Part-Time Intern (YPIP)

TITLE: Intern

POSITION LOCATION: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part Time (25-30 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 and interfacing with participants for the Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP). As an American Councils Uzbekistan team member, the Part-Time Intern will also be expected to support and administer daily programming. This position reports to a Program Coordinator 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 YPIP program. The Intern will work part-time (20-25 hours per week) for a minimum of 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 administrative and task-based functions related to a variety of program needs (e.g., drafting documents, liaising with private sector partners, office organization, and procurement);

• Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting program data and participant information;

• Assisting in the planning and coordination of programmatic and conference logistics, including large-scale events in Tashkent and regional cities;

• Supporting participants by processing, translating, and organizing required documentation for program involvement;

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

• Communicating with alumni and supporting alumni engagement and event coordination;

• Contributing to other American Councils programs and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled university students (3rd – 4th-year bachelor students, graduate students) with interest/background in business, education and project management

•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

• Flexibility to occasional work on weekends and evenings

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

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

• Familiarity with YPIP is an advantage

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 your resume/CV as well as a cover letter that includes the following: (i) why are you interested in the position, (ii) why are you well suited for the position) to ypip@americancouncils.org by April 25, 2025. Please use the subject line YPIP INTERNSHIP APPLICATION. Your resume/CV should be saved as follows: LAST NAME OF APPLICANT-resume.doc (for example, if your last name is Kayumov, the file should be Kayumov-resume.doc). Your cover letter should be saved as LAST NAME OF APPLICANT-letter.doc (for example, if your last name is Kayumov, the file should be Kayumov-letter.doc). File extensions of .docx are also acceptable. Hiring will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled immediately once the proper candidate is interviewed and selected. Interested candidates should submit their applications as soon as possible.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – American Councils is committed to taking affirmative steps to enhance employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities and strives to ensure that meaningful employment and promotional opportunities are maintained for everyone. American Councils’ commitment to equal employment opportunity is based not only on federal requirements but also on a longstanding commitment to maintaining a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate.

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