About the Company:
With over 25 years of experience, Bridge™ is a world leader in language, education, and travel. Our different divisions include BridgeEnglish, BridgeAbroad, BridgeVolunteers, BridgeLanguages and BridgeTEFL. Each year, we serve thousands of students, volunteers, and teachers from every corner of the globe. For additional information on Bridge, visit www.bridge.edu.
Job Description:
Interns work on various short-term projects in all divisions of Bridge. The positions offer students a great opportunity to learn about the language, education, and travel fields. Ideal for undergraduates majoring in International Studies, or anyone majoring in a language or education-related field.
Projects: (subject to vary)
- Recruiting non-native English speakers for our teacher-training courses (volunteers to be students for the teaching practice)
- Gathering feedback from our customers using Survey Monkey or other survey tools. Reporting on results.
- Following up with our current teachers, students, and volunteers abroad, gathering testimonials/referrals, photos, etc.
- Help set up a blog
- Updating pre-departure information for our foreign language and volunteer programs abroad. Working with our worldwide partners to accomplish this.
- Updating email templates in our database to ensure consistency and accuracy. information sent out to participants
- Outreach to universities, posting listings on their sites
Requirements:
Undergraduate majoring in International Studies or a language / education related field.
Qualities Sought:
- Extremely organized with close attention to detail.
- Superior communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Excellent phone etiquette.
- “Can-do” attitude. Thinks creatively. Solves problems.
- Flexibility and adaptability regarding job responsibilities a must.
- Excellent computer skills. Familiarity with databases.
- Fluency in Spanish preferred; knowledge of at least one foreign language a plus.
- Experience studying, volunteering, or teaching English overseas.
- High degree of global awareness.
Compensation:
Upon completion of 240 hours of work (20 hours/week for 12 weeks), the intern will be given a voucher for a free IDELT course (a $2,495 value and worth 6 graduate-level credits).
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to careers@bridge.edu