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28 people are interested
Volunteer & Event Coordinator Internship
ORGANIZATION: Hostelling International Chicago
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28 people are interested
Hostelling International Chicago is a great place to gain valuable real-life work experiences and training. Many interns can earn college course credits while interning at the hostel.
HI Chicago has three terms for internships, summer, fall and spring, and selection of interns is on a rolling basis until filled. Likewise, start and end times are flexible, established by agreement, and may factor into the selection of a certain intern application. Internships are unpaid.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in gathering new and up-to-date content (including photos, reviews, interviews) for HI Chicago's social media and monthly newsletters
- Organize and facilitate activities in the hostel and outings to attractions in the city for travelers
- Recruit, train and manage volunteers in conjunction with the Community Liaison
- Create and facilitate new traveler programs and outings
- Identify and maintain continuous connections with travelers and community members to uphold brand personality and presence
- Precise responsibilities will vary depending on the current projects at the time of the internship.
Benefits of interning at HI Chicago include:
- Professional experience to further your career
- Substantial responsibilities and direct collaboration with management
- Experience with a large, nationwide nonprofit company and international association
- Meet new people from all over the world, including travelers, staff, and fellow volunteers
- Work to increase understanding and tolerance by helping people break down cultural barriers
- Help travelers to the community have a great travel experience
- Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages and intercultural communication
- Participate in fun appreciation events for local volunteers
- Receive personal and professional development opportunities
- Earn HI USA membership and dorm overnights at HI USA hostels
Requirements:
- Completed volunteer registration form and online orientation
- Commitment to work a minimum of 8 hours per week for a minimum of eight (8) weeks
- Report hours through online self reporting system
Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding ability to think creatively
- Ability to work on projects independently
- Social media experience
- Strong computer skills with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- At least one non familial reference
- Application: Internship positions are competitive and not all applicants receive a position. Decisions are made on a rolling basis until filled.
Benefits:
- Meet new people from all over the world, including travelers, staff, and fellow volunteers
- Work to increase understanding and tolerance by helping people break down cultural barriers
- Help travelers to the community have a great travel experience
- Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages, intercultural communication and more!
- Participate in appreciation events for local volunteers
- Receive personal and professional development opportunities
- Earn HI USA membership and dorm overnights at HI USA hostels
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About Hostelling International Chicago
Location:
24 East Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, US
Mission Statement
To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.
Description
HI-Chicago brings the world to Chicago. It is the spectacular downtown hostel that is part of the international organization HI-USA. HI-USA is a nonprofit international organization that fosters intercultural learning and exploration through travel and education. Our worldwide network of over 4000 hostels hosts over 32 million overnight stays per year.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Hostelling International Chicago24 E Congress PkwyChicago, IL 60605
DATE POSTED
September 19, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Social Media / Blogging
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Group Facilitation
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum of 8 hours and at least 8 Weeks