Internship for Russian speaker in DC (fwd)

[Devin P Browne]

FYI - unpaid, though.

Devin P Browne
dpbrowne+ at pitt.edu

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Date: Tue, 20 Oct 1998 13:44:26 -0400 (EDT)
From: Laura Lee Ketcham <LauraLee at nafsa.org>
Reply-To: civilsoc at SOLAR.RTD.UTK.EDU
To: Multiple recipients of list <civilsoc at SOLAR.RTD.UTK.EDU>
Subject: Internship for Russian speaker in DC

Dear all,

NAFSA:  Association of International Educators in Washington, DC is
currently seeking a Russian-speaking intern to assist in developing an
alumni program for participants on the Russian & Eurasian Awards
Program.  The position is unpaid, part-time and available immediately.
If you are interested or know of any students who might be, please feel
free to contact me at:  lauraleek at nafsa.org.

The position description follows.

Thank you and regards,

Laura Lee Ketcham
REAP Coordinator
NAFSA
_____________________________________________________________

NAFSA POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position:       Program Intern, Russian & Eurasian Awards Program (REAP)
Reports to:     Program Coordinator, REAP

Program Description:  With funding from the United States Information
Agency (USIA), NAFSA provides alumni programs for students who have
studied on its REAP program in the United States.

Responsibilities:

*       Assist staff in tracking alumni and developing alumni programs
*       Provide outreach to returned program alumni in the NIS through
        telephone calls, letters, and e-mails
*       Answer correpsondence and phone calls related to the program
*       Assist in preparation of reports
*       Assist staff with development of program newsletter, electronic
        resources, and other materials
*       Assist staff with other administrative and program duties, as needed

In addition to the specific duties described, staff members are
encouraged to support one another's efforts through information-sharing,
assisting with tasks, and other cooperative efforts to serve the
organization.  Each staff member is responsible for responding to
members' inquiries or ensuring that such requests are addressed.  As a
means of orientation to NAFSA, new staff members are periodically asked
to assist the switchboard operator.  As a part of your regular duties,
staff may be asked to serve as liaison to one of NAFSA's special
interest, professional, or sectional groups.

Length of Assignment:   This position will be a part-time position
through December 1998 or May 1999.  Position is unpaid.

Qualifications Desired:

*       Russian fluency required
*       Proven communications skills, oral and written
*       Computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft applications
        and database management
*       Interest in and/or experience with Russia and Eurasia
*       Experience with international students at US post-secondary
        institutions

NAFSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

For further information, please contact:

Laura Lee Ketcham
REAP Program Coordinator
NAFSA:  Association of International Educators
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC  20009-5728
Phone:  (202) 462-4811
Fax:  (202) 667-3419
http://www.nafsa.org
E-mail:  lauraleek at nafsa.org


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