Internships
Opportunities

We are now accepting applications for Fall Quarter. To apply for these positions, please follow the application process.

Internship positions at the World Affairs Council:

Administration - Information Systems & Facilities Support

• Database administration support including contact management, donor tracking, event registration, data entry and funds processing support.
• Learn, use and research new and diverse technologies to assist in daily office activities including facilities management, supply inventory, and workflow processes.
• Multimedia filing system protocols as well as general mailing, faxing, and telephone support.
• Website management support using Macromedia Dreamweaver.
• Support event planning of major fundraisers (Spring and Fall).
• Attend Council events and assist in direct recruitment of members and marketing of the World Affairs Council.
• Coordinate special projects as assigned.

Community Programs

• Coordinate logistics of Community Programs, including assisting in developing outreach strategies, booking venues, event registration, and speaker correspondence.
• Research and propose new ideas for programs.
• Serve as point person for volunteers.
• Attend Community and Global Classroom programs, and provide program support.
• Support event planning of major fundraisers (Spring and Fall).
• Assist with marketing and publicizing of events.
• Research and follow up on new ways to market the Council's programs, including the placement of advertisements, flyer distribution, and collaboration with other local organizations.
• Assist with other projects as needed.

Meet your Community Programs Supervisor: Tony Ramsey

Global Classroom

• Work with teachers and visitors to plan school visits. Interns attend visits when possible.
• Coordinate ongoing schools programs, including speaker programs, attendance by students to community programs and youth summits, professional development programs for teachers, and special events (i.e. conferences, education role in Council fundraisers).
• Support newsletter and weekly email newsletter publication through resource research.
• Support Global Classroom fundraising effort according to interest and possibility.
• Coordinate the World Citizen Essay Contest.
• Attend Community and Global Classroom programs, and provide program support.
• Support on-going maintenance of the GC Database.
• Research curriculum and resources to supplement professional development programs for educators.
• Assist with other projects as needed.

Meet your Global Classroom Supervisors: Tese Neighbor, Laura Adriance, and Christina Hirsch

International Visitor Program

• Research local resources and issues for programs or proposals.
• Assemble visitor itineraries.
• Write proposals for upcoming events.
• Prepare local programs and welcome packets.
• Produce marketing materials.
• Maintain database.
• Attend meetings with international visitors.

Meet your International Visitor Program Supervisors: Autumn Lerner, Chrissy Hyde, Elizabeth Herb, Brianna Hiser and Matt Potter

Membership & Outreach

• Act as the main support person for the Council-wide Membership Program to help recruit and retain members.
• Assist, develop, and implement strategies to broaden and diversify membership.
• Support with the organization and development of new outreach events to promote membership growth.
• Attend Council events and assist in direct recruitment of members and marketing of the World Affairs Council.
• Learn and use new and diverse technologies to assist in daily activities and program management. Support Council-wide marketing efforts to include promoting the Council’s events, website, membership, and programs.

Meet Your Membership and Outreach Supervisor: Gabe Meyer and Marguerite Miller

Development

• Support with data management and tracking related to current and prospective donors.
• Assist with the planning and development for major fundraising and other events.
• Produce invitations, acknowledgement and follow-up correspondence with donors, event attendees, and board members
• Conduct background research for the Development Office

Meet Your Development Supervisor: Marguerite Miller

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