Become a Indigenous Peoples Issues & Resources Intern!

What For

The purpose of IPIR’s Internship Program is to offer an opportunity for active, socially consciousness people to:

• Work in an upcoming organisation based in Boulder, Colorado trying to raise awareness of indigenous and tribal people’s issues.
• Provide an insight in to the various research tools, methods, and resources involved in any research work. IPIR is involved in documentation of the resource material for a range of issues and concerns and offers a window into the contemporary methods and resources available.
• Gain a deeper understanding of indigenous and tribal peoples and the dynamics and struggles that they currently are facing within a global perspective.
• Provide an opportunity to read and gain from a modest collection of books and documents on a range of subjects and issues, and in addition get to know people who visit the place for their research work and various processes and campaigns where IPIR is involved.
• Be a part of the institution building team and interact with other team members.
• Present outputs in public forums, on the web, and in print.

Whats Required

IPIR provides internship opportunities to qualified students with a keen interest in the issues currently impacting indigenous and tribal peoples worldwide. Internship applicants should have:

• An understanding – or desire to learn – of social issues, development activities, familiarity with the documentation and some knowledge about the process and different streams of struggles for indigenous and tribal peoples globally.
• Knowledge of – or desire to learn – the key terms, organizations, agencies, and so forth associated with working on issues impacting indigenous and tribal peoples; previous experience in some kind of research / campaign / advocacy work would be good.
• Possess good communication skills (familiarity with a foreign language is encouraged).
  
• Proficiency with computers and the internet.
• Hardworking, interested in both detail and the larger picture, willingness to learn, methodical, and determined; and
• A pleasant and easy-going character.

How Long

Internships can last for a period of two months to one year with a recommended two weeks of initial orientation period.

Where

Interns are based either in the Boulder area or remotely in their home area.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter answering the following questions:

1. How did you hear about IPIR? Why do you want to intern at IPIR and what are your expectations (please read our website carefully)? How is the internship related to your studies, career goals etc.?
2. How long would you want to stay/work? How many days/hours a week? (non-stop, or holiday during that time?). Is this internship linked with any other institution (university, organization etc.)?
3. What can you bring (and/or share) to IPIR? (language skills, understanding of social and political issues relevant to IPIR, knowledge of website development, advocacy, documentation, research, resource mobilization etc.)?
4. Are you prepared for sustained desk / office work with occasional opportunity for interaction outside in meetings, seminars and discussions beyond the normal working hours as and when required?
5. Do you have any special needs at the work place? What kind of logistics help do you require from us in order to facilitate your internship with IPIR?
   
6. Any further questions / clarifications?

Please email your application to the Editor, Dr. Peter N. Jones. You may also send a hardcopy via postal mail to:

Po Box 4445

Boulder, CO 80306

We encourage the interns to manage their own expenses, because IPIR is still in its forming years and is trying to raise the resources. Hopefully, the rich content of the work itself, and the skills one develops, will be of some reward itself!