THE ORGANIZATION


Tanenbaum is a leader in reducing and preventing the intolerance,
conflicts and violence perpetrated in the name of religion. We are a
secular, non-sectarian organization that supports religious peacemakers
who struggle in areas of armed conflict and overcomes religious
intolerance in religiously diverse workplaces, schools and healthcare
settings.



THE PROGRAM



Tanenbaum’s Religion and Conflict Resolution program identifies,
studies, and supports the work of religious peacemakers in conflict
zones around the world. Our initiatives with and on behalf of these
women and men promote religious peacemaking as a legitimate and
sometimes necessary component of conflict resolution/transformation,
peacebuilding and

Track II (citizen) diplomacy.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES



This position is an opportunity for a motivated student or recent
graduate to help build the growing field of religious peacemaking. The
successful candidate will support all aspects of the Religion and
Conflict Resolution program and work 15-20 hours weekly. Primary
responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:



• Search the internet and academic databases to document and distribute
media coverage of the Peacemakers in Action. (For more information on
the Peacemakers, see: https://www.tanenbaum.org/peacemakers.)




• Support event planning in preparation for the next Peacemakers in
Action Working Retreat, scheduled for November 2010 in Nigeria. (See https://www.tanenbaum.org/programs/peace/peacemaker-retreats.)



• Research the Peacemakers and their conflict zones to assist the
creation of case studies about their work and its impact.



• Assist in preparing program staff for local, national and/or
international events and travel.



• Support program capacity by managing files and archives.



• Serve as a member of the program team, participating in weekly
meetings.



QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS



• Commitment to the mission and goals of Tanenbaum

• Academic background and/or experience in conflict
resolution/transformation

• Academic background and/or experience in religion/religious studies

• Excellent written communication skills

• Computer skills, including Windows, MS Word, Excel and internet
research

• Capable of representing Tanenbaum and the Religion and Conflict
Resolution program in a professional manner at all times



All work produced for Tanenbaum through this internship is the work
product of Tanenbaum and may not be used by the Intern outside of
Tanenbaum-authorized activities.



COMPENSATION



The Religion and Conflict Resolution Intern is an unpaid position.
Tanenbaum will work with you and your school so that you can receive
academic credit for the internship.

TO APPLY


Please send a cover letter, résumé, and two brief writing samples (less
than five pages) to hr@tanenbaum.org.
Be sure to include the name of the position in the subject line of your
email.



No phone calls, please.



Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding

254 West 31st Street, 7th floor, New York, NY 10001

Email: hr@tanenbaum.org

Fax: 212-967-9001