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Work in the OfficePaid Internship ProgramDoctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is pleased to announce its paid Internship Program. Interns gain practical work experience and support the work of our Communications, Development, Program, Human Resources (both for the field and the office), and Executive departments. Interns also gain a basic introduction to the field of international medical humanitarian aid and advocacy. All internships will take place in our New York office and will be paid at the rate of $10.00 per hour. 2012 Internship Program Schedule
Important Information
In addition to paid internships, Doctors Without Borders participates in work/study programs for those who qualify. Application InstructionsIf applying to more than one internship position, please send a separate application for each position. Email your resume and cover letter to internships@newyork.msf.org,
with Subject line: (Internship Title - Term). Example: If you are applying to the Web Internship for the Fall 2012 program, then your email Subject line should be: Web Intern - Fall 2012. Note: Preferred document submission format is PDF. If submitting a Word document, please save it in Word 2005 format. Available Internships
Access Intern
Reports to: U.S. Manager of the MSF Access Campaign
Type of position: Intern, paid
Time Commitment: 20 hrs/week
Duration: 3 months
Location: New York City
Objective: Provide research and administrative support to the U.S. Manager of the MSF Access Campaign while providing practical learning experience to an applicant interested in global health and policy advocacy on access to medicines.
Overview: The MSF Access Campaign undertakes research, policy and advocacy to raise the importance of the issue of access to essential medicines internationally, with a focus on developing countries where MSF works. The Campaign hopes to achieve sustainable solutions to reduce the price of essential medicines and stimulate medical research and development for diseases that primarily affect low income populations. The Campaign operates within the Program Department at MSF-USA.
The Access Intern will support the ongoing research, advocacy and administrative activities of the Access Campaign in the USA. This includes tracking the current issues relevant to the Access Campaign, providing research and analytical support, supporting the overall management of data and files, and assisting in preparation of information for advocacy and policy strategies. This internship is ideal for anyone with a particular focus on policy, advocacy and the crisis of access to essential medicines, diagnostics and vaccines in the developing world. Preferred knowledge and interest in US politics and funding for global health, congressional processes, intellectual property, international trade and new innovation models.
Duties: Access Intern will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Skills: Applicants should have:
Editorial and Multimedia Intern
Department: Communications Objective: To support Doctors Without Borders editorial team while providing a practical learning experience, including the potential to publish writing and multimedia in print and online publications, to an individual interested in communications and publications for an international nonprofit organization. Overview: The Communications Department of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) works to expand awareness of humanitarian crises and endemic health problems that medical teams address around the world. Public awareness is built through: active and reactive presswork; publications produced in-house, including a quarterly newsletter, website, and weekly podcast; pushing multimedia through social networking sites; and public education activities such as interactive exhibits, speaking events, screenings, and the creation and distribution of teaching tools and curriculums. The editorial and multimedia intern will assist in all phases of the preparation of MSF’s print and online publications. This is a hands-on position, offering the opportunity to actively improve tools through which MSF communicates its message to US general public. The ideal candidate will contribute creatively to new and ongoing projects. An undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in journalism, multimedia, publishing, non-profit communications, and/or international affairs would be best suited for this position. Duties include some or all of the following based on current needs:
Required Skills:
Preffered Skills:
Executive Intern
Reports to: Association Coordinator/Executive Associate Objective: The Executive Department of Doctors is comprised of a three-person core team of Executive Director, Executive Associate and Association Coordinator. The Executive Director heads the office Management Team, and works in conjunction with the Board of Directors, to guarantee the overall functioning of MSF USA and MSF USA's involvement in the larger MSF movement. The Association Coordinator's role is to foster leadership and activism within the MSF-USA Association comprised largely of returned MSF field volunteers and staff members. Overview: To provide administrative support to the Association Coordinator and Executive Associate, while providing practical learning experience and exposure to an applicant interested in international humanitarian work, NGO administration, and advocacy. This internship is ideal for anyone considering a career in international relations, and particularly in the administration of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Duties: Executive Intern will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Skills: Applicants should have:
Field Human Resources Intern
Department: Field Human Resources Objective:To administer the HR department's relationship with potential and current members of the active field staff pool. To assist with administrative/clerical responsibilities related to the HR cycle. Overview: The HR intern will respond to requests for information on volunteering requirements and general MSF HR information. S/he will learn about the organizations changing HR needs and help cultivate the pool of prospective applicants as appropriate to the field needs. S/he will also assist in facilitating the visa process for field staff confirmed for field assignments and a quarterly new field staff orientation. Duties: The Field Human Resources Intern will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Required Skills:
Foundations and Corporations Intern
Department: Development Objective: To assist Foundations and Corporations (FC) section of MSF's Development Team while providing a practical learning experience to students interested in foundation and corporate fundraising, basic prospect research and some grant writing. Overview: The Foundations and Corporations Intern will be supporting the administrative activities of the Prospect Research and Systems manager and the activities of FC Staff. S/he will learn how an organization approaches and cultivates foundation and corporations in order to receive large donations. S/he will also have the opportunity, through working in the office, to learn about MSF's international programs and the role that MSF-USA plays in the MSF movement. This internship is ideal for anyone considering a career in development (fundraising), and in the administration of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Duties: The Foundations and Corporations Intern will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Required Skills:
HIV/AIDS Access Intern
Reports to: HIV/AIDS Policy Advisor for Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines Objective:Provide administrative and research support to the HIV/AIDS Policy advisor of the Access Campaign while providing practical learning experience to an applicant interested in HIV/AIDS policy advocacy and international affairs. Overview: The Access Campaign undertakes research and advocacy to raise the importance of the issue of access to essential medicines internationally. The Campaign hopes to achieve sustainable solutions to reduce the price of essential medicines and stimulate medical research and development for diseases that primarily affect low income populations. The Campaign operates within the Program Department at MSF-USA. The HIV/AIDS Access Intern will support the ongoing administrative and research activities of the Access Campaign as necessary to scale up the work on HIV/AIDS policy. This includes tracking the current issues relevant to the Access Campaign, providing research and analytical support to the HIV/AIDS Policy Advisor of the Access Campaign, supporting the overall management of data and files, and assisting in preparation of information for advocacy meetings and mailings. Candidates should have knowledge and interest in US politics, funding for global health, congressional processes, and the current status of the international HIV/AIDS movement. This internship is ideal for anyone with a particular focus on HIV/AIDS policy advocacy and the crisis of access to essential medicines in the developing world. Duties: HIV/AIDS Access Intern will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Skills:Applicants should have:
Human Resources Intern
Department: Human Resources Objective: To assist the Human Resources department with the administration of benefits and payroll for office and field staff, while providing a practical learning experience to a student interested human resources. S/he will learn about human resources administration for a large non-profit organization and the general workings of a large international humanitarian aid organization. Overview: The Human Resources Intern will support the activities of the Human Resources department. The activities include payroll and benefits administration for field and office staff; recruitment of office staff; and coordination of office volunteers. S/he will also have the opportunity, through working in the office, to learn about MSF's programs and how it operates in the United States. This internship is ideal for anyone interested in human resources for a non-profit, as well as the administration of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Duties: The Human Resources Intern will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Required Skills:
Major Gifts Prospect Research Intern
Department: Development Objective: To assist the Major Gifts Prospect Research area of MSF's Development Team while providing basic knowledge of non-profit fundraising. Overview: The Major Gifts Prospect Research Intern will support the administrative and research activities of the Manager of Prospect Research, Major Gifts, and the rest of the Major Gifts team. S/he will learn how an organization approaches and cultivates individuals in order to receive large donations. S/he will also have the opportunity, through working in the office, to learn about MSF's international programs and the role that MSF-USA plays in the MSF movement. This internship is ideal for anyone considering a career in development (fundraising), and in the administration of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Duties: The Major Gifts Prospect Research Intern will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Required Skills:
Marketing Intern
Type of position: Intern, paid Objective: To assist the Marketing Team in developing, maintaining, and organizing marketing materials, while providing a practical learning experience to students interested in marketing and fundraising for a large non-profit organization and in the general workings of a large international humanitarian aid organization. Overview: The Marketing Intern will support the activities of a Marketing Team. S/he will learn how an organization maintains donor relations, markets itself to donors and the public, and the general activities of a Development department. S/he will also have the opportunity, through working in the office, to learn about MSF's programs, and how it operates in the United States. This internship is ideal for anyone interested in fundraising for a non-profit, as well as the administration of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Duties: The Marketing Intern will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Required Skills: Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work independently, with guidance from staff members. Preferred Skills:
Strong Word, Excel, and database experience. Medical Editing Intern
Department:Communications Objective: To support the Medical Editor of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), while learning about humanitarian medical research and medical/scientific publishing for an international nongovernmental organization. Overview: The Medical Editor of MSF-USA works to increase the dissemination and discussion of MSF medical research and data to medical communities, researchers, policymakers, and the general public. This is done through peer-reviewed journal articles; scientific conference abstracts, presentations, and posters; MSF technical publications; and special projects and events. The Medical Editing Intern will assist the Medical Editor with ongoing and new projects related to MSF medical research. An undergraduate, graduate, or medical student with an interest in scientific publishing and humanitarian medicine and research would best suit this position. Duties:
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Planned Giving Intern
Department: Development Objective: To assist the Planned Giving section of MSF's Development Team. Overview: The Planned Giving Intern supports the administrative activities of the Planned Giving Department. S/he will learn how an organization cultivates (mostly older) individuals who have included MSF in their estate plans or would consider doing so, and administers planned gifts that have matured. S/he will also have the opportunity, through working in the office, to learn about MSF's international programs and the role that MSF-USA plays in the MSF movement. This internship is ideal for anyone considering a career in development (fundraising), and in the administration of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Duties: The Planned Giving Intern will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Required Skills:
Program Intern
Reports to: Program Associate and Program Assistant Application Note: MSF will not be accepting applications for the Program Intern Summer 2012 term. Applications will next be accepted for the Fall 2012 term. Due to the volume of applications received, the Program Internship does not accept applications on a rolling basis. Please do not submit applications for this internship until after July 15 for Fall 2012 and January 1 for Winter 2013. Any applications received before these dates will not be considered. Objective: To support the Program Department's research and administrative needs, while providing practical learning experience and exposure to an applicant interested in international humanitarian work, NGO administration, and advocacy. Overview: Through direct contact with field programs, the Program Department promotes awareness of humanitarian crises in the places in which MSF works, and conducts advocacy on these issues at U.S. government bodies, The United Nations, as well as U.S. based and international NGOs. The Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines, which operates within the Program Department, pushes to lower the prices of existing medicines, to bring abandoned drugs back into production, to stimulate research and development for diseases that primarily affect the poor, and to overcome other barriers to access. The Program Intern will provide research support related to advocacy and operations, as well as assist with the overall administration by providing clerical and database support to all aspects of the department, including the Access to Essential Medicines Campaign, US Government Liaison, and the UN Liaison. Duties: The Program Intern will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Skills: Applicants should have:
Public Events Intern
Reports to: Public Events Officer Objective: To provide support to the Public Events staff while offering a practical learning experience to someone interested in public events, marketing, and recruitment. Overview: The Communications Department of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières works to expand awareness of the humanitarian crises and endemic health problems in developing countries that our medical teams address in the field. Public awareness is built through three primary means: active and reactive presswork; publications produced in-house, including our quarterly newsletter and website; and public events activities such as interactive exhibits, speaking events, film screenings, conferences, and the creation and distribution of teaching tools. The Public Events Intern will have a role in planning and preparing the department's public exhibits, speaking events, and recruitment activities, including national and regional medical conferences. This is a hands-on position, offering the opportunity to become familiar with the tools through which MSF communicates its message to the general public. The ideal candidate will contribute creatively to new and ongoing projects, while providing logistical and administrative support to the Public Events team. An undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in event planning, marketing, research, or exhibit design would be best suited for this position. Duties: The Public Events Intern will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Skills: Strong interest in event planning, exhibitions, marketing, or public education. Research experience and good written and verbal communication skills. Experience in event planning a plus. Above average computer literacy preferred, with an emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Web Intern
Department: Communications Objective: To support the Web & Publications Team while providing a comprehensive learning experience to an individual interested in design, web, and multimedia. Overview: The Web Intern will work closely with web developers, offering day-to-day support and meeting project-based needs as they arise. The Web Intern will have the opportunity to contribute creatively to a constantly evolving, highly-visited humanitarian website while improving his/her design, web and multimedia skills. An individual looking to put an Interactive Design degree to work for a good cause and to learn more about the web will be perfectly suited for this position. Duties: The Web Intern will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
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