{"id":11510,"date":"2012-04-03T15:06:52","date_gmt":"2012-04-03T19:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=11510"},"modified":"2012-04-03T15:06:52","modified_gmt":"2012-04-03T19:06:52","slug":"intern-nonprofit-administrative-and-human-resources-internship-witness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2012\/04\/03\/intern-nonprofit-administrative-and-human-resources-internship-witness\/","title":{"rendered":"[INTERN] Nonprofit Administrative and Human Resources Internship, WITNESS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Nonprofit Administrative and Human Resources Internship<\/div>\n<div>1 Position<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Organization<\/div>\n<div>WITNESS uses video to open the eyes of the world to human rights violations. WITNESS empowers people to transform personal stories of abuse into powerful tools for justice, promoting public engagement and policy change. Founded nearly 20 years ago by musician and activist, Peter Gabriel, WITNESS partners with NGO\u2019s, community groups, and grassroots organizations around the globe.<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.witness.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.witness.org<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Description<\/div>\n<div>We are seeking an intern to work with the Office Administrative Support Team and the Human Resources Manager to enhance their non-profit administrative skills and assist with various related tasks. There is a great deal of collaborative work with other staff and departments within WITNESS.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Tasks include:<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Participating in all Staff and Program meetings, handling logistics related to agenda items, facilitators, note takers, speakers, and Skype conferencing;<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Assisting with database entry;<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Assisting the Office Coordinator to review office protocols and procedures including the revisions of manuals, procedures, handbooks, and other supportive documentation;<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Assisting the Human Resource Manager with various personnel related tasks and reports;<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Assisting the Program Assistant with various tasks related to program initiatives, maintaining the translator database, and outreach on training materials.<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Assisting the Executive Assistant to coordinate external meetings, prepare materials for bi-annual Board Meeting, and assist in various related tasks as needed.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Qualifications<\/div>\n<div>Potential interns should be undergraduate or graduate students. We look for an academic focus in Business Administration with an interest in Non-Profit management, and\/or Human Resource Management.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Candidates should have:<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 At least two (2) years of related course work<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Related internship experience in nonprofit sector preferred<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and accuracy<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Ability to work independently as well as to multitask effectively<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word required<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Experience with Powerpoint, Final Cut Pro, and\/or data entry system is a strong plus<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Additional languages also a plus<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>This position is ideal for an intern looking to develop the skills to be an non-profit administrative professional or human resource manager. \u00a0The ideal candidate will enjoy multi-tasking and working with various departments on a project.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>General Information<\/div>\n<div>We require a minimum of two months commitment, for at least 15 hours per week. Internships are unpaid. \u00a0Our offices are located in Brooklyn, NY, convenient to the Atlantic Terminal (2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, Q, N and R trains) and C (Lafayette) and G (Fulton) trains.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Application Instructions:<\/div>\n<div>No phone inquiries please. We strongly prefer applications by email to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:internship@witness.org\" target=\"_blank\">internship@witness.org<\/a>\u00a0including a resume and cover letter with \u201cAdministrative\u201d in the Subject.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nonprofit Administrative and Human Resources Internship 1 Position Organization WITNESS uses video to open the eyes of the world to human rights violations. 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