Internships
OAR welcomes interest from undergraduate and graduate students who are seeking to:
- Increase their knowledge and experience of autism and autism research,
- Gain work experience in a nonprofit organization,
- Apply academic experience in a real world setting, or
- Simply help a good cause.
Purpose
The purpose of the internship program is to provide talented young persons the opportunity to gain work experience in a nonprofit organization and learn about autism and autism research in the process.
Location
All internships occur in OAR's office in Arlington, VA.
OAR does not provide or pay for housing or travel.
Applications
OAR is accepting internship applications for Summer 2012. Most Summer interns work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks.
Pay
OAR offers a modest stipend. Interns must have their own arrangements for travel to Washington, DC and housing while here.
Internship Roles at OAR
Because OAR has a small staff and a variety of interesting programs and activities, interns may fulfill an assortment of important roles such as:
- Research—Help administer and support annual research competition
- Information—Help manage OAR’s Life Journey through Autism series and monthly e-newsletter
- Communications—Help prepare press releases and promotional materials and maintain this Web site
- Special projects—Concentrated work on a specific program such as a new Life Journey through Autism guide
- RUN FOR AUTISM—Learn about fundraising in OAR’s signature event
To Apply
Please email or send OAR a letter of intent, resume, and two
references by March 15, 2012 for summer positions. The letter of intent should include why you are interested in interning at OAR and outline special skills and past experience. Materials should be e-mailed to intern@researchautism.org or mail to:
Organization for Autism Research
Attn: Allison Gilmour
2000 North 14th Street, Suite 710
Arlington, Virginia 22201
For more information or questions, call Allison Gilmour at (703) 243-9762 or email intern@researchautism.org.
All fields required.
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