Internship Opportunities
Magee Womancare International
Magee Womancare International’s mission is to globalize programs that advocate dignity, access, education, leadership and quality of service based on the Womancare Model developed by Magee-Womens Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Number of positions: 1-2
Time Commitment:
Approximately 10–15 hours/week
Contact:
Jeanne Cooper, MPH
Program Manager
Magee Womancare International
(412) 641-8996
jcooper@mail.magee.edu
Description:
MWI is looking for an intern with Russian language skills to assist with program development, implementation, and management for international women’s health programs focused in the Central Asian region, Russia and Ukraine as well as coordinating professional programs for international delegations visiting Pittsburgh.
Duties:
The intern will be responsible for the following types of activities:
- Assisting with professional and cultural programming development and implementation for Russian and Ukrainian delegations visiting Pittsburgh.
- Providing assistance with the translation of written materials and communications with overseas partners.
- Development of materials in Russian language as needed.
- Establishing relationships with community stakeholders and organizations serving targeted communities.
- Coordinating community-based health educational programs with the assistance of Magee-Womens Hospital Community Health Educators.
- Developing grant research, proposals, reports, press releases, etc.
The internship position will be available immediately until filled. Hours per week can be flexible depending on intern’s schedule and programmatic needs, but at least 10 hours/week is anticipated. Specific duties will be discussed in relation to intern’s areas of interest, previous experience, language capabilities, and internship requirements.
How to apply:
Please send your resume or CV by email to Jeanne Cooper, Administrative Director, Magee Womancare International. Please attach a cover letter indicating current language proficiency and 2-3 goals for the internship experience. Questions may also be addressed to this email.
Catholic Charities
The Refugee Services Program of Catholic Charities is offering an internship experience to Russian language students. Our organization provides resettlement services to refugees from around the world. In recent years, our primary refugee groups have been from the former
Soviet Union
. Specifically, we are currently working with Meskhetian Turk people from the
Krasnodar
region of
Russia
.
Time Commitment
At least 10 hours/week
Duties
The internship involves helping program staff and clients by providing Russian language interpretation services. Interacting with the clients directly and using the language on a regular basis in a real-world setting is an excellent opportunity to improve your Russian skills.
Number of positions
Up to two positions
Contact
John Miller,
Director of Refugee Services
(412) 456-6972
E-mail: jmille@ccpgh.org
Other Useful Resources at Pitt:
Career Services
Service Learning
For more information, please contact Nadia Kirkov.
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