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Sustainable Development Internship

Sister Cities International is seeking an intern for its Sustainable Development department. Sister Cities International is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network that creates and strengthens partnerships between U.S. and international communities. We strive to build global cooperation at the municipal level, promote cultural understanding and stimulate economic development. Sister Cities International is a leader for local community development and volunteer action. We motivate and empower private citizens, municipal officials and business leaders to conduct long-term sister city programs. We believe that sister city programs involve two-way communication and should mutually benefit partnering communities.

The Sustainable Development department works on energy and environmental issues, humanitarian projects, and economic development. The department's primary program is the Africa Urban Poverty Alleviation Project (AUPAP), a 3-year project designed to perform water, health, and sanitation activities in up to 25 African cities through U.S. and African sister city programs. The Sustainable Development department also supports Sister Cities International's members by providing advice, networking opportunities, best practices, program ideas, and funding opportunities.

Responsibilities:
  • Basic administration and program backstopping
  • Track monthly program expenditures
  • Research projects as directed
  • Production of communication materials
  • Maintenance of portions of Sister Cities International's website
  • Communication and outreach with Sister Cities members and project participants
  • Event planning/coordination as directed
  • Attending relevant seminars and meetings in Washington, DC
  • Other duties as assigned

Applicants should be graduate students with exceptional writing, communication, and research skills, as well as an interest in international development, sustainable development, public diplomacy, and/or Africa. The intern will be required to work at least three days or 24 hours per week.

To apply, please email cover letter, resume, and writing sample (max 4 pages) to akaplan@sister-cities.org with "SD/AUPAP Intern" in the subject line. Please also remember to include your name in any attachments (i.e., Johnson_resume.pdf). Due to the high volume of applications, only applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. EOE



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