NCIV is currently accepting applications for fall 2008 internships. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis. No phone calls please.
The National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) is a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) whose mission is to promote excellence in citizen diplomacy, the idea that the individual citizen has the right—even the responsibility— to help shape U.S. foreign relations, as our members phrase it, “one handshake at a time.” NCIV represents and provides services for a national network of independent program agencies and community-based organizations involved in the implementation of international exchange programs.
NCIV interns are invited to work for the fall 2008 academic term. The internship position takes on particular significance in an office of seven full-time staff members and interns are given a balance of short- and long-term projects. Interns are assigned tasks in outreach, advocacy, publications, resources, conferences, design, and other areas, depending on their backgrounds, skills, and interests. They report to the organization President and work with other members of the NCIV staff on special programs, as well as daily administrative functions. They are often invited to attend special educational and cultural events outside of the office.
Internship starting and ending dates are flexible based on the intern’s academic calendar. Full-time and part-time internship opportunities are available (part-time interns are strongly encouraged to work at least three full days per week). Interns will be paid the DC minimum wage. Additionally, the president will complete forms or evaluations necessary for the intern to receive academic credit for the internship. The internship position is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens (NCIV cannot help non-U.S. citizens obtain visas).
*Qualifications:
Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills
Experience with MS Office (Access, Word, & Excel) and strong typing ability
Experience with graphic design (In Design, Photoshop, Dreamweaver) a plus, but not essential
Background and interest in citizen diplomacy, public diplomacy, international education and exchange
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Ability to meet deadlines
Event planning background/interest
Flexibility and willingness to work beyond the parameters of a job description
Maturity and a sense of humor
*To apply for this internship, email or fax a cover letter detailing your interest in citizen diplomacy and internship objectives, a resume, a 2-4 page writing sample, and two references (with email address and telephone numbers) (when submitting by email, please put all information into one MS Word document) to:
Deborah Whang
Program Associate
National Council for International Visitors
1420 K Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005
202-842-1414
202-289-4625 (fax)
dwhang@nciv.org
http://www.nciv.org
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