for its participants and a launching pad for the Solutionary vision. With the support of local partnerships and a national network of fellow solutionaries, participants create self-sustaining projects that have a direct impact on their communities and that serve as models for others to build on. There are 16 programs this summer across country, plus one in Bulgaria! Read more about the program in your city at our website (www.grandaspirations.org) or at the Solutionaries Blog (http://www.solutionaries.net/)

Vin Ambassador is a small company in downtown San Francisco which provides private, luxury wine tours in Napa and Sonoma Counties. We are searching for a marketing intern to help us create a strong media presence, generate original content for our blog and feature publications, and connect to our guests. Since this is a small company, there is ample room for flexibility and growth. Our ideal marketing intern is self-directed and capable of personally managing a number of projects on his or her own. We require a high level of independence and ability to work with little supervision (though much collaboration!). This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or current student to have higher level marketing experience. Added bonuses include commission for generating leads, insider tours of wine country, and a fun and exciting startup environment just blocks from downtown. Stipend upon completion of 6mo and commission.

Love fashion! Winter/spring internship at our design studio starting ASAP for someone interested in gaining experience in the fashion/sustainability/interior design industry. We're looking for a Jill (or Jack) of all trades that can help out with marketing outreach and local events. We are looking for an intern to help with our current phase of growth and assist with the new styles and retail accounts,including assisting with outreach, photo shoots, attending industry events and helping with day to day everyday tasks. Assisting with social media efforts as well include Pinterest, Facebook and Tumblr accounts. The internship will include outreach to interior designers for custom orders to assisting with future collaborations with fashion designers. * Must have an interest in fashion & home decor! Role: -Help w/ outreach to media, boutiques and other vendors as needed -Help w/ events pre-event = loading, organizing, staffing and other help as needed -Represent Jendarling as a brand ambassador at select Jendarling events -Effectively communicate the brand to outside constituents - boutiques, buyers, media, partners. -Ensure proactive follow up through email, phone, marketing campaign -Manage buyer/boutique database, update as needed -Assist w/ admin duties, bag care, etc. Other projects not limited to: -Written Communication projects -Online marketing campaigns -Update facebook page, twitter, etc - help establish a social media presence Research duties include, but are not limited to: * Locating, researching, compiling, and evaluating lists of potential customers such as high-end boutiques, gift shops, museum stores, spas, wineries etc. in predefined target areas. * Developing direct marketing strategies including e-mail marketing, direct mail, internet and other marketing avenues. If you feel this is a good fit with your experience and objectives, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to us describing which of the above duties you are interested in, your prior experience in this area, your work availability (h/week and duration) and any other information you think is valuable for us to know. School credit. Stipend, and/or hourly depending on experience.

iSEC Partners is looking for Summer Interns ! We are a security research and consulting company that is fortunate to work on some of the most interesting software products and problems in the world. We are looking for motivated students to work with us as a paid summer intern in our office in San Francisco. Interns will: * Learn about the principles and practice of security engineering * Work with our engineers to solve challenging problems * Contribute to research projects for top-tier security conferences * Gain experience with real-world systems and architectures * Have a chance to join one of the world's best security teams upon graduation We hope applicants are: * Working on a full time BS or MS in a computer-related field * Able to work for the entire summer in our San Francisco office * Excited to learn about security and contribute to the team Interns will earn a salary equivalent to a new security engineer, but we cannot provide for travel or lodging. Candidates should apply at: https://www.isecpartners.com/about/careers.aspx

The TimeGrab team is looking for a motivated individual with digital design and front-end coding experience to help us develop and implement a re-design of our private beta product. The goal is to use the existing user input from our private beta period to improve the UX and make the TimeGrab platform ready beyond our Private Beta.

Talenthouse is seeking interns looking to work in a fast paced environment. Intern should be passionate and demonstrate knowledge in various aspects of entertainment, including, but not limited to the following: Film, Photo, Fashion, Art, Design, Music. This is a great opportunity for someone who is eager to learn about online marketing and PR. Intern should be fluent in one of the following languages: English, French, Russian, Turkish, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish or German. Company based in San Francisco, CA. About Talenthouse http://www.talenthouse.com Talenthouse provides life-changing opportunities for the creative community. It's a place to participate in projects with leading artists and brands, gain recognition and virally grow your audience. Talenthouse embraces artists at every level of their career, as well as all supporters of the arts. Attracted by the potential for discovering, collaborating with and mentoring emerging talent, many global brands and acclaimed industry icons are involved with Talenthouse by hosting Creative Invites. Brands choose Talenthouse to engage in a dialogue with their audience in a targeted, relevant and credible context. Talenthouse currently focuses on film, fashion, music, art / design, and photography.

TurnStyle Music Group is one of New York's largest music booking and promotions agencies. We provide 10 major NYC venues Talent and provide our talent roster of over 3,000 musicians a place to play. Interning at TMG is a valuable experience for anyone looking to get into the Music industry. This is a behind the scene's look at NYC's music scene with hands on experience. TMG are now growing and will be opening up in San Francisco this Spring. We are looking for an intern to join the team.

We're looking for a smart, motivated and detail-oriented candidate to be a graphic design Intern for our line of eco-friendly bags (www.jendarlingbags.com) You can expect to immediately get in on the action. * Must have an interest in fashion and sustainability! We're looking for someone who knows how to seize the moment, when to ask the right questions, when to take initiative, and how to dive into new opportunities with enthusiasm. The ideal candidate is ambitious and looking for an exciting work environment that will provide a great creative outlet, while gaining experience in the fashion industry. The Intern will assist in a variety of tasks including but not limited to: Designing online banners. Creatively designing internal documents within our branding guidelines. (i.e. e-cards, website banners, look book, line sheets, etc.) Supporting event preparations and design materials around the events. (i.e. invitations, banners, posters, fliers, etc.) Providing support, editing and retouching images Assisting internal print and branding jobs Paid internship after 2 months. Stipend

Nutivas four Values of Passion, Purity, Community, and Well-Being set the tone for our team in representing Nutiva to our associates, vendors, customers, and the media. All employees are expected to embrace these values as part of their daily work-life with Nutiva. DESCRIPTION Nutiva is an innovative leader in the health food industry. We are looking to hire an intern who is passionate about organic food and sustainable living, who is an excellent communicator and possesses creative research skills. The intern hired for this position will be responsible for researching, writing and posting original content on the companys blog on topics that include Food Policy and Food Justice. The blogging intern will be instrumental in increasing the content on our website. ABOUT NUTIVA Founded in 1999, Nutiva (www.nutiva.com) is the worlds leading brand of organic coconut oil, hemp foods and chia seeds. Nutiva demonstrates its mission to nourish people and planet by using healthy organic ingredients, enriching the soil, and supporting sustainable causes. Our watchwords nutritious superfoods, healthier people and a sustainable planet express our commitment to move beyond conventional food industry practices to embrace a bigger picture that supports the long-term well-being of humanity as a whole. Nutivas purpose is to produce the highest quality organic superfoods, providing superior nutritional value to our customers while supporting sustainable agricultural practices and a fair return to the farmers on whom we depend. We donate 1 percent of our sales to groups that promote sustainable agriculture.