Company/Position Description:
CICD is seeking a motivated and capable Assistant to the International Programs Manager. Center for International Career Development (CICD) is a U.S. Department of State-designated J-1 program sponsor organization based in Seattle. CICD facilitates international internships, training and work and travel programs for qualified international participants from around the world.
- Start Date: Immediate
- Hours: 20+ hours / week
- Compensation: DOE
Location: Seattle, WA (University District)
Tasks and Activities:
PROGRAM PROMOTION
- Update marketing materials and online program descriptions (experience with Photoshop a plus)
- Accompany Program Manager to presentations at culinary schools, career fairs and other venues
- Communicate using electronic/social media promoting our programs (in French and English)
PARTICIPANT PROCESSING AND ENROLLMENT
- Assist with participants’ enrollment, selection, placement, interviews, documents, assessment, invoicing…
- Prepare participant applications for enrollment in overseas partners’ programs
- Answer participants’ questions/concerns
Assist with:
- Preparation of Training Agreements and all other relevant documents for partners/government agencies.
- Checking visa-related matters
- Booking insurance
- Preparing and organizing pre-departure meetings at the Seattle office
- Sending pre-departure packages
- Confirming arrival pick-up with partners
- Processing partner payments
PROGRAM-RELATED TASKS
- Confirm participant arrival.
- Coordinate arrival pick-up with host companies.
- Assist with reviewing participant/company check-ins by email or Skype
- Compile comments for future testimonials and photos for website gallery
- Send evaluations and certificates of completion to host companies
- Assist with preparing annual “Returnee” meeting with former and future participants
Position Requirements:
- English Fluency
- French Fluency
- Available 20+ hours/week (somewhat flexible hours)
- Extremely detail-oriented and organized
- Great people skills
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Familiar with MS Windows and MS Office
- Fast learner who excels at cooperative team work
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced, international environment
- Sense of humor and positive attitude
- Experience working with non-native English speakers
To apply for this position:
- E-mail your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample* as attachments to CICD at resumes@cicdgo.com.
To ensure our immediate attention, please write “Application for CICD International Programs Position” in the subject line of your e-mail.
* Include at least two independent writing samples demonstrating professional level communication: one in French and one in English.
- Please do not call CICD about this position. We will contact selected applicants to arrange interviews.