Updated: July 26, 2019
OPEN TO: All Interested Taiwanese University Students
OFFICES:
Kaohsiung
- Consular Section
- Public Diplomacy Section
- Political/Economic Section
OPENING DATE: July 26, 2019
CLOSING DATE: August 9, 2019
INTERNSHIP PERIOD: September 2019 through January 2020
HOURS REQUIREMENT: Minimum hours worked per week: 20 hours
The exact work days are not fixed and will be arranged between the individual intern and the section.
(Note: Students should discuss work schedule during the interviews. Certificate of Internship will only be issued to those students who complete at least 2/3 hours of the program).
COMPENSATION
There are no benefits, compensation, or any future employment rights attached to this internship. However, students would gain valuable experience in various areas of U.S. Mission, and possible academic credit that your schools may consider to award.
ELIGIBILITY
Successful applicants must be:
- Taiwan citizens;
- 18 years of age or older;
- Active students with at least two years of university studies (i.e. junior, senior or graduate students);
- In good academic standing and have their school’s endorsement;
- With an agreement from current schools.
DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
AIT Kaohsiung
1. Consular Section (2 intern positions available)
Duties: Assist with the preparation of documents for the Consular section. Assist with clerical tasks and event preparatory work as required. Perform written translation from Chinese to English and/or English to Chinese. Assist with the preparation and execution of AIT/K’s outreach events, including Public Affairs events and representational activities. Emergency Action Plan updating. Special Citizen Service assistance. Voter outreach assistance for US 2020 elections. Assistance for recruitment of Citizen Liaison Volunteers. DIR Town Hall Meeting, Kaohsiung American School, Morrison Academy outreach preparations. Review and update the AIT Duty Officer’s Handbook.
Education and Academic Training: Must be studying actively towards a degree in English, International relations, Journalism, Business, Public relations or related field.
Language Proficiency: Must have strong English skills and be fluent in Chinese Mandarin.
Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
2. Public Diplomacy Section (2 intern positions available)
Duties: Assist with designing, scheduling of AIT/K social media content. Monitor and analyze response to AIT/K social media. Provide graphic design support to AIT/K initiatives. Provide logistical and administrative support for AIT/K programs. Assist other sections as required. Support broader AIT/K representational events as needed. English speech contest for Taiwan high school and university students (11/20/2019). AIT@40 exhibition assistance in Taitung (12/6/2019). Application and preparation for IIP speaker for Ocean Challenge 2020 and additional programming for 5-day visit in February. Program preparation for AIT/OAC Ocean’s Challenge 2020 and December Environment Month AIT@40. AIT/K Facebook mascot campaign assistance. Graphic design for PDS programming posters. Facebook Lunar New Year greeting video project assistance.
Education and Academic Training: Must be studying actively towards a degree in English, International relations, Journalism, Business, Public relations or related field.
Language Proficiency: Must have strong English skills and be fluent in Chinese Mandarin.
Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite is required; Adobe Creative Suite preferred; social media expertise highly valued.
3. Political/Economic Section (1 intern position available)
Duties: Assist with gathering information for political and economic reporting in southern Taiwan, including conducting research, updating PowerPoint presentation and compiling contact and biographical information on southern Taiwan business, government, ongoing research for Cross-Strait issues, effects of US-China trade friction on Taiwan economy, impact of new Mayor Han policies on southern Taiwan, ongoing research of energy issues and academic figures. Perform written translation from Chinese to English and/or English to Chinese Assist with the preparation and execution of AIT/K’s POL and ECON outreach events, including representational activities. Lead on large scale event – AIT/OAC’s Ocean Challenge 2020. Lead on coordination and research with AQ Fellow on air pollution issues in southern Taiwan. Assist with research, meeting preparation, and reporting on political environment in run-up to 2020 elections.
Education and Academic Training: Must be studying actively towards a degree in Political science, Economy, English, International relations, Journalism, Business, Public relations or related field.
Language Proficiency: Must have strong English skills and be fluent in Chinese Mandarin.
Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
HOW TO APPLY
Application should include:
- Statement of Interest (PDF format – 720KB or Word format – 29KB)
- Letter of Permission (issued by current Department Office or professor)
- Official transcripts (in English)
- Gratuitous Service Agreement (PDF format – 173KB)
E-mail your application to TaipeiAIT-FNSIP@state.gov by 11:59 p.m., August 9, 2019. You shall receive an auto-reply message from the system if your application is submitted successfully.
