Small group or an individual student could apply for this Internship.

OR

A whole classroom team would work together with our Education Team to fulfil the project.

Interns at The International Indigenous Speakers Bureau - IISB will be provided an opportunity to connect and engage with various Indigenous celebrities, leaders, Knowledge Keepers and experts from around the world. This engagement will give the intern a rare opportunity into the world view and perspectives of Indigenous People and their culture. It will also garner the intern an inside view into the untapped Indigenous solutions to our modern day issues and challenges.

This Internship will expose the intern to a variety of skills and experiences to enhance their education and create a meaningful impact on our business and the lives of our Speakers. Interns will learn about our organization and an Indigenous model of business. They will develop technical, business, and marketing skills. They will also be exposed to a set of experts and speakers beyond any group ever assembled. The intern may also have the opportunity to create pieces for publication with various partnered media organizations. This experience will provide opportunity for Interns to develop their own professional portfolio of work to share in their ongoing career.

At the International Indigenous Speakers Bureau we are a family and want to help our Interns succeed as much as we want them to help us grow. To facilitate that, we are looking for interns who have creative vision, tenacious drive, and the ability to see the best in everything; natural wordsmiths, who thrive at producing and editing creative communications including print, social, and web; and interns with enthusiasm and passion for learning and connecting to new experiences.

For a more complete list of skills and experiences, please see the section on Outcomes and Stages of the Internship.

Outcomes for Students

International Indigenous Cross-Cultural Awareness

• Interns will receive a minimum of 10 hours of Indigenous Awareness Education, as well as multiple hours of Indigenous awareness training and engagement.
• students will learn about Indigenous communications and communicating appropriately with Indigenous communities
• students will learn about Indigenous worldviews
• students will learn about Indigenous experts and solutions they provide to global issues and challenges.

Skills Development

Marketing skills

• writing for business and marketing
• video & photography editing
• Marketing on various Social Media platform

Writing skills

• good copy
• marketing
• journalism

Office and technical skills

• using online tools,
• using industry standard software

Interview skills

• meet and interview celebrities and experts in many industries

Prerequisite Skills

• Demonstrate Responsibility; Follow directions; work independently;
• Work collaboratively on teams
• Familiarity with basic software and technology: Microsoft (Word and Excel), Google, Zoom,
• Ability to complete projects with firm deadlines and complex requirements
• Content Writing
• Listening and professional communications skills
• Professionalism and integrity
• Cultural Sensitivity

Stages of internship

1. Orientation
2. Cultural Awareness Workshop
3. Website Orientation
4. Social Media Strategy Orientation
5. Campaigns:
1. Facebook Marketing
2. Instagram Marketing
3. Linked IN Marketing
4. Marketing Videos and Photos
6. Internship Assessment

Duties

• Attend Virtual meetings, weekly (or on set times) with Educational Director or CEO
• Use Communication Tools:
• Zoom, Email, Text, Cloud Storage Resources(TBD)
• Participate in Cultural Awareness education
• Complete all reflection assignments
• Work collaboratively on a creative team
• Work on collaboratively and independently on Campaigns (see stages of internship)
• Meet deadlines and complete tasks with care
• Complete a self-assessment document
• Complete an internship assessment document

At IISB, we provide dedicated educational support staff. Our staff are experienced educators and have a passion for helping students find their gifts and develop their skills. We want to help you - help us. Your energy and enthusiasm, combined with our experience and business model will create beneficial experiences for all of us. Mentorship is provided by a professional video producer and editor.