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Internships


First Peoples periodically provides unpaid internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. These competitive internships are opportunities to learn more about our work in the field of community economic development, Indigenous biodiversity management, banking and finance, and other areas. Internships with First Peoples Worldwide provide hands-on opportunities for research that makes a difference and experience in building relationships in Indigenous communities. Interns will not simply make copies and file papers; they will be asked to perform complex research and writing tasks.

Intern Responsibilities:
  • Research
  • Searching for source materials
  • Data collection
  • Analyzing and summarizing research materials
  • Literature reviews
  • Compiling bibliographies
  • Proofreading and editing
  • Verifying quotations and references
  • Administrative
  • Filing
  • Data entry
  • Preparation of mailings
  • Library cataloguing

    Qualifications – All interns must have:
  • An interest in policy, research, and issues that affect Indigenous Peoples
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Strong computer skills

    Applicants should:
  • Be currently pursuing a degree on a full-time basis as either a junior, senior, or graduate student at the time the internship begins
  • Be in good academic standing

    Students in the following fields of study are preferred:
  • Native American Studies
  • Sociology
  • Political Science
  • Geography
  • Law
  • Anthropology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Economics
  • Library Science

    Interns must commit to work the duration of either the full quarter or semester, depending upon the academic structure and schedule of their home institution. Scheduled hours and workdays will be negotiated with your supervisor.

    All interns are required to complete and submit a comprehensive assessment of their experience at First Peoples Worldwide upon completion of their internship.

    What you should include in your application...

    A cover letter and résumé [may use up to five (5) pages] which address:

  • Why you are applying for an internship at First Peoples
  • How an internship at First Peoples relates to your academic goals and professional aspirations
  • What makes you a strong candidate for this program
  • What you hope to learn as a result of this work experience
  • The ability to commit to 20 hours per week to the internship (if interning during the fall or spring semester you must be able to commit six hours per week).
  • Name, address, phone, and e-mail address of your faculty advisor (if seeking credit) and your home institution (whether seeking credit or not)
  • Emergency contact information
  • A writing sample (a class paper or other sample of written work)
  • The names and phone numbers of two (2) references
  • Your desired start date
  • Signed copy of Internship Agreement. You can download it here

    Submit application materials to (email preferred):
    info@firstpeoplesworldwide.org  

    First Peoples Worldwide – Internship Program
    Attn: Neva Adamson
    3307 Bourbon Street
    Fredericksburg, VA 22408
    Successful candidates will be notified no later than thirty (30) days prior to the starting date of the internship.

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