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PTPI Europe - 02 July 2009

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Job Description

People to People International is a cultural and educational exchange organisation dedicated to advancing international understanding and friendship through the exchange of ideas and experiences directly among people of different countries and cultures.

The organisation was founded in 1956 by US President Dwight D. Eisenhower and is today represented in more than 30 countries. People to People International has programs for youth, professionals and senior citizens.

People to People International has its European office in Berlin-Charlottenburg. It is located together with several international organisations active in the field of intercultural understanding.
          
People to People International offers two internship positions
1. Four months internship position
2. Six - twelve months European Voluntary Service position

Daily Work
The internship at PTPI European Office in Berlin offers the possibility of getting to know the internal functioning of an international organization. The office supports PTPI's volunteer members and chapters throughout Europe. The work in the office will provide you with experience on such varied issues as international programs, intercultural communication, events management and program funding.

Among other things, the interns will support this field by means of:
    *      participating in brainstorming sessions about new and current programs,
    *      searching on-line for necessary information on possible partners or target groups for marketing purposes and
    *      providing PTPI members in Europe with information on seminars, camps and other activities offered by third organizations.

A task of the interns will also be Web site maintenance and updating, capacities that can easily be learned in the office. This task will also challenge the creativity of the intern with the design of Web sites suitable for the promotion of our programs and activities. Within the area of public relations, the interns will also support the edition of the quarterly PTPI European Council Newsletter.

Location and Working Hours
The PTPI European Office is located in the central district of Berlin-Charlottenburg.

The interns will be working together with two full-time PTPI staff members. The language spoken in the office is German; however, all documents are in English. The working hours are 9:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday.
          
Specific information for the Internship Position
    *      Time commitment: four months
    *      Very good English and good German are required, both in written and oral form
    *      Work permit for Germany (see below)
    *      Monthly payment: 300 euro
    *      Deadline for applications: one month prior to starting date
    *      A personal interview is a necessary step of the selection procedure

Currently there is no internship available. The next offer will be either fall 2009 or 2010. In any case there are no dates decided on. If you wish to apply, you can still send us your application and indicate if you would like to start fall 2009 or in 2010.

The next internship periods are:
            *              September 7 - December 22
            *              December 7 - April 2

Work permit
Interns need to have a valid work permit before applying for the internship. PTPI cannot help applicants in this matter. The reimbursement for the internship is not considered to be enough for someone to live from in Germany and therefore no work permit will be issued.

For more information concerning work permits please visit www.berlin.de/labo/auslaender/dienstleistungen/ or call the Hotline of the "Ausländerbehörde" Berlin under +49 30 90 269 4000

Application
Your application (in English) should consist of:
    *      a cover letter
    *      a resume/CV
    *      list of 2-3 references (name, phone or email)
    *      time when you can start

Your cover letter should include information on previous experience in volunteer work and/or international organizations as well as the date when you can start. Please send your application by e-mail to PTPI European Office at admin-europe@ptpi.org
 
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