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Florida International University is recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. Its colleges and schools offer more than 180 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, international relations, architecture, law and medicine.

FIU offers internships that integrate knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. FIU Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths. FIU Interns are global and engaged.

The Global and Sociocultural Studies department is currently recruiting a student to join their team of professionals.

This internship opportunity will have an employee supervisor guiding and mentoring student throughout the experience. Student and Supervisor must review learning goals and objectives and participate in a formal meeting at the midpoint and end of the semester to discuss and complete Student Evaluation and Employer Evaluation.

By the end of the internship, student will have gained valuable practical experience, learned how to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings, and experienced real life challenges and situations.

Global Indigenous Forum Mission and Vision

The mission of the Global Indigenous Forum is to bring global Indigenous issues, voices and awareness to the FIU campus, South Florida and world community through activities, research and academic programs. Founded in 2013, this university-wide initiative envisions FIU to be known as a welcoming institution for Indigenous faculty, staff, students and Indigenous peoples from local, regional and worldwide communities. Through the kind contribution of Mary-Lou Pfeiffer, the Dunnick Endowment enables the financial support for this internship for FIU students.

Global Indigenous Forum Internship

Intern would gain leadership and management skills, as well as sensitivity to Indigenous cultural values and concerns. Assists GIF Director with event and committee logistics, web and media communications, faculty and student club relations, Indigenous Studies curriculum listings and descriptions. This is a new position that will have to be approved by SIPA and FIU Personnel Office. Twenty hours per week.

Duties include:

Events and Meeting Logistics:

• Arranges for rooms, video conferencing, etc.
• Communicates with speakers/presenters.
• Coordinates recording of attendance.

Communications:

• Compiles and edits GIF email announcements
• Verifies the GIF/GIG web page, facebook, Linked-in and PantherConnect are in agreement.

GIF Web Page:

• Regularly verifies the information is up-to-date.
• Develops revisions and updates as instructed by GIF director.
• Works with GSS web staff to post items.

Indigenous Related Faculty and Courses:

• Prompts faculty to review biographical pages, course descriptions, etc.
• Compiles upcoming semester course list.

Federal Work Study

• Interest in Indigenous studies.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• English writing and editing skills.

Students enrolled at FIU, who have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS) as part of their Financial Aid Award package.

Student must be enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours in a course of study leading to a degree or a Financial Aid eligible certificate, during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

Upon graduating, FWS employment must end.

Hours will vary based on class schedule and needs of the department.

$13.00/Hour

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Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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