The University of Maryland’s
Education
Abroad office (EA) offers 3 semester-long internship opportunities for
students who are interested in learning about the
field of
international education,
gaining professional experience in the workplace, and participating in the
internationalization of the University. Internships may be extended to a second semester. All
internships
are unpaid.
Internships:
· Design and Marketing
· Online Communications
· Diversity
Initiatives
Preferred qualifications:
· Experience living, working or studying abroad
· Ability to devote 8 to 10 hours
weekly
· Junior, Senior or Graduate student
Benefits
· Develop skills
in a professional
work environment
· Expand knowledge of the
field of international education
· Build leadership, teamwork,
and communication skills
· Frequent
opportunities
to
communicate with diverse audiences the professional takeaways from your study abroad experience.
· Engage with EA
campus partners
and
build professional networks
· Gain professional experience working in
a fast-paced, cross-cultural and dynamic environment.
· Enhance your
resume with international education experience.
· Attend professional
development
brown bag lunches facilitated by EA staff.
Internship Requirements:
· Enthusiasm, reliability, strong communication skills, and genuine interest in international
education.
· Weekly check-in meetings with
supervisor
· Ability to complete projects
in a timely and responsible manner.
· Willingness to support the daily processes of
the Education Abroad office.
How to Apply
To apply for an internship please e-mail a
cover letter and resume to Leanne Johnson at lijohnso@umd.edu. Please also include any additional
requirements listed under the
internship for which you are applying. For best consideration, apply by August 15th. The application deadline is
August 30, 2014.
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTIONS
Design & Marketing Internship
Expertise: visual
design for print and web
This intern will report to the Assistant Director for Advising and Outreach
to design and create visually appealing marketing and outreach
materials for
both
print and online materials. Projects may include:
· Designs print materials such as flyers,
posters
and brochures
· Organizes flickr account and edits
images for web and print
· Creates visual exhibits for display cases and bulletin boards
· Researches new and innovative ways of
promoting EA at UMD
· Carries out critique of design and aesthetics of both
print and web
resources
· Develops video resources
· Conceptualizes and proposes projects/ideas that advance EA’s mission
and which are uniquely
supported by the intern’s
particular skills set/knowledge/interests.
· Other duties
as assigned.
Preferences: Experience using Adobe creative suite; Interest in video production and editing;
Additional application requirements: Design sample. Submission of a 3 to 5 minute self-authored clip
showcasing the student’s production
abilities.
Online Communications Internship
Expertise: social
media strategies and
online content development
This intern will report to the Applications Coordinator to support and
upkeep EA’s
social media sites.
He/she will
also assist with EA’s news
listserv – soliciting and posting content. Other projects may include:
· Designs listserv layout and develops content for biweekly issues.
· Researches
social media strategies and
features for connecting to students and stakeholders
and helps to carry these
out.
· Assists with updates to MyEA
content including application materials
and brochures – gives input on language choices, layout, and overall content
· Carries out critique of accessibility and clarity for all
online resources
· Researches
innovative ideas for
using visual and/or
interactive media in
MyEA
and
the website.
· Conceptualize and propose projects/ideas that
advance EA’s mission and which are uniquely supported by the intern’s
particular skills set/knowledge/interests.
· Other duties
as assigned.
Preferences: Communications major,
experience using social media accounts to represent a group or organization, knowledge of html
and
JavaScript.
Diversity Initiatives Internship
Expertise: underrepresented students in study abroad
This intern will work closely with an
EA Advisor and the Assistant Director
for
Advising and Outreach on
initiatives geared towards supporting students who are underrepresented in study abroad. At UMD this
category includes but is not limited to racial and
ethnic minorities,
first
generation college students, males and students with high financial
need.
Projects may include:
· Identifies
and corresponds with
student organizations to promote study abroad
· Represents Education Abroad at presentations and
on student panels
· Helps to organize the Welcome Back Dinner for minority student
study abroad alumni
· Conceptualizes and proposes projects/ideas that advance EA’s mission
and which are uniquely
supported by the intern’s
particular skills set/knowledge/interests.
· Collects data about expectations
and the decision-making process of
underrepresented students
regarding studying abroad
· Other duties
as assigned.
Preferences:
An expressed interest in
working to support students who are traditionally underrepresented in study abroad. Students who identify with an
underrepresented group are strongly encouraged
to
apply.
