SYNOPSIS:  The Niarchos (Stavros) Foundation offers a limited number of internships to qualified candidates interested in exploring the world of philanthropy and not-for-profit organizations. Positions are available in all three offices of the Foundation, located in New York, Athens, and Monte Carlo.                                                

Contact Address: 

   SNF USA, Inc.

   645 Madison Avenue

   Suite 2200

   New York, NY 10022     

    U.S.A.                                

E-mail:           internships@snf.org

Web Site: http://www.snf.org/index.php?ID=internships_EN                                                                                                       

Program URL: http://www.snf.org/index.php?ID=internships_EN                                                                          

Award Type:    Internships

                  Training/Professional Development

Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:

                  Any/No Restrictions

Locations Tenable: European Institution

                  U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. Territories)

Appl Type(s):     Individual, Non-Specific

                  Graduate Student

                  Undergraduate Student 

OBJECTIVES

The internships provide the opportunity to gain insight into the operations of a philanthropic organization and to experience and understand the philosophy and work of different grantees/organizations that offer a variety of services and programs in the areas of arts and culture, social welfare, education, and health and medicine. The SNF Internship Program involves interns in many different aspects of the Foundation’s activities and treats them as an integral part of the organization, allowing them to learn and acquire various skills as they participate in the Foundation’s work.

ELIGIBILITY

Intern candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills in English, as well as computer skills, and the ability to work in a flexible and fast-paced environment. For the Monte Carlo office; the internship must be requested by an educational institution and a convention has to be signed between the educational institution, the Foundation, and the student. 

FUNDING

SNF internships typically take place during the summer months and are between four to eight weeks long. All travel and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the intern. 

Please note this is not affiliated with UNSW though students who are successful in securing a position are expected to register with the UNSW Global Education and Student Exchange Office. Please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.