Intern, Institutional Engagement

Job title: Intern, Institutional Engagement 

Location: Remote USA 

Duration: Academic year, Fall 2024-Spring 2025.  

Schedule: 10-20 hours per week, flexible 

Compensation: $12-$15/hour 

Employment Type: Part-time, non-exempt 

Are you a life-long learner, curious about the world around you?    

Are you ready to bring your unique skills to a mission-driven organization?  

If so, we would love to welcome you to our global community! 

As an intern with our Institutional Engagement Team, you will have a chance to hone your skills in communication, teamwork, customer service, time management, data stewardship, and more while contributing to the organization’s mission, strategy and results. In this role, you will support program approval and enrollment growth through creative outreach strategies aligned with team goals. 

Company Overview 

IFSA (Institute for Study Abroad), a US-based nonprofit organization, creates global learning environments to help students gather the critical perspectives, knowledge, and skills essential for future success. With innovative programming and world-class support, IFSA delivers future-focused study abroad options in 19 countries and 48 cities around the globe.  Our commitments to inclusive excellence, intercultural agility, individualized learning and enduring impact are present in every aspect of our programs.    

Inclusion is a driving passion of our organization. We are committed to building a community where the thoughts and opinions of all team members are valued and contribute to our collective success, just as we build programs with the same focus.  If you share our unwavering commitment to Inclusive Excellence and want to join a community that actively strives to improve in all that we do, IFSA is the place for you. 

Learn more about IFSA at https://www.ifsa-butler.org/ 

Responsibilities  

Representing IFSA at virtual and potentially at in-person campus events and sessions, including study abroad fairs, information sessions and occasional classroom presentations. 

Operating with a customer-oriented mindset to quickly respond to internal requests, campus needs, and propose creative solutions. 

Utilizing Salesforce CRM to maintain detailed records of all activities, prospective student communications and supporting the Institutional Engagement team with data entry and maintenance.  

Supporting Institutional Engagement programming for campus educators and prospective students, such as webinars and info sessions, to build knowledge of IFSA programs and best practices. 

Serve as liaison between prospective students and additional IFSA staff to respond to queries. 

Contribute to research projects that will support the team in initiatives connected to IFSA engagement, awareness, and partner relationships for undergraduate prospective students, faculty and staff on campus.  

Work with the IFSA mission and our commitments as a foundation to all projects and communications. 

General Requirements, Education and Work Experience 

Current undergraduate or graduate student 

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once; meet deadlines 

Keen attention to detail and a mature approach to communication  

Strong oral and written communication skills 

Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders from diverse communities and cultures  

Ability to relate to and support students with diverse lived experiences including students of color, students with mental and physical disabilities, first-generation college students, and LGBTQIA+ students  

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel 

Experience in Salesforce is helpful, but not required 

Authorized to work in the USA; physically located in the USA for the duration of the internship 

Physical & Work Environment  

Working on a computer to complete usual office tasks such as typing, phone calls, video calls, emailing.   

Remote position. IFSA will provide a laptop from which to work, or you can use your own device. 

To Apply   

To apply, please submit your cover letter and CV for an internship position via IFSA’s career page: https://www.ifsa-butler.org/connect-with-us/ifsa-job-openings/      

In your cover letter, offer a compelling “Why” statement as to your suitability to the internship, using the job responsibilities as a framework.  

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.   

IFSA is an equal opportunity employer, and our hiring process is inclusive of all genders and gender expressions, races and ethnicities, ages, religions and sexualities as well as veterans and people with disabilities