Non-Profit Management Intern
Host Company:
Children without Borders
Location:
Dates of Internship:
June 11 - August 3, 2012
Language Level:
4 (Advanced Japanese)
Internship Description:
Kokkyo naki Kodomotachi (KnK) or “Children without Borders “ is a non-profit organization spun off from Medicins Sans Frontières. KnK is devoted to supporting underprivileged children in Asia. Assisting partners include the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), and the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Skill & Experience Required:
- Passion for the mission of supporting underprivileged children in Asia
- Basic PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Friendly personality, team spirit and flexibility
- Motivation to work and to learn about Japan
Sample Projects:
Projects during this internship will include:
- Organize fair trade retail business
- General support for mission-related activities
- Ongoing administration responsibilities such as translation and expense tracking
Benefits for Intern:
- Learn the inner workings of a Japanese multinational non-profit organization
- Make a difference in the lives of Asian children
- Improve Japanese language and communication skills on the job
- Make connections with international volunteer organizations
Benefits for Company:
- Infuse new ideas and information about similar activities and projects worldwide
- Support for work done in English
- Enhance knowledge base about American NGOs
- Help create a more international environment
Placement Functions:
