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July 3, 2012

InteRDom offers internship opportunities in the Dominican Republic

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InteRDom Internships in the Dominican Republic, an initiative of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), is pleased to announce the opening of internship opportunities at prestigious organizations affiliated with the program.

To apply for these or other available positions, you must register on the InteRDom website, fill the application form and send it along with your resume and cover letter toinfo@interdominternships.org.The deadline for receiving applications for the Fall academic semester is July 6, 2012, and for the Spring 2013 semester is November 2, 2012.

The InteRDom program offers undergraduate and gap year students the opportunity to take part in internships in a Dominican organization for 25 – 35 hours per week. Students can also take courses at the universities affiliated to the program, Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) and at the Global Institute of Higher Studies in Social Sciences (IGlobal), for which they would receive academic credit. Students in pursuit of a Master’s, postgraduate or doctoral degree may choose to combine their internship and/or study experience with high-level research relevant to the development of the region through the Fellows Program, an extension of the InteRDom program which provides consulting and guidance to conduct this type of work, as well as the opportunity to publish the results.

All interns and researchers may immerse themselves in the accelerated process of economic development of the country, and participate in cultural and academic activities and professional events offered by FUNGLODE and GFDD.

The new internship opportunities for the 2012 Fall semester and the 2013 Spring semester may be easily accessed through the direct links provided in the homepage:

    1. Internship in Audiovisuals and Cinema

Related areas: Audiovisuals, Film, Media

    1. Internship in Legal Consulting

Related areas: Law, Public policy

    1. Internship at the Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic

Related areas: Law, Public Policy, Human Rights

    1. Internship in Coordination of International Academic Events and Activities

Related areas: Education, Languages, Training

    1. Internship in Tourism Management in the Operational Areas of a Hotel Located on the East Coast of the Dominican Republic

Related areas: Hospitality and Tourism

    1. Internship in Various Areas of Hotel and Condominium Resort Management

Related areas: Tourism, Business Administration, E-commerce, Hospitality Marketing, Sales, Real Estate

    1. Internship in Health: Pediatric endocrinology and diabetes

Related areas: Medicine, Health, Endocrinology, Pediatrics

    1. Internship at a European Chamber of Commerce Located in the Dominican Republic

Related areas: International Business, Marketing, Public Relations

    1. Internship i n Financial Projects in the Banking Sector

Related areas: Business, Finance, Business Administration

Requirements to apply:

Applicants must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.9, have completed 60% of their academic program, and have basic to intermediate level proficiency in the Spanish language. Students who need extra reinforcement in the Spanish language may also choose to take a specialized intermediate – level course to further boost their language skills.

InteRDom Internships is the premier internship, research and academic study program in the Dominican Republic. It offers international students the opportunity to obtain professional experience by interning with Dominican organizations and businesses related to their fields of study, complemented by taking courses and seminars at local universities and earning academic credit.

To apply for these or other available positions, you must register on the InteRDom website, fill theapplication form and send it along with your resume and cover letter to info@interdominternships.org. The deadline for receiving applications for the Fall academic semester is July 6, 2012, and for the Spring 2013 semester is November 2, 2012.

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