Schedule and application deadlines for 2007-08

Requirements

• Interns must be undergraduates. 

• Commit to 10-14 hours weekly and attend as many events as possible.

• Because of the nature of the Council’s guests, all interns must be well groomed and personable. 

• Because of the flexibility in Council programming times and student’s schedules, interns may share each other’s duties as business needs require.

Benefits

• Parking and mileage are reimbursed.

• As well as hearing influential people in world affairs first-hand, interns will gain valuable insight into etiquette and organization of such events.

• Interns continuing their education after their internship can apply for the Isis-Momoko Intern Scholarship.

To apply

Send a current resume with a cover letter stating which duties you are best suited for and your preferred hours of work to kdanley@lawac.org

Applications for the the 2008 Isis-Momoko Intern Scholarship

are now being accepted.

Council interns are eligible to apply for the Isis-Momoko scholarship, a one time $500 award is given each fall. 

Eligibility guidelines and an application.

applications open in .pdf 

The Council typically has three undergraduate internship positions available for Spring, Summer and Fall each year. Intern duties can include anything described below.

Events / Membership

Help in maintaining the Council’s membership records with new memberships and renewals.  At events, assist at the ticket table and seating attendees.  This intern will need to be good at face-to-face interaction.  This intern will also set-up and put together presentations to local college groups about the Council and what it does.

Administrative

Assist in the day-to-day running of the Council office.  General office competency is a must, including receptionist skills.  Duties may include sending and keeping track invitation letters to potential speakers, transcribing recorded speeches, and preparing photo albums and folios for members of our International Circle and Board of Directors. At events, this intern will assist in running the VIP reception and photo opportunities of our members.

Public Relations Assistant

Duties will include researching information about our speakers and their topics for press and student packs, upkeep of media contact databases, and editing transcripts of recorded speeches for our publications.  At events this intern will assist in setting up the Council’s banners, membership table and audio needs, as well as escorting attending media.

Development Assistant

Work on projects and assignments related to International Circle members – the Council’s highest level of membership.   Must have an exceptional phone manner.  This intern will assist in managing files of IC and Board members and may also assist in creating proposals for financial assistance from corporations.  At events this intern may aid in the VIP Reception admittance as well as the seating of this membership to their assigned seating. 

Finance Assistant

Bookkeeping; such as general ledger and spreadsheets.  A basic knowledge of accounting skills is preferred.  Computer Literacy is a must, proficient in Word and Excel, Access a plus.  Student with Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or Computer Science majors can gain valuable practical experience.  At events they will work at the ticket desk.