TITLE: Program Intern for Russia and NIS
BASED IN: Headquarters: New York, New York
REPORTING TO: Program Director for Russia/NIS
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time or Part Time Volunteer Intern
HealthRight International is a global health and human rights organization working to build lasting access to health for excluded communities.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Intern will support HealthRight's Russia and Newly Independent States (NIS) programs, through research and writing, as well as general administrative tasks. Under the Program Director's supervision and guidance, the Intern's responsibilities will include the following:
- Review and edit grant reports and proposals.
- Conduct research and compile news items related to the region
- Prepare reports of current events and security issues to share with other program staff.
- Draft agendas and take notes at meetings to share with relevant staff.
- Take documents, such as visa applications, to the appropriate agencies, when necessary.
- Provide other program and administrative support as requested by the program team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have begun a relevant graduate program
- Very strong writing skills
- Detail oriented
- Strong organizational skills
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently
- Ability to meet deadlines reliably
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
