Amideast

About the organization

Established in 1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. Working with local, regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.S. study, empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language and professional skills for success in the global economy. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in 11 countries in the MENA region. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org.

Duties

-Assist with the general administration of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program
-Support staff with the planning and execution of Annual Fulbright Student Program Workshop including travel arrangements, event communications, and material development
-Support Communications efforts including social media, blog posts and website management
-Prepare Fulbright dossiers and assist program staff by providing university application support for new Fulbright nominees applying to U.S. graduate programs
-Contribute to special projects as needed such as alumni and university relations research, student survey analysis, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

-Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program for at least 2 years, or a current master’s student
-Ability to work the expected number of hours per week (10-15)
-Resume & cover letter - including available start date and preferred hours

Required:
Microsoft Office proficiency (especially Excel)
Precise attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal, multicultural, and communications skills
Able to work on tasks independently and meet firm deadlines once guidance is provided

Preferred:
Event planning experience preferred
Social Media experience preferred

Salary

$17.00 per hour

Application instructions

Contact email: [email protected]

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