Internships

WASHINGTON October 6, 2004: NCSJ Executive Director Mark Levin introducing NCSJ Intern and Ukraine native Vika Gatker to human rights and Soviet Jewry champion Rep. Chris Smith (R-New Jersey), following House International Relations Committee hearing on 2004 U.S. International Religious Freedom Report

Summer 2007 NCSJ Interns
Liza Greenspun Wake Forest University	Irina Rasner James Madison University
Student Links	past NCSJ Interns

NCSJ: Advocates on behalf of Jews in Russia, Ukraine, the Baltic States & Eurasia functions in an advocacy and advisory capacity in its work with the U.S. Congress, Administration, Department of State, foreign embassies, the Jewish community, and the media. Interns are closely integrated into major phases of our work and are given latitude to pursue areas of special interest.

Assignments include:

• Attendance at and reporting on Congressional hearings
  
  
• Meetings and other contact with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, and U.S. and foreign government officials
  
  
• Outreach to Jewish Federations, Community Relations Councils, national Jewish agencies and others to encourage partnership with communities in the successor states
  
  
• Research and organizing of community programs existing in the successor states
  
  
• Research and writing of position papers, testimony, informational materials, and NCSJ Country Reports
  
  
• Monitoring human rights and regional developments through media, Internet, and direct contacts
  
  
• Aiding in the planning, preparation and execution of major programs and events
  
  
• Outreach to interns and college students
  
  
• General clerical work
  

Time Commitment: At least 15 hours per week

Academic Credit: NCSJ is prepared to coordinate internships with university officials where such programs exist.

Financial Aid: Because NCSJ is a non-profit agency, there is no financial aid available. Business-related expenses will be reimbursed.

Application Procedure: Forward a résumé, cover letter and a short writing sample to:

NCSJ
Attn: David Shulman
2020 K Street NW, Suite 7800
Washington, DC 20006

Fax: 202-898-0822

For further information, please contact:

  David Shulman, NCSJ Program Assistant
  Tel: (202) 898-2500
  
  E-mail David Shulman