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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The KC IRC Internship application was out today and wanted to circulate it, to share with interested students. Here is the link:
</span><a href="https://www.irckc.org/get-involved/internships/?mc_cid=12a8a598e2&mc_eid=ddfaca1c77&fbclid=IwAR1DJ2lOwJ9KEgl3kfAldDUcc4dW6I-GtKa4tHsuEMmGdJb442gakOzwOvU" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">https://www.irckc.org/get-involved/internships/?mc_cid=12a8a598e2&mc_eid=ddfaca1c77&fbclid=IwAR1DJ2lOwJ9KEgl3kfAldDUcc4dW6I-GtKa4tHsuEMmGdJb442gakOzwOvU</a><br>
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Here is the posting:</p>
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<em style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; color: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;"><span style="font-size:13.5pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">Applications for fall 2021 internships are now being
accepted. Please note the deadline of Friday, August 6.</span></em></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#747474">If you are a current undergraduate or graduate student who is passionate about understanding the world and contributing to meaningful local conversations that bring a global perspective
to our community, we’d love to talk with you! The IRC may have an internship available that will give you valuable experience in the nonprofit sector, supplement your studies, and put your professional skills to use.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#747474">The IRC, a 60-year-old nonprofit organization, leads conversations around foreign affairs, global issues, and international relations and their connection to the local community.
We work in partnership with businesses, universities, community organizations, and K-12 schools to bring a global perspective to Kansas City.</span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#747474">Location:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#747474"> The IRC’s offices are located in Kansas City’s historic Union Station. </span><em><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#747474">Internships
for fall 2021 will be conducted remotely with an option to work from the IRC office. Applicants should have access to a computer and reliable phone and internet service</span></b></em><span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#747474">.</span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#747474">Time commitment:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#747474"> 10-15 hours per week (fall and spring internships) with a consistent
schedule to be identified with the student; 15-20 hours per week (summer internships), due to the shorter duration of summer internships</span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#747474">Compensation:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#747474"> Our internships are unpaid positions; however, we are happy to
work with your school to help you receive academic credit for your internship.</span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#747474">Please Note:</span></strong><span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#747474"> The International Relations Council is a nonprofit organization
located in Kansas City, Missouri, that works primarily with the greater Kansas City area. While we welcome participation in our virtual programs from around the world, intern applicants should have a clear connection to the greater Kansas City area. For world
affairs organizations in other parts of the U.S., please check out the World Affairs Councils of America <a href="https://www.worldaffairscouncils.org/About/index.cfm?PageID=5"><span style="color:#465979">roster of Councils.</span></a></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:25.5pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">Qualifications:</span></strong><span style="font-size:25.5pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student whose area of study is relevant to the internship desired</span></li><li class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:#747474; background:white; box-sizing:border-box">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Strong communication skills in English, evidenced by application materials and interview</span></li><li class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:#747474; background:white; box-sizing:border-box">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Time and project management</span></li><li class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:#747474; background:white; box-sizing:border-box">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Proven dependability, efficiency, and team skills</span></li><li class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:#747474; background:white; box-sizing:border-box">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Creativity</span></li><li class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:#747474; background:white; box-sizing:border-box">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Professionalism and integrity</span></li><li class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:#747474; background:white; box-sizing:border-box">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Developed cross-cultural competence, evidenced by prior work, study, or travel</span></li><li class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:#747474; background:white; box-sizing:border-box">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A clear connection to the greater Kansas City area</span></li><li class="x_x_x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,sans-serif; color:#747474; background:white; box-sizing:border-box">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Additional qualifications as indicated in the description for each internship</span></li></ul>
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