International Visitor Programs Interns

The International Visitor Program coordinates U.S. State Department-sponsored visits of groups of emerging leaders from around the world. The intern will assist with all programmatic aspects of the International Visitor Programs department, including drafting proposals for upcoming projects, maintaining a list of current Dallas/Fort Worth area resources, and communicating with volunteers for incoming delegations.

Eligibility

• Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two–four year institution)
• Recent graduates from an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university no more than six (6) months before the first day of the internship

Qualifications

• Strong desire to work and learn in an international environment
• Ability to write formal documents including letters and reports
• Experience with databases or data entry
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate professionally in a multicultural setting
• Reliability and flexibility

Commitment

Interns are required to commit a minimum of 15 hours a week; hours are flexible depending on students’ schedules and the needs of the office. Attendance is also mandatory for the intern orientation (held on the first day of each session) and at least three speaker programs.

WACDFW staff works a hybrid schedule and will accommodate interns’ schedules to reflect working days in office.

Internships are unpaid; however, we provide parking validation or DART stipend, free attendance to Council speaker programs, and a variety of professional development workshops.