Internship in Seattle
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* Foundation for Russian/American Economic Cooperation
* 1932 First Avenue, Suite 803
* Seattle, WA 98101
* Tel. 206.443.1935 Fax. 206.443.0954
* http://speakeasy.org/fraec
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INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
The Foundation for Russian American Economic Cooperation is currently
seeking two interns to start working in January 1997.
The Foundation is a non-profit membership organization enjoying the support
of over 160 private companies and individuals throughout the Puget Sound
Region. It administers a wide range of programs designed to foster trade
and economic development between the Pacific Northwest and Russia,
particularly the Russian Far East. In meeting its mission, the Foundation
operates two business centers in Russia, delivers a variety of training
programs, works with U.S. and Russian government agencies on trade policy
issues, and serves as a clearinghouse for Russian trade related
information.
Description of Intern Activities
One internship position will be to support the operations of the American
Business Centers in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and Khabarovsk. The ABCs are part of
a U.S. Dept. of Commerce program which has 13 ABCs strategically located
throughout the NIS. The ABCs provide business support services, such as
office space and computer usage, as well as items such as market research
services to U.S. companies operating in the NIS. These services are
designed to promote U.S. exports and presence in key regions of the NIS.
The activities of the internship will include supporting the administrative
aspects of the ABCs, responding to inquiries for information, developing
marketing and informational pieces, conducting research on selected topics
pertaining to Sakhalin Island, and developing industry specific databases,
among other activities.
The second position will focus on gathering and writing articles for the
Foundation's monthly fax newsletter, and will also include administrative
support for the Foundation's other programs. Primarily, the projects would
be related, but not limited to, the Foundation's training programs for
Russian officials and entrepreneurs, as well as Americans who are operating
in Russia.
Qualifications for both positions include an active interest in Russia,
good verbal and written communication skills, good research skills, and an
ability to complete tasks thoroughly and independently. The internships
are open to both graduate and undergraduate students.
Minimum commitment is one quarter, though a two quarter commitment is
preferred. 12-15 hours/week. The internship is unpaid, but offers
excellent opportunities for getting involved in the U.S./Russia trade
picture, networking, and participating in general Foundation events.
Send cover letter and resume to:
Robbyn Kistler
Program Manager
Foundation for Russian American Economic Cooperation
1932 First Ave., Suite 803
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: 206-443-1935
Fax: 206-443-0954
Email: rob...@fraec.org
Thank you for your interest!
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* Foundation for Russian/American Economic Cooperation
* 1932 First Avenue, Suite 803
* Seattle, WA 98101
* Tel. 206.443.1935 Fax. 206.443.0954
* http://speakeasy.org/fraec
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