Tostan Washington

Tostan Washington, D.C. Internship Program Application
Thank you for your interest in the Tostan Washington D.C. Internship Program! The following form is intended to give us a complete profile of your background and your interests. Please remember to have reviewed and ready:

-Titles of the internship positions that interest you ("Current Openings" page of our website)

-2 academic or professional references and their contact information

-The additional documents required: Statement of purpose/Cover Letter, CV/resume, and 2-3 page writing sample to complete your application

Please note that your application will only be considered after receiving all of the aforementioned documents.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary E-mail*
Alternative E-mail
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Desired Start Date*
Desired End Date*
Do you need to receive a response from Tostan by a certain date (For housing, scholarship, or visa purposes etc.)? If so, please indicate the date.
How many hours a week are you able to commit to Tostan?*

Full time (35 hours/week)Part time (15-30 hours/week)
Based on the positions listed in the "Current Openings" page of our website, which position(s) most interest you? Please select all that apply.*

Communications AssistantDevelopment & Outreach Assistant
Please indicate your experience & skill level in the following areas:
Project Management*
Grant & Proposal Writing*
Fundraising*
Journalism*
Social Networking for Professional Purposes*
Layout & Design*
Photography & Photo-Editing*
Moviemaking or Editing*
English to French Translation*
French to English Translation*
Are there any other relevant skills you would like to add?
English Fluency Level*

Basic: I know some basic vocabulary and/or grammarIntermediate: I can express myself in most situations and can follow most conversations. I can read and understand some texts and write basic descriptions of events and ideas.Advanced: I am able to communicate complicated ideas and contribute to professional discussions. I can easily understand most texts and can write in all verb tenses and sentence structures.Professional-Fluent: I am at ease in all social and professional situations and can convey subtleties in a professional manner in speaking, writing and over the telephone.Native SpeakerNone
French Fluency Level*

Basic: I know some basic vocabulary and/or grammarIntermediate: I can express myself in most situations and can follow most conversations. I can read and understand some texts and write basic descriptions of events and ideas.Advanced: I am able to communicate complicated ideas and contribute to professional discussions. I can easily understand most texts and can write in all very tenses and sentence structures.Professional-Fluent: I am at ease in all social and professional situations and can convey subtleties in a professional manner in speaking, writing, and over the telephone.Native SpeakerNone
Other language competencies & levels
Please upload your CV/Resume*

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Please upload your cover letter, in which you address 1. Why you would like to work for Tostan and 2. What experiences you will bring to our team.*

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Please upload a 2-3 page writing sample*

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Please fill out the following information for two professional references:
Reference 1: Full name, Title*
Reference 1: Relationship to applicant*
Reference 1: E-mail address*
Reference 1: Phone number*
Reference 2: Full name, Title*
Reference 2: Relationship to applicant*
Reference 2: E-mail address*
Reference 2: Phone number*
How did you learn about Tostan's internship program?*

Tostan websiteIdealist.orgTostan employee/intern"Half the Sky"YNPNdc.orgCareer/Volunteer FairInternjobs.comVolunteermatch.orgOther (Please specify in space below)
If other, please specify how you found out about Tostan's internship program:
Do you know anyone at Tostan (Current volunteer/intern, past volunteer/intern, current employee, past employee, board member)? If yes, please specify.
Are you applying to other organizations or internships besides Tostan? If yes, please specify.
Is there anything else we should know about you or your candidacy?
Thank you for completing the Tostan Internship Program application! Please make sure your updated CV/Resume, cover letter, and 2-3 page writing sample are uploaded to your application, otherwise it will be considered incomplete. If your qualifications, experience, and interests meet our needs, a representative from our office will contact you to schedule a phone interview.

Thank you again!
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Tostan Washington, D.C. Internship Program Application

Please indicate your experience & skill level in the following areas:

Please fill out the following information for two professional references: