The American Council of Teachers of Russian (ACTR) is excited to announce a new opportunity for highly-motivated college students to enhance their professional and administrative skills through our annual summer internship program. This is a unique chance to gain hands-on experience while contributing to the promotion of Russian language studies in today’s world.
Internship Details:
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Term: June – August 2025
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Length: 4 to 12 weeks (flexible based on agreement)
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Hours: Flexible; however, for external funding purposes, applicants must commit to 8 weeks and 240 hours (e.g., 30 hours per week for 8 weeks or 20 hours per week for 12 weeks).
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Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Applicants are encouraged to seek financial support through their colleges or external sources. Here is a list of potential funding opportunities.
Responsibilities: The 2025 Summer ACTR Intern will: Collaborate with the ACTR Advocacy Subcommittee to brainstorm, create, design, update, and promote materials (including flyers and short videos) advocating for the study of Russian in the contemporary world. For more information, please visit the ACTR Student Summer Internship webpage.
Eligibility:
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Open to current college students with an interest in Russian language and culture, advocacy, and digital content creation.
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Applicants should possess strong organizational, communication, and creative skills.
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Experience with social media management, graphic design, or video editing is a plus but not required.
How to Apply: Fill in the application form by March 1, 2025. The form will ask applicants to:
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submit a resume detailing relevant experience and skills;
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answer several questions, explaining their interest in the internship and how it aligns with their academic and career goals.
If you have any questions, please contact Olga Klimova at vok1@ pitt.edu or Julia Denne at bytheonionse@gmail.com
We look forward to receiving students’ applications and welcoming a passionate intern to our team!
