IVLP intern

About Global New Orleans:

Global New Orleans builds connections between New Orleans and the international community by facilitating professional, cultural, and educational meetings between emerging foreign leaders in a wide variety of fields and our local community. With a decades long legacy of hosting international visitors as part of the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Global New Orleans promotes the appreciation of globalism, plurality, international exchange, and citizen diplomacy and is committed to fostering a culture and workplace  that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. 


Job Description: 

As an integral part of Global New Orleans, the Program Intern will be under the supervision of the Executive Director and work directly with the Program team to maintain

program quality and integrity for international visitors. The Program Intern will have the opportunity to accompany visitors to meetings and become familiar with an aspect of American foreign policy that promotes person-to-person diplomacy through professional exchanges and international understanding. 


Key Responsibilities:

  • Research and identify local non-profit organizations and government agencies as prospective program resources

  • Draft correspondences to introduce Global New Orleans to new and prospective resources

  • Generate program proposals to be submitted to national partner agencies (NPAs) in Washington, DC,  for the awarding of programs

  • Generate and format local program itineraries

  • Communicate with professional program resources, hotels, and transportation company to provide up-to-date information, verify relevant information, confirm meetings, and obtain meeting directions and special instructions

  • Communicate with NPA to obtain travel information and details for the program interpreters/liaisons.

  • Prepare information and program packets for visitors

  • Post on organization’s website or other social media outlets when requested

  • Assist with preparation of cultural activities, volunteer information and program packets

  • Update and prepare visitor tracking report, constant contact, and other databases

  • Assist with other administrative tasks and special assignments


Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members and external partners

  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Demonstrated interest in international affairs, diplomacy, or cultural exchange

  • Proficiency with MS Office (Access, Word, Excel, Outlook), Salesforce skills a plus

  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Benefits:

  • Gain valuable work experience in a professional non-profit office environment

  • Develop appropriate communication skills through interaction with co-workers in the New Orleans office and in Washington D.C., international visitors, resources, and a variety of people in the local community

  • Opportunity to meet high level public and private sector individuals involved in a variety of issues and fields from around the world

  • Opportunity to learn about and connect with local government agencies and non-profit organizations in the region

Hours: 

5-10 hours a week- Flexible schedule

Compensation: 

The Program Associate is an unpaid volunteer / intern position.