2022 International Research & Business Program Management In
2022 International Research & Programming Intern
Position Summary
Where Indiana Intersects With The World! Add an international business experience to your professional credentials, in Indianapolis!
The selected intern works in direct support with The International Center's International Visitors Program Manager. Primary duties include nation and partner research, and providing administrative support and service to the International Visitors Program and its international guests.
Responsibilities:
- Helps plan for IVLP groups (in person and virtual) by preparing custom designed welcome packages, itineraries, and logistical details
- Researches web-based information to help build proposals for groups of international visitors
- Researches cultural events for international visitors
- Assists in facilitating professional meetings between groups of international visitors and local professionals
- Helps with follow-up and data entry when projects have been completed
- Organizes and maintains database of contact and reference information for local professional resources
- Researches specific theme-based resources for special projects as assigned
- Recruits staff, interns, or volunteers to serve as International Visitor guides, accompany groups of international visitors, or join virtual group discussions
Desired Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding U. S. and International business and cultural diversities
- Understanding of the importance of logistics when planning for programs, the needs of international visitors, relationship management
- Ability to build awareness of timelines in order to prepare supporting documentation, build problem-solving, time management, and leadership skills, use logic and organization to build a re-usable reference tool, research information and synthesize it, build knowledge of local organizations and their purposes, delegate, and gain experience in ownership and accountability of tasks
For more information about The International Center, its mission and internship program, go to www.internationalcenter.org. Intern applications and cover letter may be submitted through this portal, or you may submit them directly at https://www.internationalcenter.org/employment/ or email resume and cover letter directly to internships@internationalcenter.org.
In your cover letter, please note your preferred role(s), availability dates, international experience or passion for the internship program. On behalf of The International Center team, we look forward to hearing from you soon!
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 work ethic
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff members, volunteers, and external stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
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