AFS Intercultural Program is seeking a senior level intern with an educational and/or professional background in Intercultural (Ic) Communications to support the AFS Intercultural Link Learning Program. The Learning Program is a global training and assessment program for AFS volunteers (44000+) and staff (800+) that enhances AFS’s educational approach to intercultural relations.
The intern will support the Learning Program Manager with day-to-day activities in the development and refinement of the program and curriculum design. Additionally, s/he will communicate with the AFS global community related to project implementation and assessment around Learning Program events (in-person and distance), among other Intercultural Learning Services departmental tasks.
We welcome applications from candidates who are bright, motivated, self-directed, interested in intercultural issues, have a strong sense of humor, and meet these internship qualifications:
• Be in or have recently completed a degree in Ic studies (or similar) and be familiar with theories, concepts, and current research and practices;
• Have teaching and curriculum development experience in formal and/or non-formal education settings;
• Be highly creative, solutions-oriented, and pro-active;
• Have excellent organizational skills and be detail-oriented;
• Have excellent spoken *and* written English skills (writing samples will be required, fluency in two or more languages preferred);
• Be technology-savvy and able to work in various online environments;
• Be able to work both independently and as a part of a collaborative, multicultural team;
• Familiarity with AFS or intercultural exchange programs a plus, but not required.
This is a full-time (~40hrs/week) internship is based at AFS Intercultural Programs’ offices in NYC starting in February 2012, and with a duration of 6 months, with the option to extend. A stipend of will be provided and some costs will be covered.
To apply, please e-mail icl@afs.org no later than 13 January, 2012 with “Intercultural Link Learning Program: Senior Internship” in the subject line. In an attached cover letter, provide a brief description of yourself, examples of how you meet the listed requirements for this internship, your motivations for applying, and what you could bring to this opportunity. In addition, please attach a current CV/resume and two brief writing samples.
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About AFS: AFS is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. The intern will join a team comprised of fun and passionate people dedicated to promoting life-long learning for all.