Summer Internship at Indicorps – Communication – Ahmedabad
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has” – Margaret Mead
An communication internship for anyone passionate about working in a NGO that has a very altruistic objective to make a positive change in the world. Apply soon!
About Indicorps: – Indicorps is a non-partisan, non-religious, non-profit organization with its India operations based out of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Indicorps’ objectives are multifold: providing Indians from all over the world with a channel to reconnect with India and with the means to contribute to its development, while fostering a new generation of socially-conscious global leaders.
One of Indicorps’ guiding principles in our approach to service and leadership is Mahatma Gandhi’s paradigm of making your life your message. We set high standards. We live simply and with purpose. We ask questions and challenge ourselves to be our individual and collective best. We encourage deep soul searching through engaging in service, and we cherish the intensity of the search.
About the Internship: – The Indicorps Internship Program allows individuals to spend 3-6 months at the Indicorps office in Ahmedabad on a variety of individualized projects tailored to meet Indicorps’ needs, intern interests and strengths. The Internship allows individuals who are passionate about India to work directly with Indicorps staff to support the Fellowship program and local projects. Internships are available to anyone unable to make a one-year commitment.
You can view the elaborate set of responsibilities as a communications intern here.
Who can apply: –
Candidates should possess
- Understanding of Indicorps’ philosophy of service.
- Strong oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to clearly present findings and translate them into recommendations.
- Motivation, initiative, and the ability to work in a fast paced, forward moving environment.
- Excellent computer skills, including MS Office products. Willing to experiment and learn new software and communication tools.
- Proven record of dependability.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Duration: – The internship will be for 3-6 months, during the summer of 2012.
Location: – The internship will be based at Ahmedabad, India.
Stipend: – The internship will be unpaid, but accommodation will be provided.
How to apply: – More information on the internship is available here. To apply, please send your Statement of Purpose (SOP) and CV to hr@indicorps.org.
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