International Jewish HR organization: Internship announcement

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Subject: International Jewish HR organization: Internship announcement

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Original sender: N.Butkevich <[email protected]>

International Jewish HR organization: Internship announcement


INTERNS NEEDED
 
International Jewish human rights organization based in Washington, DC
is seeking interns for the summer and the fall of 1999.  These
positions are unpaid.  Each intern will work primarily with staff
involved in the following three program areas:
 
International Assistance Program
The intern will assist with projects surrounding UCSJ's international
humanitarian aid program "Yad L'Yad," (Hebrew for "Hand to Hand"). 
The program pairs U.S. synagogues with Jewish communities in the
former Soviet Union in a sister city-like partnership.  Projects will
include research and writing for project newsletter, press releases
and information compilation and organization.  
** Russian language skill desired, but not required.
 
Antisemitism Research Documentation Project
The intern will assist with the Antisemitism Research Documentation
Project by researching, compiling and translating documents and
reports of incidents of antisemitism and human rights violations in
the former Soviet Union. The intern will also assist with the
distribution of the documentation to asylum attorneys, the State
Department, and other relevant government agencies.  
** Russian language skills desirable.

Central Asia Human Rights Intern:
Intern will assist Abdumannob Polat, Director of the Central Asian
Human Rights and Monitoring Network (CAHRIN), which is based in UCSJ's
offices. Intern will work on organizing information flow, particularly
working with database programs and organizing communication lists
throughout the office, press issues, WWW documents, and will attend
hearings and other appropriate press venues.  
** Russian language skill desired, but not required.
 
INTERN REQUIREMENTS:
�  Serious weekly commitment-hours flexible/negotiable
�  Interest in human rights, Jewish issues and/or the former Soviet
Union
 
INTERESTED CANDIDATES:
Please forward a resume, cover letter including availability, and a
writing sample to:
 
Lindsey Taxman
Union of Councils for Soviet Jews (UCSJ)
1819 H St. NW, #230 - Washington, DC  20006
Phone:  202/775-9770, ext. 13 - Fax:  202/775-9776
Email: [email protected] - Website: http://www.fsumonitor.com

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