The Washington Group seeks candidates for Embassy internship

by Adrian Karmazyn

WASHINGTON - The Washington Group, in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine, is seeking candidates to participate in its sixth annual summer internship program at the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington.

The purpose of the project, which is being conducted under the auspices of the TWG Fellowship Committee, is to provide the Embassy of Ukraine with an intern who could serve as a research assistant to the Embassy staff. In turn, the intern would gain valuable experience in learning how a foreign embassy in Washington works and how the embassy interacts with various Washington individuals and institutions.

Candidates for the two-month internship should have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies and be proficient in English and Ukrainian. (An excellent command of English - native fluency - is required). Applicants should possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to demonstrate excellent computer skills, including proficiency with the Internet. Candidates should anticipate assisting the embassy with whatever issues and needs that may arise, including general office work.

Applicants should submit the following:

• a one-page essay explaining their interest in the internship, prefered starting date (in May or June), and how their work, educational and personal experience would help meet the goals of the project;
  
  
• copies of academic transcripts;
  
  
• one letter of recommendation;
  
  
• two references.

To be considered for the internship, candidates must submit this information to TWG no later than April 4. The Washington Group Fellowship Committee will provide the successful candidate with a stipend of $1,500.

Application materials should be addressed to: The Washington Group Fellowship Committee, Ukrainian Embassy Internship Project, P.O. Box 11248, Washington, DC 20008.

For more information call Adrian Karmazyn at (301) 260-9630 or Orest Deychakiwsky at (301) 937-0492 (evenings). E-mail inquiries may be sent to aksbk@aol.com. For more information about The Washington Group visit the website: www.TheWashingtonGroup.org.

The Fellowship Fund relies on contributions from individual donors. Tax-free contributions to the fund may be sent to the above address. Checks should be made out to The Washington Group.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, February 25, 2001, No. 8, Vol. LXIX

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