Intern

Intern position

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 day-to-day operations, administration, task management, data entry,  participant recruitment process, and tracking information for the English Access Scholarship Program (Access). As a member of the American Councils Uzbekistan team, the Part-Time Intern will also be expected to support and administer daily programming. This position reports to Program Officer and the intern will work closely with the other programs staff members.

Job Responsibilities

The Part-Time Intern will work closely with the American Councils Uzbekistan office, primarily within the Access Program. The Intern will work part-time (20-25 hours 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:

·       Supporting program participants recruitment process; 

·       Assisting in scheduling travel arrangements and booking tickets, making lodging arrangements 

·       Assisting in supply purchases and packing and delivery 

·       Assisting in the preparation/posting of publications in program media channels 

·       Liaising with Access Program teachers

·       Responding to various questions/inquiries received from program participants and teachers 

·       Assisting in data collection, supporting daily data entry monitoring and liaising with teachers in case of queries

·       Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

·         Must speak, read, and write Uzbek and Russian with native-level proficiency / Fluency in English 

·         Strong Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); Zoom platform experience 

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

·         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 

·         Flexibility to occasional work on weekends and evenings 

·         Familiarity with AC Programs is a plus; 

Compensation

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

TO APPLY:

Please send to access.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.