TWG announces Embassy internship

WASHINGTON - The Washington Group (TWG), in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine, is seeking candidates to participate in a two-month summer internship at the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington.

The purpose of the project, which is being conducted under the auspices of the TWG Fellowship Committee, is to provide the Embassy of Ukraine with an intern who could serve as a research assistant to the Embassy staff. In turn, the intern would gain valuable experience in learning how a foreign embassy in Washington works and how the Embassy interacts with various Washington individuals and institutions.

Candidates should: 1) have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies; 2) be proficient in English and Ukrainian; 3) possess excellent oral and written communication skills; 4) be able to demonstrate excellent computer skills, including the Internet; 5) anticipate assisting the Embassy with whatever issues and needs should arise, including general office work; 6) submit a one-page essay explaining their interest in the internship, when they would be available to participate in the project, and how their work, educational and personal experience would help meet the goals of the project; 7) submit copies of academic transcripts, one letter of recommendation, and two references.

To be considered for this internship, candidates must submit this information to TWG no later than April 30. Submissions after that date will not be accepted.

The Washington Group Fellowship Committee will provide the successful candidate with a stipend of $1,500.

Application materials should be addressed to: The Washington Group Fellowship Committee Ukrainian Embassy Internship Project, P.O. Box 11248, Washington, DC 20008.

For more information call Adrian Karmazyn, (301) 460-9755, or Orest Deychakiwsky, (301) 937-0492 (evenings).

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, January 26, 1997, No. 4, Vol. LXV

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