Nonviolent Peaceforce offers 3-5 college or graduate level interns the opportunity to work in NP’s administrative office on a variety of projects (see specific job descriptions). Interns supplement their internship projects with intern meetings, in which they learn about the organization and nonviolence, through guest speakers, field trips, discussions, and media.
Requirements:
• Very good English skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions well and to work autonomously
• Commitment to the mission of Nonviolent Peaceforce
• Commitment to work cooperatively and grow personally
• Permit to reside in the US
• Preference is given to interns who can attend meetings and work Fridays
Hours:
Summer: 10-40 hours/week, plus 2 hour weekly intern meetings
Semester: 6-20 hours/week, plus 2 hour bi-weekly intern meetings
Dates of Internship: Summer: June 2nd-August 8th Fall: September 8th-December 5th Spring: January 26th-April 24th
Deadlines:
Fall 2008: July 11th
Spring 2009: October 24th
Compensation: College credit may be available through intern’s school. Interns are encouraged to secure their own grants or scholarships.
To Apply: Email resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 references (include email addresses, if possible) to Beka Hamlett-Leisen, Internship Coordinator, intern@nonviolentpeaceforce.org, (612) 871-0005. Include in cover letter (limit 3, double-spaced, typed pages): Which term and which interest area you are applying for? Describe an experience that influenced your desire to work here. What do you hope to learn from this internship, including how does this internship relate to future educational/career goals? How will you benefit Nonviolent Peaceforce?
Internship offerings in Minneapolis for Fall 2008
Major Gifts Fundraising Support
Internship offerings in Duluth for Fall 2008
International Governance Council Support
Internship offerings in Minneapolis for Spring 2008
Major Gifts Fundraising Support
Internship offerings in Duluth for Spring 2008
International Governance Council Support
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