Teachers Without Borders is a 501(c)3 international nonprofit organization working to advance the quality of human welfare through teacher professional development on a global scale.
Teachers Without Borders (TWB) is looking for a Research and Content Intern to work closely with the Program Director to help develop a new teacher professional development course on Human Rights Education.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Researching, cataloguing, and summarizing online resources on Human Rights Education and related topics, including current events.
• Requesting permission from authors/publishers to use materials in a TWB resource.
• Identifying/contacting relevant organizations for potential partnerships.
• Working with TWB members and volunteers to collect, catalogue, and vet member-submitted resources.
• Regular communication with Program Director.
• Writing blog entries highlighting selected resources.
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• Excellent online research and web search skills.
• Report writing/preparation and synthesis of research data.
• Strong understanding of Open Educational Resources and Creative Commons licensing.
• Proficiency in using online collaboration tools (wikis), social bookmarking tools (delicious, Diigo), and social networking.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to work on a flexible schedule.
• Well-developed organization skills and attention to detail.
• Dependable and self-motivated.
PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED:
• Proficiency in French or Spanish
Application instructions:
Email Konrad Glogowski, Program Director, at konrad@teacherswithoutborders.org, with the subject line “Internship – Human Rights Education”. Please provide a cover letter and resume, including names and contact information of two professional references.