Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Israel
Neve Shalom
Overview
WAS-NS currently offers internship positions (which may or may not be filled at present), at its educational institutions and in the Communications and Development Office.
Details
RESPONSIBILITIES: Interns work alongside staff members, under direction and guidance. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Researching grant opportunities and funding sources in order to sustain the educational institutions and their activities;
- Writing fully-developed grant applications, project proposals and PR publications (articles for the e-newsletter, website, etc.) in English and sometimes other languages;
- Office maintenance and light cleaning;
- It is hoped that the intern will be able to translate Hebrew and/or Arabic documents into English, but it is not a requisite.
BENEFITS: There are innumerable benefits to be realized by completing this internship and by living and working in Wahat al-Salam - Neve Shalom.
- Integration into the only intentional Palestinian-Jewish community to exist in Israel, which will offer an individual a unique insight into bi-communal living and the region.
- Opportunity to study and enhance your proficiency in both Arabic and Hebrew;
- Acquire and strengthen your professional skills in writing grants, project proposals, published articles and other PR materials;
- Gain experience working for an NGO involved in peace work among Palestinians and Jews in Israel and Palestine.
*Other departments of Wahat al-Salam - Neve Shalom may from time to time also offer internship positions.
Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam accepts a small number of interns (usually 1 - 2) during
Work Framework
Interns are accepted for a period of 6 - 9 months, during the months of primary activity of the WAS-NS educational institutions (September - June). Interns work 5 days a week, 8 hours a day. Sometimes they may be required to work for more, and if so, this time is returned in the form of leave.
Holidays and Leave Taking
Friday and Saturday are free days. Holidays (for Christian interns) are: December 25, January 1, Easter Day, and Israel’s Independence Day. Volunteers of other faiths will be able to receive alternative dates - subject to approval ahead of time. Interns are expected to work full time during their period. Absences are subject to approval by the department manager.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: We will strongly consider applicants who possesses the following:
- Fluency and excellent writing skills in English and/or German (depending on the internship position);
- A minimum of 2 years completion of a bachelor’s degree in any field of study or a similar equivalent;
- A commitment to live and work in the village for approximately 6 months;
- Experience and/or working knowledge of civil service organizations (NGOs, etc.)
- Experience and/or working knowledge of public relations and/or fundraising techniques.
In addition, we consider the following qualities to be essential:
- Team-player;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Creativity, curiosity, quick learner and ability to think outside the box;
- Passion for promoting peace, equality and social justice;
- Motivated and willing to take initiative;
- Fluency in Hebrew or Arabic: an advantage.
If you feel that you do not meet one or more of the criteria listed above, it does not necessarily disqualify you as a competitive applicant!
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Period: 6 months.
Interns are asked to pay 2,000 New Israel Shekels per month to cover their living expenses. For outstanding applicants, a grant may be available.
Un-save Opportunity
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