TWG announces Embassy internship

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

The purpose of the project, which is being conducted under the auspices of the TWG Fellowship Committee, is to provide the Ukrainian Embassy 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 it interacts with various Washington individuals and institutions.

TWG has previously funded two internships at the Embassy of Ukraine. Helena Zyblikewycz, a student at Georgetown University, served as a summer intern in 1996. Alexandra Richardson, a student at Marquette University, worked at the Ukrainian Embassy last summer.

Candidates for the 1998 summer internship 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 use of 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 and one letter of recommendation, and provide two references.

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

To be considered for this internship, candidates must submit this information to TWG no later than April 17.

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, (202) 225-3964.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, January 25, 1998, No. 4, Vol. LXVI

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