An opportunity to work in a fast-paced diplomatic office, earn college credit and learn about Israel! The Embassy of Israel is looking for creative, motivated and responsible undergraduate students with professional skills and knowledge of the Middle East for our internship program.
Interns are selected based on their knowledge of the Middle East, involvement in related activities, professional experience and writing and computer skills.
About the Internship
Interns will assist the Department of Public Affairs as needed with both everyday tasks and individual projects. Examples of projects include:
Academic Affairs Department
Intern responsibilities include organizing events on university campuses in our region. Events range from political briefings, cultural events, diplomat speaker series, and bringing students and professors to the Embassy. Projects will be assigned based on the activities of the campuses and an intern’s individual strengths.
Cultural Affairs Department
Intern responsibilities include research on local venues, event planning, creating a database of local contacts, and creative outreach. Assignments vary depending on the sort of programs taking place each semester as well as the interns' strengths and creativity. Interns are always welcome to attend cultural events inside and outside the Embassy.
Media & Press Relations
Responsibilities include monitoring local newspapers, analyzing trends, doing political research and dealing with media issues related to Israel. Also includes cultivating and maintaining media contacts. Assignments vary depending on the sort of programs taking place each semester as well as the interns' strengths.
Public Affairs
Summer interns are fully responsible for organizing an intern briefing. This is an event for all summer interns in the DC area to come to the Embassy to hear a briefing by the Ambassador. Inters are also responsible for daily tasks such as answering phone calls, emails and mail. Interns may do research, follow political trends, and work on the Embassy newsletter and other publications as necessary. This summer in particular, interns will help with arrangements for the Israel @ 60 celebration on the national mall. Lastly, interns help with arranging events in Jerusalem Hall.
Events
Interns will have the opportunity to attend all briefings and events occurring at the Embassy.
Applications are due Thursday, July 26th. Please e-mail cbussie@umd.edu to have an application forwarded.
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