Job Description
Are you a study, intern or volunteer abroad alumni
that has a passion for the abroad experience? Do you want to motivate
other students to take advantage of the same opportunity you had? Then
the Diversity Abroad Campus Fellows Program may be for you! The
Diversity Abroad Campus Fellows Programs gives study abroad alumni
(intern and volunteer abroad too!) the opportunity to motivate their
peers on campus to pursue global opportunities. By hosting information
sessions, speaking about their personal experiences and sharing
Diversity Abroad resources, Campus Fellows will do their part to help
Diversity Abroad increase the number of diverse students going abroad.
Why a Campus Fellows Program
International study and intern programs aren’t just a
fun and exciting adventure. The experience has real life, tangible
benefits that are personal, academic and professional. But for years,
students of ethnic and racial minority backgrounds, first-generation
college students, and students from lower socio-economic backgrounds
have made up only a small percentage of students taking advantage of
global opportunities. We’re here to change that and you can help through
the Diversity Abroad Campus Fellow program. Students don’t always
understand how feasible, affordable and transformative studying abroad
can be. Although many students can be discouraged by the study abroad
process, it can be much easier to understand how to make it possible
through the support and guidance of their peers, like you, who were in a
similar position not long ago.
The goal
The goals of the Diversity Abroad Campus Fellows
Program are to empower you to utilize your international experiences in a
professional, creative, and engaging way; get new students excited
about international opportunities and Diversity Abroad through
peer-to-peer connections; and manage the Diversity Abroad brand on your
campus and in your community.
Your responsibilities:
- Represent Diversity Abroad on your campus and campuses in your community
- Connect students with Diversity Abroad resources and collect student information for further follow-up
- Identify and create partnership
opportunities on campus through the development of a brand management
plan with support from Diversity Abroad staff
- Host a minimum of 5 on-campus activities throughout the year including any campaigns directed by Diversity Abroad
- Attend bi-weekly online team meetings to share strategies, discuss challenges and opportunities, and to participate in trainings
- Write three articles per semester that touch
on topics related to education abroad and your identity, location and
career/field of study.
What we’re looking for:
- You are a leader
- You are outgoing, personable, responsible, and actively involved in clubs, activities, and events on campus
- You are currently enrolled full-time at your college or university
- You have an expected graduation date of May 2017 or later
- You are willing to commit to a 9-month program (August-April) and devote 15-20 hours per month to this position
- You can relate to diverse groups of various backgrounds
- You are experienced in social media
- You write well and can tell a story through written word
- You are passionate about making an impact on your campus with international opportunities
- You own a digital camera and/or video camera and have access to a laptop computer
- You have an entrepreneurial spirit
- You have reliable transportation within your city (including public transportation)
- You have had some sort of international
experience (study, intern, vacation, volunteer, etc.) that you can speak
about from personal experience
This position will depend heavily on
telecommunications. Therefore, consistent access to the Internet,
personal laptop computer, and a mobile telephone is required.
What will you gain?
- Leadership experience, marketing, and event management skills
- Mentorship opportunities with professionals
- Professional experience and an
opportunity to build your resumé by working with Diversity Abroad, a
social enterprise focused on diversity & inclusion in international
education
- Publish your articles, blog, images, and video via social media, newsletters and DiversityAbroad.com
- Opportunity to represent the Diversity Abroad community on your campus and in your community
- Diversity Abroad Swag Bag, including backpack, t-shirt, and more!
- Hourly compensation
The Application Process & Timeline
Please complete the application questionnaire
here
(bit.ly/dafellows). After completing the questionnaire, you will be
asked to submit a resume and cover letter outlining your relevant
experience, specific interest in the position, and availability. After
an initial review, select candidates will be selected for an interview.
The application deadline for all questionnaires to be complete and for
resumes to be received April 29, 2016 at 5:00pm PST.
