NEW YORK INTERNSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! November 19, 2014 Apply now! To apply, visit www.wya.net/internships or email education@wya.net for inquiries. | | The World Youth Alliance Internship Program provides opportunities for young people who are inspired by the ideas and work of the World Youth Alliance (WYA) to gain professional skills working on WYA’s projects and a substantive learning experience on WYA’s core ideas. Projects are designed to enhance each student’s specific academic background and interests. Interns receive mentorship and training from WYA staff members. Ideal candidates possess a strong desire to protect and promote human dignity while making a positive impact on society. Candidates must be proactive, self-driven, resourceful, detail-oriented, and humble individuals with a willingness to learn. If you possess these qualities and are looking to make a difference, apply today. | | | | WYA’s Headquarters office, located in New York, New York, offers internships for youth of varied educational and expertise backgrounds. You will be matched to a position that best corresponds to your interests and skills. To learn more, download the NY Internship Info Packet and FAQs by clicking here. | | We offer internships in all of our regional offices. Many of the interns accepted into the New York internship first completed a regional internship, are active WYA members in their country, and received recommendations on their outstanding work. Our regional offices include: | | NY HQ INTERNSHIP TERM | DATES | APPLICATION DEADLINE | Batch 1 | January 15 – April 17, 2015 [ 13 weeks ] | Deadline extended! November 19, 2014 | Batch 2 | May 27 – August 14, 2015 [ 12 weeks ] | March 13, 2015 | Batch 3 | September 16 – December 11, 2015 [ 13 weeks ] | July 3, 2015 | There is a standard application process for the WYA Regional Internship Program and WYA NY Headquarters Internship Program. Before you apply, we strongly encourage you to browse through our website to learn more about the organization and to see if our programs are the right fit for you. IMPORTANT: Incomplete applications will not be processed. Application Requirements - Completed application form
- Resumé or Curriculum Vitae
- Two letters of recommendation
- Only if you are a new member: Your signed copy of the WYA charter
Submit applications to: education@wya.net You will receive a confirmation receipt via email within three weeks of the internship application deadline only if your application is complete. If your application satisfies the criteria for selection, someone from our internship committee will contact you to arrange an interview. | | |