Job Description: The internship consists of receiving guests at the HVERS museum as well as attending to the new photo gallery/shop, a collected work of Haukur Sigurðsson, photographer and visual anthropologist, in summer 2024. In addition to that, interns will be also responsible for content creation on social media and the website as well as doing other tasks depending on their interests, natural abilities, personal qualities and technical skills.

HVERS museum is undergoing changes
The building where the main headquarters of Hvers museum is located at the moment is currently under renovation as well as space repurposing. The responsibilities and tasks for the interns may vary depending on the state of the building in the summer 2024. HVERS museum’s exhibits will most likely take place in different locations in town, e.g. a coffee house, at the harbor, a warehouse or other public places in town for summer 2024, making HVERS museum - a multiple location visiting experience. Hence, this is still work in progress and the final set up (location) of HVERS museum will be sorted out in the spring 2024.

What you will learn

• You will get an insight into curating independent exhibitions
• You will get an opportunity to use academic resources in creative work
• You will practice people skills as a museum guard, guide and photo gallery keeper
• You will practice content creating on social media and website
• You will learn about Icelandic culture and get insight into everyday life

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Open to Sophomores and Juniors
• As a small institution, they desire a candidate who takes initiative or is open to practicing that skill
• Responsible person who enjoys working in creative ways
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Job Description: As a Program Operations Intern, you will work alongside with CCCL and/ Kulturen travel agency staff as they prepare for visitors, events or plan program through either
organization. Interns will gain an understanding of the workplace culture, a valuable experience, and put knowledge and skills into practice. Tasks will vary depending on the current activities and events of the organization. Skills that you will learn and/or expand upon include:

• Communications: Contribute to the development of visual communications such as website, social media. Prepare and work on the content of materials for seminars conferences, and presentations.

• Management: Organize database information for the extensive CCCL library to develop an accessible system for staff and others to navigate materials efficiently.

• Language and Intercultural Fluency: Students have the opportunity to learn/practice Arabic and attend some lectures through cultural seminars. While the interns will live together in their own apartment, they will be paired with a local Moroccan family with whom they can enjoy a weekly lunch to practice Arabic, and be immersed in the Moroccan daily life and culture.

The CCCL programs are continually evolving which presents opportunities for independently-driven projects. Recent interns have contributed to a diverse array of activities, including production of a documentary film, research and writing for publications, and development of a language-learning mobile app. Although there is no non-English language requirement, Arabic
and/or French may be helpful for the day-to-day living experience.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to Sophomores and Juniors
• Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds
• Initiative to learn and solve problems and work independently, when needed
• Strong writing and communications skills with attention to details
• Be fully involved in the assigned tasks
• Team work and ability to work on multitasks
• Preference for students applying outside of their place of residency (e.g., U.S. citizens outside of their home area, and international students outside of their home country)

Job Description for Internship #1 in the Garden:

The garden is divided into a “public garden” open to the public by Majorelle himself and a “private garden”, associated to the private Villa, and opened to the public last year. Plant collections are mostly succulents, palms, bamboos and limes, but approximately 250 species are grown. A year ago, a Botanical Department was created with the goal to settle a scientific collection policy (acquisitions, cataloging, etc.), work on a plant conservation strategy for Moroccan plants (including living plants and herbarium specimens) and develop botanical content for visitors. In this context essential tools are being developed: collection inventory, content creation, legal documents for access to biodiversity in the field, integrating several professional organizations, etc. The garden signed a convention with the University Cadi Ayyad allowing many collaborations: annual botanical colloquium, students training, herbarium improvement.

The plant collections and botanical programs intern will gain experience into the general management and functioning of the Jardin Majorelle living collections. Skills that you will learn and/or expand upon include: 

• Research and Writing: Interns will be given the chance to participate in the development of all the activities of the newly developed botanical program. An active participation in the plant collection inventory is expected as well as the content production in order to better document the living collection. The information could be found through the Library botanical holding and other sources (e.g., Majorelle archives).
• Information Management: Access to reliable scientific information will be provided, cataloging tools will be given. Research about plant / human history, species introductions and ethnobotany will be conducted through the library but also through online bibliography. 
• Language and Intercultural Fluency: Learn/practice Arabic language and culture through daily life, customs, values, and interactions. 

Eligibility Requirements for Plant Collections and Botanical Programs Intern: 

• Strong interest in plants biology, ecology, botanical living collection management
• Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds
• An eagerness to learn and propensity for exploration
• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills
• Ability to work in the heat: Summers in Marrakech are extremely hot, the intern will spend the hottest hours of the day inside but should expect to work outside in a context of elevated temperatures and dry environment.
• Preference for students applying outside of their place of residency (e.g., U.S. citizens outside of their home area, and internat’l students outside of their home country)

Job Description for Internship #2 in the Museums:

The Musée Yves Saint Laurent in Paris opened in 2017 to safeguard 5.000 haute couture and 1.000 ready-to-wear garments, 15.000 accessories and 35.000 drawings that bear witness to Yves Saint Laurent’s creativity. The Musée Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech (mYSLm), which also opened in 2017, explores the fashion designer’s influences on his creations: from the sands of the Sahara to the imperial court of Russia, from the screen icons of Hollywood to the Impressionist gardens of Proust. The mYSLm includes a permanent exhibition space devoted to the work of Yves Saint Laurent as well as galleries for temporary exhibitions, a 140-seat auditorium, a reference library, a bookshop and a café.

The Musée Pierre Bergé des Arts Berbères (MPBAB) is located today in the former painting studio of Jacques Majorelle (d. Marrakech,1962). In 1980, Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé acquired the studio and the surrounding garden, which were slated for demolition. Since then, the garden has been restored and is open to the public. After the death of Yves Saint Laurent in 2008, Pierre Bergé decided to establish a Berber Museum in 2011. The MPBAB holds over 3.000 items in its collections featuring jewels, costumes, textiles and other decorative objects of the Berber people (Imazighen). 

Both the mYSLm and the MPBAB are part of the Fondation Jardin Majorelle.

The mYSLm and MPBAB programs intern will gain experience into the general management and development of visual and material culture museum collections. Skills that you will learn and/or expand upon include:

• Research and Writing: Interns will be given the chance to participate in the development of all the activities of the mYSLm and MPBAB. An active role in the preparation of mYSLm temporary exhibition galleries and/or in Berber collections inventory and documentation is expected. 
• Information Management: Access to reliable scientific information will be provided, cataloging tools will be given. Research about Berber history and material culture will be conducted in the MBPAB collections and the mYSLm reference library. 
• Language and Intercultural Fluency: Learn/practice Arabic and Berber languages in a work environment and in daily life. 

Eligibility Requirements for Museum Programs Intern: 

• Open to Sophomores and Juniors
• Strong interest in visual culture and fashion history and/or North African material culture, and museum collections management,
• Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds
• An eagerness to learn and propensity for exploration
• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills
• Preference for students applying outside of their place of residency (e.g., U.S. citizens outside of their home area, and internat’l students outside of their home country)

Job Description for Internship #3 in the Library

The mYSLm reference library is open to a broad range of users from Moroccan and foreign researchers, curators, artists and university students. It is devoted to the various fields associated with the FJM, including botany, gardens and landscape architecture, Berber history and material culture, Orientalism, and fashion with a particular interest for the history of Yves Saint Laurent’s creation for haute couture and ready-to-wear during the second half of the 20th century. 

What you will learn: The Digital Archivist and Cultural Programs Interns will gain experience into the general management and functioning of the FJM collections in a variety of settings. Skills that you will learn and/or expand upon include:

• Research and Writing: Interns will be given the chance to handle important publications dealing with Morocco and North Africa, which constitutes a valuable learning opportunity for students majoring or interested in Middle Eastern or African studies. There may also be opportunities to take on projects related to fashion and botany by preparing materials for exhibitions, seminars and other public events. 
• Information Management: Support management of a specialized library of materials, including data-entry, cataloging of books and revision of existing bibliographic records.
• Language and Intercultural Fluency: Learn/practice Arabic and French in a work environment and in daily life. 

Eligibility Requirements for Reference Library Intern: 

• Open to Sophomores and Juniors 
• Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds
• Eagerness to learn and propensity for exploration
• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills
• Preference for students applying outside of their place of residency (e.g., U.S. citizens outside of their home area, and internat’l students outside of their home country)

Job Description: The Cultural Programs Interns will gain experience and insight into the general administration and functioning of the TALIM collections and its ongoing activities. Skills that you will learn and/or expand upon include:

• Information and Collections Management: Projects may include scanning and/or cataloging of materials, participating in preservation and conservation of collection materials, and organization of TALIM museum collections and library for accessibility by staff and visitors.
• Digital Technology:  Interns may participate in the creation of videos from music recordings and visual resources relating to them, and the creation of digital resources to highlight the collections. They also may contribute to the blog and other website areas.
• Language and Intercultural Fluency: Learn/practice Arabic language and culture through daily interactions and customs, Arabic classes offered on-site, as well as community events and festivals which often take place during the summer period.

Students may also work with Aga Khan Documentation Center at MIT (AKDC@MIT) on archiving musical files and/or resources focused on the built environment, the material and visual culture of Morocco and the broader Muslim world. Students with interests in Morocco and/or North Africa are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of French/Arabic/Spanish is preferred but not required.

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Open to Sophomores and Juniors.
• Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds
• An eagerness to learn and propensity for exploration
• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills
• Preference for students applying outside of their place of residency (e.g., U.S. citizens outside of their home area, and internat’l students outside of their home country)

Job Description: Interns will have the opportunity to assist on a variety of projects with the Climate Analytics’ Policy Team based in our main office in Berlin, Germany. The Policy Team assesses the effectiveness of international strategies and national climate policies, including low-carbon development plans, in meeting global climate goals and reducing greenhouse gas emissions whilst achieving sustainable development goals. The specific tasks depend on the work and projects taking place at the time of the internship, but overall, they include the mix of the following: 

• Conducting desk research and providing written contributions to the reports and tools published in the framework of ongoing Policy Team projects
• Organizing project meetings, including preparing draft agenda, taking notes and in exceptional cases moderating.   
• Qualitative and in some cases quantitative assessment of different policies, especially in terms of their impacts and co-benefits.
• Creation of graphics for different reports based on different tools, e.g. Excel, Numbers, or Miro Board. 
• Contacts with external partner organizations to coordinate and facilitate work.
• Assisting project leads in the day-to-day organisation of projects.

In terms of topics, the tasks will focus mostly but not exclusively on:

• Climate and energy policy of different countries, e.g. the EU, U.S.A., China, India, or Australia
• Sectoral policies driving decarbonisation in different sectors, e.g. transport, buildings, or electricity.
• Assessment of the emissions reduction targets of different countries submitted in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
• Deployment of low carbon technologies, e.g. renewables, heat pumps, electric vehicles, or reduction in energy consumption through energy efficiency. 

Interns will be provided with relevant training, and a mentor or supervisor will be allocated to them during their time at Climate Analytics to assist them with their work and learning. The internship will have a mid or late May start date and run for 10 weeks. Wellesley Career Education will cover the cost of housing in Berlin and the intern will received a reduced stipend. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

• At least basic understanding of climate mitigation options in different sectors
• Ability to skim through lengthy reports to identify and summarize main messages and findings, and conduct further research on them
• Good organizational skills, especially the ability to schedule meetings using doodle and other tools, sending calendar invites, and taking notes during meetings.
• Our working language is English, therefore excellent English writing and verbal skills are necessary. Basic German skills are welcome, but not required, other language skills are an asset.
• Ability to work independently and taking initiative in the areas of support is very welcome.

Job Description: Interns will work as part of the Political Institutions and Government section of the organization. Skills you will learn and/or expand upon include:

• Writing: Author or assist in writing reports on political issues at the national level (e.g, campaign finance, political reform, among other subjects). Assist with other projects and publications as needed.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct research and analysis on topics related to municipal, provincial and national level politics, including topics such as public access to information, governmental corruption and financial crimes, and Argentinian geopolitical relations.
• Intercultural and Language Fluency: Learn about Argentina’s political system and current issues. Daily reading, writing, and speaking in Spanish in the workplace.

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Open to Sophomores and Juniors
• Interns need to bring their own laptop. 
• Advanced Spanish reading and writing is required; fluency in speaking is a necessity. 
• Demonstrated interest in politics at the national and international levels
• Strong research and writing skills
• Flexibility and ability to take initiative
• Ability to work independently
• Preference for students applying outside of their place of residency (e.g., U.S. citizens outside of their home area, and internat’l students outside of their home country)

REQUIRED Supplemental Application Materials:
This placement requires that candidates submit a writing sample, which should be uploaded to the online application. Candidates may a) write their cover letter in the target language (no separate writing sample required) -- OR -- b) write their cover letter in English, and submit a writing sample (maximum 3 pages) in the target language. The writing sample may be an excerpt from a class assignment or an example of other relevant work. Whenever possible, we recommend that the content of the writing sample directly relate to the internship opportunity with regard to the organization’s mission or industry.

Job Description: Fundación En Vía seeks an intern to evaluate the impact of the Growing Strong Program. The objective of the internship is to analyze the available data on the productive projects of the program, in order to identify their impact on the food sustainability of families and income generation for female entrepreneurs whom En Vía works with.

The intern will be responsible for the following:

• Review the documentation of the Growing Strong Program, including the productive projects implemented, monitoring data, and findings of the evaluations carried out.
• Analysis of available data, using appropriate statistical techniques.
• Preparation of a report on the results of the analysis.
• Elaboration of posts to be published on social networks, to publicize the evaluation results.

The benefits of participating in the internship are as follows:

• Acquire experience in data analysis and evaluation of social programs.
• To learn first-hand about the work carried out by the Creciendo Fuertes program.
• Contribute to the improvement of social programs that support women entrepreneurs.

Eligibility Requirements:  Ideal candidates will have strong research and analytical skills and a good knowledge of impact assessment methods, writing and presentation of results.. We are looking to hire two interns for this position, with at least one intern with advanced Spanish language skills. For the second position, Spanish language skills are highly desirable but optional.

Job Description: Interns will have the opportunity to assist on a variety of projects (depending on the work and projects taking place at the time of the internship). Interns can choose to work in any of the six areas in which ORF Mumbai specializes and develop the following skills along the way: 

• Research: Conduct and assist with primary and secondary research across social, economic, health, and/or political landscapes, including data collection, entry and analysis, and assisting with report writing. Work can include designing and conducting surveys, participating in field visits, writing case studies and testimonials, as well as taking minutes of formal meetings.
• Writing and Communication: Try out various responsibilities including drafting press releases, creating blog entries and publicizing ORF’s events.
• Intercultural Fluency: Participate in organizational activities (public lectures, conferences, and other exhibits or events)to develop a more holistic understanding of the complex policy landscape in India.

Interns will be provided with relevant training, and a mentor or supervisor will be allocated to them during their time at ORF to assist them with their work and learning.

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Open to Sophomores and Juniors. 
• Flexible, comfortable taking initiative
• Strong communication and research skills
• Articulated interest in policy and social issues
• Desire to learn about developmental issues in India and South Asia as a region
• Knowledge of Hindi and Marathi would be an advantage though not essential
• Preference for students applying outside of their place of residency (e.g., U.S. citizens outside of their home area, and internat’l students outside of their home country)
• Before starting the internship, interns must ensure their routine vaccinations are up-to-date (MMR, Tdap, varicella, etc.)

Please see internship descriptions on this page. 

Job Description: The Agricultural and Operations Interns are an integral part of the Asian Rural Institute community. Working alongside our participants, volunteers, and staff, they serve in a support role to the training program. They live simply and work humbly and grow as individuals in the unique multicultural environment that is Asian Rural Institute. Interns must be ready for challenges and physically demanding work. Each intern will be assigned to a section on the farm, in FEAST (food education and sustainable table), with student engagement, or in one of the office sections such as Ecumenical Relations or Community Life. On a typical day at ARI community members start the day at 6:30 am, clean and perform farm work. Interns live on site; room and board expenses are covered by Wellesley Career Education. Skills that you will learn and/or expand upon may include:

• Teamwork/Collaboration: Work with others on a variety of assignments and projects in different areas of the institute (on the farm, in the kitchen, in the office, etc.).
• Intercultural Fluency: Engage and work with people from all over the world, including ARI staff, program participants, long-term and short-term volunteers, and other interns. Learn from international colleagues and expand your knowledge and understanding of other cultures. 
• Teaching: Other community members may want assistance with their spoken or written English. Opportunities may be available for you to share your own skills or interests.  
• Reflection: Engage in discussions on daily life, the community, the world, your learning, and yourself.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to Sophomores and Juniors
• Knowledge of Japanese is not required for the internship, but may be helpful for off-site travel. 
• Candidates may be contacted for online interviews with the Ecumenical Relations Coordinator and other staff. 
• Growth mindset—Ability to welcome new challenges, such as living and working simply, living within a vast diversity of cultures, ideas, and mentalities, and maintaining an attitude of sharing and service to others. 
• Comfort with spirituality is essential, as inclusive religious reflection, prayer and worship occur regularly in ARI community life. 
• Academic interests should include one or more of the following: sustainable agriculture, environmental studies, international relations, Japanese language and culture, social justice issues, religious studies, and/or women’s studies.
• Preference for students applying outside of their place of residency (e.g., U.S. citizens outside of their home area, and internat’l students outside of their home country).

Job Description for Postion #1 (Public Health Intern) :

The internship provides an overall experience for anyone interested in public health, sexual health education, or service-delivery in a developing country context. The intern will see firsthand how programming is planned and carried out, and how it is monitored, evaluated and analyzed. The intern will also learn the ins and outs of running a small nonprofit organization and will see how political and cultural factors influence public health outcomes. Before arriving at the internship site, interns will agree upon specific projects and concrete deliverables with their supervisor. Skills you will learn and/or expand upon may include:

• Teaching and Education: Support sexual health education initiatives; participate in community visits.
• Research & Writing: Conduct research on topics related to sexual health; assist staff members with grant writing.
• Technology and Communication: Support the Media Team by helping to create content on sexual education and community outreach.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support as needed. Responsibilities may include conducting internet-based research and preparing materials for team members. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Open to Sophomores and Juniors (Juniors strongly preferred)
• Maturity, resilience, and resourcefulness in navigating new experiences and environments is a must
• Lived experience outside the U.S. and specifically in developing countries is a plus
• A strong interest in public health service delivery
• Excellent organizational, research and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility, patience, and a willingness to help out where needed
• Initiative and a willingness to learn
• Experience with Excel is required 
• Fluency in Tagalog is helpful but not required

Job Description for Postion #2 (Communications Public Health Intern) : 

 The internship provides an overall experience for anyone interested in communications for public health programming, especially focused on sexual health education, and service-delivery in a developing country context. This internship combines writing, editing, and photo curation to revamp our website and enhance our communication materials.

Responsibilities:

• Overhaul and update our website content to ensure accuracy, relevance, and engagement.
• Assist in various writing projects aimed at improving our communication strategies.
• Curate a selection of photos from our extensive library for use in reports and communications.
• Collaborate with the team to create visually compelling narratives through images and text.
• Contribute ideas for social media content and campaigns aimed at different target audiences of ROH clinics
• Improving SEO for Roots of Health websites

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in photo editing and a keen eye for visual storytelling.
• Ability to work independently and contribute creative ideas.
• Familiarity with Canva and/or Photoshop is a plus.
• Students or individuals with a passion for communication and content creation preferred.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to Sophomores and Juniors
• A strong interest in public health service delivery
• Excellent communication skills 
• Excellent writing skills
• Demonstrated experience working on media and or communications for other organizations, clubs or projects
• Excellent organizational, research and problem-solving skills
• Ability to self-organize and work independently, particularly if the internship is remote. 
• Flexibility, patience, and a willingness to help out where needed
• Initiative and a willingness to learn