Summer 2012 Internships
Outward Bound Center for Peacebuilding is seeking up to three enthusiastic interns to work with us this summer!
Women Leadership Program Intern
U.S. Congressional Initiative Intern
Sri Lanka Intern
Women Leadership Program Intern
The Outward Bound Center for Peacebuilding seeks an enthusiastic intern to work directly with the Executive Director and Director of Programs on the development of future OB Peacebuilding women leadership programs. Individuals with women’s leadership and/or event coordinating experience are particularly encouraged to contact us.
We seek either a full-time or part-time intern for the period of mid-May to mid-August. It is an unpaid position, although a small transportation stipend may be available. Part-time interns are asked to commit to at least 20 hours a week for 3 months.
Primary responsibilities for this internship would include supporting the development of women focused programs in Israel/Palestine and Sri Lanka, and assisting in the coordination of a “Women in Leadership” event. Other responsibilities may include: updating the contact database, organizing virtual and physical files, conducting research related to new program development, support to curriculum development, assisting with funding proposals and research and writing related to content for the website.
Qualifications:
- Women’s leadership experience
- Commitment to conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, and an interest in experiential learning
- Ability to work independently
- Enrollment in a graduate-level university program, or possession of a relevant university degree.
- Computer literacy with excellent written and oral communication, research and writing skills.
- English fluency.
To apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to:
Ana Cutter Patel, Executive Director
ana.patel@outwardboundpeace.org
Kristine Hizon, Program Assistant
kristine@outwardboundpeace.org
U.S. Congressional Initiative Intern
The Outward Bound Center for Peacebuilding seeks an enthusiastic intern with Congressional experience to work directly with the Executive Director, and Director of Programs, to support the advance of the Outward Bound Congressional Initiative during Spring/Summer 2012. Individuals with experience working on Capitol Hill are particularly encouraged to contact us.
We seek either a full-time or part-time intern for the period of mid-May to mid-August. It is an unpaid position, although a small transportation stipend may be available. Part-time interns are asked to commit to at least 20 hours a week for 3 months.
Primary responsibilities for this position will include research on members of Congress, contributing to the program proposal, development and implementation, assisting with funding proposals, writing for the website, and coordinating with Congressional staff.
Qualifications:
- Washington D.C. based Congressional experience
- New York City or Washington, D.C. based
- Commitment to conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, and an interest in experiential learning
- Ability to work independently
- Enrollment in a graduate-level university program, or possession of a relevant university degree.
- Computer literacy with excellent written and oral communication, research and writing skills.
- English fluency.
To apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to:
Ana Cutter Patel, Executive Director
ana.patel@outwardboundpeace.org
Kristine Hizon, Program Assistant
kristine@outwardboundpeace.org
Sri Lanka Intern
We are looking for someone to help us get started with programming in Sri Lanka! If you are interested and/or have a background in the region, please send a resume and cover letter to:
Ana Cutter Patel, Executive Director
ana.patel@outwardboundpeace.org
Kristine Hizon, Program Assistant
kristine@outwardboundpeace.org
