Fall 2007
Internship Opportunities

Due to the Bildner Center’s central location and focus on policy issues, interns will have the opportunity to interact with diplomats, academics, journalists, and many other people from around the globe. In addition, an internship at the Bildner Center will provide great experience to those interested in international business, government, and academic careers.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUEENS COLLEGE STUDENTS

Research Internships on Western Hemisphere Studies
Bildner Center for Western Hemisphere Studies
City University of New York

The Bildner Center for Western Hemisphere Studies is now accepting applications from Queens College students for research on its main areas of interest. The Bildner Center is physically located at the Graduate Center in mid-Manhattan, but this program is for Queens College students. These research internships are for research on the areas of interest to the Bildner Center, particularly sustainable and equitable development, transnational Latin communities in the Greater New York area, integration and globalization, democratization, and related themes. The Center organizes research focused on various countries and regional dynamics, including Brazil and Cuba. The Center’s broad mission is to create an international community of people, ideas, and enterprises to forward the understanding of the complexities of social, economic, political, cultural, and ecological life in the Western Hemisphere. As such, it organizes seminars and publications, as well as research.

RESPONSABILITIES: Research Interns will work closely with faculty and staff affiliated with the Bildner Center. Specific research efforts may include:

1. Data collection and analysis
2. Writing and editing reports and material for publication and presentation
3. Performance of additional functions incidental to research activities
4. Helping organize seminars and symposia.

PREFERRED SKILLS: Bilingual or trilingual in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Registration in B.A. program. Good interpersonal skills. Knowledge and experience in computer programs (MS Word, Excel, WordPerfect, ACCESS, and the like). Ability to accommodate flexible schedules.

The research internships can last for up to a year and take approximately 10-12 hours of work per week. Students earn 2-3 credit hours at Queens College and earn a stipend of $500 per semester.  

Please send resume and letter of inquiry to Janaina Saad at bildner@gc.cuny.edu (or fax to 212 817-1540)

GENERAL INTERNSHIP

The Bildner Center for Western Hemisphere Studies at The Graduate Center, CUNY seeks student interns for the Fall of 2007.

Interns work with the staff of the Bildner Center on organizing events, doing research and helping with administrative tasks.

Besides an interest in Latin American and Western Hemisphere studies in general, applicants should have a working knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese.

Graduate and Undergraduate students accepted.

These are non-paid internships. In appropriate cases, academic credit will be given.

Send cover letter and resume to:

Internship Program
Bildner Center for Western Hemisphere Studies
The Graduate Center, CUNY
365 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5209
New York, NY 10016

bildner@gc.cuny.edu

No phone calls, please. Only those candidates who will be considered for an interview will be contacted. These internships are unpaid.