FALL INTERNSHIPS AT ASOR
August 29 Update: Thank you to all who applied for an ASOR internship this fall. At this time we are not accepting any new applications. Additional internship opportunities may be available for the Spring Semester.
The American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) seeks candidates for part-time internship positions to begin on or around September 5th. These compensated internships are for the fall semester (September-December) with the possibility of renewal for the spring semester. Interns are expect to work 10鈥15 hours per week at ASOR’s headquarters鈥擳he James F. Strange Center, 209 Commerce St., in historic Old Town Alexandria, VA. Hours and schedule are flexible depending on school or other commitments.
Founded in 1900, the ASOR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to initiate, encourage, and support research into, and public understanding of, the history and cultures of the Near East and wider Mediterranean world, from the earliest times. Please visit www.asor.org for more information.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain high-quality customer service for ASOR’s members and friends
- Answer the general ASOR telephone and information e-mail account
- Assist with ASOR鈥檚 Annual Meeting in Chicago (happening in November) by providing off-site administrative support including but not limited to, processing registration and exhibitor payments, answering attendee questions, and promoting the Annual Meeting on the ASOR website and social media platforms.
- Provide general office support (e.g., scanning, copying, ordering supplies, and processing mail, orders, and bills)
- Process membership dues, donations, and event registrations in organizational database
- Assist with membership and donation mailings
- Perform other office duties as assigned
Qualifications / Skills Desired:
- General office management
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Database management
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter)
- Graphic and image design and editing (Adobe Photoshop, Canva, etc.)
- Website management (WordPress or similar)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail; ability to multitask and to prioritize
Compensation: $15/hr
How To Apply: E-mail your resume and a brief statement of interest to Marta Ostovich at programs@asor.org. Please include your name and 鈥淎SOR Internship鈥 in the subject line.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
ASOR is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other class protected by federal or state law (EEO/AA).