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Intern Eligibility:
Applications for the 2008-2009 intern position must be postmarked by December 15, 2008.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18-25 at the time of application. Applicants should have a strong interest in Japan, working with people of all ages, and living with host families for one year. Prior knowledge of Japanese is not required, but applicants must be willing to learn Japanese, and immerse themselves in other languages. Previous participation in LEX activities and homestay programs is encouraged, but not required for this position. 4-H members are strongly encouraged to apply (LEX partners with the 4-H organization for exchange programs and a familiarity with 4-H is preferred). Essential qualities in an applicant include strong communication skills, maturity, flexibility, openness, enthusiasm and interest in all cultures and people. For work experience, we look for strong office skills, organizational skills, public speaking skills, writing skills, and experience or potential in counseling and orienting exchange students.
Job Description:
Interns will act as assistant exchange program coordinators.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
-Helping collect and review delegate applications;
-Helping with English interviews for prospective delegates (yearlong);
-Helping send off students to other countries;
-Orienting delegates to North American life, high school life, cultural
differences, etc.;
-Counseling foreign students in Japan
-Acting as communication liaison between Japan and the USA/Canada, as
well as other countries;
-Participating in preparation meetings, workshops, and orientations -Helping
write and edit English language documents;
-Giving presentations on North American holidays and culture to elementary
and junior high school students.
Interns will find that one of the benefits of working for LEX is the great people! Interns work with terrific people, from the staff to language club members and fellows, who will provide a lot of support and encouragement!
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