Jobs

The Center of Concern is currently seeking a part-time communications person to serve as webmaster and Center outreach coordinator. Please send resumes and terms of availability to Ms. Betsy Chiles bchiles@coc.org. Check this page periodically for future employment opportunities.

The Jesuit Social Research Institute in New Orleans, LA, is seeking new research fellows with experience in dealing with poverty, racism and migration issues from the perspective of Catholic Social Thought. A full job description is available.

Internships

The Center of Concern has worked with many graduate and undergraduate interns throughout our 35 years. Their research work, positive attitudes, and resourcefulness have increased the outreach of the Center in many ways. We owe them much for their contribution to our work and to our life at the Center.
Each year between 10 and 15 Interns and Visiting Researchers spend from six weeks to six months with us giving invaluable service in research for our web site, for our publications, and for our conferences. They enjoy contributing to our social and economic justice research work, attending conferences, networking with our colleagues, and participating in the life of the Center.

Center of Concern internships are un-paid. However, local transportation costs and lunch are provided by the Center of Concern.
To apply: Please mail, fax or email a cover letter of interest and brief resume to:

Christopher Casula
Chief Operating Officer
Center of Concern
1225 Otis St., NE,
Washington, DC 20017-2516
Fax: 202 832 9494
e-mail: internships@coc.org
Web site: www.coc.org

Human Rights in Development Project/Rethinking Bretton Woods

Seeking: Undergrad and Graduate students in International Development, International Economic Policy, International Law or related subjects

Goal: Provide support to the Rethinking Bretton Woods and Human Rights in Development Project

Description of the Work:

• Research through written and oral communication information needed for preparation of educational materials, research papers, listserv and website postings, press submissions and other resources.
• Provide administrative assistance in organization of meetings and events.
• Attend and report on panel presentations, policy briefings and other meetings.

Qualifications:

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Fluent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently on a project basis.
• Some familiarity with international development issues desired.
• Commitment to work issues on international economic justice.
• Attraction to challenges

Note: Each case will be evaluated on its own merits.

Hours and time: negotiable depending on intern's schedule.

Start date: on-going

Length of Commitment: Depends upon availability. Prefer semester or longer.

Education for Justice Project

Seeking: Undergrad and Graduate students in International studies, Religious studies, Education or related areas.

Goal: Contribute to the Education for Justice Web Site and other materials needed for conferences and publications.

Description of the Work:

• Research and evaluate educational material on global justice issues (poverty, hunger, human rights, women's rights, people-centered development, trade) through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching.
• Help develop and write fact sheets and educational materials on global justice issues.
• Assist with communications by email, phone, letter.
• Assist with Education for Justice web site development.
• Provide general support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Senior or graduate student, or university graduate.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Some background in justice issues.
• Flexible and dependable.
• Educational experience and/or web site skills a plus but not necessary.

Hours and time: negotiable depending on intern's schedule.

Start date: on-going

Length of Commitment: Depends upon availability. Prefer semester or longer.

Interfaith Social and Economic Justice

Seeking: Undergrad and Graduate students in Education, Religion, Pastoral and Community Development.
Goal: To provide material for the Center's Web Site and Center publications related to social and economic justice. The Center seeks to broaden an understanding of other faiths documents and writings on social justice issues as a means of promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding on issues of social and economic justice.
Description of the Work:

• Research writings of world faiths related to social and economic justice.
• Prepare materials for the Center's web site (link to Engaging Faith section).
• Assist in the preparation of materials for the Center's newsletter, Center Focus.

Qualifications:

• Senior or graduate student, or university graduate.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Some background in social and economic justice issues from a faith perspective.
• Flexible and dependable.

Hours and time: negotiable depending on intern's schedule.

Start date: on-going

Length of Commitment: Depends upon availability. Prefer semester or longer.

Development Department

Seeking: Undergrad and Graduate students in Business, Marketing, Education, or Liberal Arts.
Goal: To provide information to the Director of Development regarding possible grant opportunities and to assist with public appeals and Major Donor outreach of the Center.

Description of the Work:

• Analyze and track donors.
• Maintain donor files and records.
• Research grant prospects and identify funding opportunities.
• Assist with mailings and donor acknowledgements.
• Assist in the strategic planning for the Development Department

Qualifications:

• Senior or graduate student, or university graduate.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Some background in development is helpful.
• Some database experience is helpful.
• Flexible and dependable.

Hours and time: negotiable depending on intern's schedule.

Start date: on-going

Length of Commitment: Depends upon availability. Prefer semester or longer.

Global Women's Project

Seeking: Undergrad and Graduate students in International Trade and Commercial Policy, Development Economics, International Political Economy, International Law or related subjects.
Goal: Provide support to the Gender, Trade and Development program.
Description of the Work:

• Research through written and oral communication information needed for preparation of educational materials, research papers, listserv and website postings, press submissions and other resources.
• Provide administrative assistance in organization of meetings and events.
• Attend and report on panel presentations, policy briefings and other meetings.

Qualifications:

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Fluent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently on a project basis.
• Familiarity with international development issues desired.
• Interest and experience in gender equity issues related to trade policies and international development.

Hours of work: Dependent upon class schedule.

Start date: Continuous

Length of Commitment: Depends upon availability. Prefer semester or longer.

Oral History

Seeking: Undergrad and Graduate students in History or Communications.
Goal: To preserve the history of the Center by taping several staff members' recollections of the beginning of the Center and certain Center projects.
Description of the Work:

• Review the early history of the Center and prepare questions for dialogue with staff members regarding the early history of the Center.
• Prepare a series of questions with the staff members related to their professional experiences through the years.
• Tape interviews with staff members.
• Arrange for the interviews to be transcribed to computer text files.

Qualifications:

• Senior or graduate student, or university graduate.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• An interest in justice issues
• Flexible and dependable.

Hours and time: negotiable depending on intern's schedule.
Start date: on-going
Length of Commitment: Depends upon availability. Prefer semester or longer.

Communications: Media

Seeking: Undergraduate and graduate student in Communications with an interest in media/public relations. Candidates who possess electronic communications experience and interest in web site development will be sought after.
Goal: To enhance the media strategy of the Center of Concern.
Description of the Work:

• Review and update the current list of media contacts via online and offline research.
• Establish contacts relationships.
• Network with other media staff in colleague organizations
• Prepare a Press Packet.
• Prepare and implement a promotional strategy incorporating our web site.
• Develop a radio/TV media strategy.

Qualifications:

• Senior or graduate student, or university graduate.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• An interest in justice issues.
• Flexible and dependable.

Hours of work: Negotiable and dependent upon the individual's schedule.
Start date: Continuous
Length of Commitment: Depends upon availability. Prefer semester or longer.

Attachment

•  JSRI Research Fellow Opening Ad.pdf [291.1 KB]