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REPORTS TO: Executive Director

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: To manage the operation, direction and growth of Person to Persons Education Program, which serves non-native English speaking immigrants and refugees living in Minneapolis. Person to Persons Education Program is a respectful and effective resource that honors an individuals desire to learn. Those involved further their personal life goals through partnership: a pairing of individuals to work with one another in pursuit of a common goal based on complementary skills, preferences, interests and temperament. Responsibilities include: interviewing both volunteers and students to determine their respective goals, interests, and skills; matching volunteers and students in partnerships; arranging for and supporting group instruction; seeking out community partners and collaboration opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated knowledge of issues facing low income persons and immigrants/ refugees; demonstrated ability to relate to volunteers and diverse populations; demonstrated ability in program development and report writing; belief in and ability to incorporate empowerment philosophy in all interactions

Education and Experience: Minimum undergraduate degree in related area. Minimum 2 year direct service experienced with low income and/ or immigrant/ refugee populations. Experience with teaching or literacy efforts is important. Experience with volunteer management and/or personnel supervision is useful.

TIME COMMITMENT: 40 hours per week, flexible scheduling

COMPENSATION: salary in mid-twenties; benefits package

START DATE: late August

Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter before August 6:

Executive Director

Person to Person

201 Main Street SE, #224

Minneapolis, MN 55414

For a complete job description, call 612-623-4438.

Rotary International seeks a coordinator to assist with the administration of the Group Study Exchange, an international vocational exchange program for professionals who are in the initial stages of their careers. Position is based in the Chicago area.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediately

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Administers Group Study Exchange team files - Works with Rotary volunteer Group Study Exchange leaders from around the world - Evaluates fund requests, calculates and issues payments - Monitors award budget in detail with spreadsheets - Maintains written and telephone communication with GSE Program leaders and team leaders, - Assists with special projects such as publication revisions, mass mailings, volunteer training, and program promotion> QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree required - Strong administrative skills - Proficiency in a second language. Spanish preferred, Portuguese additionally helpful. - Experience living abroad or other international experience preferred - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Computer proficiency: Word and Excel. Access helpful. - Spreadsheet experience preferred PREFERRED START DATE: September 1999

Please fax resume with salary history to Human Resources, Rotary International at (847) 328- 8281

COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAMS

Position: Program Assistant Intern, Latin America, Council ISP

Type: Part-time position; full-time preferred

Reports to: Program Officer, Latin America, Council-ISP

Location: New York, NY

Start Date: August 1, 1999

Summary: Assist Latin America Program Staff in administrative tasks related to Council-ISP

programs in the region.

Responsibilities: Answering students' questions about, and assisting with administrative

work and special projects related to Council Study Center and Direct Enrollment programs in:

The ideal candidate is an individual with strong attention to detail and a sense of customer service. Administrative work includes filing of forms, photocopying, and bulk mailings. Intern will be trained with the prospect of becoming the Program Advisor for Latin America in December.

Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree in international relations or related field preferred(or in their senior year)

-Prior word processing computer/database experience required

-Strong organizational and communication skills

-Great attention to detail

-Ability to work independently

-Prior study experience in, or travel to Latin America required; to any of the host countries preferred

-Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese language

-Customer service background plus

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter outlining qualifications for the position to:

Janet Grunwald

Council-ISP

205 East 42nd St.

New York, NY 10017

Fax: 212-822-2779

Email: [email protected]

About Council: The Council on International Educational Exchange, known as Council and often referred to as CIEE, is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization dedicated to helping people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Founded in 1947, Council has developed a wide variety of programs and services primarily for students and teachers at secondary through university levels. Today, with over 700 professionals in more than 30 countries Council is one of the world's leading operators of international exchange programs and related services.

Council-International Study Programs (Council-ISP), a division of the Council on International Educational Exchange, offers high quality educational programs abroad for students and faculty. Council-ISP also organizes an internationally renowned Annual Conference on educational exchange, and publishes the Journal of Studies in International Education, a forum for noteworthy scholarship and provocative thinking about efforts to provide excellence in international educational exchange programs worldwide.

The International Employment Gazette has long been among the most respected and widely-used job listing publications. They've launched a web site that gives members access to hundreds of overseas jobs: www.intemployment.com.

Also check out Help Wanted International, a newsite sponsored by both the International Employment Gazette and Gonyea &Associates, at www.iccweb.com/international.

More International Job Resources:

Impact Publications‚ 1999 catalog, Great International & Travel Jobs, the best one-stop source for international career books, is available online at www.impactpublications.com or call (703) 361- 7300, fax (703) 335-9486; [email protected].