CALL FOR INTERNS: INTERNATIONAL ISSYK-KUL FORUM 鈥� 40
March 31, 2026
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The Organizing Committee of the听International Issyk-Kul Forum 鈥� 40听is looking for proactive, language-skilled interns to join our coordination team for the upcoming forum, scheduled for听June 18鈥�21, 2026. This PAID position, from April 1 to June 30, 2026, provides a unique opportunity to work at the crossroads of high-level diplomacy and international cultural exchange. Established in 1986 by the legendary writer听Chingiz Aitmatov, the Issyk-Kul Forum is a historic "laboratory of ideas" that acts as a vital bridge between East and West.听
The Nobel Prize laureate Turkish scholar Aziz Sanzhar and Chinese writer Mo Yan have sent their confirmations to participate in this forum. (https://gazeta.kg/en/society/184159-v-issyk-kulskom-forume-primut-uchastie-dva-laureata-nobelevskoj-premii.html).听
As an intern, your听primary duties and responsibilities听will include drafting and refining official information letters and formal invitations to world-renowned international guests and participants. You will be responsible for听multilingual translation, converting documents in English and Kyrgyz.听 You will also assist in听meeting coordination, including preparing agendas and managing meeting protocols.
Expected Qualifications and Skills听for this role include听
- Excellent written and spoken English and Kyrgyz communication skills听are essential for drafting high-level correspondence and engaging in professional dialogue.听
- Possession of a BA or MA diploma from a university in Kyrgyzstan or current enrollment as a senior BA or MA student is required.听
- Candidates must have a strong ability to serve as a professional liaison during meetings with organizations, companies, and government officials.听
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage complex itineraries under tight deadlines are also necessary.
Please apply by submitting your CV and a brief statement of interest (not more than 250 words) in both English and Russian to the Forum鈥檚 coordinator, Cholpon Turdalieva, at turdalieva_c@auca.kg.
