In this issue:

1. Internship Opportunity

2. Returning Student Scholarships

3. Conference Opportunity

1. Internship Opportunity

Organization’s Name: Baltimore Council on Foreign Affairs

Address: World Trade Center
Telephone: 410-727-2150

Fax:  410-727-2174

Email: info@bcfausa.org

Web Address: www.bcfausa.org

Contact Person: Frank A. Burd, Ph. D.

Title: President

Affiliation: Private, Non-profit

Position Title: General Intern

Payment: Non-paid internship; parking/transportation expenses will be reimbursed

Position Dates: Ongoing

Academic Standing Restriction: none

Experience Required: none

Specific Skills Required: Computer competence helpful

Types of Courses Preferred: International affairs, international business, and computer science, but not open to other backgrounds

Personal Characteristics: The Council seeks diligent, well-organized and personable students, preferably with a strong interest in international affairs

Total Number of Hours: 120 hour min; or if for university credit, whatever are the university’s requirements

Number of Hours per Week: Flexible but within council office hours, M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm

Specific Duties of Intern: Duties will be selected among:

A.     Programs

                                  1.      Assistance at Distinguishes Speakers Programs, including photography.

                                  2.      Background research for the Distinguished Speakers Program.

3.      Cable television network expansion and management.

                                  4.      Videotape library: dissemination enhancement

5.      Foreign Policy Conferences management and assistance.

B.     Membership and Audience Development

1.      Enhancement or creation of membership development rosters and VIP rosters.

2.      Ad hoc membership development projects.

3.      College and University liaison.

4.      Assistance to membership secretary: membership surveys, inquiries, and reports.

C.     Administration

1.      Secretarial assistance

2.      Office Computerization enhancements; data entry.

3.      Website enhancements.

4.      Montage creation: the photographic history of the Council.

D.     Support Activities

1.      Publicity

2.      Newsletter.

3.      Grant proposal assistance.

Specialized Internships: Specialized internship may be arranged which center on a single project or are related directly to a student’s primary interest.

Applications should include a resume and cover letter. 

The Student Movement for Real Change (SMRC), Americans for Informed Democracy (AID) and Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), are announcing their upcoming conference.  The conference, entitled Creating Global Change: How youth are answering the question, "What can I do?", will discuss various global development issues and ways in which young people have the power to create change.   They are looking for students, interns and others who would benefit from attending this conference. 

The conference takes place Tuesday, August 5th from 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC.  The conference will consist of a panelist of notable young leaders, hands-on workshops and a keynote speaker.  This is a wonderful opportunity for young leaders and activists to come together and learn more about how to effectively create meaningful change. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, are at least at sophomore standing (30 or more credits),  and a GVPT major please submit an up to date resume and cover letter along with an unofficial transcript to the GVPT Advising office.  You can either submit it in person to 3104 Tydings Hall or via fax at 301-314-9690.  Please be aware that the student will be responsible for transportation and incidentals.  The conference is free of charge and will include breakfast and lunch. 

Additional information, including a full schedule, list of speakers and co-sponsoring organizations, can be found at
http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2681/t/2894/content.jsp?content_KEY=4298. 

 

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