Opening for a new AVSAR
Online Intern
A brief history
on the organization:
AVSAR, a not-for-profit program, strives to create
partnerships which utilize the worldwide resources of a "Global
India" to promote positive change and reform in "Domestic
India." AVSAR was started in July of 2003 by a 27-year old
Indian-American physician seeking to increase the momentum of healthcare reform
in the slums of Mumbai (
With a growing international audience, and its first group of passionate
physician-volunteers and Public Health graduates already selected, AVSAR
hopes to continue building upon its successes and reach its stated goal
recruiting 500 volunteers on a yearly basis by July, 2008. The recruitment
process is selective, but we work with organizations that inspire our
volunteers. In return, our volunteers provide their time and professional
skills during an experience of SERVICE in a field that THEY feel passionate
about. Healthcare is just the beginning, and we will soon move into the fields
of education, law, policy, fine arts, etc.
CHOOSE
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Position: AVSAR
Online Intern (AOI)
Description/Responsibilities: AVSAR is seeking a motivated individual
with above average computer skills to work directly with the Program Director
and Assistant Program Director in all computer-based activities. This position
will include (but may not be limited to) contact management, website
development/maintenance, creation of Word and Excel documents (or similar
programs) based on phone conversations with the Program Director, and may
include responsibilities which require the AOI to communicate with the media,
donors, AVSAR applicants, university
clerkship coordinators, high school and college organizations, etc.
Preferred
characteristics and qualifications:
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Strong
communication skills
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Punctual
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Dependable
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Strong
organizational and contact management skills
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Above average
computer skills (or a willingness to quickly learn new computer-based skills
through guidance and self-study)
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Typing speed
which is greater than 35 wpm, and experienced in word processing and
spreadsheet programs
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Should have, or
should be willing to learn, basic skills needed for web design, digital photo
editing, newsletter publishing, etc.
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Ability to work
independently for 2-4 hours per day on a voluntary basis (if seeking a paid
position, please note that this is a volunteer-run organization, and thus
monetary compensation will be minimal)
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Candidate age:
> 16 years old
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Candidate
location: US or
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Preferred start
date: Immediately
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Expected end
date: For paid positions, the end date will be March, 2004
If interested, please submit your résumé or statement of interest to
AVSAR (include your name, address, phone number, age, educational background,
etc). Once it has been reviewed, you may be contacted for an informal phone
interview. If interviewed, you may also be asked to provide 2
letters of recommendation and your most recent transcript (official or
unofficial). If you would like to take
the initiative to submit any such material in advance to support your résumé
(or statement of interest), you are welcome, and encouraged, to do so.
Please submit all
correspondence to:
There
is a BIG difference between THINKING you
can do nothing, and CHOOSING to do nothing…
CHOOSE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!