occupied Palestinian territory: Translation Communication Intern
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 15 Jun 2014
Grassroots Jerusalem is a Jerusalem based global/local activism platform. We work in Palestinian Communities with local leaders, activists and community-based organizations. We help strategically plan and think critically about community development in the communities we work with. GJ works with cutting edge new-media tools while honoring age-old Palestinian traditions in Jerusalem. Grassroots Jerusalem is proud to take a role in fighting and ending the Israeli Occupation and oppression by helping to define what the day after will look like. GJ is a connecting link between the global academic, economic, political, social active grassroots movements around the world and the movements in Jerusalem. We are looking for people who can join and help us do our job better.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
Grassroots Jerusalem is connected to people locally and internationally who support urban and human rights in Jerusalem. In order to meet the needs of our bilingual audience we require the creation of all of our materials in both English and Arabic. The translation intern would be responsible for the translation of GJ created as well as at times community created content. The translation intern would work with our Advocacy Coordinator and field staff. Strong writing skills and master of Arabic and English are required for this position. Knowledge and experience with translation preferred.
Supervision:
The Translation Intern will work closely with the Advocacy Coordinator at our office in Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem.
Compensation:
As this is an intern position there is no salary, but the Grassroots Jerusalem staff is committed to helping their interns take advantage of the variety of funding they qualify for through their educational institutions. Interns will be responsible for securing their own housing during their time in Jerusalem. Communication and work related travel expenses will be reimbursed during your stay.
How to apply:
Please email the following items to intern@grassrootsalquds.org
CV and cover letter (max 2 pages)
Please describe the extent of your experience in Translation.
Beyond the specific skills required for this internship, what skills do you feel will make you an excellent candidate for this internship?
Due to a lack of administrative resources only successful applicants will be contacted.
