Intern or Volunteer with IIE/West Coast
Volunteer Program Officer, International Visitor Leadership Program

The Institute for International Education (IIE) advances citizen diplomacy by providing professional, cultural and educational meetings between emerging foreign leaders and the San Francisco Bay Area community, primarily in partnership with the State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). These emerging foreign leaders are selected by our American embassies overseas and travel to the Untied States under the auspices of the U.S. State Department. Among the prestigious alumni are more than 1,500 cabinet ministers and 200 current and former heads of state, including Margaret Thatcher, Anwar Sadat, Indira Gandhi and Tony Blair.

The volunteers in San Francisco and around the nation who contribute their time and energy to the International Visitor Leadership Program were collectively nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001.

POSITION TITLE: Program Officer, International Visitor Leadership Program

IIE plans professional programs for approximately 700 visitors annually. Program Officers arrange a balanced professional program of appointments for the visitor, which helps promote international understanding and provides an enriching experience in the Bay Area. The Volunteer Program Officer also supports local IVLP operations and serves as public relations liaison with community contacts.

TIME COMMITMENT: Minimum 20 hours a week and three days a week.
Minimum Duration: 3 months, longer preferred
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DUTIES: Plan and implement professional and cultural programs for incoming international visitors:

• Determine and fulfill program needs and goals in partnership with national program agencies and the US State Dept.
• Research potential Bay Area resources
• Schedule appropriate meetings and/or cultural events
• Plan and write up all aspects of itineraries
• Share resource information with program staff
• Research international issues and cultural differences
• Meet with international visitors whenever possible

We are looking for creative, articulate and dependable candidates with excellent communication skills in English and a strong interest in international relations and knowledge of Bay Area resources. Candidates should be comfortable working independently and with a team, and have basic organization and computer application skills. All IIE internship/volunteer positions are unpaid, but transportation reimbursement is available for qualified candidates.

IIE truly appreciates the dedication our 40+ volunteers/interns demonstrate, and we encourage IIE volunteers to attend most major events and each volunteer recognition parties every year as special guests.

TO APPLY:
Please send a resume and a brief statement of interest to info@diplomacy.org. Your statement should include the following information: which position you are interested in, what dates you are available, and how many hours per week you are available.