Middle East/Africa North Wiki Intern
About The Position
The Middle East/Africa North Wiki Intern will be responsible to Improve the Wiki pages for ME/AN region including compiling links to newly discovered resources, improving organization, and identifying content that may be promoted to patrons or included in user journeys. The intern may also develop content for marketing and training materials, such as blogs, videos, etc. • College level student or recently graduated college student • Bachelor's Degree (awarded or nearing completion) in Middle East Studies, Arabic Language, History, or related field • Arabic language reading proficiency (Hebrew and/or Farsi a plus) • Good research skills • Ability to synthesize knowledge into written materials and products • Cultural sensitivity and knowledge of the Middle East region and various demographics • Communication skills - Ability to collaborate and work well with individuals within and without the organization. • Self-starter • Strong organizational skills • Comfortable working in a remote environment Other: • Pay Rate: $21/ hr • Hours per week: Maximum 28 hours per week • Length of Internship: 1 year max, can be less. • May work remotely Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation. They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter. • Work with ME/AN Outreach, Content and Product teams to enhance Wiki content • Work with ME/AN teams to review relevant Wiki pages. • Identify and add genealogy databases, websites and other resources to assist patrons in their ancestral research • Highlight research strategies that provide genealogical guidance o Work with ME/AN Outreach team to create 3 educational resources to facilitate utilization of Wiki • Work with the Outreach team to promote relevant portions of the Wiki
Requirements
- College level student or recently graduated college student
- Bachelor's Degree (awarded or nearing completion) in Middle East Studies, Arabic Language, History, or related field
- Arabic language reading proficiency (Hebrew and/or Farsi a plus)
- Good research skills
- Ability to synthesize knowledge into written materials and products
- Cultural sensitivity and knowledge of the Middle East region and various demographics
- Communication skills - Ability to collaborate and work well with individuals within and without the organization.
- Self-starter
- Strong organizational skills
- Comfortable working in a remote environment
- Paid Interns are qualified while enrolled in an educational institution and for one year following graduation. They must sign a Paid Internship Engagement Letter.
Nice To Haves
- Hebrew and/or Farsi a plus
Responsibilities
- Work with ME/AN Outreach, Content and Product teams to enhance Wiki content
- Work with ME/AN teams to review relevant Wiki pages.
- Identify and add genealogy databases, websites and other resources to assist patrons in their ancestral research
- Highlight research strategies that provide genealogical guidance
- Work with ME/AN Outreach team to create 3 educational resources to facilitate utilization of Wiki
- Work with the Outreach team to promote relevant portions of the Wiki
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
