Employment
Thank you for your interest in working at the Columbus Council on World Affairs.
THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS ARE NOW OPEN :
1. Position: Culture Camp Associate
Reports to: Director of K-12 Education
Type: Part-time, temporary, contract
Description: This individual will help develop, and deliver on a rotating schedule, a series of 2 hour blocks of activities for area summer camp participants during June, July and August 2013. The position is ideal for teachers or teachers-in-training. Associates will receive a one-time stipend for the development of materials ($100-$200) and will be paid a flat fee ($40) for each session they subsequently facilitate with students (up to 20 sessions) during the summer months.
Requirements: Minimum BA degree in education field or currently enrolled in a degree program.
How to Apply
Please send a brief email (attaching your resume) to Stephanie Calondis-Geiger at scalondis@columbusworldaffairs.org with “Culture Camp Associate inquiry” in the subject line. No cover letter necessary — you may include comments in body of email if desired.
2. Position: Global Issues Day Coordinator
Reports to: Director of K-12 Education
Type: Part-time, temporary, contract
Description: This individual will work to recruit and prepare a small group of volunteers to make classroom presentations on selected “Global Issues Day” program dates during the school year. They will also help promote and schedule the 3-5 dates at target schools and help evaluate the success of the program. The coordinator will receive a one-time stipend of approximately $1000 for the successful completion of the initial phase of the project and should plan to spend approximately 10 hours per week for 7 weeks.
Requirements: Minimum BA degree in education or related field. Experience mentoring other educators, conducting professional development, and/or managing volunteers. Position would be appropriate for and manageable by a classroom teacher who is able to dedicate some after-school hours to the project. There may be opportunity to extend the contract as the program develops.
How to Apply
(UPDATE: NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING INQUIRIES)
Please send a brief email (attaching your resume) to Stephanie Calondis-Geiger at scalondis@columbusworldaffairs.org with “Global Issues Day inquiry” in the subject line. No cover letter necessary — you may include comments in body of email if desired.
Internships
Internship opportunities at the Council may vary due to a constantly evolving agenda. Responsibilities depend on the prospective intern’s skills, abilities and interests and the needs of the staff members seeking their support. All positions are unpaid but the hours are flexible and often earn course credit. Interns will experience the ins and outs of a professional non-profit setting, while making valuable connections and enhancing knowledge of global affairs. Please see this unsolicited endorsement from a former intern to get a better sense of the experience: http://payitforwardosu.blogspot.com/2010/04/columbus-council-on-world-affairs.html.