Bilingual Program Intern

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Summary

The World Affairs Council is seeking a part time intern to support staff with upcoming visitor groups through the International Visitor Program (IVP). The IVP program brings approximately 400 international visitors to Portland each year participating in short-term professional study programs. The intern will have the opportunity to become familiar with an aspect of American foreign policy that promotes person-to-person diplomacy through international friendship, understanding, and youth development. S/he will be encouraged to escort visitors to appointments and attend visitor activities and will have an opportunity to meet Council staff working in additional areas that may be of particular interest to the intern. Intern must commit to 15-20 hours a week over a 3 or 4 day period for a minimum of 3 months.

• Internet research and updating professional resources throughout Oregon.
• Drafting correspondence to secure professional meetings and home hospitality for the visitors.
• Researching and drafting proposals for incoming visitor delegations.
• Drafting visitors’ professional program.
• Researching cultural activities and sightseeing tours for visitors.
• Compiling statistics on visitors.
• Maintaining and updating program outreach databases.
• Helping with other administrative tasks of the IVP team such as preparing information packets for visitors, ordering brochures, writing thank you notes, photocopying, answering phones, archiving and filing.

Preference is given to persons who are studying or have studied in the areas of International Affairs, Intercultural Communications, Regional Studies, Language Studies, or a related field.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellentediting and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Interest in international affairs and other cultures.
• Experience with intercultural communication.
• A positive, solutions-focused attitude, flexibility, and the ability to multi-task.
• Experience working with teenagers and youth groups.
• Event planning knowledge and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with photo, video, and multimedia equipment and software.

Benefits of an internship with the International Visitor Program of the World Affairs Council of Oregon:

• Gain exposure to the daily operations of a non-profit organization.
• Develop your skills in event planning, research, project management and intercultural communication.
• Letters of reference for future job opportunities.
• Learn about cross-cultural exchanges and more.
• Monthly professional development workshops.

All World Affairs Council internships are unpaid. We offer Tri-Met reimbursement if eligible. This position requires a minimum of 15-20 hours per week during the Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. workweek. Internship terms are generally 3 months with a possibility for extension.In addition to this commitment, it is an added plus if the intern has additional hours available from August 14-27, 2015. Submit materials at http://worldoregon.org/about/careers-volunteer/volunteer.