Employment and Internship Opportunities

Full-Time Positions

There are currently no full-time positions available. Please check back for future employment opportunities.

Contract Positions

Summer Camp Counselors - Part Time, June 8 through July 31
We have openings for Dallas, McKinney, Allen and Rockwall camp locations. Our summer camp is designed for children ages 5-21 with intellectual and related developmental disabilities. Our days are packed full with fun including games, sports, crafts, swimming, computers, field trips, music and more! We are looking for energetic and motivated individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of some very special children. High school diploma and background check required, experience with children with disabilities a plus but not required. Hourly pay between $9 and $12 per hour, based on experience. Please fax or email your resume for consideration to April Allen at 214.634.9815 or aallen@arcdallas.org
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Internships (unpaid)

Multimedia Intern
Want to expand your portfolio? In this internship you will gain valuable experience shooting, editing and compiling photographs and video footage. You'll get to see your work published on the web, in new print materials and presented at special events! Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere preferred but not required. Submit resume to Robert Eilers, 214-634-9815 (fax) or email reilers@arcdallas.org.

Communications/PR Intern

Looking for real-world experience? This internship is not a gopher position. You will have much to add to your portfolio after this position. You will work with communication plans, media, funding, websites, event planning, desk-top publishing, writing, editing and more. Real world experience and the added perk of making a difference! Hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily, with flexibility to meet other schedules. Submit resume and writing samples to Sherry Wacasey,  swacasey@arcdallas.org or call 214-634-9810, Ext 102
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Legislative Advocacy Intern
Help change the lives of Texans with mental retardation and their families. Tens of thousands of Texans are on waiting lists for 12+ years for services that are readily available in most other states. Help with legislative research, communications and more. Do you have great communications skills, both written and oral and enjoy research? Political science, sociology majors/background preferred.
Send resume to Drew Dixon,  ddixon@arcdallas.org or fax 214-634-9815.
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Guardianship Intern
Interested in hands-on experience working with people with mental retardation?  Looking for training working in the court system?  Then this internship might be a great fit for you. 

·         Work with referrals from the Dallas County Probate Courts, Adult Protective Services (APS), and the

          Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)

·         Interface with Arc staff, volunteer advocates, court investigators,  APS and DADS guardianship specialists

          and clients

·         Learn about the guardianship process through the court system

·         Client assessments, client visits, monitoring volunteer advocate activities 

If you are interested in this position, please e-mail guardianship@arcdallas.org
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