Spring 2027 Global Programs Intern

The International Center (Indianapolis); Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Weekly professional development

Local and international networking

Hybrid work

OPT/CPT support

Job summary

The International Center in Indianapolis invites a fall/spring internship to work with the Senior Manager of Global Programs, assisting with inbound and outbound delegations and the James T. Morris Global Leadership Series.

You will help host IVLP visitors, research resources, draft proposals, coordinate meetings, maintain stakeholder relationships, and organize data for project completion; hybrid schedule, ~20 hours/week in fall/spring and 30 hours in summer.

Qualifications

• Understanding of citizen diplomacy and Indiana local context.
• Ability to research resources and draft proposals.
• Attention to detail in organizing information and schedules.
• Interest in international studies and hospitality concepts.

Responsibilities

• Helps host IVLP visitors, guests of the U.S. Department of State.
• Research resources and events to support group proposals.
• Writes proposals to host IVLP programs in Indianapolis.
• Facilitates meetings between visitors and local professionals.
• Maintains relationships with stakeholders and agencies.
• Performs follow-up and data entry after projects.
• Organizes and maintains contact/reference databases.

Skills

Local knowledge of Indiana

Communication and proposal writing

Detail oriented

International studies, pre-law, hosp.

Cultural awareness

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The selected intern works in direct support with The International Center’s Senior Manager of Global Programs, to prepare and support all inbound and outbound delegations as well as IC's James T. Morris Global Leadership Series.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helps host International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) visitors, who are guests of the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program, which brings current and emerging foreign leaders in a variety of fields to the U.S. for short term visits
• Research professional resources, cultural events, and service opportunities to help build proposals for groups of international visitors
• Writes proposals to host International Visitor Leadership Programs in Indianapolis
• Assists in facilitating professional meetings between groups of international visitors and local professionals
• Helps maintain relationships with the various stakeholders and actors that play a part in the execution of the program, including Global Ties U.S., various national programming agencies, and local professional resources and volunteers
• Helps with follow-up and data entry when projects have been completed
• Organizes and maintains database of contact and reference information

DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Understanding of the importance of citizen diplomacy and U.S. and international business and cultural diversities
• Understanding of the importance of logistics when planning for programs, the needs of international visitors, relationship management
• Research and synthesize information
• Build knowledge of local organizations and their purposes
• Gain problem-solving, time management, and leadership skills

DESIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Local knowledge of Indiana
• Communication and proposal writing skills
• Detail oriented
• International studies, pre-law, hospitality major or equivalent
• Cultural awareness

EXPECTATIONS

• Be on time, be present, be engaged
• Communicate, participate, support your team and the mission

PAY & SCHEDULE

• $15/hour, plus $80 monthly parking stipend
• The Center’s office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
• Interns work an average of 20 hours per week during the fall and spring terms, and an average of 30 hours per week during the summer term
• Hybrid work possible, based on project needs and availability

BENEFITS

• Mentor committed to your success
• Weekly professional development programming
• Local and international networking opportunities
• Collaborative, respectful, fun work culture
• OPT/CPT, class credit, school stipend/scholarship application support