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Intern or Volunteer with IIE/West Coast
Administrative & Institutional Development Internship

Overview
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is seeking interns for the IIE West Coast Center. The internships will provide excellent learning opportunities for anyone interested in international education, policy, program management and non-profit organizations. An internship experience with IIE will provide an intern with a unique "behind the scenes" look at the operations of an international organization. Past IIE interns have gone on to work for organizations involved in study abroad, English language training, international student programs and other areas.

Position
The Administrative and Institutional Development Intern will assist the staff by maintaining its membership and donor database, helping with mailings, and work with special fundraising and events for IIE members. This will include preparing membership publications and recording event attendance. The intern will conduct research on possible donor foundations and corporations and help write grant proposals. He or she will also assist with increasing the visibility of IIE West Coast Region, including working on the IIE West Coast newsletter and brochure.

All interns will help oversee the development and maintenance of IIE's resource library and advise students seeking information on international study, funding, work and volunteer opportunities. The positions also include general clerical duties such as answering phones, greeting visitors, and assisting with file maintenance. We are flexible and will try to assign projects and tasks in the areas of interest of interns. During the spring, the interns will assist staff in planning and preparing for the annual Fulbright Seminar.

Qualifications
The ideal intern candidate will be a student or recent graduate who possesses excellent communication skills and has an interest in a career in international education. Preference is given to individuals with study or living experience abroad and with demonstrated interest in international issues. The candidate should be well-organized, punctual, dependable, flexible, and very detail-oriented. Excellent computer skills are required. Computer and general training will be provided on an on-going basis as needed.

Volunteer Student Interns Receiving Credit – Undergraduate or graduate students may volunteer as interns as long as they are fulfilling an academic requirement or receive academic credit.
Volunteer, Non-Student Interns – Non-students may also intern.

Application
Please fax, e-mail or mail a resume and cover letter to Naoko Dunnigan, Program Manager. Please call or e-mail if you have any questions about these opportunities.

Time & Benefits
Interns usually work between 15-35 hours a week in the IIE office, at agreed upon times. Although this is an unpaid internship, a small stipend may be available to cover the cost of local transportation.