Program Intern – Intercultural Student Experiences – Minneapolis, MN

Dates: May – August, 2015

Application deadline: April 15, 2015

The main dutiesof this position are to support the programming offered by Intercultural Student Experiences (ISE). The ISE mission is to launch world language learners on lifelong journeys of connecting with other cultures. Programs include cultural immersion abroad and U.S. hosting. The work of ISE is coordinated through the home office located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Interns work in conjunction with program staff, principally in the ISE office.

Responsibilities – The specific responsibility of the intern will vary but may include:

Develop and write supplemental program materials
Recruit bloggers and manage ISE’s participant blog letsembark.org
Video or other digital media projects
Coordinate participant contests
Provide program development and/or outreach support
Update or create presentations in Power Point or Prezi
Research and compile resources
Compile program demographic information
Participant or potential participant follow up via evaluation or surveys
Administrative projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Demonstrated interest in cross-cultural exchange and/or previous international travel or study abroad experience
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Experience with Microsoft Office, WordPress, Power Point or Prezi, databases, and social media
Previous editing experience or writing background preferred
Ability to communicate well (both verbally and written) with people from all backgrounds
Dependable, on time and able to follow-through with commitments
Ability to speak another language, such as: Spanish, German, French, Mandarin Chinese is preferred but not required

Hours and Length of Service: Intern hours are flexible and will be arranged in coordination with the relevant program staff. Intern must be willing to offer a minimum of four months of service or 200 hours.

Supervision: Intern’s responsibilities and work arrangements will be coordinated with and supervised by ISE staff as individuals or teams.
How to apply

To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter & resume. Please e-mail your application to internships@gcn-ise.org with “ISE internship” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through April 15, 2015.

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