Sister City Project Intern

About the Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project (IARP):

The Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project (IARP) partners with the Muslim Peacemaker Teams (MPT) in Iraq to build thriving communities of peace and establish long-term, personal connections between Iraqis and Americans. By partnering Iraqis and Americans in community development, art, and peace-building projects, we are helping to rebuild Iraq and peaceful international relations. Our programs include exchanging handwritten letters between Iraqi and American students, expanding a Sister City relationship between Minneapolis and Najaf, showcasing Iraqi art in the U.S., educating local schools and communities about Iraq and nonviolence, and partnering with Iraqis to provide clean water for Iraqi schools and hospitals.

Sister City Internship:
The Sister City Intern will assist with the management and development of the Sister City Project. The Sister City Project creates partnerships between Iraqi and American cities in a variety of sectors: nonprofit, academic, business, government, and personal. The goal is to form long-term relationships between citizens of two cities in order to share expertise and promote peace and mutual prosperity.

The Sister City Intern will assist with outreach to local community members, special event planning, research and data collection, and expansion to other cities in the U.S. and Iraq. The intern will be given significant responsibility for the development of the program.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Promoting the Sister City Project and IARP generally
  • Developing materials and programming (events, trainings, etc.)
  • Outreach to communities and connecting with other organizations
  • Developing new sources of funding for the program
  • Assisting with special events
  • Updating/Assisting with IARP website, newsletter, flyers, social media, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Internet research
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage time and work effectively without close supervision
  • Interest in international relations, peace-building, or international non-profit organizations helpful.

Internship Details:

  • At least 20 hours per week
  • Specific dates of internship are negotiable
  • Compensation: this is an unpaid internship
  • Position open until filled
To apply for this internship, please download the Intern Application (Word document) and include a cover letter, resume, and either a brief (3-5 pages) writing sample or 3-5 visual samples with your application. Please email your application (MS Word) to luke@reconciliationproject.org or mail the application to:
Luke Wilcox
Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project
3701 26th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406