Summer Internship Applications Available
01/04/2006
IISD Internship Program Announcement
Application Form
Application due date: February 15, 2006
Paid internships
Starts: Preferably June 12, 2006
Length: 8-9 weeks
Location: Washington, D.C.
The International Institute for Sustained Dialogue, a non-profit organization founded in October 2002 to promote the process of sustained dialogue for transforming racial, ethnic, and other deep-rooted conflicts in the United States and abroad, is now accepting applications for its fourth annual Sustained Dialogue Campus Network (SDCN) Summer Internship Program. This internship program allows students from different SD campuses to work collaboratively on improving Sustained Dialogue on current and future campuses. These paid internships bring excellent learning opportunities, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to build a program. Ideal candidates are current students involved in a moderator and/or leadership position with Sustained Dialogue on their campus. Candidates must be self-motivated, responsible, resourceful and personable, with a deep commitment to and understanding of Sustained Dialogue. He or she must have the ability to work on their own, and be willing to develop and implement their own work plan. Strong writing, organization, and communication skills required.
The SDCN Internship Program includes the following:
- Substantive Projects include those such as resource material development, technology projects, developing media strategies, strengthening the SD network and current programs, and an evaluation and assessment project. Interns will work closely with both Program Directors.
- Time for internal assessments on their own individual SD programs.
- Sharpen moderating and leadership skills through an intimate ‘mini-Sustained Dialogue’ with co-interns and Program Directors throughout the term of the internship
- Brown Bag Speakers Series featuring private lunches with leaders and activists in fields of dialogue, deliberation, and international relations.
- Conversation Series with Dr. Harold Saunders, Chairman and President of the International Institute for Sustained Dialogue, former Assistant Secretary of State.
- Working with a motivated team of committed young people that believe in what they are doing!
Please fax resume and cover letter, indicating roles in SD, personal strengths, and specific project interests, to Clark Herndon (202) 393-7644, or email information to info@sdcampusnetwork.org, no later than February 15, 2006. For more information on the International Institute for Sustained Dialogue and the Sustained Dialogue Campus Network, please call us at (202) 393-7643 or see www.sdcampusnetwork.org.
