Part-Time Intern (YPIP|UZYLC)

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) and Uzbekistan Youth Leadership Conference (UzYLC) programs. 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 close work with the program staff members.

Job Responsibilities

The Part-Time Intern will work closely with the American Councils Uzbekistan office, primarily within the YPIP and UZYLC programs. 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:

• Implementing and executing daily task-based and administrative functions related to a wide range of programmatic needs (secondary school programs, university partnerships, private business liaising, office development, and procurement)

• Data and information collection, sorting, analysis, and reporting

• Assisting in planning programmatic and conference logistics – day-to-day operations and management of large-scale events in Tashkent and regional cities

• Working with participants to obtain and translate documents needed for program participation

• Communicating with alumni and supporting alumni events and programming; and

• Working on additional programs as applicable/ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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

• Must speak, read and write Uzbek and/or Russian with native-level proficiency / Fluency 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

• Familiarity with YPIP and UZYLC Programs is a plus.

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 uzjobs@americancouncils.org 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). Please use the subject line 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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