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Education Abroad Event Planning Intern Opening

OGE is looking for an Education Abroad Event Planning Intern to join the team!

The Event Planning Intern will assist Office of Global Education (OGE) staff in planning and implementing outreach events to include three principle events: Annual Open House, Fall Education Abroad Fair, and Spring Study Abroad Fair

Interns - can expect a flexible, engaging work environment. Ultimately, we want our interns to acquire valuable experience in a variety of events and also act as self-starters on any projects that interest them and support Global Education advocacy. This internship is Experiential Learning approved and will show on your EL transcript and it can also be utilized for internship course credit.

Spring Study Abroad Fair - The Event Planning Intern will assist with publicity, planning, exhibitor registration, soliciting food donations, making additional food purchases, and volunteer recruitment for the one-day event. They will also organize giveaway drawings and strategize ways to track attendance at the event.

Annual Open House – The Event Planning Intern will assist with publicity, planning, soliciting food donations, and volunteer recruitment for the one-day event. They will also create a handout with presentation information.

Fall Education Abroad Fair – The Event Planning Intern will be responsible for planning, publicity (in conjunction with PR Interns), exhibitor registration, event space layout, volunteers, food, and accounting for the 2-day event. They will also create folders with materials for the exhibitors and print nametags for exhibitors and volunteers. They will also organize giveaway drawings and strategize ways to track attendance at the event.

Our ideal candidate possesses:

  • Strong event planning skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Attention to detail and proofreading skills
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work independently and in teams
  • Interest in international studies

Preference is given to 2nd and 3rd, year students majoring in Marketing and/or International Business in Terry College, Advertising & Public Relations in Grady College, or Hospitality and Food Industry Management in CAES.

The intern will:

  • Work approximately 6-10 hours/week in our office;
  • Attend OGE/Education Abroad training;
  • Be a volunteer (no pay).
  • Telework options available if necessary

How to apply: Interested candidates should complete the Formsite application. Be prepared to upload a copy of your resume, two references, and class schedules.

 

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The Office of Global Engagement is hiring!

OGE is looking for Federal Work Study students to join the team!Applications are open for the following positions:

Fall Career & Internship Fair

When: Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 12:00pm-5:00pm

Where: The Classic Center

  • Open to all UGA students and alumni
  • Check Handshake for a list of 200+ attending employers
  • FREE shuttles will run 11:30 am - 5 pm from campus to Classic Center
  • Bus stops include Memorial Hall, Chemistry, Physics, & Main Library

For more information, visit www.career.uga.edu 

Resume Review Days

When: 

  • September 21, 10am - 3pm
  • September 22, 10am - 3pm
  • September 26, 10am - 3pm
  • September 27, 10am - 3pm

Where: Tate Student Center Reception Hall (1st floor)

Bring a printed copy of your resume or be prepared to email the file to your resume reviewer.

Become an Education Abroad Ambassador

Your international experience does not need to end on your plane ride home!

Stay involved with StudyAway by becoming an Education Abroad Ambassador. Ambassadors serve to promote and support students interested in study away experiences, support the efforts of the UGA Office of Global Engagement, and seek to further student interest in international educational experiences through their interaction with fellow students. For returned study away students looking for a fun and beneficial way to share about their experiences studying away, this is the ideal leadership opportunity.

If you are interested in joining Education Abroad Ambassadors, complete the Education Abroad Ambassadors Interest Form or email uga.ea.ambassadors@gmail.com. If you are interested in learning more about EAA please visit our website (https://ambassadors.uga.edu) or our instagram (@uga.ea.abassadors).

 

EAA Interest Form

AIESEC Applications are Due September 5th

AIESEC at UGA is the local committee of one of the largest student-led nonprofit organizations in the world. AIESEC connects youth to leadership development opportunities abroad, such as volunteer experiences and internships. Our organization at UGA is open to all majors. We facilitate international exchanges and develop professional skills, such as nonprofit management, working with a team, and building cross-cultural connections.

Learn more here!

Application Deadline: September 5th, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST

 

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