Location: Hybrid (Stamford, CT; 1-2 days per week in office)
Department: Strategic Communications
Employment Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Expected Dates: September – December 31, 2026 (subject to change)
Reports to: VP, Strategic Communications
Compensation: $20 - $25 per hour
About Opportunity
The AIFS Abroad division is seeking to hire a temporary, part-time Strategic Communications Associate to support our Strategic Communications & Engagement team. This role provides hands-on experience to learn and synthesize program information with the goal of updating and maintaining web and print that supports partnership and engagement efforts. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in international education, higher education administration, and study abroad programming to gain experience with a leading global education provider.
Strategic Communications Associate
Primary responsibilities include:
- Auditing existing content in cloud-based document library.
- Coordinating and organizing content within content library.
- Entering data to support robust website and portal listings.
- Maintaining content, assuring cohesion across platforms.
- Supporting program proposals and information management.
- Aiding with review of website content.
- Communicating updates to line manager and team as required.
Qualifications
- Associates degree or progress toward Bachelors degree required.
- Minimum of one year of professional experience.
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
Preferred Experience
- Experience studying, interning, working, or living abroad.
- Experience in higher education, international education, or student services.
Why Join AIFS Abroad? At AIFS Abroad, we help students and young professionals gain transformative international experiences. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team and gain valuable experience supporting programs that make a global impact.
How to Apply: Please complete the full application through the AIFS Careers website.
Equal Opportunity Employer: AIFS /AIFS Abroad provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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Skills Required
- Associate degree or progress toward a bachelor's degree
- At least one year of professional experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive
- Experience studying, interning, working, or living abroad
- Experience in higher education, international education, or student services
What We Do
The American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) is a global leader in cultural exchange and educational travel, providing programs such as study abroad, au pairs, foreign student exchange, gifted education, and student travel insurance.
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