Internship Opportunities at the Consulate of Romania in Los Angeles
The Consulate General of Romania in the Los Angeles offers opportunities for student internships in Los Angeles.The internship provides an extraordinary opportunity to
gain relevant experience for enthusiastic students intending to pursue a
career in diplomacy or having a particular interest in the field of
international relations
Internship Description
Students accepted for the Consulate internship program will participate first hand in the operations of the Romanian diplomatic team in Los Angeles, CA.
This internship is addressed to young individuals capable of handling a variety of assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic setting. The successful applicant will work in one of the following sections: political, economic, consular affairs, media & culture. All positions may be filled simultaneously, but generally only one intern may be assigned to a particular section at one time. The internship program is offered continuously throughout the year.
This program is an ongoing learning process both for interns and the consulate. As a general policy, free initiative and fresh ideas are strongly encouraged. Generally, the assignments are a result of a mutual agreement between the intern and the consulate, so as both the student’s interests and the needs of the consulate are met.
Although the assignments may vary depending on the section of the consulate where the intern was assigned, our previous experience has been successful with this type of assignments: getting involved in an on-going project developed by the consular office, contributing with materials to the consulate’s newsletter, conducting research of emergent international issues, organizing consulate events, composing a state profile including general information, as well as aspects of interest about the Romanian community in that particular area, assisting in writing of press releases, helping the design of the consulate's web page, attending conferences and meetings with state officials or non-governmental organizations.
The interns will have access to a computer and will be provided with a personal e-mail account as part of the consulate network.
A Certificate of Internship Accomplishment will be issued by the Romanian Consulate in recognition of a successful internship. Every intern will be acknowledged in the consulate's newsletter and on our web page. Also, a letter of recommendation issued by the consulate to whom it may concern will be provided.
Eligibility
The internship is open to students who have a college degree (in Romania or in the United States) and are enrolled in universities in the United States. We expect a work commitment of a minimum of 20 hours per week for at least 3 months.
Fluency both in Romanian and English is required.
Computer literacy, including word processing and spreadsheet skills, is also required.
Applications
The selection of interns is an on-going process. To apply please send:
1. a cover letter explaining why you are interested in working at the Consulate of Romania and what you hope to gain from this experience.
2. a resume.
3. a letter of recommendation from one of the intern’s professors.
The letter of intent and your resume may be sent by e-mail at consulat@consulateromania.org
The recommendation letter should be sent by mail to the embassy in the attention of Mrs Mihaela Pirvu
As part of the application process, an interview will be conducted by one or more members of our staff.
A period of two weeks is required for an endorsement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bucharest before the intern can actually start the internship.
Internship Requirements
The internship is on a voluntary basis. Professionalism and responsibility in fulfilling of all tasks assigned according to mutual agreement is expected.
The student is responsible for making his or her own arrangements for accommodation in Los Angeles, CA. The Consulate, however, may provide some help with the search for housing.
At the end of the internship, an evaluation report of personal experience with the internship is strongly encouraged.
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