Send page to a Friend Job/Internship Opportunities for Students Israel Advocacy & Communications Intern for 2008 to 2009 academic year Under the supervision of the Director of the Israel Action Center, the Israel Advocacy & Communications Intern is responsible for coordinating the Weekly Israel Update, a weekly online publication of the JCRC with a distribution of more than 1,800. Specific duties include: Develop outline for Weekly Israel Update Write features and edit content Participate in weekly editorial meetings Develop and implement a strategy to increase distribution and interactivity of the Israel Update Outreach to community institutions and organization to include their Israel-related events in the Weekly Israel Update Working with the Webmaster, ensure that content on Web site and in Update is consistent and timely Format articles and content appropriately Research publications to determine content of Weekly Israel Update Other duties as assigned Qualifications: High level of computer savvy and comfort Excellent writing skills College undergraduate or graduate student Background in either Journalism/Communications/Media technology and/or Middle Eastern Studies/Political Science/Judaic Studies Working knowledge of Israeli and Jewish history/culture/tradition preferred Knowledge of local community organizations and initiatives Ability to prioritize and multi-task Strategic thinker Good organizational skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work 15-25 hours per week This is a paid internship. To apply, please send cover letter and resume ASAP to the attention of: Esther Cohen, JCRC of Greater Boston, 126 High Street, Boston, MA  02110-2700, fax to (617) 988-6255, or email to ecohen@jcrcboston.org.  Email is preferred. Please note how you learned of the position in your cover letter. Academic Affairs Officer Specific duties include: Serving as liaison between the Israeli Consulate and New England area colleges and universities Working with student groups on Israel programming Monitoring campus press Arranging lectures and creating and managing the programs for all visiting speakers and dignitaries Organizing educational and advocacy seminars for students Managing the Consulate's Speakers Bureau Assisting in the planning of Consulate events Monitoring the political atmosphere on ca mpuses around New England with regards to Israel and Israel related activities and programming Developing relationships with various universities, students, facutly, and staff Serve as the Consulate's permanent representative on the Israel Campus Roundtable Hire and mange Consulate interns and run the Consulate internship program  Qualifications: Knowledge of the Middle East Experience working with New England colleges and universities Bachelors degree in related field Experience and knowledge of student activities on campuses Excellent written and oral communication skills Native English speaker and American citizen Proficiency in Microsoft Office Strong internet research skills Knowledge of Hebrew is a plus This position is full-time. To apply please e-mail, mail or fax your resume, cover letter and writing sample to: Office of Academic Affairs Consulate General of Israel 20 Park Plaza, Suite 1020 Boston, MA 02116 Telephone: (617) 535-0216  Fax: (617) 535-0255 E-mail: academic@boston.mfa.gov.il