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All internships are approximately 15-20 hours per week for 11-16 week sessions. Please indicate one or more of the following on your application: International Visitor Program (IVP)
The intern will assist the International Visitor Program Director with implementation of day-to-day program work. Main responsibilities will include writing proposals for upcoming projects, planning events, and some work managing volunteers. The intern will work with the IVP to research DFW-area resources, write descriptions of resources, and enter these descriptions into at least two data warehousing systems. International Education Program Intern
The intern will work with the International Education Initiative (IEP) of the World Affairs Council to educate Metroplex students on how international events affect their lives, their communities, and their country. Responsibilities include preparing and updating information packages on specific IEI programs, preparing background briefs for upcoming programs, helping to update the information on the center's web site, and assisting in the background research for educational packages. Membership Intern
The Membership department requires interns who are outgoing, creative and detail-oriented. Interns are encouraged to explore ways in which to improve and/or expand member services as well as research potential areas for growth. Daily responsibilities will include: maintaining and updating membership records; preparing member correspondence; acting as a resource for member questions and concerns; and completing other tasks as assigned. Interns are also expected to take an active role in “selling” the organization by helping recruit new members at programs and other Council functions. Marketing and Communications Intern
The Marketing and Communications internship is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop his/her writing and communication skills. Projects vary, but they may include developing publicity materials, performing marketing research and managing photography for events. Additionally, the Marketing/Communications intern may be asked to help with WorldFest-related activities and other projects. Marketing, public relations and writing experience are a plus for this internship. New Media Intern
The New Media intern will work as a member of the Marketing and Communications department and will have the opportunity to shape and grow the Council’s growing online profile as it pertains to social media. Acting as a “hub” for the Council as a whole, the intern will be responsible for communicating with members from all departments about their ongoing activities and nurturing ideas for posts, tweets, blogs, etc. while also monitoring for overexposure and duplication of activities. The New Media intern will be charged with: providing daily updates to the Council’s profiles on Facebook and Twitter (often promoting upcoming events, uploading photos, and sharing relevant news stories), maintaining and organizing the Council’s LinkedIn and YouTube accounts, exploring additional technology avenues for the Council and its members, among many other tasks.
Programs Intern
An intern in the Programs department has the opportunity to develop his/her writing, marketing, and organizational skills through a variety of assigned projects. These projects will test the intern's ability to be creative and resourceful in a fast-paced environment. Specifically, interns are asked to research ideas for potential programs, compose bios for incoming speakers, and assist with all administrative tasks associated with program planning and execution. Interns will also be exposed to different aspects of managing a non-profit organization, including: program fundraising, board relations, and membership development. Interns in the Programs department must work a minimum of 20 hours a week. Web Development Intern
This intern will assist the Webmaster with all aspects of web technologies. The Web Development Intern will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience in an advanced technological environment characterized by a majority of in-house operations. Experience in web development and graphic design, using an HTML editor, Adobe Photoshop and HTML/CSS/XML is required. Experience with Macromedia Flash Pro and JavaScript is a plus. Protocol Intern
This intern will work in City Hall's Office of International Business and Protocol Services as part of our public/private partnership with the City of Dallas. His or her duties will include coordinating with the Protocol Manager and Chief of Protocol in preparing for international delegations and dignitaries, working with the City Council and Mayor's office, and more. This internship requires a capable self-starter who can quickly adapt to new environments. Video Production Intern
The Council has recently begun producing videos to be featured on our website, Facebook page and Youtube channel. We are very excited about this new direction and how it applies to promotion, marketing, fundraising, and education. The Video Production Intern would assist the staff in all aspects of video projects, from their development to execution to post-production. This intern would take a proactive role in their own video project, usually centered on recent Council events and initiatives. This position requires a creative, flexible applicant who has experience in video production, editing (using Adobe Premiere or similar software) and camera operation. In addition, he/she will need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently to complete a project.
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