Internship Opportunities

The Northern Nevada International Center is one of only a handful international organizations in the Northern Nevada area. We are committed to educating the next generation of global citizens and therefore provide opportunities for internships for local area youth. Internships at the International Center are highly competitive and require a time commitment for either fall, spring or summer. Most interns are university students, but talented high school students are encouraged to apply and will be chosen if they show a level of maturity and drive.

Internships typically last between six weeks (summer internships only) and four months and are offered three times a year; spring, summer and fall. University interns interested in gaining credit through the International Affairs and/or Political Science departments must complete 150 hours of internship credit. High school interns can complete fewer hours. However, all interns are expected to spend a minimum of eight hours per week at the International Center (M-F 8-5pm) in order to gain a minimum level of organizational knowledge of the International Center. Second language and strong verbal and writing communication skills are preferred in choosing applicants.

Interns are expected to complete a 2-hour training a the beginning of the internship; and complete a minimum of 150 hours (10 hours during a 15-week semester and more hours during the summer based on availability) provide a schedule they will strictly adhere to. Interns should consider the NNIC internship as a unique opportunity to gain professional and developmental skills that will assist them in furthering their career. As such, interns will be expected to understand professional ethics and standards as if the internship was a real job. At the beginning of each internship, interns will sign an agreement that details these ethical standards and expectations. Interns will also complete a 2-page write up upon completion of the internship. At the successful completion of the internship, the intern will receive a certificate of completion as well a letter of recommendation, if appropriate.

To apply for one of the following internships, please send a letter of interest describing which internship you are interested in, your professional and personal goals, as well as a resume, to CLICK ME or via regular mail to:

NNIC
821 North Center Street
Reno, Nevada 89501

The following internship positions are available at the International Center:

Language Bank Intern

This internship position focuses on learning about the different aspects of our language bank, which provides interpretation and translation services in over 60 languages. The language bank intern will focus on developing new strategies and trainings for our interpreters, organizing existing services for marketing purposes, and includes translation work.

International Exchanges Program Intern

This internship focuses on learning about our exchange programs, including International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Community Connections and Open World programs. The internship will include assisting the program coordinators in writing program proposals as well as implementing the international exchange programs. This internship may include escorting international visitors to travel in the Truckee Meadows area.

Educational Outreach Intern

This internship focuses on working with our various educational programs including our after-school language and culture classes for elementary school children, assisting in building our teacher resource library, and working with our cultural youth camps both for elementary and high school students. Fall internships may include teaching basic language and culture classes to elementary school children.

Summer internships include helping plan and run our cultural summer camps. During summer 2009, our two camps run from July 6-17. Our first camp focuses on Northern Nevada Native Americans and our second is called Five Continents in Five Days. Our Algeria Youth Leadership leadership camp will be during August 10-21. Interns for the summer must be available during the months of July and August to participate in our camps. Interns will help with basic camp organization, media publicity, and will participate in the camp as general help.

Marketing Intern

This internship focuses on better developing our marketing strategies for our various programs. This includes strategic planning and implementation of publicity through media, community events, and other avenues for improving our programs’ visibility.

General Non-Profit Management Intern

This internship is designed to learn about a variety of tasks including aspects of the other four internships; assisting the director with organizational and managerial aspects; and assisting with special events organized by the International Center.

Job Opportunities

Please check back regularly for any job opportunities, which are posted here, at the Northern Nevada International Center!

The Northern Nevada International Center seeks:

NNIC Seeks Accounting/Grants Manager

Applications available at the site of the Nevada Employee Action and Timekeeping System (NEATS).
Please do not contact the Northern Nevada International Center about this position!
Note: Application for this Position Closes on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 5pm.

Position description:

This part-time accounting support position is located at the Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC) at the University of Nevada, Reno. Duties include external and internal accounts payable/receivable; bank reconciliation; managing multiple grants; adhering to sub-grant requirements; processing payments and invoices, issuing checks; compiling and maintaining financial and statistical data; database management; Quickbooks; internal training; HR related document processing; and other duties as assigned. This position adheres to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and works independently under general supervision.

This position works 19 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This position is not lay-off or benefits eligible and is contingent upon continued funding. Individuals with excellent organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills are encouraged to apply. NOTICE: Per Nevada Legislature, State of Nevada Classified employees are subject to a mandatory unpaid furlough requirement of one day per month through June 30, 2011.

This position requires 6 college credits in beginning accounting from an accredited institution. Applicants must have two years of financial records maintenance to include bank reconciliation, accounts payable & receivable, budgeting, and financial performance report preparation. Applicants must have experience using Quickbooks or a comparable small business accounting software.

Applications available at the site of the Nevada Employee Action and Timekeeping System (NEATS).
Please do not contact the Northern Nevada International Center about this position!
Again: Application for this Position Closes on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 5pm.