| 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.
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