** ATTENTION SENIORS!** A*VISTA Volunteer Job Listing

 

Through a partnership with PlusTime NH, the Afterschool Alliance seeks to hire a self- motivated, team player, committed to community service in the area of afterschool initiatives.   

At the end of the school day, 14.3 million children are unsupervised.  The Afterschool Alliance has a simple mission, making quality, affordable afterschool programs available to all children that need them.  The Afterschool Alliance has one position open for an AmeriCorps*VISTA member to serve full-time for 12 months to help us work towards our goal of afterschool for all. 

The general tasks and activities that will be performed by an AmeriCorps*VISTA member working with the Afterschool Alliance will include:

·      Performing research and preparing written materials about issues in the afterschool field;

·      Organizing communications with experts in the field, including conference calls and conferences;

·      Assisting with the monitoring of afterschool related policy developments at the federal, state, and local levels; 

·      Assisting with communicating changes in federal policy to afterschool providers and advocates;

·      Assisting with the collection and analysis of data and information regarding local, state and federal policies affecting afterschool programs;

·      Supporting events and meetings as needed;

·      Representing the Alliance at events and briefings;

·      Helping to maintain the organization’s database; and

·      Helping with administrative functions, as needed.

Requirements:  Background in child development, education, communications or community development preferred.  Stipend and benefits include:  Monthly living allowance, health coverage, education award, professional development/training and great work experience. 

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to:

AmeriCorps*VISTA Member Search
Afterschool Alliance
1616 H Street, N.W., Suite 820

Washington, DC  20036
Fax: (202) 347-2092
E-mail:   info@afterschoolalliance.org 

The Afterschool Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.

THE WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - Minority Students are Urged to Apply

The White House Internship Program offers an excellent opportunity to serve the Federal government and explore public service. We are seeking
exceptional candidates to apply for this highly competitive program. In addition to typical office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, tours,
and complete an intern service project.

Interns may serve a term in the Fall, Spring or Summer. Every candidate must be a United States citizen, enrolled in a college or university, and at
least 18 years of age. An application and additional information about the program can be found at http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern.html

Applicants must be:

* At least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the internship

* Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college or university, or graduated the previous semester

* A U.S. citizen

Strong applications should exhibit:

* Sound academic credentials

* A history of community involvement and leadership

* Solid verbal/written communication skills

* A demonstrated interest in public service

Applications should be submitted to Karen Race, Deputy Director and Intern Coordinator, White House Personnel, at intern_application@whitehouse.gov  on or before the following
deadlines:

* June 26, 2007 for FALL 2007 -- (September 4 to December 14, 2007)

If you have questions you may contact Karen Race at (202) 456-5979 [Voice/Relay] or at intern_application@whitehouse.gov

They look forward to hearing from you!

The Riecken Foundation Internship Program
The Riecken Foundation is a non-profit international foundation dedicated to promoting prosperity and democracy in Central America by building and supporting rural community libraries. The Foundation offers internships for undergraduates and graduate students interested in exploring careers in international development. The length of the internship is negotiable, but will be for no less than two months starting immediately or for the summer. An internship with the Riecken Foundation offers a unique experience of working in our DC office, supporting both programmatic and administrative efforts to create dynamic spaces for discovery, learning and social participation in Guatemala and Honduras. For more specific information about the Riecken Foundation, please visit our website at www.riecken.org.

Duties will vary depending on skills of the Intern and the needs of the Foundation. Likely responsibilities include:
- Assist in the development of training materials/manuals—copy editing, design components, and content.
- Coordinate support of scholarship students from Honduras
- Develop learning materials for specific programming.
- Compile information or research.
- Write news releases for website and outside audiences.
- Communicate with field offices.
- Assist with file management.
- Update website content.
- Translate documents.
- Help with travel arrangements.
- General administrative duties.

Requirements:
-Fluency in Spanish
-Strong writing and research skills
-Flexibility, creativity, and initiative
-Ability to work autonomously with little supervision
-Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Illustrator
-Availability to work for at least two months

How to apply:
Email cover letter and resume to intern@riecken.org.   Cover letter should include the following information:
-Any special skills you would bring to the internship
-Dates and hours of availability