Internship

WAS-NS Internship Program

WAS-NS currently offers a single internship position* (which may or may not be filled at present), at the School for Peace.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Interns work alongside staff members, under direction and guidance. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

— Researching grant opportunities and funding sources in order to sustain the SFP and its activities;

— Writing fully-developed grant applications, project proposals and PR publications (articles for the e-newsletter, website, etc.) in English;

— Office maintenance and light cleaning;

— It is hoped that the intern will be able to translate Hebrew and/or Arabic documents into English, but it is not a requisite.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: We will strongly consider applicants who possesses the following:

— Fluency and excellent writing skills in English;

— A minimum of 2 years completion of a bachelor’s degree in any field of study or a similar equivalent;

— A commitment to live and work in the village for at least 6 months, but a year commitment is preferred;

— Experience and/or working knowledge of civil service organizations (NGOs, etc.)

— Experience and/or working knowledge of public relations and/or fundraising techniques.

In addition, we consider the following qualities to be essential:

— Team-player;

— Strong interpersonal skills;

— Creativity, curiosity, quick learner and ability to think outside the box;

— Passion for promoting peace, equality and social justice;

— Motivated and willing to take initiative;

— Fluency in Hebrew or Arabic: an advantage.

If you feel that you do not meet one or more of the criteria listed above, it does not necessarily disqualify you as a competitive applicant!

BENEFITS: There are innumerable benefits to be realized by completing this internship and by living and working in Wahat al-Salam - Neve Shalom.

— Integration into the only intentional Palestinian-Jewish community to exist in Israel, which will offer an individual a unique insight into bi-communal living and the region.

— Opportunity to study and enhance your proficiency in both Arabic and Hebrew;

— Acquire and strengthen your professional skills in writing grants, project proposals, published articles and other PR materials;

— Gain experience working for an NGO involved in peace work among Palestinians and Jews in Israel and Palestine.

* Other departments of Wahat al-Salam - Neve Shalom may from time to time also offer internship positions.

For information concerning internship:

Email: volunteering

Fax: (972) 2.991.1072, (Attention: Raida Aiashe-Khatib)