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Peace Boat 2011 Winter / Spring Internship Programme
Peace Boat is pleased to announce we have begun to accept applications for our 2011 Winter / Spring Internship Program at our Peace Boat Office in Tokyo. We welcome the application of individuals interested in supporting our activities while gaining hands on NGO experience in the field of peace, sustainability, international cultural exchange, and other areas.

Peace Boat is a Japan-based international non-governmental and non-profit organization that works to promote peace, human rights, equal and sustainable development and respect for the environment. Peace Boat seeks to create awareness and action based on effecting positive social and political change in the world. We pursue this through the organization of global educational programs, responsible travel, cooperative projects and advocacy activities. These activities are carried out on a partnership basis with other civil society organizations and communities in Japan, Northeast Asia, and around the world.

Program Details circle
Internship Period — January 2011 - June 2011
Duties —Help to plan, carry out, and report on events both in Japan and overseas.
Participate in various projects aimed at promoting international understanding and cooperation.
Report activities on our website and in online newsletters/magazines Conduct research and write reports on various issues and activities.
Translate documents Other miscellaneous office duties.
Location — Peace Boat Main Office (Tokyo).

Terms

  • Minimum 2 days, 10 hours per week. Basic computer skills (Word/Excel/Power Point, etc.)
  • Proficiency in English or Japanese necessary
  • Proficiency in Spanish, Chinese, and or Korean highly welcomed
  • Strong interest in learning about peace, sustainability, and international cultural exchange

Application Deadline — November 22, 2010 (Monday)

How to ApplyDOWNLOAD HERE and complete an internship application form from our website.
Submit the form, your resume, and a one-page essay explaining your interest in interning for Peace Boat to univ[a]peaceboat.gr.jp (Please write “2011 Intern Appilication” in the subject line.)

Application Review — Applications will be reviewed from the beginning of November, 2010. Those who pass the initial application review will be invited for interviews in the middle of December.

Remuneration — No remuneration provided, but discount provided to those wishing to join one of our global voyages as a participant in the future.

 

Please direct any inquiries to Rin Fujimatsu
Tel: 03-3363-7561 (10:00-19:00, excluding weekends and national holidays)
E-mail: univ@peaceboat.gr.jp

Handling of Personal Information
Any personal information submitted to Peace Boat will not be submitted to third parties, nor used for purposes other than this internship program. Please note that we will not return any documents submitted to us for the application process.