The Central Eurasia Leadership Alliance (CELA) is looking for NU students to support its annual Leadership Academy, a two-week program for rising leaders from across Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Please note: This announcement is for NU students only, as the event will be held at the NU Graduate School of Business.

Interns will work from July 10 to July 23, 2026.

CELA interns' responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting CELA staff with relevant tasks, such as printing, copying, and distributing documents, badges, nametags, etc.;
• Attending lectures and assisting the faculty with organizing Academy participants, materials, and venues;
• Supporting the logistical side of teamwork sessions, workshops, and lectures;
• Ensuring technical tools and equipment are working;
• Overseeing the setup of coffee breaks, lunches, and dinners;
• Running errands in the city as needed;
• Assisting CELA staff with arrivals and departures of participants;
• Supporting general photo, video, and social media coverage (with the lead role assigned to the intern specializing in this area - see below).

Requirements for all CELA Academy interns:

• Fluent English and Kazakh;
• Good organizational and logistical skills;
• Familiarity and experience with social media and content editing apps;
• Flexibility with working hours.

Additionally, at least one intern should have:

• Hands-on experience with photo and video shooting;
• Proficiency in video editing (CapCut, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or equivalent).

Interns will be provided with meals and accommodation at NU dorms. A certificate and a $300 stipend will be awarded at the end of the Academy.

The DEADLINE to apply is 31 May, 2026.