Fellow, International Visitor Leadership Program

Description

Program/Fellowship Description

The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. Through short-term visits to the United States, current and emerging foreign leaders in a variety of fields experience this country firsthand and cultivate lasting relationships with their American counterparts. The International Visitor Leadership Program Fellow will provide logistical support to facilitate the program, create and assemble welcome materials, and work on a variety of long-term and independent projects.  In addition to supporting the programmatic work of the IVLP team, the Fellow will also attend and assist in the implementation of program meetings allowing for the observation of exchange, engagement, and networking between international visitors and resources.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use database to prepare visitor biographic      information;
• Reviewing financial documents such as      reimbursement forms and payment reconciliations; 
• Prepare and assemble visitor welcome folders;      attend and ensure visitor meetings run smoothly
• Draft social media posts for the department
• Write blog post(s) for the IVLP team
• Design a mock IVLP program throughout the      semester on a topic of your choosing and present program to the entire      department at the end of the fellowship
• Complete all      organizational administrative responsibilities in a timely manner
• Participate in Fellowship cohort activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have/be: 

· An undergraduate student in international studies or a related field, or combined equivalent experience 

· A highly motivated self-starter with superb communication and organizational skills, and high attention to detail 

· A team player with the ability to follow through on long-term projects and to work independently 

· Experienced with Microsoft Office 

· Strong inter-cultural communication skills; maturity, cultural sensitivity, and tact suitable for working with individuals from around the world

Applicants are required to: 

· Commit 16-29 hours per week to the fellowship, with Monday & Friday being required days to be in office. 

· Be fluent in verbal and written English

· Non-US Citizens are encouraged to apply but must have US work authorization 

· Have a residence in the DC, MD, or VA area

How to Apply 

Specific requirements and a link to Meridian’s applications system can be found here.  Only candidates being considered for this position will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS in reference to this position will be accepted. Please indicate that you are applying to the IVLP Fellowship.