Interns are a critical part of the World Affairs Council and will contribute to its mission while gaining hands-on work experience. The Council is seeking dedicated and goal-oriented volunteer interns to work for our Global Leadership Exchange team with the prospect of completing projects that may be used in a work portfolio or for academic credit.

Start Date

• Applications are on a rolling basis. Currently, this position is for a start date in September 2024.
• End dates are flexible to the student's schedule so please specify your availability in your application.
• Applications for six months or longer are strongly preferred.

About the Program

Global Leadership Exchange: Research, Writing & Program Planning

The Global Leadership Exchange (GLX) team coordinates professional programs for State Department-sponsored international delegates visiting the Puget Sound region. Interns support the GLX team by researching, writing, and editing proposals and itineraries for upcoming projects. Benefits include joining international visitors to virtual meetings with local professionals, networking, learning about organizations across all fields in the greater Seattle area, experience in the nonprofit sector, and developing professional skills in international education and exchange.

Tasks include:

• Accompanying international visitors to virtual meetings with local professional resources.
• Researching local resources and drafting proposals for upcoming programs.
• Compiling and editing virtual visitor itineraries.
• Preparing and assembling digital welcome packets and programs.
• Producing marketing and communication materials.
• Writing and uploading reports about meetings with international visitors.
• Maintaining the GLX database using Salesforce.
• Supporting the World Affairs Council with daily operations.
• Contributing to the World Affairs Council blog.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest (volunteer/work experience, coursework, or major declaration) in international relations.
• Proficient in written and conversational English.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• No education requirement - the World Affairs Council does not require applicants to be current students. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and education levels. There is room to grow into your role.

Application Information

• This is an unpaid internship.
• Please apply through our website with a resume and thoughtful cover letter.
• In-person work is preferred but we can be flexible for a hybrid schedule contingent on needs.
• Applicants under consideration will be contacted for a remote interview. We will contact all applicants to let them know the status of their application after the review process.
• All positions are open until filled. Early applicants will be given priority, though applicants may not be contacted until later in the season.
• See our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)for more information.

We bring the world to Seattle; we want you to bring your world to work with us. The World Affairs Council is dedicated to building a more inclusive organization, one that not only celebrates the diversity of the global cultures and traditions of our staff, board, members, international visitors, and the community, but also acknowledges the histories, lived experiences, and systems that impact the people and communities we serve, past and present.

The World Affairs Council is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you have similar values and want to help shape our work going forward, we’d love to hear from you.

The World Affairs Council acknowledges that we are on the Indigenous lands of the first people of Seattle, who continue to live here today -- the traditional land of the Coast Salish people, including the Duwamish people (Dkhw Duw’Absh), ceded through the unfulfilled 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott.