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Internship, Policy Programs Spring 2012 Compensation: Unpaid Description: The Korea Society is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) organization with individual and corporate members and is dedicated solely to the promotion of greater awareness, understanding and cooperation between the peoples of the United States and Korea. In pursuit of its mission, the Society arranges programs that facilitate discussion, exchanges and research on topics of vital interest to both countries in the areas of public policy, business, education, intercultural relations and the arts. Funding for these programs is derived from contributions, endowments, grants, membership dues and program fees. From its base in New York City, the Society serves audiences across the country through its own outreach efforts and by forging strategic alliances with counterpart organizations throughout the United States and in Korea. The Korea Society’s policy program division is seeking an exceptional intern with demonstrated interest and background in the social, political, and economic issues related to the Asia-Pacific, especially Korea. We are seeking an intern with strong research/writing skills and interest in the following areas: Migration, Development, Economics, Finance, Gender Issues, Trade and Diplomacy, and Security as it relates to the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia. Responsibilities: Tracking and researching current developments in and around the Korean Peninsula. Writing, editing, and proofreading event transcripts and summaries, and content for the Korea Society's website; providing support for all policy and business events and programs, as well as the national outreach program on and off-site; assisting with administrative and logistical duties as needed such as database management and outreach support for events; and attending and reporting on Korea related events, conferences, meetings in New York City. Qualifications: * Graduate student, or exceptional undergraduate student, with previous internship or work experience preferred. * Background in international affairs, political science and/or economics as well as an interest in Asia-Pacific issues, especially Korea * Strong research, writing, and editing skills with excellent attention to detail * Self-driven with a professional demeanor * Fluency in Korean language strongly preferred Schedule: Internships are unpaid positions. Please note that we do not provide visa support. Candidates are required to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks, and two to three days per week, or the equivalent of 15-20 hours per week; evening availability once or twice a month for events. How to apply: Please email 1) a cover letter, indicating your interest in the position and the days and hours you are available to work; 2) a resume; and 3) a writing sample (3–5 double-spaced pages; abstracts are accepted) in Word or PDF format with the subject line "Policy Programs Internship, Spring 2012" to: huiyon.ny@koreasociety.org; cc: nikita.ny@koreasociety.org. No phone calls, please. |
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