Intern

POSITION LOCATION: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part Time (20-25 hours/week)

American Councils for International Education is a premier, international non-profit organization creating educational opportunities that prepare individuals and institutions to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Through academic exchanges, overseas language immersion, and educational development programs, American Councils has designed and administered innovative programs that broaden individual perspectives, increase knowledge and deepen understanding for more than 40 years across more than 80 countries.

The Part-Time Intern is responsible for supporting day-to-day operations, administration, data entry and interfacing with participants for the FLEX Program. As an American Councils Uzbekistan team member, the Part-Time Intern will also be expected to support daily programming. This position reports to a Program Assistant and the intern will work closely with the program staff members.

Job Responsibilities

The Part-Time Intern will work closely with the American Councils Uzbekistan office, primarily within the FLEX program. The Intern will work part-time (20hours per week) for 3 months. Scheduling an extension of the internship will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Day-to-day position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·        Support recruitment activities to ensure the timely and proper conduct of the competition; 

·        Supporting administrative and task-based functions related to a variety of program needs (e.g., drafting documents, communicate with applicants to obtain required documents, office organization);

·        Respond to phone calls, and messages from applicants, parents, and other parties within a given framework; 

·        Provide logistics and operational support for the organization of FLEX recruitment programming as required;  

·        Designing, creating, and editing program materials for print, digital, and social media use;

·        Contributing to other American Councils programs and performing additional tasks as assigned by FLEX staff.

·        Maintain confidentiality of program procedures and of FLEX participants, as stipulated by American Councils policy and all applicable privacy laws.

Qualifications

·        Currently enrolled university students (3rd – 4th-year bachelor students, graduate students)

·        Successful participation in a USG-funded program strongly preferred 

·        Must have native-level proficiency in Uzbek and/or Russian, and be fluent in English

·        Outstanding time management, organization and planning skills

·        Proactive, independent, and flexible in task management and program implementation

·        Demonstrated excellence in communication and multicultural interpersonal skills

·        Familiarity with Microsoft Office software suite and common social media platforms

·        Experience using Canva, CapCut, and shooting/editing videos is a big plus

·        Attention to detail in high-volume, repetitive work while adhering to best practices

Compensation

THIS IS AN UNPAID TEMPORARY PART-TIME POSITION. Upon successfully completing the internship, Interns will receive a certificate and quality work references from American Councils.

TO APPLY:

Please send to flex.uz@americancouncils.org your resume/CV as well as a cover letter that includes the following:

(i) why are interested in the position,

(ii) why you are well suited for the position,

(iii) previous supporting work, academic, or volunteering experiences

Your resume/CV should be saved as follows: LAST NAME OF APPLICANT-resume.docx (for example, if your last name is Kayumov, the file should be Kayumov-resume.docx).

Your cover letter should be saved as: LAST NAME OF APPLICANT-letter.docx (for example, if your last name is Kayumov, the file should be Kayumov-letter.docx).

Write LAST NAME OF APPLICANT – INTERN in the subject line of your email.

Hiring will be conducted on a rolling basis, the position will be filled immediately once the proper candidate is interviewed and selected. Interested candidates should submit their application as soon as possible.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

The contractor will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.