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Professional Exchanges Intern
Hours: Part-time (8 – 10 hours during school year; 15 – 20 hours during summer). Hours are negotiable depending on individual circumstances.
Stipend/Class Credit: We are willing to work with your educational institution to provide academic credit, if requested. $200 transportation stipend per semester.
Dates: Minimum 10 weeks during Summer, Fall, or Spring semesters.
Location: Hybrid
DESCRIPTION
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia implements short-term programs to build the capacity of current and emerging leaders in a specific subject area in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and other entities. The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program connecting current and emerging foreign leaders in a variety of fields with their U.S. peers.
Professional Exchange interns work closely with their supervisor to support meetings and events across the Philadelphia region. Interns have a first-hand look at cross cultural dialogue in multiple sectors, meet current and emerging leaders from around the globe, and connect with key leaders in the Philadelphia region. Specific activities may include:
- Supporting itinerary development and logistical planning for guests from the US Department of State’s International Visitors Leadership Program.
- Conducting research to identify programming resources.
- Drafting program email correspondence as directed by supervisor.
- Preparing information to acquaint international guests with Philadelphia.
- Updating program databases and informational documents.
- Supporting preparations for networking receptions and additional special events.
- Escorting international delegations to meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Successful applicants are detail-oriented, reliable, and professional. Strong interpersonal skills and an interest in international relations are a plus. Students who can commit to 2 full semesters will be given special consideration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, and strong research skills.
- Interest in serving as a citizen diplomat and cultural ambassador of the Philadelphia region.
- A high level of professional etiquette and respect for different cultures and customs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Basic knowledge of Salesforce and Canva is preferred
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send your cover letter and resume to careers@wacphila.org with the subject line “Professional Exchanges Internship Application.” In your cover letter please include details on your interest in the position, what you hope to gain out of the experience, and the dates you are seeking to intern.
Youth Programming Intern
Hours: Part-time (minimum 15 – 20 hours per week)
Stipend/Class Credit: We are willing to work with your educational institution to provide academic credit, if requested. $200 transportation stipend per semester.
Dates: Minimum 10 weeks Summer, Fall, or Spring semesters
Location: In-person at our Center City office with hybrid/remote work on occasion
DESCRIPTION
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia serves nearly 3,000 students from across 100 middle and high schools with its Youth Programming. The Youth Programming intern will help to support the development and implementation of World Affairs middle and high school programs such as Model Senate, Global Economic Forum, Citizen Diplomat Academy, Global Scholars, Sister Cities High School Youth Exchanges, Summer Global Leadership Seminar, UN Summer Camp, Camp, Jr. Model United Nations, and the Global Smarts Mentoring Program. Specific internship responsibilities may include:
- Serving as a “Facilitator” for youth programs, guiding student discussion and debate
- Helping with program registration and check-in
- Distributing and collecting student and teacher program evaluations
- Utilizing our Salesforce customer relationship management tool for supporting data management
- Ushering and helping to answer questions
- Researching and compiling information for topics related to World Affairs’ simulation (role-playing) events and programs
- Helping to conceptualize programs and be willing to share creative ideas
- Designing program materials such as resource guides, worksheets, presentation templates, class activities, and fact sheets
- Working to create and/or organize spreadsheets with data related to youth programs
- Compiling and organizing program evaluation data for reporting purposes
- Taking notes at internal and external meetings, as needed
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Successful applicants are detail-oriented, reliable, and professional. Strong interpersonal skills and an interest in international relations are a plus. Students who can commit to 2 full semesters will be given special consideration.
- Commitment to World Affairs’ mission, which includes being non-partisan
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, and strong research skills; Proficiency in proper source citation required
- A strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Google Drive). Basic knowledge of Canva is preferred
- Ability to work on and complete multiple tasks
- Experience working with project deadlines
- Ability to work well in a high-paced, results oriented environment
- Ability to be an independent self-starter as well as the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Experience and passion working with middle and high school students preferred
- A high level of professional etiquette and ability to respect different backgrounds, cultures, and customs
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send your cover letter and resume to careers@wacphila.org with the subject line “Youth Programming Internship – ‘[Preferred Semester & Year].’ In your cover letter, include details on your interest in the position, what you hope to gain from the internship experience, and the semester you seek to intern (include a start and end date). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with start dates typically occurring in September, January and May. Interviews are held in person.