Three summer internships available

Thu May 25 20:14:00 UTC 2006

Small New York-based international non-profit focused on Ukrainian 
democratic transition and economic development seeks three summer interns.

1. RESEARCH /PROGRAM INTERN â€“ 2 positions available

Intern Position Description

Title: Research and Program Intern
Status: Part-Time or Full-Time, 3 months minimum, with possibility of 
continuing into Fall 2006
Location: New York, NY
Reports To: Founder and President and/or Director of Research and 
Outreach, depending on the project
Other: Small travel and meal stipend provided

Purpose:
Responsible for assisting founder and President with tasks related to 
planning and executing major European energy conference in fall / winter 
of 2006. Assistance with research and tasks related to other ongoing and 
planned initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*Assist with initial planning and development of European energy conference.

*Assist with projects related to public relations and media.

*Help develop project and strategic plans for Q3-Q4 2006.

*Research general issues related to ongoing projects.

*Assist in overall administrative and operational planning work for the 
organization.

*Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

*Ability to work well in a team.

*Familiarity with and interest in Eastern Europe/former Soviet Union, 
particularly Ukraine.

*Excellent research skills.

*Flexibility and high comfort level with ambiguity.

*Strong research and organizational skills, very detailed oriented.

*Self motivated and goal/deadline oriented.

*Extensive computer skills (especially Microsoft Word, Excel, 
Powerpoint, and Internet research) and word processing and data entry 
skills.

*Proofreading/editing skills and attention to detail required.

*Ability to work effectively under pressure without close supervision.

*Professional attitude toward work and in contact with staff and visitors.

*Language skills: Working knowledge of Ukrainian preferred

To Apply for Summer 2006 (June â€“ August):
Send resume and cover letter detailing previous experience via e-mail 
(preferred), or regular mail to:

The Orange Circle
ATTN: INTERN COORDINATOR
120 Wall Street, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10005
E-mail: oc at orangecircle.org
*Reference "Research/Program Intern" in subject line of e-mail*

EARLY APPLICATION IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED.

The deadline for applications is Friday, June 09. Interviews will be 
scheduled on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly encouraged.

The position will remain open until filled. Applicants will be contacted 
directly to schedule an interview.

NO CALLS, PLEASE

2. DEVELOPMENT INTERN

Intern Position Description

Title: Development Intern
Area: Headquarters
Status: Part-Time or Full-Time, 3 months minimum, with possibility of 
continuing into Fall 2006
Location: New York, NY
Reports To: Director of Research and Outreach
Other: Small travel and meal stipend provided

Purpose
Responsible for assisting Director of Research and Outreach with tasks 
related to ongoing projects and initiatives, including donor outreach, 
public relations, member newsletter, issue briefings, and strategic 
planning for organization.