POLISH STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Intern Vacancy Announcement: PSIP/I/POL
Open to: Eligible Polish Students
Position: Student Intern in the Political Section
Opening Date: March 23, 2009
Closing Date: April 6, 2009
Work Hours: 8 hours/ 2-3 days per week
Duration: 3 months
Note: All applicants must be of Polish citizenship and meet the required definition of student as provided in the application materials to be eligible for consideration.
The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw is seeking an individual for the position of Student Intern in the Political Section of the Embassy.
Major Duties or Projects:
• Updating political contact database,
• Assisting with regular press reviews with respect to topics of interest to POL section (missile defense, internal politics, TIP, human rights, etc)
• Carrying our research on political topics
• Filing older POL documents (bios, press reports, etc.)
• Drafting correspondence, assisting with setting up meetings
• Assistance with general administrative work
Qualifications Required
• General knowledge about political parties, major political issues both in Polish internal politics and foreign policy, general interest in Polish-U.S. relations
• Good computer skills (MS Office), good communication skills, good typing, good organizational skills
• Ability to carry out independent research on a given topic, ability to carry out press analyses and write short reports on the basis of press articles
• Fluent English
Information and application materials are available at
http://warsaw.usembassy.gov/poland/jobs.html
Interested applicants for this position should send back the completed Application for Polish Student Intern Program and Statement of Interest together with other documentation (certified transcripts, written permission from the educational institution) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position listed above by:
1. email :PSIPWarsaw@state.gov
2. mail or hand delivery to:
U.S. Embassy
Human Resources Office
ul. Piękna 14a
00-540 Warszawa
Attn. Polish Student Internship Program
NOTE: YOU MAY APPLY FOR ONE INTERNSHIP IN ONE SECTION/AGENCY ONLY AND YOU MUST SPECIFY FOR WHICH ONE YOU ARE APPLYING.
Closing date for this position: April 6, 2009
Equal Opportunity Employer
