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Job: Internship position at Seattle NPO

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via Jet alum Ben Erickson (Iwate-ken, 2006-08). Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.

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Job Position: Civil – Military Disaster Assistance Research Intern

Job Details:

Internship opportunity from Peace Winds America.
Opportunities of position:

  • Help improve Japan – U.S. collaboration and coordination in disaster preparedness and response.
  • Gain expertise in the civil-military disaster policies, programs, and training of Japan and the U.S.
  • Gain expertise in the policies and procedures of select Host Nations receiving humanitarian aid.
  • Help connect international communities and leaders.
  • Gain experience in non-profit industry.

    • For a more detailed description go to:
    http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/1444982/1693387857/name/Civil-Military%20Disaster%20Assistance%20Research%20Intern%20(2)%20(

    Qualifications:

    Current graduate student or recent Master’s Degree preferred. Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills. Experience in Asian research, particularly disaster preparedness/relief, humanitarian assistance, civil-military collaboration, or international relations. Knowledge of Japanese or another Asian language is a plus.

    How to apply:

    Please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining why you would like this position and what specific skills and qualifications you would bring to Peace Winds America to info@peacewindsamerica.org. We anticipate filling the internship immediately.

    We expect the intern will work 10 to 20 hours a week for three to six months. The internship begins in January, 2011. Although this position is not paid, through the internship at Peace Winds America you will gain valuable knowledge and experience in the field of nonprofit management and international humanitarian assistance.


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