Position Title: World Affairs and Special Events Program Intern

World Affairs programs address current international issues in a number of formats including breakfast and lunch meetings, evening receptions, seminars, symposia, roundtables and discussion group formats.

Supervisor: World Affairs and Special Events Manager

Responsibilities/Duties:

To work in an administrative capacity for the World Affairs and Special Events Program providing:

• Event assistance: materials preparation and registration at the event. Assist with follow-up after the event.

• Event promotion: event publicity mailings. Assist in mailing media announcements on events as well as generating and distributing publicity materials.

• General clerical duties: faxing, mailing, telephoning and preparing written correspondence.

• Content Research: conduct research and topics related to the program. Assist in preparation of educational materials for events.
• Audience Research: identify potential organizations and individuals to send promotional material.
• World Affairs Files: assist in maintenance of files.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independentlyAbility to work on several projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with the public
• Strong word-processing and database skills are preferred
  

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