Faculty Positions
Service-Learning Facilitator Positions
Student Opportunities
Volunteer Positions
In the Pittsburgh Office
Faculty Positions
We welcome enthusiastic faculty members to design and implement
global service-learning programs, whether for one summer or on a continuing
basis.
Amizade will partner academic instructors with a trained service-learning
facilitator to integrate and implement intercultural service-learning
theory and practice into their program. Amizade Global Service-Learning
Programs are unique in the service-learning field for their shared
responsibilities throughout the program development and implementation
process.
Academic instructors team with the Amizade Staff to plan the logistical
and academic portions of their course. While abroad they work with
a resident Site Director who coordinates the service work and course
participants' interactions with the host community. If you are interested
in applying to design and teach an Amizade course, find out more in
the Faculty/Facilitator section.
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Service-Learning Facilitator Positions
We seek dynamic educators with a variety of backgrounds to work
in partnership with our faculty members to design and implement service-learning
methodology into our courses. Amizade trains facilitators in service-learning
methodology such as team-building techniques, reflection activities
and many of the other challenges and triumphs of service-learning
in a global context.
Service-learning facilitators may have backgrounds in service-learning,
education, social work, community organizing, group leading, international
education, study abroad, writing, teaching and more. Basically, if
you are excited about leading an Amizade Global Service-Learning Program,
you are welcome to apply.
If you are interested in applying for a service-learning facilitator
position, find out more in the Faculty/Facilitator section.
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Student Opportunities
The Amizade Global Service-Learning Consortium is always supportive
of driven, motivated idealists who are committed to encouraging other
students to learn and serve in locations around the world.
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Volunteer Positions
Volunteers can take on a variety of tasks depending on interest
and skills. Volunteers may write articles and other publicity information
or act as Amizade Ambassadors by giving presentations in their communities
on global service-learning opportunities. Volunteers may commit to
a one-time task or regular volunteering throughout a semester or year.
We are open to your suggestions for promoting global service-learning
on your campus or in your community and will work with you to design
a project that excites you.
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The following positions are based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Work-Study Positions
Generally we are seeking students interested in program coordinating
and marketing. Program Coordinating involves cooperating with Amizade
staff to develop the student population's awareness of upcoming global
service-learning program opportunities. Marketing involves collaborating
with staff to increase awareness of global service-learning efforts
with program alumni, international and local community partners, and
potential funding sources. We ask a minimum of a 10-hour commitment
a week.
Internship Positions
Provided you have a faculty sponsor, you can coordinate an internship
in our office. Internships are generally available in Marketing, English
Writing, Journalism, Computer Science, Graphic Design and other options
are available as well. Internships are a great opportunity to earn
credit, skills, and a small scholarship from our office in a single
semester.
We seek students with skills as well as a willingness to take the
lead on projects. We ask a minimum of a 10-hour commitment a week.
Some useful skills include:
- Computer skills in graphic design, brochures/advertising design,
and power point
- Marketing and public relations experience
- Strong writing and/or editing skills
- Public speaking skills
- Global service-learning experience
Applicants should be comfortable with computers and excited to share
their global service-learning experience with others. A head over
heels computer savvy marketing guru with legendary people skills is
preferred. We are, however, committed to your career development,
and if you're unable to show up in guru form, we'll merely insist
that you leave that way.
Please contact Amizade for more information and available positions.
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