16.09.2006
 Work Study in Russia!
Earn $300 per month while studying abroad!
The School of Russian and Asian Studies (SRAS) is proud to announce a revamped, more generous work-study program for its students based in Moscow. The program is structured to provide experience in researching abroad and management in a Russian office. It is also flexible enough to allow even beginner students of Russian to participate! Responsibilities/Requirements: The SRAS Work-Study Abroad Program requires that the student be enrolled in RSL individual study. This will provide 12 hours per week of intensive, individual language study with 15 hours working in a Russian-speaking office (the supervisor will speak English).  Students will assist in coordinating publications produced from the SRAS offices and those from the offices of Alinga Consulting Group, a company affiliated with SRAS and which shares office space with SRAS. This will include researching and writing original articles and editing and coordinating contributors' articles. Students will also assist in adding new articles and resources to the sites of both companies - students will be trained to use a simple program that assits in html coding.
Compensation: The SRAS Work-Study Abroad Program guarantees participants at least 300 dollars (US) in compensation per month. Students who choose to may earn more by accepting additional hours of teaching English or translating from Russian to English, additional writing assignments, or other additional tasks which may be offered. The SRAS Internship Placement Fee, usually charged for all internship placements, is waived in this case (a 775 dollar value). Mandatory Qualifications Excellent knowledge of English grammar. Excellent written and spoken communications skills. Ability to meet deadlines. Open-minded, self-motivated, and organized. One summer or semester commitment.
Additional, Preferred Qualifications Previous travel and education in Russia. Junior or above in a Russian-related major. Working knowledge of Russian. Experience teaching or tutoring. Academic year commitment (one semester or summer minimum required).
Compensation (for additional duties) Teaching: $15 per hour, training period at $12 per hour (approx 8-12 hours per week). Writing: Up to $45 per story (usually 2-4 pages long, approx 2-3 stories per month) Translation: $10-15 per page (Russian text in 12pt. type, 1" margins, TNR) Marketing: $8 per hour with the possibility of commissions.
Publications produced from the SRAS and Alinga offices Apply Today! Application packets must include: Resume; A two page writing sample (may be academic or journalistic); A ten page (or more) sample of academic writing.
Application packets must be emailed to: Josh Wilson, Assistant Director, SRAS, jwilson@sras.org. Note: even if these items have been uploaded as part of your SRAS application package, they should be emailed separately to the address given. Application Deadlines:
Please see our funding cycle page for current deadlines
About SRAS
The School of Russian and Asian Studies is a team of consultants and advisers who are dedicated to encouraging education in and about the Russian Federation and Central Asia. Our site is not only dedicated to helping students get to these areas to study, but also to help them research and understand topics related to these geographic regions. More information at www.sras.org. About Alinga Consulting Group Alinga Consulting Group was founded in 1999 by a small, international team of professionals that had been working in the Russian market since 1992. Legal services, particularly those related to company start-up, initially served as the core of our business. As the market grew and came to demand accounting & payroll services, we grew and diversified to offer these services as well. Today, as increased foreign investment has increased demand for professional accounting and audit services, and as growing companies now require outstaffing and HR services, Alinga has kept pace with a range of solutions for the smooth financial operation of businesses in Russia. More information at www.acg.ru/english.
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