Country: Israel
Closing date: 31 Dec 2017
About Windows
As a grassroots organization, Windows has a unique structure of Palestinians from both sides of the Green Line and Israeli Jews, on all levels of the organization. We all share the belief that the situation of occupation, oppression, human rights violations, and discrimination is unacceptable, and peace is not possible without addressing the real needs of the people sharing this land.
Windows has acquired unique experience in developing and implementing long-term educational programs for youth. These programs lead to sustainable changes of perceptions, attitudes, and behavior by addressing the core issues of the conflict with broad con temporary and historical perspectives, both local and global, as well as by offering emotional support throughout the process.
Since 1994 Windows has empowered hundreds of people to ask their own questions and encourage a more critical social discourse by creating alternative media such as “Windows, Hebrew-Arabic magazine”, exposing tens of thousands of readers to researched information about past and present events. The magazine has been distributed in dozens of schools through school workshops adding to the standard curriculum topics rarely addressed. Training programs for educators enable us to share our many years’ experience and a public program comprised of art projects, tours, lectures and workshops encourages open debate in a safe environment. Solidarity actions make a difference in people's lives.
Today, many of those who participated in Windows programs along the years are part of the circles who promote the idea of a future based on justice and equality for all.
You will find more information about our Programs on our website or on our Idealist page.
We are looking for qualified individuals to support our programs. Please note that there is no direct participation in the youth programs, but the interns are working behind the scenes in order to make them possible. All internships are unpaid but offer valuable experience in a friendly atmosphere. Windows' interns are considered an essential part of Windows team and are treated as such. Interns have the opportunity to develop, implement and lead their own projects, gain direct exposure to the workings of a non-profit organization, and receive work-related training. In addition, students are often able to arrange academic credits with their universities. Internships are three to twelve months long. Because training interns requires a significant investment from Windows, we do not accept interns who cannot commit to at least three months, unless they have specific professional skills such as video editing, magazine design, website development, etc.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL INTERNS:
- Offer organizational support by performing administrative tasks, running errands and generally assisting Windows’ team
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL INTERNS:
- Must be proficient in English; Hebrew or Arabic language skills preferred; additional languages (French, German, Spanish etc.) advantageous
- Ability to work both independently, with little supervision, and as part of a team
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Strong knowledge of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is ideal (or a high motivation to learn about it)
- Must be able to commit at least 20-40 hours a week
SPECIFIC ROLES:
FUNDRAISING INTERN
Responsibilities
- Research funding opportunities
- Write and edit applications and letters of inquiry
- Manage grant process by tracking requirements, due dates and responses
- Coordinate fundraising tasks and responsibilities for other interns
Qualifications
- Must be able to commit at least 35 hours a week
- Working proficiency in English
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Significant fundraising experience preferred
TRANSLATION INTERN
Responsibilities
- Translation of materials for Windows youth programs including workshop templates and resources
- Translating and editing articles written for our tri-lingual youth blog
- Translate and edit content for Window's Twitter and Facebook accounts
- Coordination translation efforts
Qualifications
- Must be able to commit at least 20 hours a week
- Working proficiency in English, and either Hebrew or Arabic
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Experience with translation
- Experience with website maintenance, advertising and/or journalism favourable
RESEARCH INTERN
Responsibilities
- Participate in the conceptualization and execution of Windows’ Resource Centre
- Identify and present information that leads to a better understanding of the local, global and historical perspectives of the conflict
- Writing and editing of items on historical and recent events for the Resource Centre
Qualifications
- Must be able to commit at least 20 hours a week
- Knowledge of research methods in social sciences
- Ability to work thoroughly and analytically
- Strong writing skills
WEB DEVELOPMENT & WEB DESIGN INTERN
Responsibilities
- Improving Windows’ existing website and online presence.
- Be part of developing our Online Resource Centre (Wikimedia based).
- The Web Development intern will work in close collaboration with the research interns.
Skills & Qualifications
- Must be able to commit at least 20 hours a week
- Working proficiency in English
- WordPress & Wikimedia Proficiency
- Proficiency in the common programming languages
- Good Graphic Design and Data visualization skills
- High attention to detail, patience and persistence
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
Responsibilities
- Design external and internal communication material: assist the development of the on- and offline image of Windows
- Produce informative graphic and visual materials to develop the communication strategy
- Provide graphic design solutions that maximize Windows' impact as well as the impact of current fundraising
- Support the development of the website and enhance its features
Qualifications
- Must be able to commit at least 20 hours a week
- Strong abilities in conceptualizing, branding and creative strategy
- Strong web design and graphic design skills
- Experience with InDesign or various other design programs
- Able to work on designing logos, websites, magazines, brochures etc.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to winpeace.intern@gmail.com and fill out this short Questionnaire to help us understand what you hope to gain from the internship and how you could contribute to Windows.