[CivilSoc] Editorial Internship at American Councils-Moscow

Mon, 17 Dec 2001 14:44:13 +0300

Dear Civilsoc,
Please note this part-time editorial internship position for a English
native speaker in Moscow.
Title: Editorial and Program Intern
Responsible to: NIS Alumni Coordinator for the Freedom Support Act
Future Leaders Exchange Program
Location:  Moscow
Date Available: December 17, 2001
American Councils for International Education administers the Freedom Support Act
Future Leaders Exchange (FSA FLEX), an exchange program for high school students
from the NIS sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the
US State Department. Participants of the program live in American host families
and study in US high schools for one academic year. The FSA FLEX Alumni Office
works with these students when they return to their home countries, organizing
volunteer, career development, and democracy-building activities.  There are currently
almost 9,000 alumni throughout the NIS and the Alumni Office is looking for assistance
to support this dynamic program.
Position Description
An assistant is needed to compile and edit monthly alumni activity reports submitted
to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The intern helps edit the quarterly
alumni newsletter The Bradley Herald, maintain correspondence with the 21 American
Councils field offices, and plan and implement activities with Moscow alumni.
The position offers a chance to improve writing and editing skills, learn about
NGOs in the NIS, and work with bright ambitious young people. Travel is not required
but may occasionally be possible for an intern who is interested. This position offers
valuable work experience: real responsibility, a chance to improve Russian language skills,
and interesting work with great young people in Russia and across the region.
Position Requirements
� Native English speaker
� Strong writing and editing skills
� Ability to work independently
� Based in Moscow
� Previous experience working with high school or college students (desirable)
� Knowledge of Russian (desirable)
� One semester commitment
� Ability to work 14-18 hours per week. The FSAFLEX Alumni Office is open 9:30-6:00,
  Monday-Friday. The intern's time can be scheduled flexibly within that time period.
This internship has a stipend of $150 per month. If the intern can receive university
credit for an internship, we will be happy to fill out any necessary documents.  This
position does not offer Russian visa support and only candidates who are in or coming
to Moscow soon will be considered.
Send resumes and cover letters to:
Mary Shea
FSA FLEX NIS Alumni Coordinator
American Councils for International Education
117049 Moscow, Leninsky pr., d. 2, k. 503
(095) 230-4582, 230-4585 (fax),
Email: [email protected]
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FSAFLEX Alumni Coordinator
American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS
Leninsky pr. 2, rm. 503
Moscow, Russia 117049
(095) 230-4582, 230-4544
(095) 230-2223 (fax)
[email protected]
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