Conflict Resolution & Peace Studies

November 7, 2014, Filed Under: Internship

Internship with the Anti-Defamation League

Are you an Austin college student looking for a meaningful work experience?

We’re looking for a spring 2015 intern in the Education department.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under direct supervision, participate in day-to-day operations and projects within the Division/Department/Regional Office in order to learn real-world transferable skills and gain work experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary: Shadow the respective manager, and designated colleague(s), to gain real-world work experience in, and a greater understanding of, the respective field of interest. Participate in Division/Department/Regional Office meetings to gain a better understanding of the mission of ADL and familiarity with community service work. Read print and electronic media on topics connected to the ADL mission. Under direct supervision, conduct research, prepare memos and letters, and draft meeting minutes in order to gain experience in the implementation of community service work. Gain a better understanding of field of interest by participating in special projects in the fields of development, civil rights, international affairs, education, community service, management, or other areas of interest.

Secondary: Provide clerical assistance as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Research skills.
Ability to demonstrate commitment to ADL’s mission.
Experience in Microsoft Word.

Work Experience:

Prior volunteer or work experience helpful.

Education:

High School student, matriculated college student, or recent High School or college graduate.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.

To Apply: Email Megan Flowers at mflowers@adl.org, with a cover letter and resume

July 14, 2014, Filed Under: Internship

Fast Approaching Deadline: USAID Virtual Internship

JULY 22nd DEADLINE

U.S. college students can make a real difference in the work of the U.S. government and one of these ways is through the Virtual Student Foreign Service (VSFS). The application period for the 2014-2015 VSFS eInternship program is July 2-22, 2014. Check out the projects here, create an account with USAJobs, and don’t miss this opportunity to apply to a virtual internship which gives you real experience.

Find more information about the program here: http://www.state.gov/vsfs/

VSFS is designed to engage civil society in the work of the government by harnessing the expertise and digital excellence of U.S. citizen students. Since 2009, 1,205 eInterns have expanded the reach of U.S. government efforts around the world. There are 323 projects this year from:

U.S. Department of State
U.S. Agency for International Development
Army Research Laboratory Library
U.S. Department of the Interior
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Department of Education – Federal Student Aid
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Millennium Challenge Corporation
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The Smithsonian Institution
U.S. Department of Agriculture – Foreign Agricultural Service

There is something for everyone and these agencies need your skills and creativity whether you are someone aspiring to work on diplomatic or development issues overseas, a graphic designer, a software engineer, or a scientist. This introductory video provides an overview of the VSFS program.

Program Details

Every applicant gets to choose three projects of interest. During the interview process in August, supervisors select the eIntern who is the best fit. Selected students are expected to work virtually an average of ten hours per week on VSFS eInternship projects, which run from September through May. Some students have received course credit for their VSFS internships through their own efforts with their schools.

For more information on VSFS, please visit the FAQ section. Email VSFS@state.gov if you have questions that were not addressed on the FAQ site.

2014-2015 Projects can be found here:

http://www.state.gov/vsfs/228455.htm