Internship Opportunities
The Northern Virginia Mediation Service (NVMS) offers opportunities for students to perform credit-based internships throughout the year.
Interns develop skills in mediation and conflict resolution, communication, client service, administration, case management, training design and delivery, marketing and non-profit management. Interns also have the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated group of staff, mediators, and trainers.
General Qualifications (additional program specific requirements may apply):
- At least 160 hours (12-16 hours a week)
- Availability during Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm office hours
- Willingness to travel
- Interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Ability to work independently, self-manage, and complete tasks within deadlines
- Positive attitude and flexibility
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits:
- Fullfill all requirements for Virginia General District Court State Mediator Certification free of charge
- Certification requirements: 3 day basic mediation training, 4 hour orientationto the Virginia judicial system; 2 observations OR 2 day Mediation Practicum training; 3 co-mediations, 5 hours and 1 written agreement
- 2 additional days of training
- Meet and collaborate with a big community of experienced ADR professionals
How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume to the respective program manager:
ADR Program Internship: Perrin Scanlond, clientservices@nvms.us
Training & Web Design Internships: Izabela Solosi, training@nvms.us
Court & Restorative Justice: Sherri Smith, civilmediation@nvms.us
Note: Positions are "open until filled": Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and positions may be filled before the application deadline based on organizational needs.
Opportunities for the Fall of 2013
Training Program Internship
Description: Interns will work with the program manager and trainers to develop and deliver skill-based workshops and support the NVMS training program.
Responsibilities:
- Plan NVMS Monday Night Forum presentations and other outreach/educational events
- Conduct market research regarding new outlets for advertising the program
- Develop print and website-based promotional materials for NVMS training services and training center rental
- Collect Customer testimonials, enhance public relationships and customer follow-up
- Answer client questions about training workshops and mediation certification
- Support the program by managing daily tasks
- Occasional travel may be necessary for public and networking events
Special Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Adobe Suite, e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks (preferred)
- Experience in managing websites (preferred)
Deadline to apply:
- For Fall 2013: August 3, 2013
- For Spring 2014: November 25, 2013
Court Program Internship
Description: Interns will accompany the program manager in going to court, coordinating scheduling of mediators and other tasks in support of the court mediation program.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate Fairfax Small Claims Court mediation each Friday (on-site)
- Manage case files and enter new court mediation cases into Access and Virginia Supreme Court database
- Prepare case paperwork for Fairfax and Arlington courts
- Prepare Mentee Orientation binders as needed
- Assist the Program Manager with monthly court reporting procedures, including preparing invoices to send to the Virginia Supreme Court
Special Qualifications:
- Familiarity with the workings of the Virginia Court System (preferred)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Access
Deadline to apply:
- For Fall 2013: July 31, 2013
- For Spring 2014: November 29, 2013