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Peace Corps Washington- Summer and Fall Internships

**This Internship is Located in Washington, DC**

Overseas Programming and Training Support Intern

About the Organization:

The Office of Overseas Programming & Training Support (OPATS) is responsible for providing training, programming, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management support to all Peace Corps programs worldwide. OPATS staff provide support both directly and virtually to Peace Corps posts.

The office is divided into four units: Training, Programming & Evaluation, Overseas Professional Development, and Knowledge & Learning. Specialists in each of these units are engaged in analyzing needs, designing solutions, developing educational materials, and implementing staff development to better support currently serving volunteers in meeting the Peace Corps’ three goals: Helping the people of host countries in meeting their need for trained men and women; Helping promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served; Helping promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.

Duties:

The intern will support primary projects and the work of OPATS staff members. Each staff member will provide clear, detailed, and specific instructions for needed tasks. Because intern work is based on the projects our staff are working on, tasks will vary but may include:

 Development and production of training materials

 Organization, cleaning, and analysis of Peace Corps project data

 Editing and standards checking of publications

 Preparations for events, including training workshops, presentations, and discussion groups

 Research

 Editing of internal intranet content

 Other clerical support (printing, photocopying, collating, filing, etc.)

Qualifications:

 Experience with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

 Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Internships are unpaid. However interns are eligible for WMATA transportation benefits to cover the cost of travel to and from Peace Corps headquarters each day

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Amala Foundation Programs Administration Internship (Summer 2017)

The Amala Foundation is a secular, Austin-based nonprofit offering personal growth and leadership opportunities for youth of diverse ethnicities, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including immigrant and refugee youth who have resettled in Austin from other countries.

We are looking for un-paid interns to help us coordinate and manage our spring and summer youth programs. As an intern, you will develop real-world skills, and gain an understanding of the inner-workings of a small non-profit.

This year’s youth programs include the Diversity Leadership Conference, California Global Youth Peace Summit, San Quentin One Village Walk, Camp Indigo, and the One Village Music Project.

Learn more at www.amalafoundation.org.

Spring internships typically begin in January and end in May.
Summer internships typically begin in May or June and end in August or September. Flexible arrangements available.

Job Qualifications:
Undergraduate and graduate opportunities are available. International students are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please email your resume to Jen@amalafoundation.org. Please include “Internship” in the subject line. All opportunities are Austin-based.
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CareBOX Operations Intern

CareBOX Program

As an Operations Intern you will be responsible for championing various projects. As a start-up non-profit, we appreciate the entrepreneurial spirit & excellent candidates must be self-starters. Interns with the CareBOX Program will have their own specific projects, and will work together, with volunteers & staff alike, to help keep the organization moving forward.

Interns will have the opportunity to develop essential skills by performing a wide variety of projects. These include but are not limited to; community research projects, receiving inventory, packing patient supplies, event planning, and working booths at various events.

Applicants must be either currently working towards a degree or have recently completed a Bachelor’s degree. Successful applicants are passionate, dedicated, hardworking, creative and entrepreneurial minded. Being a detail-oriented, self-starter is a must. CareBOX Program is a fast paced environment with a multitude of opportunities to learn and master a wide range of transferable skills. A candidate who is able to commit 15-20hrs per week is preferred.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to info@careboxprogram.org.
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