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Areyvut is Looking for a Few Good Interns

Friday, February 27, 2009

Areyvut is searching for high school and college students to take part in our annual Summer Internship Program.  During the summer months interns are given the opportunity to learn about Areyvut and the important work we do.  This year Areyvut's Summer Interns will be given the opportunity to work in the following areas:

The internship is a full time or part time position depending on your availability.  The program will begin in late May/early June and end on or about the first week in August 2009.

Interns will attend seminars on issues relating to nonprofit organizations and Jewish communal organizations throughout the course of the summer.  Some interns may be eligible for college credit.  Though the internship is an unpaid position, we believe the skills and experiences gained will be utilized for years to come. 

Qualifications:
  • Highly motivated
  • Strong interpersonal and management skills
  • Past nonprofit or leadership experience a plus
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • Basic knowledge of Judaism a plus, but nt required
  • Experience developing educational materials, implemeting programs an grant writing a plus

Our Ideal Candidate:
  • Interested in Jewish education
  • Committed to learning
  • Excited about working in the nonprofit world
  • Committed to actively making a difference
  • Has experience working with tweens and teens
  • Understands he importance of chesed (kindness), tzedakah (charity) and tikkun olam (social justice) within the context of Judaism and Jewish education
  • Possesses the ability to build meaningful and lasting relationships with a broad range of people
  • Has a good sense of humor
  • Is a strategic, creative and visionary thinker

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about Areyvut's Summer Internship Program, please contact an Areyvut representative at info@areyvut.org or (201) 244-6702.

If you are interested in applying for Areyvut's Summer Internship position, please forward your resume to Sharon Stahl at sharon@areyvut.org.  All interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

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