Sponsor |
First Nations Development Institute (FNDI) |
Title |
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM |
Contact |
First Nations Development Institute Internship Program Attn: Sarah Dewees 2217 Princess Anne Street Suite 111-1 Fredricksburg, VA 22401 phone: 540.371.5615 fax: 1.888.778.2275 e-mail: sdewees@firstnations.org url: www.firstnations.org |
Availability |
Summer; Fall or Spring Semester; Scheduled hours and workdays negotiable with supervisor. |
Eligibility |
Full time Undergraduate (Junior/Senior) or graduate student; Interest in policy research and issues affecting Indigenous peoples; Excellent writing and communication skills; Strong computer skills; Minimum 3.0 GPA. |
Information |
FNDI is a Native economic development organization whose mission is to assist Native communities in building the capacity to direct their economic future. See website for research areas and current projects; Internship is unpaid. Academic Credit is optional. Health insurance coverage is required. Must submit a comprehensive assessment of internship experience upon completion. |
Benefits/Award |
Opportunity for involvement in community economic development, agriculture and food, banking and finance; Hands-on research that makes a difference; Perform complex research and writing tasks. |
Deadline |
Open |
Required Documentation |
Cover Letter including specific criteria (see website); Resume; Current Transcript; Contact Info for College/University and Faculty (if credit bearing); Emergency Contact Information; Two References; Writing Sample. |