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Jobs and Internships for Students of German Twin Cities German Immersion School Postings: 2009 – 2010 School Year FTE: Multiple Positions varying from 1 to 1.5 hours per day Positions: Lunch and/or Recess Assistants Salary: $9.50 an hour Position Description: The Twin Cities German Immersion School is accepting applications for lunch and recess assistants to work hourly each day over the lunch hour. As an immersion school, instructional content is delivered in German. If possible we would prefer to have lunch and recess supervised in German so candidates with oral fluency in German will be given preference. Additional information about the school can be found at www.germanschool-mn.org. We’re looking for workers who can be punctual, consistent in the enforcement of rules who enjoy working with children individually and in groups who are open to being trained in techniques of conflict resolution. Qualifications: Meets Minnesota Department of Education criteria*; fluent in German; and experience in an educational setting. The qualified candidate will have a flexible approach, able to follow the directions of the classroom teacher and special education teacher. To apply submit a letter of introduction to
jobs@germanschool-mn.org; This is a general advertisement for the 2009-2010 school year. You will be contacted if selected for an interview. Posted: 10-15-09
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is currently accepting applications from students and recent graduates who are interested in living, studying, and interning in Germany on a full-year, funded fellowship. CBYX is sponsored by the US and German governments for applicants in all career fields between the ages of 18-24, and does not require any prior German language knowledge! Applicants in business, vocational, technical, engineering, scientific, and agricultural fields are especially encouraged to apply. 75 participants are annually awarded the CBYX fellowship to spend a year studying and working in their career fields while completely immersed in German language and culture. For more information visit www.CBYX.info. The CBYX for Young Professionals fellowship includes: • two months of intensive German language training (prior German language knowledge is not required, but preferred) • four months of study in the participant’s career field at a German college or university • five-month internship in the participant’s career field with a German company • accommodations living with German hosts, in shared apartments, and in student dorms • transatlantic airfare and monthly food stipends • health/accident insurance • various program seminars in the United States and Germany • support throughout the program year by local program representatives
Eligibility: • US citizen or permanent resident • between the ages of 18-24 at the start of the program in July 2010 • high school diploma or equivalent • clear career goals and some relevant work experience in career field • strong interest in German and international affairs, and a strong sense of American identity • flexibility, independence, and diplomacy
Application deadline is December 1, 2009 for the program beginning in July 2010. For more information, and to apply online, visit: www.CBYX.info. Questions? Please contact cbyx@cdsintl.org or 212-497-3522. Posted: 10-15-09
National and International Internships for Current Students:
Post-Graduate Scholarship Opportunities: The International Office of RWTH Aachen University will be offering two internships during spring and summer 2009. The focus of at least one of the internships will be on the undergraduate research opportunities program (UROP), a ten-weeks research program for US and Canadian students at RWTH Aachen University. Requirement: Fluency in Engish and a good command of German are required. Deadline: The application deadline is January 31st, 2009. More Info: A New Summer Internship Program in Berlin for American Journalism Students More info: here The Steiner Internship in Jewish Studies The
Steiner Program at the National Yiddish Book Center selects 18 students
for six weeks of immersion in Yiddish culture. Our interns study the
Yiddish language, the Jewish culture and history of Central and Eastern
Europe and America, pursue a research or translation project, and delve
into the Yiddish Book Center's comprehensive collection of Yiddish
literature. More Info: http://www.yiddishsummer.org/ The CDS Summer Internship Program in Germany provides students at US colleges and universities with the opportunity to complete professional internships in Germany. Paid placements are available in business/finance, general administration, tourism, IT, engineering and a variety of other fields. Internships for liberal arts majors are also available, but are likely to be unpaid (history, nonprofit sector, media, international relations, German studies, etc.). Three program options are available: 1) a 1-month language course in Germany in June, followed by a 2-month internship with a host company, 2) a 3-month internship with a host company, 3) a 2-month internship with a host company, starting in late-May or late-July. The Summer Internship Program in Germany will provide participants with valuable work experience, help improve their German language skills, and allow them to experience German culture firsthand.Eligibility: US citizenship; non-US citizens must be enrolled students at a US
college or university before, during and after the program; US citizens
graduating in May 2009 are also eligible Application Deadline: December 15 for an internship running from late May to mid-August. For more information, and to apply online, visit: www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/sip.htm The CDS Émigré Memorial German Internship Program - German State Parliaments is a 1- to 3-month fellowship program that provides American and Canadian students or recent American graduates (within approximately 3 months of graduation) with the opportunity to intern at Landtage - German State Parliaments. This is a great opportunity for individuals hoping to pursue careers at a regional level of government in the US or Canada, or who are interested in specific policy issues such as the environment, education and/or healthcare. Participants on the program gain practical work experience with a state parliament, utilize their German skills and experience German culture firsthand. Fellows will receive up to €500/month, which will help offset the cost of room and board throughout the duration of the internship program. Eligibility: US or Canadian citizenship The EMGIP program runs three times a year – fall, spring and early summer – for one to three months, depending on elections, holiday schedules and state offices' preferences. Application Deadline: May 9, 2009 for an internship in Fall 2009. For more information, please visit: www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/emgip.htm Hamline University runs a summer language institute for kids and is hiring German-speaking counselors for 2009 sessions. As a Camp Instructor, your main responsibility will be to work with the Camp Counselors to develop the daily curriculum. You should be a native or near native speaker in the target language and passionate about language learning. You will develop ideas for language instruction and are in charge of teaching Chinese/French/German/Spanish as a foreign language. It is your job to find learner specific activities, determine ideas for a field trip and share your passion for your language and its culture! Salary is $1080 per session, to be paid by the end of the month. Snacks, juice and milk will be provided every camp day. We are looking for instructors who can preferably work both two-week sessions, have a valid driver's license, clean driving record and are willing to drive Hamline University vans after going through van training. More Info:
Fulbright-Hays and DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Study and Research Grants are available for postgraduate work in virtually any field of study in German and Austria after graduation. Additionally, the Fulbright Program awards teaching assistantships for recent graduates to assist in English language instruction in German and Austrian schools. Seniors interested in applying for these grants should contact the Academic Programs office at the beginning of fall semester for information on the application process. |
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