Position: Fellowship Program Intern
Department: Institutional Relations
Location: Remote
Internship Type: 15 hours/week
Who we are:
CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and multi-cultural world.
Why work with us:
- You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between people, countries, and cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives; our alumni change the world. Be part of the change!
- You will be part of a fast-paced, international, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 30 countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 140 countries come to the USA each year. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams, and are dedicated to advancing our 80-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.
Who you are:
The intern’s primary responsibility is to provide support for the recruitment and marketing objectives of the Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Programs (FDDO) and the Scan Design Environmental Sustainability Internship (SCAN). The intern(s) will work closely with the Fellowships Manager to recruit new students to the Fellowships and Scholars program through varying mediums.
What You’ll Do:
Support CIEE staff in recruitment efforts for Fellowship programs, which can include, but are not limited to:
- Support call campaign to applicants.
- Create content for social media.
- Manage fellowship email accounts.
- Outreach to student fraternities & sororities.
- Assist Fellowships team in application review.
- Outreach to Scholars Grant recipients.
- Support Pre-Departure Advising to Fellows and Scholars.
- Provide input on marketing strategies and materials.
- Support of alumni programming.
- Assist in Scholars Institutional Matching outreach other duties as assigned.
What you'll bring:
- Participation on a Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Internship Program or Scan Design Environmental Sustainability Program in Summer 2026.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
- Excellent judgement and intercultural competence.
- High energy and excitement about intercultural exchange and CIEE.
- Passionate about access for students historically underrepresented in the study abroad experience.
CIEE believes that professionals with varied backgrounds bring unique approaches and ideas to solving problems and advancing our mission to bring the world together. Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Due to federal regulations and CIEE policies, a background, reference, education, and employment check will be conducted as a condition of employment.
Skills Required
- Participation in the Frederick Douglass-Daniel O'Connell Global Internship Program or Scan Design Environmental Sustainability Program in Summer 2026
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Excellent judgment and intercultural competence
- High energy and enthusiasm for intercultural exchange and CIEE
- Passion for improving access for students historically underrepresented in study abroad
What We Do
CIEE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing peace through people-to-people intercultural exchange. Since 1947, CIEE has built bridges between different people, countries, and cultures through study abroad and international exchange programs, helping over 1.5 million young people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Today, CIEE serves more than 50,000 participants annually through college and high school study abroad, global internship, BridgeUSA, and other international exchange programs. With programs in more than 45 cities across 30+ countries and as the largest U.S. Department of State BridgeUSA sponsor, CIEE expands access to life-changing international experiences that develop global perspectives, strengthen career readiness, and nurture friendships that transcend borders.
