Employment: Internships
Internship Openings at AMIDEAST Headquarters
in Washington DC:
General Information
AMIDEAST does not have a structured internship
program. Placements in our Washington, DC
Headquarters office are available according
to staff needs -- generally not more than
4-6 interns each year. AMIDEAST has had
both summer interns and interns who work
during the school year. Most applicants
are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate
study programs relating to Arab/Middle East
studies, international education or international
development. Arabic or French language proficiency,
strong English oral and written communication
skills, and cross-cultural living, work
or study experience is preferred.
Compensation
As a non-profit organization, AMIDEAST
cannot offer compensation that covers living
expenses for interns in Washington, DC.
Commonly, interns work as volunteers. If
an intern has special skills, AMIDEAST may
offer a modest stipend. AMIDEAST also participates
in work-study programs arranged by students
through their colleges and universities,
in which AMIDEAST supplements the hourly
rate provided by the program.
Assignments
Interns work primarily in three areas:
- Providing administrative support to
staff managing U.S. educational and training
programs for foreign students in our Washington,
DC office (Headquarters)
- Providing administrative support, conducting
basic research and assisting staff in
producing publications/other materials
for public outreach in our Washington,
DC office and
- Providing administrative support or
assisting in advising Arab students about
U.S. higher education in one of our field
offices overseas.
Employment Prospects
AMIDEAST has hired some former interns
and many remain with the organization for
several years. The majority of AMIDEAST
staff are engaged in managing U.S.-based
programs in our Headquarters office. Therefore,
that area offers the highest potential for
future employment. Public outreach activities
and our ten field offices have openings
less frequently, but interested applicants
may apply for jobs in any department. Candidates
for employment at Headquarters must be U.S.
citizens or legal residents of the U.S.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter explaining
your interests/needs, include a resume outlining
study/work experience with two references
to the Personnel Director, AMIDEAST, Washington,
DC.
Overseas Opportunities
If you are interested in working in one
of the field offices, you must apply directly
to the field office of your choice. Please
submit a cover letter describing your interests
and needs, include a resume outlining your
study and/or work experience with two references
to the Country Director managing that particular
field office.
If have any questions, contact Personnel,
by fax at:
(202) 776-7090, or e-mail at: personnel@amideast.org.
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