UNPAID INTERNSHIP

INTERNSHIP OPENING FOR SPRING 2015

Please send cover letter and resume by January 9, 2015attention to:

Leila Bekri, Director, IVLP ; 919/782-0552 x 11

References upon request

JOB TITLE

Programming Intern

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES INCLUDES SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING

  • Administrative support, such as: answering phones, helping with mailings, welcoming Visitors, filing programs
  • Research professional resources and current cultural events in Research Triangle Area
  • Contact local resources to arrange professional meetings with International Visitors
  • Prepare local programs and welcome packets
  • Update database
  • Help with proposals for upcoming programs
  • Meet with International Visitors whenever possible (great opportunity to network with North Carolina professionals and international leaders)
  • Help design and plan for IF socials and community events

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Intern will work under the direct supervision of the Program Director

NUMBER OF HOURS REQUIRED

Flexible twenty hours a week depending on the intern’s class and work schedule. Internship is not compensated.

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Independent worker with strong initiative, communication and analytical skills
  • Articulate and gracious with diplomatic manners (important to interact with office staff, international visitors and professionals)
  • Dependable, detail-oriented and responsible
  • Computer skills
  • Able to multitask in a fast paced setting (from basic to complex tasks)
  • A good sense of humor is a plus!

TRAINING

  • Orientation to goals and operation of IF with program director
  • On-the-job training with the program director and program associate

BENEFITS OF INTERNSHIP AT IF

Our programming interns play a critical part in helping to facilitate these exchanges. Not only do they learn about the visitors and their countries, they also learn about the abundant resources in the Research Triangle area. This internship allows them to network with people in the community as well as from abroad. In addition, they will develop important office and communication skills. This is a great opportunity to build your resume promote international and cross-cultural understanding.

3700 National Drive. Suite 214 • Raleigh, NC 27612 • ph 919.782.0552