International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Intern

Description

The selected intern works as a direct assistant to the International Visitors Program Manager. They are involved in providing administrative support to the International Visitors Program with regards to visitor scheduling and welcoming.

Responsibilities

Program Planning

• Helps plan for arrival of international visitors by preparing custom designed welcome packages, itineraries, and logistical details
• Researches web-based information to help build itinerary for groups of international visitors
• Researches cultural events for international visitors
• Program Delivery
• Assists in accompanying groups of international visitors to meetings with local professionals

Program Follow-up

• Helps with follow-up and data entry when projects have been completed

Proposal Management

• Organizes and maintains database of contact and reference information for local professional resources
• Researches specific theme-based resources for special projects as assigned

Volunteer Management

• Recruits staff and interns to serve as International Visitor guides, accompanying groups of international visitors

Qualifications

•          Excellent interpersonal skills        
•          Excellent writing skills    
•          Strong research aptitude and/or skills      
•          Strong organizational skills
•          Willing to be versatile and flexible, with a self-starter ethic
•          Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders
•          Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)