Fulbright Connect & Collaborate Days, Thomas S. Johnson Intern

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is hiring a current student for a summer Thomas S. Johnson internship opportunity. The internships, established in honor of Thomas S. Johnson, Chairman Emeritus of IIE’s Board of Trustees, are designed to expose students to the day-to-day operations of a leading international education and exchange not-for-profit. IIE internships allow students to gain insight into the field of international education, learn about career opportunities and establish a network.

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This internship will support the planning and execution of Fulbright Connect & Collaborate Days. Taking place in Summer 2025 in Washington, DC, the Fulbright Connect & Collaborate Days Event will bring together IIE team members who work on the Fulbright program to engage in strategic trainings, workshops, and knowledge sharing activities with the aim to strengthen our collaboration and deepen our shared values. The event will also include participation from the Fulbright sponsor in order to build networks and further strengthen relationships across these parties.  

The intern will assist with event planning tasks including drafting and editing presentations, creating workshop materials, and providing logistical support for things like refreshment orders and room reservations. The intern will attend the event and also support the close-out and follow-up from the event by creating a survey for attendees to complete at the conclusion of the activity.

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• Help plan and prepare for the event, by drafting materials and supporting logistics.
• Attend and participate in the event.
• Assist with feedback through surveying attendees.

Internship period:

• Summer internships will take place between late May 2025 and early August 2025.
• Internships may be 8-10 weeks in duration up to 35 hours per week with core working hours 9am – 5pm EST but subject to flexibility. 

Internship Location Options:

• This internship can be fully remote, or if a candidate is within a commutable distance of our Washington, DC office location, there is a preference for a hybrid work schedule that allows interns a combination of in-office work and telework.

Submission of a resume and a cover letter are required to be considered for this role. 

Educational Requirement: 

•  A multidisciplinary undergraduate/graduate student matriculated at an accredited college or university.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Experience planning in-person event(s).
• Attention to detail.
• Interest and / or experience with cross-cultural programming, study abroad, international students or scholars.

Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour.
 
Current beneficiaries of IIE programs are not eligible to work on internships at the same time as their IIE administered scholarship/grant.