THE ORGANIZATION
The Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding is a secular organization that promotes mutual respect with practical programs that bridge religious difference and combat prejudice in areas of armed conflict, schools, workplaces, and health care settings.
THE PROGRAM
Tanenbaum's Conflict Resolution program identifies, studies, and supports the work of religious peacemakers in conflict zones around the world. Our initiatives with and on behalf of these women and men promote religious peacemaking as a legitimate and sometimes necessary component of conflict resolution/transformation, peacebuilding and Track II (citizen) diplomacy.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is an opportunity for a motivated student or recent graduate to help build the growing field of religious peacemaking. The successful candidate will support all aspects of the Conflict Resolution program and work 15-20 hours weekly. Primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Search the internet and academic databases to document and distribute media coverage of the Peacemakers in Action. (For more information on the Peacemakers, see: https://www.tanenbaum.org/peacemakers.)
- Support event planning in preparation for a Peacemakers conference.
- Research the Peacemakers and their conflict zones to assist the creation and editing of case studies about their work and its impact.
- Use interview transcripts and additional research, draft and edit profiles and other communication pieces based on the Peacemakers' experiences and techniques.
- Assist in preparing program staff for local, national and/or international events and travel.
- Support program capacity by managing files and archives.
- Serve as a member of the program team, participating in weekly meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS
- Commitment to the mission and goals of Tanenbaum
- Academic background and/or experience in conflict resolution/transformation
- Academic background and/or experience in religion/religious studies
- Excellent written communication skills
- Computer skills, including Windows, MS Word, Excel and internet research
- Capable of representing Tanenbaum and the Conflict Resolution program in a professional manner at all times
All work produced for Tanenbaum through this internship is the work product of Tanenbaum and may not be used by the Intern outside of Tanenbaum-authorized activities.
COMPENSATION
The Conflict Resolution Intern is an unpaid position. Tanenbaum will work with you and your school so that you can receive academic credit for the internship.
