Interning & Volunteering at Tantur
Volunteering - Please note that all our Volunteer and Internship positions have now been filled. We will not be taking any subsequent Applications until further notice. Thank You.
From time to time Tantur is able to offer Volunteers room and board in exchange for 25 hours of work per week. The specific hours and duties will be determined on an individual basis but may include one or more of the following:
- Kitchen duty, especially in the evenings
- Gardening
- Painting and Maintenance
- Administration
- Reception
If you are interested please contact llowe@tantur.org
Internships
Currently we are looking for the following qualified interns who are willing and able to work 25 hours per week in exchange for room and board:
Library Assistant
General Position Summary:
Under the supervision of our Head Librarian, Jacqueline, you will perform a wide variety of library related duties to gain exposure to, and experience in, a broad range of library work. Individual projects are assigned to enhance learning.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents, however, and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform.
- Provides reference services to patrons/public at library information desk.
- Performs projects as assigned by the supervisor.
- Assist with cataloguing and computerizing our library
- Assist with classifying books
- Other duties that are designated by our Head Librarian
Requirements
This internship is suited to students/qualified pursuing a graduate level library science degree or those who have qualified and wish to embark on a new experience.
If you are interested please contact llowe@tantur.org
Information Technology
General Position Summary:
The Intern will be assigned to help out with providing software and technical support to the Administration staff of Tantur throughout his/her internship.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide day-to-day support of desktop PC software applications.
- Maintain and upkeep Tantur’s database/Google Cloud
- Schedule and install new hardware and software applications.
- Perform preventative maintenance on computer equipment.
- Perform special projects as assigned by the Rector of Tantur.
Requirements
This is an Information Technology position that requires expertise and knowledge in the discipline of IT or those who have qualified and wish to embark on a new experience. Ideally the candidate should have completed or is in the process of completing an IT degree/diploma.
If you are interested please contact llowe@tantur.org
Marketing
General Position Summary:
Under the supervision of our Marketing & Advertising Director, Keith, you will help promote Tantur to the wider world via newsletter, Facebook, advertising campaigns and web development while learning skills related to marketing, advertising and promotion.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Help develop marketing plan for 2012 and assist with:
- Developing press releases
- Compiling mailing list for monthly newsletter and Scholars Corner
- Assist in the design & completion of the Newsletters on time
- Assist with development of social network sites and website maintenance
- Customer Service and replying to emails
- Assist with and perform any other duties as needed or assigned by the MD
Requirements
This internship is suited to students/qualified interested in the field of marketing/communications/degree or those who have qualified and wish to embark on a new experience. Beneficial, but not necessary: some web design/graphic design background.
If you are interested please contact llowe@tantur.org