Irex Internships

Who We Are IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world, where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. We work in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information. Day-To-Day Responsibilities Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support across all program activities to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality deliverables, specifically with travel logistics (booking flights, securing YLAI Fellow housing, processing YLAI Fellow information, etc.). Support the planning, coordination, and execution of events (both virtual and in-person), including communications and logistics. Assist with stakeholder communication and serve as a point of contact for internal and external inquiries. Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities, including data management, analysis, and accurate tracking of program progress using tools such as SharePoint, Excel, and Salesforce. With supervision, draft and edit internal and external reports, presentations, newsletters, and other communications, including managing program email inboxes, contact information, and social media efforts. Represent IREX and the Leadership Practice team in interactions with partners, stakeholders, and external audiences. Perform additional programmatic and administrative duties as assigned. Living IREX Doers: We are passionate about the work we do, we embrace tough challenges, and we take the initiative to find new opportunities. We not only think about the best solution to a problem, but we also dive in and do the work. We follow through on our commitments, so our partners and coworkers have what they need to perform at their best and serve our beneficiaries effectively. Impact Driven: We care about the end results of the work. We adopt approaches that deliver big results, whether a tried-and-true method, or a risky new one. We create high-quality programs and products that impact beneficiaries, staff, and donors. We challenge ourselves and others to do our best at work. Empathic: We listen to those we support and design solutions in partnership with them. We adapt approaches based on the feedback we get to ensure that what we do is responsive to the environments in which we work. We strive to understand our colleagues' points of view, assume they have good intentions, and adapt our approaches and styles to ensure effective collaboration and outcomes. We design systems that are responsive to employees' needs and flexible, while ensuring that the work is done. Forward-lookers: We learn from our successes, our mistakes, the experience of others, and the latest research. We constantly strive to put this knowledge into practice with bigger, better, and bolder solutions to the challenges we seek to solve. We challenge ourselves and others to improve and adapt to the growing needs of our staff, beneficiaries, and donors to ensure continued success. Accountable for creating and encouraging a team culture that embraces experimenting and implementing learning into daily work. Adopts a coaching mindset and helps team members create a practice of self-reflection. Inclusive: We are committed to hiring a high performing workforce and fostering a fair and productive environment where everyone can collaborate, contribute meaningfully and thrive. We take a comprehensive approach to problem-solving, drawing from multiple disciplines to develop practical solutions to complex global challenges. Recognizing that we do not have all the answers, we actively seek guidance and fresh perspectives from within and beyond IREX, engaging with those who bring unique and valuable insights. Accountable for the development of a diverse staff/team through hiring and retention efforts. Accountable for fostering an environment supported by diversity of thought, productive conflict, and the collaborative, inclusive workstyle. Understands how practice/unit objectives fit into large IREX strategy. Skills & Experience A Bachelor's degree related to international development, international education, Latin American and Caribbean studies, business, or related field preferred but not required Experience or interest in entrepreneurship programming, leadership development, and international education or exchange Experience working or living in a multicultural and diverse environment; excellent interpersonal skills Experience assisting with large events or events management is preferred but not required Experience with communications or content creation is preferred but not required Skills Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment, and remain flexible while adhering to strict deadlines Strong written and oral communication skills Attention to detail and strong organizational skills Speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in English required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Office 365 products (SharePoint, Teams, OneNote), Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Salesforce, preferred but not required Experience studying, working, and/or living in Latin America or the Caribbean, preferred but not required Knowledge of Spanish, French or Portuguese, preferred but not required Applicant must be a U.S. citizenship or demonstrate proof of valid U.S. work permit. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (2 days a week in ). Work All employees are responsible for their own safety, as well as that of others in the workplace. To help us maintain a safe workplace, everyone must be safety-conscious at all times. This position is performed in a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Safe use of IREX equipment, as well as safe practices while on IREX property is essential. Disability Specifications IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008. EEO Statement IREX seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support IREX's mission and who respect and promote excellence through diversity. IREX is committed to equal opportunity and follows recruitment and selection practices that comply with all applicable employment laws. To this end, IREX recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals based on merit and experience. We conduct background checks on all successful candidates. This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE #LI-EL1