Description:
POSITION TITLE: Volunteer Program Officer, International Visitor Leadership Program
IIE plans professional programs for approximately 700 visitors annually. Program Officers arrange a balanced professional program of appointments for the visitor, which helps promote international understanding and provides an enriching experience in the Bay Area. The Volunteer Program Officer also supports local IVLP operations and serves as public relations liaison with community contacts.
TIME COMMITMENT: Minimum 20 hours a week and three days a week.
Minimum Duration: 3 months, longer preferred
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DUTIES: Plan and implement professional and cultural programs for incoming international visitors:
• Determine and fulfill program needs and goals in partnership with national program agencies and the US State Dept.
• Research potential Bay Area resources
• Schedule appropriate meetings and/or cultural events
• Plan and write up all aspects of itineraries
• Share resource information with program staff
• Research international issues and cultural differences
• Meet with international visitors whenever possible
We are looking for creative, articulate and dependable candidates with excellent communication skills in English and a strong interest in international relations and knowledge of Bay Area resources. Candidates should be comfortable working independently and with a team, and have basic organization and computer application skills. All IIE internship/volunteer positions are unpaid, but transportation reimbursement is available for qualified candidates.
IIE truly appreciates the dedication our 40+ volunteers/interns demonstrate, and we encourage IIE volunteers to attend most major events and each volunteer recognition parties every year as special guests.
TO APPLY:
Please send a resume and a brief statement of interest to Christina Stansell at cstansell@diplomacy.org. Your statement should include the following information: which position you are interested in, what dates you are available, and how many hours per week you are available.
