Center for Safe Energy (CSE) is seeking an intern to assist the Austin Program Manager in coordinating two environmental delegations from the former Soviet Union visiting Austin next spring. The delegations are part of the Library of Congress’s Open World Program (http://www.openworld.gov) and will consist of environmental leaders from Kazakhstan (in Austin March 2-10, 2012) and from Ukraine (June 2-10, 2012).
CSE is a Berkeley, CA-based organization that supports the growth of independent non-governmental organizations concerned with environmental issues in the former Soviet Union and links them in joint efforts with their counterparts in America and other countries. To learn more about the Center, please visit www.centerforsafeenergy.org.
CSE is seeking an intern who has an interest in the environment and Eurasia, and is preferably a Russian-language speaker (or Kazakh or Ukrainian). Scheduling is flexible with a minimum of 10-15 hours per week preferred, starting in mid- to late-January. This is an unpaid position with a stipend possible.
Responsibilities:
• Work with the project manager to set up meetings with local organizations and government representatives
• Help find host families for delegates in Austin
• Research restaurants, meeting rooms & cultural events; make reservations when required
• Help put together documents for the delegates and for reporting purposes
• Help market the project by reaching out to local media through press releases and phone calls
• Other projects as assigned by staff
Qualifications:
• Proficient in MSWord and Excel on PC platform
• Experience coordinating events and meetings preferred
• Strong knowledge of Austin area restaurants, events, organizations and/or government offices
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Strong organizational & multi-tasking skills and an ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to use own laptop for this project (working from home can be scheduled, as well)
• Russian speaker preferred