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Australian Education International Internships
Australian Education International (AEI) is the international arm of The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and has an office at the Embassy of Australia, Washington, DC. We work with Australian, American and Canadian education institutions, third-party education providers, policy-makers and students in the US and Canada, to promote Australian education programs.
The AEI offices represent all of the Australian education sectors to promote:
• awareness of the quality of Australian education
• education and training opportunities in Australia
• opportunities for collaborative research
Internships run for 8 to 16 weeks for the periods: September to December, February to May, and June to August. Interns are normally required to work a minimum of 30 hours a week.
AEI is currently seeking a summer intern to begin in early June through the end of August/early September. Full-time interns are paid $1000/month and part-time interns $500/month.
Summary of Duties
The intern will assist with event management, student enquiries, website development, database tasks, administrative tasks and research. Event management requires the commitment to work outside of normal working hours on Embassy events.
Desired Skills
The successful candidate will:
• have completed at least three years of college (with a GPA of 3.2)
• possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• be proficient with Microsoft Office
• have the ability to work independently and in a team
• have the ability to show initiative
- have experience updating websites and comfortable using online social networking
• have a personal interest in the fields of education marketing, education policy, international education, public relations and /or marketing.
Previous work or study experience in Australia is a plus.
How to Apply
All applications must include the following:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Internships Application Form – Download the application form at:
Go to Internship Application Form
Internship Coordinator
Australian Education International
Embassy of Australia
1601 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
Alternatively, you can fax (202) 797 3287 or e-mail: info.northamerica@aei.gov.au
For more information on Australian Education International, visit www.studyinaustralia.gov.au
Note: Due to the large volume of applications we are unable to respond to each applicant. If you have not been requested to attend an interview, please assume that your application has not been successful.