JMU / Commonwealth of Virginia
International Internship Program
POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER 2007
Unless otherwise noted, positions require a 12-week commitment. Most positions involve only one student. Some sponsors
may offer slight compensation. The location is listed following the sponsor’s. Any available Web site information is included
in brackets at the end of the entry.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED IN COMPLETE FORM: November 15, 2006
Questions? Contact International Programs (540) 568-6419, studyabroad@jmu.edu
LANGUAGE NOTE: Even when a sponsoring organization in a non-English-speaking country does not
require foreign language skills, the selection committee will expect candidates for Western European
language positions to have a working knowledge of
the relevant language.
AKA (Adam Kenwright Associates) (London)
AKA is a full-service advertising and promotion agency, based in central London, specializing in the entertainment industry, from theater to concerts to special
events. The company provides design, media planning/buying, merchandising and marketing services
to clients. The intern will be involved as a General
Assistant, helping on various projects where required.
A fair amount of administrative duties will be included, from photocopying to helping prepare client
pitches. Consequently, this is a great opportunity for
someone with a marketing/graphics background to
obtain an insight into the workings of entertainment
advertising. The intern should be fully computer
literate, flexible, enthusiastic and well organized
and must have good written and verbal skills. For
a more complete look at the range of AKA's services,
see the Web site. [www.akauk.com]
American Chamber of Commerce to Belgium
(Brussels) This position is available only to EU
citizens who can stay six months or longer, and
the Chamber will favor candidates who are available for a personal interview. The intern will have
the opportunity to be involved in specific projects and
in the preparation and writing of articles for chamber
publications as well as sharing in basic administrative
tasks. The intern will also have contact with members, especially through providing support to the
committee structure and the organization of events.
As a member of the AmCham team, the intern will
find that his/her ideas and suggestions for improving
projects and services will be welcomed. The intern
should have a background in business or economics, marketing, or communications and be
familiar with international trade issues. Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English
are required, and knowledge of French is a definite plus. Familiarity with MS Office applications,
the ability to work independently and with others,
a high degree of accuracy, and a strong sense of
responsibility complete the ideal profile.
[www.amcham.be]
American Chamber of Commerce to the European
Union (AmChamEU) (Brussels) Depending on the
needs of the office, the intern might assist with the
Communications Department or help the Press and
Marketing Officer with the organization of a major
event. Other projects might include assisting with
marketing of publications, helping update the marketing database, monitoring complimentary publication
distribution and analysis, and working on general
marketing analysis. The intern is likely to have specific tasks and projects to manage in addition to helping staff members. Candidates for the position
must be very well organized, have an eye for
detail, be able to keep to deadlines, be computer
literate and work well in a young and international
dynamic team. Experience with electronic databases is preferred. [www.amchameu.be]
American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech
Republic (Prague) Note: Due to the current needs
of the office, this position is not always available.
Interested students should contact International Programs before applying. In helping the chamber promote the development of US/Czech commerce in the
Czech Republic, the intern will assist with research of
issues concerning economic and political development in the republic. The intern may also assist in
the planning and coordination of networking, informational, and professional events held by the chamber.
Other projects might include the preparation and
editing of government proposals, business letters and
chamber publications. The intern will also have contact with members and is expected to contribute to
the membership retention efforts of the chamber.
The AmCham staff will welcome the intern’s suggestions for the improvement of projects and processes
at the chamber. The intern must have strong organizational and communication skills and
should be proficient with computers, particularly
Microsoft Word and Excel. The student should
feel comfortable dealing with corporate and political leaders in an international setting. The intern
should possess a knowledge of or desire to learn
about recent history in East Central Europe.
Czech language skills are preferred but not required. The student should be able to work as
part of a team and independently and will be
asked to file weekly updates on projects.
[www.amcham.cz]
American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary
(Budapest) In November 1989, 32 American companies established the American Chamber of Commerce in Hungary, while today it has around 600
members from 22 different countries. The mission of
AmCham is to be the leading representative for US
and international business in Hungary and to promote
Hungary’s global competitiveness. AmCham members have invested more than USD 17 billion in Hungary, a figure which comprises around 60% of the
country’s total foreign direct investment. AmCham is
renowned for its strong and effective lobbying activities and the well-attended business events it organizes with prominent speakers of the foreign and Hungarian business and political community. In this
small, non-smoking office, which serves a fastdeveloping membership, the intern will help organize
programs, assist in small market studies, give information to visitors and aid the member companies in
solving their problems. The intern might be in charge
of running the annual membership survey of the
ECACC (European Chamber of the American Chambers of Commerce) members. The intern must be
an experienced computer user, familiar with the
latest versions of Windows Office programs. The
working language of the office is English, though
Hungarian would certainly be an asset. The student must have good written and spoken communication skills and feel comfortable dealing
with leaders of the largest multinational companies. Good sales skills and marketing experience
would also be useful. The intern should be able to
substitute for the receptionist and might participate in committee work, meeting preparations,
and minutes taking. [www.amcham.hu]
American Express (Madrid) The position is under
development and is listed provisionally. An intern
may be needed in the marketing or commercial department. The student should be computer literate, display excellent (verbal and written) communication skills both in English and Spanish
and have two or three years of business or marketing studies. The intern should also be a good
team player with excellent organizational and
creativity skills. [www.americanexpress.es]
The American University of Paris (Paris) Interns
may be assigned research projects involving Internet
and other sources of information. These projects
may involve any subject relevant to the business of
the Office of Academic Affairs. Interns may also be
involved in processing summer session enrollments.
All interns should be native speakers of American
English and should have a good command of
French. They should also be computer literate
and have good interpersonal skills. The students
should be able to work independently and feel at
home in an international environment.
[www.aup.edu]
The American University of Paris (Paris) The AUP
Summer Intern is involved with a variety of aspects of
AUP Summer Programs, including office support
(photocopying, faxing, mailing), liaison with other
departments (Bursar, Registrar, etc., some of them in
other buildings), processing summer applications
(creating paper and computer files, tracking numbers,
follow-up with students), assisting with French Immersion morning coffee break (set-up of coffee machine, buying croissants, interacting with French
Immersion participants in French), working with the
AUP Housing Office and acting as Resident Advisor
(the link between AUP administration, residence
administration, and visiting students). The office part
of the job is full-time (Monday through noon on Friday). The intern should be a native speaker of
American English and should have a good command of French. Computer skills (Word, Excel)
are required. The student should be able to work
independently, have good interpersonal skills,
and feel at home in an international environment.
The intern receives five lunch vouchers per week and
housing (with breakfast and dinner) in a double room
at the Foyer International d'Accueil de Paris from the
day before the first summer session to the day after
final exams of the second session. During French
Immersion Programs, the intern is invited to participate in Paris Walking Tours (in French) on Tuesday
afternoons. The intern must provide his or her own
health insurance. [www.aup.edu]
Arrow Communications/Fairco Worldwide (Brussels) Arrow Communications is a small marketing
and communications company working mainly in the
education area worldwide. The company works with
many well-known universities and colleges in different parts of the world on research projects worldwide,
global media planning and buying, Web site development plus print design when necessary. Arrow’s IT
work extends to clients outside the education area.
Fairco is mainly working on research into education
fairs worldwide plus country profiles (in-depth information on the many countries where fairs are held).
The organization’s knowledge is extensive, and 2005
will see more advancement on the e-commerce site.
A successful intern should have a genuine wish
to be part of a group who is innovative and who
strives for excellence in all that it does, however
small the task. Attention to detail is critical, as is
computer literacy. Languages other than English
will be an asset. Key words: motivation, willingness to learn, sense of humor. The right person
will enjoy the diversity of the experience of living and
working in Brussels. [www.acarrow.com]
[www.fairco.com]
ASOS (London) Established in 2000 and originally
known as As Seen on Screen, ASOS is an awardwinning Internet-based fashion retailer. A department store for youth culture, ASOS is aimed predom-
inately at Internet-savvy, style-hungry 16 to 24 year
olds. ASOS offers an extensive range of top fashion,
designer label and lifestyle accessories at very competitive prices. The company prides itself on the
consistency and quality of its product range, its ability
to react very quickly to the latest fashions and trends
and the impeccable service it delivers to customers.
ASOS was voted "Best Trendsetter" by the Sunday
Times in 2001 and "Best Newcomer" by Retail Week
in 2002. In 2004 the company was awarded "Best
Performing Share" on the Alternative Investment
Market and was the second most visited fashion retail
Web site. The company is split between the administration center in Central London and its logistical
hub and warehouse within 50 miles outside the center. This listing is provisional, but depending on the
skills of the intern, positions might be available for
Marketing/PR, Accounts, Operations (Web production, use of Photoshop to update the site with
new products), Buyer's Assistant (administration,
data entry, research and support to one of the
fashion or beauty product buyers) or Logistics
(possible in the new hub outside London). ASOS
also has a sister company, Entertainment Marketing, a product placement and events sponsorship
agency working within television, film and life entertainment and representing some major brands. It
also manages filming locations, liaising with production companies on behalf of location owners. An
opening is possible here for an intern with appropriate experience. [www.asos.com]
Association of British Orchestras (London) The
Association of British Orchestras exists to support,
develop, and advance the interests and activities of
the orchestral profession in the UK. In its four key
objectives — advocacy, communication, information,
and knowledge — the ABO is an advocate for the
orchestral community of the UK, ensuring that the
voice of British orchestras is heard by all relevant
parties; provides the principal means by which members communicate collectively with each other to
facilitate shared knowledge, collaborative initiatives,
and problem solving; provides accurate, timely, and
comprehensive information on issues and events the
affect the management, development, and legal
responsibilities of orchestras; and provide training
and continuing professional development opportunities for all levels of orchestral management. The
ABO has places for interns throughout the year to
join a small, energetic, and committed team of three
full-time staff members. The post will provide an
excellent introduction to the orchestral life on the UK
with the unique opportunity to meet a wide range of
people working in the classical music industry as well
as the opportunity to develop a range of administrative skills. Interns work on dedicated projects as well
as supporting the ABO staff in the office and at numerous events, from public symposia to specialist
manager meetings and training courses. General
duties will include dealing with telephone enquiries,
managing the mail, processing event bookings, database management, and Web site updating. Interns
should have good communication skills, be able
to work independently, have a good level of computer literacy, exhibit a willingness to learn, and
should ideally have some knowledge of the music
industry. [www.abo.org.uk]
A.T. Kearney Consultancy (Madrid) A.T. Kearney
is one of the fastest-growing, high-value-added man-
agement consulting firms in the world. The company
has attained this position because it adds value and
delivers quality service to its clients in a way that is
unique among major firms. The unusual advantage
of A.T. Kearney is its ability to mobilize and leverage
its own resources and those of the client to achieve
major improvements in performance, all with a collaborative style that is well-known and valued. In
spite of the high turnover the company’s growth has
been twice the market rate over the last 20 years,
which guarantees the reputation and the professionalism of the consultants linked to the quality of A. T.
Kearney’s clients. Based on specific needs, the
intern will work for the Information Research Center
and will contribute to the department in a number of
different tasks, such as subscriptions control, local
intellectual capital database administration, library
management and information research required for
specific consulting engagements. The intern should
be able to work independently, have a proactive
approach and be self-motivated and confident. A
good command of Spanish is required.
[www.atkearney.com]
Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (London)
CND, a British pressure group founded in 1958,
campaigns for abolition of all nuclear weapons and
other weapons of mass destruction. CND focuses on
opposing the UK’s Trident nuclear weapon system by
organizing events locally and nationally, producing
information and materials, and lobbying the UK government. Other priorities are opposition to US plans
for a National Missile Defense system; British withdrawal from, and the abolition of, NATO; a European
nuclear weapon-free zone; the cessation of the plutonium trade; and ensuring that all Members of Parliament are kept informed of nuclear issues. The
intern will work as part of the staff team, organizing
campaigning, media, parliamentary and information
work. Depending on the needs of the 10-person staff
team, the intern will undertake a variety of project and
administrative work. The intern, a confident selfstarter, will need good written and oral communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team,
initiative, database and IT skills, and a commitment to (or at least an interest and sympathy in)
CND’s aims. [www.cnduk.org]
The Canada Post (London) The Canada Post is a
free monthly tabloid-sized newspaper for the 250,000
Canadians living in the United Kingdom. Circulation
is 25,000 copies, serving an estimated readership of
60,000-plus. The Canada Post''s mission is to reach
all 250,000 Canadians who are resident in the UK
and offer them an excellent review of current news,
events and issues in Canada and in the Canadian
community in Britain. This internship is currently
under development. Interested students should
contact International Programs for details.
[www.canadapost.co.uk]
Centre for European Policy Studies (Brussels)
Founded in 1983, the Centre for European Policy
Studies is an independent policy research institute
dedicated to producing sound policy research leading
to constructive solutions to the challenges facing
Europe today. CEPS’ goals are to achieve high
standards of academic excellence and maintain
unqualified independence; to provide a forum for
discussion among all stakeholders in the European
policy process; to build collaborative networks of
researchers, policy-makers and business across the
whole of Europe; and to disseminate its findings and
views through a regular flow of publications and
public events. The CEPS research program is organized under two major headings: Economic Policy;
and Politics, Institutions and Security. The intern,
who should have some knowledge of the institutions and policies of the European Union and
should understand at least one EU language
besides English, is required to provide research
assistance in the ongoing research of the unit by, for
example, collecting data and producing statistics,
finding relevant articles and books, writing short
summaries of articles, producing readers, etc. The
intern may also be expected to write summaries of
seminars and lunch-time meetings. The intern
should already possess a first degree. Applicants should specify which research unit interests them. More information about the different
research units can be found on the Web site.
[www.ceps.be]
Conservative Central Office (London) This office
may need an intern to work with Michael Howard, the
new Leader of the Opposition. The intern might
assist with the correspondence unit or help in other
areas as needed. The intern should be an enthusiastic and high-energy person who is familiar
with the UK political system. Interested applicants
should check with International Programs for further
details. [www.conservative-party.org.uk]
Dr. Johnson’s House / Dickens House Museum
(London) Dr. Johnson’s House and Dickens House
Museum are two small historic houses in central
London. While there is no formal link between the
houses, they work closely on joint projects and share
resources. An intern would be expected to work 2.5
days at each house (15 minutes’ walk apart). Both
houses are run by a small staff, and volunteers and
interns play a valuable part in the running of the
museums. The intern will “shadow” the Curator,
observing external and internal meetings, assisting
with administration and special events, data-inputting,
answering queries both on the telephone and in
person and working with the public. The intern
should be computer literate, flexible and friendly
and have experience in working with the public.
An interest in English literature and history is
required, and the intern must be interested in
pursuing a career in museums. Since Dickens
House requires an interview, this position would work
for someone already studying in London prior to the
internship. [www.drjohnsonshouse.org]
Eastern European Opportunities (Romania, Moldova, and the Georgian Republic) A variety of
positions — including education, health care, government, criminal justice, and security — may be
available in this part of the world. Interested students
should contact International Programs for further
details.
Euro-American Education, Ltd. (Katowice and
other locations in southern Poland, Fall, Spring,
Summer) Euro-American Education, which was
established by a former JMU student, would like two
or three interns each academic year to teach English
as a Foreign Language in a variety of programs and
assist with other duties. Euro-American Education is
a leading English training organization in Poland with
an established market presence for over 10 years
and several international educational partners. Each
intern will study lesson and syllabus planning
firsthand, do daily and long-term preparation, observe
and assist instructors in teaching, substitute teach at
various AAE centers, and will advance toward teaching a full load (24 hours per week) of a variety of
courses (General English, English for Business,
Young Learners, Test Preparation). Interns will work
under the close supervision of administrative staff.
Ideally, candidates should be either BAs with a 3.0
minimum GPA with course work in Education/ English/Linguistics or Master’s candidates with course
work completed in similar or related fields.
Knowledge of Polish is not essential, though certainly
helpful. Fall Semester runs from the first week of
October through the first week of February, and
Spring Semester runs from the third week of February to the end of June. Students interested in a
marketing position should call International Programs to check on the development of that option.
[www.ameracad.com]
EURO RSCG New Europe (Poland and Lithuania)
The world's fifth-largest global agency, Euro RSCG
Worldwide has 233 offices across the globe that
specialize in advertising, marketing services, interactive, healthcare, and corporate communications. It is
a global agency in the most fundamental way: by
being local in many, many places. Headquartered in
New York, Euro RSCG Worldwide is the largest unit
of Havas, the world´s sixth-largest communications
company. [www.eurorscg.com]
European Voice Newspaper (Brussels) European
Voice is the Economist Group (launched in 1995)
weekly devoted to covering EU politics, business and
policy. As the only weekly publication written for and
about the leaders of the EU institutions, EV is a highly regarded editorial and commercial operation. The
office is offering an internship to serve in every aspect of the newspaper: display sales, conferences,
editorial research, marketing and circulation, etc.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in
media and will possess above-average communication skills and organizational ability. Strong
verbal and written skills are a must. Knowledge
of a European language, preferably French or
Dutch, would be a plus. [www.european-voice.com]
Focus Career Services (Brussels, early Summer)
This well-known Brussels non-profit organization,
which provides its services to the international community in Belgium, needs an intern for a wide range
of activities. Depending on staffing needs, there are
many possibilities in marketing, communications,
finance, office management and research. The intern
may be asked to contribute to the Focus newsletter
or help with setting up a family support group for an
international company. Focus is a great place for a
person especially interested in expatriates or nonprofit organization management issues, but at the
same time the position gives the opportunity to solve
traditional marketing or management problems. The
intern should be able to work independently,
have a proactive approach and be self-motivated
and confident, as he or she will have a great deal
of contact with the members. A basic knowledge
of French would be helpful but not necessary.
[www.focusbelgium.org]
FOCUS Information Services (London) FOCUS is
a non-profit organization that supports international
assignees and their families living and working in the
UK. Established in 1982, FOCUS provides information and networking opportunities for its members,
enabling them to integrate rapidly into their new environment. The office needs an intern to help in the
following areas: Marketing (assist in management of
client marketing efforts, assist in researching marketplace, competitive environment and new business
and help maintain and create promotional program
materials, research potential program ideas and
speakers), Membership (assist in the welcoming of
new members via email and telephone calls, help
with the creation and execution of the email outreach
campaign to the membership population), Resource
Centre (update resources - Library, Resource Centre,
Database, assist on the helpline), Business Development (research and letter writing to potential sponsors, enhancement and implementation of streamlining services where needed). Some data processing
and filing for various departments will also be
included, mostly on line through the database.
The intern should be enthusiastic, outgoing and
have strong communication and written skills.
The individual must also be organized and creative. Basic computer and Internet skills are a
must. Training will be provided if the individual
needs very specific skills to assist a FOCUS employee. [www.focus-info.org]
Frankfurt Economic Development Corp. (Frankfurt) FEDC provides special services to companies
considering setting up business in Germany and also
serves as a link between the city of Frankfurt and its
business community. Applicants should be students in an international management track or
related studies with interest in working internationally. The intern should have an excellent
knowledge of the German language and be familiar with computers (especially Microsoft Office
2000 software such as MS WORD, EXCEL, and
POWERPOINT) as well as with the Internet as a
business tool. The intern should be prepared to
participate in evening events in the Frankfurt business community and will be actively involved in
American-German business events. The intern will
work closely with the representatives of US State
Offices and US government entities. The intern will
assist in translating and transcribing documents in
English as well as analyzing international newspapers and periodicals. [www.frankfurt-business.de]
Fulbright Commission US Educational Advisory
Service (London) The Student Information Officer
deals with general enquiries about US education at
all levels and will be fully trained during an intensive
two-week period. Depending on personal interests
and needs, the intern will have opportunities for possible projects, including planning and promoting
events, researching publications and information
sheets on various aspects of US education, or producing articles for the EAS newsletter. This is an
ideal position for someone interested in international
education to learn about the field and take responsibility for challenging projects. Interns at EAS will
work as part of a small, dynamic team in a busy but
productive and rewarding environment, dealing with
people from many different backgrounds and cultures. The intern should have experience with the
US education system, office work experience, a
minimum GPA of 3.0, good written and oral communication skills, cross-cultural sensitivity and
patience, good computer skills (as technology is
widely used), the ability to cope in a busy work
environment and to take on multiple tasks at
once, strong organization skills, and ability to
learn quickly, and initiative. Experience of the UK
higher education system is preferred. A wide
range of majors would be suitable, including
international relations, communications, education, and information management / library science. Students with experience in HTML/Web
site design are also welcome. The work is divided
between provision of information (85%) and administration (15%) — further details are available on the
Web site. The normal internship is unpaid, but a 6month paid internship may be available.
[www.fulbright.co.uk/eas]
Fulbright Commission Academic Advising Office
(Madrid) The intern will assist with the Fulbright
scholarship program, provide academic advising on
the educational systems of the US and Spain, prepare handouts and statistical reports, maintain the
office library, establish contacts with other advising
centers and collaborate closely with other departments as needed. The intern must have a high
level of proficiency/fluency in Spanish (which will
be verified by telephone with the Madrid office),
firsthand knowledge of the US educational system with emphasis on graduate studies, familiarity with Spanish university education, excellent
interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in
a group. Typing and computer skills are essential. Public speaking experience would be helpful, and the student must have good listening
skills and cross-cultural sensitivity. The intern
should be able to move easily from clerical work
to projects with deadlines. The intern must be a
US citizen. In order to foster continuity, the interns
may be asked to overlap their terms and thus may
have unusual timing. For more specific details, see
the Web site or contact International Programs.
[www.fulbright.es]
Fulbright Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange between Italy and the US (Rome)
During his/her stay at the Commission, the intern will
work to build up the database of the American Fulbright Alumni Directory. The project will be fulfilled
under the supervision of the Fulbright Commission
Executive Director. The intern must be proficient
in computer skills. A basic knowledge of Italian
would be preferred. [www.fulbright.it]
Fulbright Commission for Educational Exchange
(actual sponsor) and Charles University (Prague,
Fall, Spring) The internship would be most suitable
for students majoring in international education,
teaching or counseling, educational leadership or
administration, or international relations, but students
with other majors are also welcome. The intern will
work part-time (three days a week) at the Fulbright
Commission’s Advising Center, assisting the adviser
in collecting and updating information resources,
maintaining a reference library, as well as providing
local students with information on study and life at US
universities, essay writing, and standardized testing.
The student will be trained by an experienced adviser, who will be available to help, advise and supervise the intern. In addition, the intern will lead Eng-
lish conversation courses at Charles University. To
follow the Charles University schedule, the fall term is
from Sept. 1 to Jan. 30, and the spring term is from
Feb. 1 to June 30. The Commission will cover the
expense of dormitory accommodation made available
by the university and will also provide the intern with
a round-trip, six-month airline ticket and with local
transportation in Prague. Excellent oral and written
English skills, knowledge of US higher education
and some teaching experience are required.
[www.fulbright.cz]
Fundación Jatun Sacha (Quito, Ecuador) The
Jatun Sacha Foundation is a private, non-profit Ecuadorian organization founded in 1989 to promote
biological conservation, research, education and
community programs. The Volunteer Program provides practical experience for students interested in
contributing to Jatun Sacha’s conservation projects
and activities. Two interns will work on a variety of
projects under the supervision of resident researchers, environmental education instructors and administrative staff of each reserve and may participate in
research, education, community service, station
maintenance, plant conservation and agroforestry
activities. Interns should have a good working
knowledge of Spanish. They should be able to
undertake strenuous and sometimes tedious
labor in a hot, tropical climate under primitive
conditions. Candidates must present a recent
health certificate, two photographs, and a police
report stating any offenses. Alcohol and drugs are
prohibited at all sites. Volunteers must have their
own health insurance and need to sign a waiver to
release Jatun Sacha from responsibility from any
illness or injury incurred in Ecuador. Applicants may
submit original projects for consideration. For detailed descriptions of the work at all the locations,
consult the Web site. [www.jatunsacha.org]
Globe Neuss Shakespeare Festival (Neuss, Germany) The intern, who should have German language skills and an interest in Shakespeare, may
work in program and brochure production, with some
translation involved; may assist the production manager with organizing festival performances, hosting
visiting acting companies; and organizing evening
performances and bar activities; or may be involved
in promotion, distributing posters and flyers and coordinating radio, press and television interviews. The
Festival 2006 takes place from early June to midJuly, and the internship is expected to last from the
beginning of May through the end of July. The intern
must show proof of health insurance.
[www.shakespeare-festival.de]
Grayling Political Strategy (Brussels) With more
than 16 years’ experience in government and media
relations in Brussels, Grayling Political Strategy offers
an intern the possibility of working in EU public affairs, communications and the organization of events.
Other projects not directly related to the EU are also
likely. Good writing skills are a must, flexibility is
an important asset, and the intern should have a
particular interest in the EU/Europe. Interested
students should look at the Brussels section of the
Web site. [www.grayling.com]
Howard Stone, Solicitors (London) The intern will
work with a sole practitioner who has been in practice
for some 19 years, initially in partnership but now
working on his own. Much of the work is business
related, sometimes with an international element.
There is some work with France and Holland, although this does not generally involve much travel.
There is no criminal practice. In this one-on-one
situation, hours are generally from 8:30 a.m. until
after 6 p.m. The intern must prepare by reading
Learning the Law or other suitable text (available
from the program director). The intern should be
flexible but will not be expected to carry out projects without supervision. When the intern meets
with clients, strict rules of confidentiality must
apply. Personality and personal presentation are
vital attributes, as are the quality and length of
intellect.
Hugendubel (Munich) Hugendubel is one of the
biggest bookstores in Germany, with 32 branches in
Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt, Nuernberg, Wuerzburg,
Erfurt, Dresden, Leipzig, and others. The intern’s job
will be helping and supporting the staff in selling and
ordering books as well as learning more about the
business structures of a big bookchain company.
The intern needs to be fluent in spoken German
and willing to cooperate with staff and supervisors. A communicative nature and a willingness
to deal with customers are a must. A new Englishlanguage bookstore in Munich could give an interesting opportunity to a native speaker of English.
[www.hugendubel.de]
Making Music (London) Making Music is an umbrella body representing the needs of over 2,300 music
societies, choirs, orchestras and concert promoters
across the UK. It offers a range of services to members, including legal, artistic and financial advice.
The intern will assist with daily administration, processing inquiries for information and assistance from
members, and helping with some project work, involving desktop publishing and other computer work.
In addition, the intern will work on advance preparations for the annual conference, including contacting
speakers in advance and being a member of the
team at the venue. In any term, the intern will offer
support at external events such as workshops and
training initiatives. This internship will be invaluable to someone seeking to develop a career in
Arts Management or Arts Administration. Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Access, Microsoft
Publisher) and a good telephone manner are
essential, as are excellent organizational skills
and the ability to work unsupervised. Making
Music aims to balance written and oral communication with some research work.
[www.makingmusic.org.uk]
Marriott International — Corporate Sales (London) The intern will undertake research in the Corporate Business area based in London regarding
buying habits, pricing, destination preferences and
booking methods. The student will also be expected
to be incorporated into the day-to-day running of the
department, which concerns itself with running Corporate Business sales to the Western European
market. This will include liaison with clients over the
telephone, compilation of newsletters, dealing with
some incoming mail and mail-shots, etc. The intern
will also study Central Reservations Systems in relation to travel agents and corporations. The intern will
frequently be asked to assist with the planning, setting up and execution of trade fair stands. The stu-
dent should be computer literate and have some
statistics training and be comfortable in following
through on projects without direct supervision. A
knowledge of French and/ or Spanish would be
helpful. [www.marriott.com]
Marriott International — London Sales (London)
The intern will chiefly have an administration support
role for the Sales Managers within the office, but the
work will certainly be varied — from sending brochure
packs to potential clients and producing contracts
worth £1000’s for any one of the fantastic London
properties, to dealing with fax and e-mail enquiries for
a board meeting for 10 people up to exhibitions for
500. This position provides a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to progress with a
career in hotel sales. [www.marriott.com]
Marriott International — UK Groups (London) The
intern will work with the UK Group Sales Team based
in London. The intern will undertake research into
the group area regarding buying habits, destination
preferences and booking methods. The intern will
also be expected to be incorporated into the day-today running of the department, which concerns itself
with group sales to the UK, Ireland, Benelux and
Scandinavia markets. This will include liaison work
with clients over the telephone, preparation of group
quotes, compilation of newsletters, mail-shots, etc.
The intern will gain an understanding of the wholesale and tour operator industry and will leave with full
working knowledge of Marriott’s group booking system, Sales Force Automation. The student should
be computer literate, flexible and comfortable in
following through on projects without direct supervision. The intern must have good common
sense and be able to respond quickly to changing
situations. [www.marriott.com]
Marriott / Renaissance London Chancery Court
Hotel — Accounting Assistant (London) The
position will be based at the Renaissance London
Chancery Court Hotel, where the intern will assist the
Credit Controller and the Office Manager. The position will involve all aspects of general accounting,
such as processing invoices to four relevant departments, expense reports, calculation of VAT, monthly
critique on financial reports, working on purchase
journal, general ledger, trial balance and A&L account. The intern would naturally need background and training in the above-mentioned accounting tasks and should have good telephone
communication skills and good over-all accounting knowledge. [www.renaissancehotels.com]
Member of Parliament – The Honourable Bernard
Jenkin (London) Bernard Jenkin is Shadow Minister
for Regions. He is an active opponent of a “federal”
Europe. He is also pro-US/ NATO. Mr. Jenkin seeks
a very bright student, knowledgeable in British
politics and economics, the UK Parliamentary
system and British and world current events to
assist in constituent services, help research legislative issues, write news releases and undertake general office tasks. The student should be proficient
in Word Perfect and be patient, flexible and a selfstarter. [www.bernardjenkinmp.com]
Member of Parliament – The Honourable Gillian
Merron (London) Because of the uncertainty of the
General Election, scheduled during 2005, this listing
is necessarily provisional. Gillian Merron has been
Labour MP for Lincoln since 1997. She has been
Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary of
State for Northern Ireland and currently serves as
Assistant Government Whip. Her interests include
Amnesty International and Action for South Africa.
She has acted as Chair of the East Midlands Group
of Labour MPs and has been a member of the Select
Committee on Trade and Industry and Vice-Chair of
the Parliamentary Labour Party Backbench Committee on Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. Since a
personal interview is normally required, this position
would be most appropriate for a student studying
abroad in advance of the internship.
[www.labour.org.uk]
Member of Parliament – The Honourable John
Whittingdale (London) Mr. Whittingdale is the
Conservative Party’s Shadow Minister for Agriculture,
Fisheries and Food. Mr. Whittingdale seeks a very
bright student, knowledgeable in British politics
and economics, the UK Parliamentary system and
British and world current events to assist in constituent services, help research legislative issues and
undertake general office tasks. The student should
be proficient in computing and be patient, flexible
and a self-starter. [www.conservatives.com]
The Mousetrap Foundation (London) The Mousetrap Foundation is a theater education charity committed to creating opportunities for young people
(ages 12–18) with limited resources, support or access to attend London’s West End theater. Through
a diverse range of innovative education and family
programs, The Mousetrap Foundation has introduced
more than 35,000 young people to many of London’s
internationally-acclaimed productions, with best seats
for £5 or less, in the past six years. Most theater
visits are enhanced by a well-structured education
program that includes teachers’ resource packs,
after-show discussions, workshops and the involvement of outstanding theater artists. The Mousetrap
Foundation now runs 11 programs: Student Matinees, Crossing Curricula, Write Now, Envision,
C145, Play the Critic, Family First Nights, TheatreWorks, Teachers Preview Club, Theatremakers
On Stage and Taking Your Part (citizenship). New
programs include a theatre and technology program
and one for "excluded" students. A program for deaf
and hearing-impaired pupils is being developed. The
intern should be interested in theater and/or education and will work in a busy office assisting a
small team with a range of programs and activities. The student must be an organized selfstarter who can take on new areas of responsibility, who writes well and who is willing to pitch in
where needed. Computer skills are essential.
Oily Cart (London) The successful applicant will
join this London-based leading touring theater company that provides interactive shows for the very
young (6 months to 6 years) and children and young
people with profound and multiple learning disabilities
(PMLD). The intern will be based in the Tooting
(South London) office and will assist in the day-to-day
administration of the company as well as heading a
project relevant to his/her skills and experience. Oily
Cart's current tour is Conference of the Birds, an
installation-based interactive performance for young
people with PMLD. The company will soon be touring Hippity Hop: a Hip Hopera for the under 5s.
More details are available on the Web site. Oily Cart
is looking for someone who is interested in theater
management and whose interests may include
set building, props making, costume creation,
electrical work, office work, management or production management. Applications are also welcome from students with an interest in theater
administration, which includes fund-raising, marketing, Web design and bookkeeping, among
other areas. Oily Cart is a friendly organization with
an international reputation for quality and provides
the ideal opportunity for an intern to shine.
[www.oilycart.org.uk]
Phoenix Publishing (London) The intern will assist
with the bimonthly publication of Essentially America,
a glossy travel and lifestyle magazine about North
America for a UK audience, and will also help with
general office work. The ideal candidate should
have a good knowledge of North America, journalistic and computer skills, an interest in travel
and be hard-working and good with research and
the telephone. [www.essentiallyamerica.com]
Raitt Orr & Associates (London) Raitt Orr is a
public relations consultancy with clients in a variety of
sectors but with a particular specialization in international affairs. Activities include work in governmental/public affairs, aid and development, travel, corporate, arts/literature and education. Raitt Orr works in
particular with companies based in or with an interest
in sub-Saharan Africa and is very much an international agency, with offices in Nairobi and Johannesburg. The intern should be interested in a public
relations/public affairs career. An interest in
world affairs would be a plus, as monitoring the UK
national press on a daily basis will be part of the
intern’s duties. The intern will also assist in event
organization, media relations, writing and editing
press releases and media/market research. The
student needs to be energetic and confident on
the telephone and in person. Computer literacy
and a high standard of written English are essential. Since within this small but busy team everyone
mucks in, the intern must be willing to help with
administrative duties (answering the telephones,
etc.). In return, he or she would get hands-on experience and travel expenses (in the London area) and
would get to attend relevant seminars/workshops.
[www.raittorr.com]
Representation Plus (London) Representation
Plus is a marketing company specializing in travel
and tourism with specific leaning toward public relations, sales, direct marketing and incentives. The
intern will be responsible for direct mail, client research and some telephone sales. French would be
an asset, as half of the company’s clients are French
(thus giving the intern an ideal opportunity to practice
on a daily basis). Other languages would also be
very helpful, as would IT skills. Word processing
experience is required. An alternative opportunity
would be for computer graduates to review and assess the office’s existing system and, where appropriate, make recommendations and implement staff
training. Positions may also be available for students
interested in business-to-business development or
administration and accounts/bookkeeping.
[www.representationplus.co.uk]
Royal Opera House – Press Office (London) The
Royal Opera House press office is a busy and excit-
ing environment in which to work. Interns are particularly valuable and form a vital link in the running of
the department. Duties vary, and while they are
predominantly administrative, levels of responsibility
increase with time. The student will learn the most by
listening and watching, and time spent in this office
generally proves to be a valuable experience. The
intern, who should have excellent communication
skills and pay careful attention to detail, will help
by completing and circulating the daily press cuttings,
maintaining the records of relevant press articles,
assisting staff in general duties, updating the photograph files, monitoring magazines for relevant features, working on ad hoc projects and attending photocalls and rehearsals where appropriate. The intern
will work four days a week (including Mondays). This
is a provisional listing. [www.roh.org.uk]
Schering-Plough (Brussels, Utrecht, Lucerne)
The leading pharmaceutical company in the field of
allergy, immunology, gastro-enterology, oncology and
cardiology, Schering-Plough BENELUX possibly
seeks an intern for its Brussels, Utrecht and Lucerne
offices. The interns will work with the
Sales/Marketing Business Units of the Belgian, Dutch
and Swiss subsidiaries, and will assist the Business
Analysts. Missions will include market data analysis,
competitive intelligence, incentives calculations for
Sales/Marketing Units and participation in market
research. Work will involve frequent contacts with
Marketing Managers and Business Unit Directors, as
well as external vendors (IMS, market research
agencies, data suppliers). The interns will gain understanding of the pharmaceutical market forces in
Belgium or Netherlands or Switzerland, as well as
use of market data to develop marketing strategies,
sales plans and sales incentives. In Lucerne, interns
may be needed in marketing and organization effectiveness. The applicants should have advance
computer knowledge (Office, Access), strong
analytical skills, and good written communication
skills to prepare reports and executive summaries. The interns should be deeply interested by
data analytics and marketing, as well as field
force incentives. Skill in French or Dutch is a
definite advantage. [www.spcorp.com]
Shakespeare’s Globe (London) The International
Shakespeare Globe Trust is an educational charity
which is currently raising funds to complete the International Shakespeare Globe Centre on the South
Bank of the Thames. The Globe has active education, communication, exhibition, fund-raising, and PR
departments, and the theater houses performances
by its own acting company from May to September
each year. The two interns each term should expect
to help fulfill a role within any of these departments,
show initiative and be willing to take on projects under the supervision and guidance of a member of the
Globe staff. Administrative and computer skills
(and an interest in education and the theater) are
essential, as is the ability to work under pressure.
[www.shakespeares-globe.org]
Society of London Theatre/Awards (London, Fall,
Spring ) The Awards Office wants a student to assist in all phases of the Olivier Awards, including
program production, event administration, allocating
guest lists and ticket sales and seating plans. Duties
in other areas may include general office support with
the TMA Theatre Awards for regional theater. The
intern should be interested in the theater, flexible,
familiar with word processing, have a good telephone manner and be able to work well under
pressure. The student should have a good eye
for proofreading and detail and above all be reliable. Ideally, the Spring Semester intern should
begin in early January. [www.olivierawards.co.uk]
Speechly Bircham (London) Speechly Bircham is a
City law firm handling complex corporate and property transactions and commercial disputes. The strong
commercial focus is complemented by a highly regarded private client practice. The firm's ability to
provide higher-than-usual levels of partner time and
attention to clients means that Speechly Bircham is
regularly selected as a positive alternative to some of
the larger City firms. Clients include UK and international listed companies, banks and financial institutions, privately owned companies as well as high net
worth individuals, families and estates. As well as
acting for UK companies doing business around the
world, the firm also advises overseas clients investing
in the UK and Europe. This frequently involves coordinating international projects involving professional
advisers in foreign jurisdictions with an extensive
network of international legal contacts. The intern
would likely be working with a partner who specializes in advising on the complex financial negotiations
arising in family law matters — from prenuptial
agreements to judicial separation, co-habitee disputes and divorce settlements for clients with assets
around the world. He is also a Deputy District Judge
at the Principal Registry for the Family Division. His
work inevitably involves tax, trust and corporate /
landed considerations and has a strong international
flavor. Significant work includes acting for internationally based clients, often household names in the
media, sports and industrial arenas who look for
complete discretion. Candidates should have a
demonstrated interest in the law.
[www.speechlybircham.co.uk]
State of Virginia Economic Development Partnership (Frankfurt/Main) The intern will assist the
Director-Europe with the execution of Europe-wide
projects, such as catalog shows, market research
and international trade fairs, as well as with direct
investment development. The office seeks a dynamic and flexible self-starter who works well in a
small team. Perfect English and a fair knowledge
of German are essential. Skill in French and/or
other European languages would be an asset.
The student must be a basic communicator with
strong writing skills and general knowledge of
and interest in European affairs. The intern
should also have perfect knowledge of Windows
98 and XP, Microsoft Office Word and Excel for
Windows and some knowledge of databanks.
[www.yesvirginia.org]
Theatrical Management Association/Awards
(London, Fall) The Theatrical Management Association wants a student to assist in all phases of the
TMA Theatre Awards and the TMA annual conference, including program production, event administration, ticket sales and seating plans. Duties in
other areas may include general office support with
the Laurence Olivier Awards. The intern should be
interested in theater, flexible and familiar with
word processing, should have a good telephone
manner and should be able to work well under
pressure. The student should have a good eye
for proofreading and detail and above all must be
reliable and have plenty of initiative.
[www.tmauk.org]
US Government Positions Note that all interns for
US government positions must be currently enrolled
students taking at least six hours of credit and must
be returning to school at the completion of the internship. For further clarification of this student status
rule, please contact International Programs. In order
to obtain the necessary security clearance, a routine
background check must be completed before the
internship can begin, and at some embassies a suitability interview is required.
US Commercial Service Liaison Office to the
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) (London) The intern should have a
background in business, commerce, economics,
and/or other relevant subjects, and an interest in
international economic development. Area and language studies in East and Central Europe and NIS
would be helpful. The position will focus on developing and promoting US business interests in Eastern
Europe and the former Soviet Union by accessing
funding from the EBRD. The intern must be willing
to take on a heavy workload as a part of a small
team with minimum supervision in a very busy
and hectic office. The intern must have interpersonal skills and also be professional, poised and
mature in order to deal with senior US business
executives and senior EBRD bankers and staff,
as well as US government officials. The intern
should be computer literate and competent in MS
Office programs, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
etc., and be familiar with Lotus Notes.
Knowledge of East European languages would be
an advantage. The ability to communicate well,
using written, oral and data handling skills, is
essential. Applicants need to provide a statement of their personal goals and objectives for
their internship. Applicants, who must be American
citizens, will be subject to a US Embassy/London
background security check, as the US Commercial
Service Liaison Office, EBRD, is part of the US diplomatic mission to the UK. Interested applicants will
need to provide detailed information if any close
relatives work for or own a firm seeking to access
EBRD funding or to bid on projects and consultancies
funded by the EBRD. [www.ebrd.com]
US Consulate – The Commercial Service (Frankfurt) The US Commercial Service of the Department
of Commerce supports US commercial interests in
the United States and helps companies increase
sales and market share around the world. USCS
introduces American exporters to foreign partners
through various programs, including foreign-market
research on the National Trade Data Base, trade
counseling and promotion of US companies at trade
fairs and conferences and customized programs such
as the Gold Key Service. The ideal intern for the
USCS post in Frankfurt is a senior or graduate
student with fluent German and English skills;
market research experience; study or experience
in international business, preferably in the automotive, banking, musical instruments, professional audio, telecommunications, textile or travel
and tourism industry; office and computer wordprocessing experience; and strong motivation,
self-discipline, team attitude and interpersonal
skills. The intern will help with comprehensive market research (in English and German) and with the
compilation of market reports (in English). Other
duties will involve active export promotion — interfacing with senior German and American management,
representing USDOC/USCS at international trade
shows, answering trade inquiries and maintaining
industry references. The intern will also have daily
administrative responsibilities, such as helping with
phones, faxing and photocopying. The intern will be
supervised by a commercial industry specialist and
intern coordinator. [www.buyusa.de]
[www.usatrade.gov]
US Embassy – The Commercial Service (Brasilia,
Brazil) The Intern in the Commercial Service Brasilia
provides US graduate students an opportunity to
learn how the US government promotes US products
and services, advocates on behalf on US firms and
forms trade policy. The position is voluntary. Students are required to find their own housing and pay
for their own transportation and expenses. The intern
is responsible for writing and editing International
Market Insight, Industry Sub-sector reports; researching and updating materials for the Country Commercial Guide as well as the CMS database. In addition
the intern may be called upon to draft memos and
papers on unclassified trade issues. The intern
must have a bachelor's degree, 2.2 in Portuguese, and advanced writing and analytical skills.
[www.focusbrazil.org.br]
US Embassy – Foreign Commercial Service
(Brussels) The US Commercial Service assists US
companies entering the Belgian market and helps
Belgian firms in their efforts to profit from their alliances with American companies either by representing American manufacturers, utilizing American products, or through joint venture arrangements. To
support these objectives, the office analyzes information on the Belgian market, facilitates contacts
with Belgian businesses, promotes US products in
the Belgian marketplace, and advocates US business
interests. This is an international business-oriented
marketing position contributing to the mission of
promoting US trade in Belgium and providing the
intern with a solid understanding of the role of the US
Department of Commerce abroad and in the United
States. The intern will work in a commercial environment in close cooperation with Belgian and US
public and private sector contacts. A reading/speaking knowledge of French and/or Dutch
is beneficial. Students of business, international
relations, economics, and languages will benefit
most from this internship. Interns must be US or
European citizens. The intern will assist Commercial Specialists by conducting market research, assisting companies seeking information, organizing
Trade Missions, organizing and participating in
Commercial Events, engaging in administrative work,
and hosting the office Web site. A telephone interview is required and will be conducted by the Brussels office. Interested candidates should submit a
cover letter explaining why they cant to be an intern,
what they have to offer, and how they hope to benefit
from the internship. [www.buyusa.gov/belgium]
US Embassy – The US Commercial Service (London) To the extent possible, the interns’ work assignments will provide exposure to the maximum
number of areas of activity and services. These will
center on the Service's main objectives, which are to
promote relationships between US and UK companies and assist US companies with their efforts to
enter the UK market. To support these objectives,
the office analyzes information on the UK market,
facilitates contacts with UK businesses, promotes US
products in the UK and European marketplace, and
advocates for US business interests. The office also
assists trade missions to the UK and helps US companies or their representatives hold product launches
or exhibitions. Every attempt will be made to give
hands-on experience where appropriate. Immediate
requirements of the mission program must, however,
take precedence over other considerations. Some
examples of duties — Interns may assist US Commercial Service Trade Specialists and Commercial
Officers in researching and compiling UK market
based, Industry Sector Analysis and International
Market Insight reports. Interns may have opportunities to assist in the preparation of trade events, organizing appointments, coordinating the activities of
exhibitors, and assisting on the day of the event.
Interns may also assist at off-site trade shows if opportunities arise. Where appropriate, interns may
have an opportunity to assist in Embassy-wide activities and meet with official visitors to the London Embassy. There will also be ad-hoc duties, such as
compiling or updating contact lists. Interns are assigned to Industry Teams, working under the supervision of the various Team Leaders. The office's Intern
Coordinator, who processes all intern applications, is
also on hand to provide general support Ideally, the
interns would have a background in business or
marketing, but the US Commercial Service seeks
self-starters who work well with a minimum of
supervision. The interns must be resourceful and
cooperative. Excellent English and writing skills
are a must, as are a working knowledge of word
processing. Familiarity with other software, such
as Excel or PowerPoint, is desirable.
[www.buyusa.gov/uk]
US Embassy – US and Foreign Commercial Service (Madrid) The two interns will gain broad exposure to the business field while helping the Commercial Service fulfill its goal of promoting US exports to
Spain. Assignments will include working with trade
specialists as well as in the Commercial Library. The
interns will also have an opportunity to see the work
of other departments. Assignments may include
providing promotional and organizational support for
trade fairs and seminars, conducting market research, arranging business appointments for visiting
American corporate representatives, drafting written
responses in Spanish to commercial inquiries and
providing assistance to Spaniards seeking information about industries and businesses in the United
States. Excellent Spanish is required, as is the
ability to write well in English. The students
should be computer literate. Experience in media
writing would be helpful, as would prior market
research project work. Because the position includes telephone campaigns, interviews with Spaniards and letter-writing in Spanish, a language evaluation by phone is required. Due to changes in the
office work, Spanish language skills and computer
knowledge are now particularly important.
[www.buyusa.gov/spain/en]
US Embassy – The Foreign Commercial Service
(Paris) The two interns will assist in collecting and
analyzing data needed by US companies looking to
export to France. They will also assist the staff in
setting up business-related conferences, seminars
and trade shows. Excellent written and oral
French are mandatory. Some translation may be
required. The students should know Microsoft
Word, Excel and Lotus 123. US citizenship is
required. Additional opportunities may also be
available in Lyon, Strasbourg, Marseille and Toulouse.
[www.buyusa.gov/france/en/internshipprogram.html]
US Embassy – The Commercial Service (Rome)
The position is designed to provide the intern with the
experience of working at an American embassy overseas and to introduce the intern to a wide range of
commercial and economic issues of interest to the
US government. The intern might get involved in
Trade Missions, recruitment of trade shows, trade
complaints, commercial reporting and commercial
inquiries. The intern’s background should be in
economics, business administration, international affairs or a related field. The student should
have a good command of English and Italian,
have good writing skills and general knowledge
of US/European trade issues, be able to work
independently and provide research support and
must be computer literate, preferably familiar with
Microsoft Word and Windows. Interns must be US
or Italian citizens. [www.buyusa.it]
US Embassy – The Commercial Service (Stockholm) The office aims to give interns an opportunity
to gain practical experience dealing with international
trade activities. The intern will help prepare market
research reports, assist with trade promotion events,
aid American exporters in finding agents/distributors
in Sweden and provide information that will help
these US business people understand how the market works. Appropriate backgrounds would be in
economics, marketing or business, and an intern
with a sincere interest in Sweden would be most
welcome. PowerPoint skills would be a plus.
[www.usemb.se]
The Wall Street Journal Europe – Editorial (Brussels) Working with the editorial department as an
editorial intern, the student will be involved in several
aspects of the editorial and publication process:
copyediting, acting as a liaison with outside contributors and agencies, proofreading, page production
and, if appropriate, editorial writing. The intern will
also be involved in other projects as the need arises
and will assist in the general office work of this small
but busy department. The intern will need to be a
self-starter and quick learner with an eye for detail who can work well on tight deadlines. Excellent writing and communication skills are a must.
So too is a good knowledge of history and current affairs. The editorial page of The Wall Street
Journal has a distinctive philosophy, and candidates would do well to familiarize themselves
with it. Language ability in any European language, especially German, would be an asset.
[www.wsj.com]
Westminster Strategy (London) Westminster
Strategy is part of the Grayling Political Strategy
network, with offices in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Stormont,
Paris and Brussels. As members of the Grayling
Group, in turn part of Havas Advertising, the international network covers Europe, the United States, the
Far East and South Africa and enables the company
to provide fully-coordinated public affairs programs at
a truly international and regional level. This internship represents an ongoing development, following
the program’s long-standing relationship with Profile
Corporate Communications, now subsumed into
Westminster Strategy. As before, the student
should likely have knowledge of Word for Windows, experience in media writing and a keen
interest in UK politics. An intern with an interest
in marketing and writing and able to perform
articulately would be especially helpful. The
office would welcome an intern with European
language skills. [www.westminsterstrategy.co.uk]
WICE (Paris, early Summer) Run by a body of over
100 volunteers, WICE is a nonprofit multinational
educational and cultural association offering hundreds of educational programs in English in the fields
of art, history, studio arts, personal and professional
development, literature and writing, living in France
and TEFL. The intern should be very flexible and
must be computer literate. The student will begin
with public-oriented work at the front welcome desk,
helping to answer phone and walk-in queries, and will
also take care of general office duties such as photocopying and preparing the mail. Once the intern has
a good knowledge of how WICE works, he or she can
use computer skills to help design in-house flyers
and gain some publishing experience by working on
the WICE catalog. The intern will also help in organizing classes, preparing course descriptions and
assisting with the actual classes. Ownership of a
project is also foreseen. Students with public relations/advertising or with accounting backgrounds
would be especially good candidates. Some
knowledge of French language and culture is an
advantage. The successful intern should enjoy
talking with people and should have patience and
a sense of humor. [www.wice-paris.org]
REMEMBER:
The deadline for all
materials to be received
in the
Office of
International Programs is
November 15, 2006.