Center for Civil Society International ([email protected])
Fri, 15 Nov 1996 12:01:31 -0800 (PST)
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT
U.S. INFORMATION AGENCY
The U.S. Information Agency, the government's independent foreign
affairs agency responsible for informing and influencing public opinion
about the U.S., seeks an intern to assist with the implementation and
oversight of exchange programs and activities involving universities in
the New Independent States (NIS) of the former Soviet Union.
The Unpaid position will last for no shorter that eight weeks, with a
negotiable start date. Candidates may include undergraduate (current
sophomores or above) and graduate students interested in foreign policy
or international affairs who possess the following qualifications:
Required:
-Self-motivating, well-organized, and independent individual
-Course work in Russian or other NIS studies
-Solid writing and analytical skills
-Strong oral communication skills
-Computer proficiency, including knowledge of WordPerfect for Windows.
Preferred:
-Some ability in Russian language or travel to the NIS
-Knowledge of Paradox and listserv software
-Conference planning or other experience with logistics
-Experience working with university faculty and administration either in
the U.S. or abroad
Interested parties may contact Deborah Trent, or Carolyn Gabrielson, at
(202) 619-5289 or by e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected]
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