Currently Available Job Opportunities at Rumi Forum

Internship Program

We are always considering applications for our internship program (dates are flexible and negotiable)

Eligibility: All undergraduate and master’s-level students and J.D. and Ph.D. candidates as well as recent graduates are eligible to apply.

Application Process: In order to apply for a Rumi Forum Internship, please fill out this application form. You may send any supporting documents such as CVs, resumes etc to internships@rumiforum.org . Please note that you need to fill out theapplication form first before sending any documents.

Available Internship Positions
Project Internship
Multimedia Internship
Web Design Internship
Public Relations Internship



Project Internships

The responsibility of the interns of these centers will be about general projects of Rumi Forum including organization of luncheon and ambassador speaking series, conferences, seminars, trips to Turkey and social responsibility projects.

Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Journalism, Communications, or other related fields in the social sciences and arts.

Duties may include the following:
Reaching prominent government, corporate and media officials, opinion-makers, academics, diplomats, clergy and other civic leaders
Making invitee lists, preparing and sending hard copy and email invitations
Maintaining contacts database
Checking the venue ready for the Forum and working with catering
Working with Photographer and Cameraman
Having interviews
Editing speeches and interviews, preparing news updates for the website working with the webmaster
Following events in Washington DC related to the field of Rumi Forum
Ability to prepare press releases and contact with media is preferred



Multimedia Internships

Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Sciences, Arts, International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology, Journalism, Communications, or other related fields in the social sciences.

Duties may include:

Working directly with the Multimedia Coordinator
Assist in the creation of interactive projects
Assist in the creation of training, marketing and corporate videos
Develop PowerPoint presentations and prepare supporting content
Monitor CD duplication, tape digitization, materials management and archiving
Having some demonstrated skills in the area of design, writing, or programming, as well as some understanding of the production process.
Having generally at least one of those intermediate skills in:
Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere and Microsoft PowerPoint
Basic knowledge of video production and nonlinear editing
Keen eye for detail and design
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to operate a camera and edit the video footage



Web-design internships

Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Sciences or other related fields in sciences.

Duties may include:

The primary responsibility of the design intern is to assist with web design projects.
We are looking for a talented self-starter with excellent multi-tasking skills, knowledge of HTML/CSS, and Wordpress. Knowledge of Joomla is preferred.
Develop the look, feel and performance of the site
Assist in the development & concept of the site.
Optimize, edit and upload images for web use
Content collection and input
Maintenance & Support Requests
An eye toward detail, flexibility and usability
Excellent creative / aesthetic / artistic judgment
Understanding of graphic optimization and browser limitations
Knowledge of Web usability and navigation standards
Comfortable with Javascript
PHP knowledge or the desire to learn.
Flexible, responsible, and ready to grow
Knowledge of HTML and CSS



Public Relations Internships

Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology or other fields in the social sciences.

Duties may include:
Writing, editing and distributing a wide variety of PR materials, including press releases, media alerts, calendar listings and pitch letters
Designing, assembling and distributing press kits
Creating, updating and maintaining specific media lists
Participating in creative brainstorming sessions
Delivering pitch materials to press members
Monitoring media coverage for clients and helping with monthly status reports
Administrative duties associated with PR account management, as needed
Public Relations or related field of study is an asset for the candidate.

send questions to: info[at]rumiforum.org

SOURCE:  http://www.rumiforum.org/about/employment-internship.html

Gülen Institute awards student essay winners on Capitol Hill (Washington DC)

The Rumi Forum along with the Gulen Institute organized the Annual Essay Competitions Award Presentation program in Washington DC recently

Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Ileana Ros-Lehtinen stands with the winners of the int’l essay contest. (Photo: Today's Zaman)

31 May 2012 / ALI H. ASLAN, WASHINGTON

Houston University's Gülen Institute bestowed awards on 35 young people from 65 countries and 45 US states for their winning essays on how to address crimes against children around the world on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.


Nearly 1,300 compositions had been entered into the Gülen Institute's international essay competition. The award ceremony was held at the House of Representatives' Rayburn House Office Building.

Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and lawmakers Gene Greene and Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Tom Petri of Wisconsin attended the ceremony.

Calling Turkey and the United States “unwavering allies,” Ros-Lehtinen said “Our two countries have been steadfast allies for the past six decades and continue to cooperate closely on so many of the challenges that we are facing today.”

She continued to speak of Turkey's actions in Syria and Afghanistan with praise and added that “generations of Turkish immigrants have come to the United States, enhancing our society with their talents and their skills.”

The first place $3,000 prize went to Alexander Kamberov from Bulgaria for his essay on child soldiers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ruby Guo from the United States took second place for her work on child workers. Jae Woo Jang from the Philippines, who addressed the issue of human trafficking, won third place.

Members of Congress David Dreier of California, Joe Heck of Nevada and Greg Walden of Oregon awarded the students with certificates of recognition from Congress and congratulated them on behalf of their constituencies.

Gülen Institute Youth Platform Head Dr. Tom Gage, University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work Dean Dr. İra Colby and think tank Rethink Institute President Dr. Fevzi Bilgin also attended the ceremony.

The 35 young winners were also awarded a five-day trip to Washington and New York. Gülen Institute Executive Director Ali Rıza Çandır said of the trip: “The young people will not just visit these cities as tourists. They will learn about different cultures as they dialogue with other young people from different countries.”

James W. McJunkin, deputy director of the FBI's Washington office, discussed the methods of fighting crimes against children with the contestants. The contestants visited the Turkic American Alliance (TAA), a leading Turkish-American umbrella organization, and the United Nations office in New York.

SOURCE: http://www.todayszaman.com/news-282059-gulen-institute-awards-student-essay-winners-on-capitol-hill.html