Unpaid EducationUSA Cohort Advising Intern

Summary:

Time Commitment: 10-12 hours per week. Committed to serve at least one semester, 4 months; ideally two semesters (8-9 months).

Why This Role is Attractive:

• Gain direct experience in international education and youth mentorship.
• Lead student-centered workshops that build leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Work with diverse students from Eurasia and Central Asia preparing for U.S. study, making a tangible impact on their academic futures.
• Strengthen your profile for graduate school or education/nonprofit careers through hands-on advising and program delivery.
• Be part of a mission-driven State Department-supported EducationUSA program amplifying the voices of students and alumni across Eurasia and Central Asia.

Responsibilities:

• Support Competitive College Club (CCC), Early Bird, and Pre-CCC cohorts.
• Support CCC Congress and speaker/webinar series in various cohort advising programs.
• Lead webinars, soft skills sessions, and English conversation clubs.
• Provide essay review and feedback under adviser supervision.
• Organize cultural/holiday sessions and thematic workshops.

• Current U.S. undergraduate/graduate student or recent alum in education, social sciences, or other fields of study with an interest for the Internship.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
• Prior experience in tutoring, youth engagement, or peer leadership preferred.

BENEFITS

This position is not eligible for healthcare benefits.

American Councils is committed to providing employment opportunities for all individuals, in accordance with current federal regulations. Our focus is on ensuring that all individuals have equal access to employment and advancement opportunities based on merit. American Councils' commitment to employment opportunity is driven by federal requirements, including Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (supporting individuals with disabilities) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) (protecting covered veterans). We also ensure our employment practices comply with all applicable regulations, including E-Verify requirements for work eligibility. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed and grow, in full compliance with federal law.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.