IOCC Honors Intern - US and Overseas

Job Description

2012 IOCC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The deadline for the 2012 Internship Program applications is February 13, 2012.

Since 1998, IOCC has offered an internship program to undergraduates and recent college graduates interested in careers in international relief and development.  In 2012 we are investigating the possibility of also placing a student or graduate from an advanced degree program.  The IOCC Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to the operations of an Orthodox Christian international humanitarian aid and development organization.

IOCC Internship Program in 2012

IOCC internships typically require a 10 to 12 week full-time commitment during the months of May - September.  There is also a possibility of a longer placement for a graduate from an advanced degree program.  IOCC anticipates offering internship opportunities in, but not limited to, the following offices:

• Jerusalem/West Bank
• Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• United States (Baltimore HQ and/or Minneapolis field office)

A detailed plan for each intern will be developed based on the educational objectives of the intern and the needs of each field office prior to placement.  However, the typical responsibilities of an intern will include:  participating in field visits to project beneficiaries; working with IOCC staff to continually enhance the effectiveness, impact and implementation progress of ongoing projects; assisting in the production of project reports, success stories and other written communications; and conducting research on various projects and new initiatives.

Selected interns will receive a one-day orientation at IOCC’s Headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland before departing the U.S. for their internship post. In addition, the intern will receive an orientation immediately upon arriving at the field office, familiarizing him/her to the cultural context of the country, programmatic operations and any security-related issues. A dedicated IOCC field staff person will be responsible for overseeing the intern’s work and be his/her supervisor and mentor throughout the internship. Upon the conclusion of the internship, a comprehensive evaluation of the intern will be completed by the intern’s supervisor, along with an evaluation from the intern regarding his/her experience. Airfare, in-country housing and related expenses, in addition to a monthly stipend, will be provided for overseas interns.  For US-based interns a stipend will be offered.

Timeline

After the application deadline of February 13, 2012, applications will be reviewed by IOCC. Emphasis will be given to those with relevant experience and skills, and expressed interest in humanitarian work. In March, interviews will be conducted with a narrowed pool of selected applicants. In April, final decisions will be made and intern applicants will be notified. In May, final logistical arrangements for interns will be solidified and interns will come to IOCC’s Headquarters for a one-day orientation before departing for the field office. General internship placements will occur between the months of May – September, with the overseas interns returning to the United States in September.

Job Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate, recent college graduates, or advance degree students or graduates who are residents in America, 18 years of age or older.

Application Process

1. Please download and complete the internship application form 
2. Submit your completed internship application packet, including: 

q  Completed Internship Application Form

q  Current resume

q  A writing sample (five pages or less on any subject)

q  One letter of recommendation

To IOCC by no later than February 13, 2012, in one of the following ways:

E-mail:  relief@iocc.org (with “IOCC Internship” in the subject line)

Fax:        410-243-9824

Mail:     International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)

Attn: Internship Program

110 West Road, Suite 360

Baltimore, MD 21204

3. Have a certified transcript sent from your school to IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities, Attn: Internship Program, 110 West Road, Suite 360, Baltimore, MD 21204) by the deadline of February 13, 2012.