Psychology Student Intern at the U.N.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Psychology Student Intern at the United Nations

The American Psychological Association (APA) is seeking applications for student interns to assist with APA’s work as an NGO at the United Nations. These are volunteer positions for psychology students who have an interest in international issues. The interns will work with the members and associate members of APA’s United Nations team to help plan and implement activities such as the annual Psychology Day, the annual International Day of Older Persons, AIDS Day, and other psychology-related events. Interns will have UN – NGO badges for entry into UN buildings and events, and will have an opportunity for a close-up look at the workings of the UN.

Responsibilities of the position include:
• Attending briefings organized by the UN Department of Public Information. These briefings occur on Thursday mornings.
• Meeting with the APA UN team at its 2-hour monthly meetings on the last Thursday of each month from September through June.
• Attending Planning Committee Meetings for Psychology Day at the UN on Thursday mornings.
• Spending 5-10 hours a week working with APA UN NGO team members in information gathering and dissemination.

Applicants should be psychology graduate students who will be full-time students from September 2010-June 2011. Ideal qualities are being culturally aware and sensitive; enjoying working collaboratively with others; and having effective communication skills.
Interns must live in or very close to New York City.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be submitted electronically to Dr. Janet Sigal at Janet2822@aol.com Applications consist of (1) Your statement; (2) Your CV; (3) One letter of recommendation, each gathered into one WORD file that is submitted as your application. Please label your application UN-NAME-INTERNAPP. Also please be sure each segment of the application begins on a separate page.
Please type your application in WORD and include the following information:

STATEMENT
• Name, Contact Address, email address and phone number • Current Educational Setting and Course of Studies • A brief statement of your interest in the position. In particular, describe any relevant international and/or relevant culturally diverse experiences.
CURRICULUM VITAE
• Your CV
RECOMMENDATIONS
• One letter of recommendation from a faculty member.

Applications are due on March 31, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Sigal at Janet2822@aol.com