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NISGUA is a national activist organization that supports the Guatemalan people
in their struggle for justice, human rights, and self-determination. NISGUA provides
human rights monitoring for grassroots movements; works to reorient U.S. policy
toward Guatemala; builds a broad U.S. movement for a democratic Guatemala based
on socioeconomic justice; and educates the U.S. public about the current situation
in Guatemala.
NISGUA welcomes unpaid interns to work out of our Washington, D.C. office
and provides an opportunity for them to work on substantive projects within
a number of different program areas, including legislative work, publication
of activist materials, campaign and program development, and research on key
human rights topics. Other tasks may include written translation, event or
delegation organizing, monitoring of the Guatemalan press, and updating activist
materials.
The minimum internship length is three months, and interns are asked to commit
a minimum of 20 hours per week, preferably in the morning and early afternoons.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Qualifications: Interest in Guatemala, commitment to social change, ability to work independently and with others. Strong writing and oral communication skills. Strong working knowledge of Spanish.
To apply: We are currently accepting applications for summer 2006 interns.
Begin by filling out and emailing us the form below. In addition, email, fax,
or send 1) a two page writing sample, 2) your resume, and 3) contact information
for two references to us at:
NISGUA
1830 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Tel: (202) 265-8713
Fax: (202) 223-8221
gap[at]nisgua.org