Work in Education Abroad
Work in the Education Abroad Office
Work as a student employee in the Education Abroad office: The Education Abroad Peer Advising Team advises on EA's full portfolio of programs and assists with outreach and presentations. The Marketing & Outreach Intern assists with outreach, marketing, and social media accounts. See the information below:
Education Abroad Peer Advising Team
Are you enthusiastic about education abroad and interested in gaining experience in the field of international education? If so, apply to be an Education Abroad Peer Advisor!
Position: Education Abroad Peer Advisors advise on EA’s full portfolio of programs, providing general programmatic information on a drop-in basis. The Peer Advisor also guides potential applicants through the education abroad process, including selecting a program, applying, pre-departure preparation, and returning from the program. The Peer Advisor enthusiastically, yet accurately, promotes the concept of education abroad and available CU Boulder approved opportunities. In addition to one-on-one advising, the Peer Advisor supports the day-to-day functions of the office, including special projects, clerical duties, social media, and outreach to groups of prospective applicants and campus visitors. Follow the link below for a more detailed description, including eligibility, hourly requirements, and compensation information.
Applying: We invite you to apply online for a Peer Advisor position during the 2024/25 academic year. After clicking on the link (above), select the apply now button, select AY 2024-25 as the term, and any location to proceed. The application deadline will be May 27th, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. Once the application is opened, you can re-access it by logging in to your MyCUAbroad portal with your CU login.
Contact: Scott Funk, Lead Education Abroad Advisor: Scott.Funk@colorado.edu.
Marketing & Outreach Intern
Are you outgoing and enthusiastic about education abroad? Do you want to encourage your friends & peers to study abroad? If so, this could be the job for you!
Position: Marketing & Outreach Interns enthusiastically, yet accurately, promote education abroad and CU Boulder Education Abroad (EA) through marketing & outreach efforts. Interns disseminate information on EA’s diverse program offerings, debunk common myths about barriers to education abroad, and promote EA’s current marketing campaigns. Interns present to on-campus classes, residence halls, and student groups to increase participation in education abroad by all members of the CU Boulder student community, including populations underrepresented in education abroad. They also help develop print & electronic marketing materials and oversee EA's Instagram account.
Schedule: The work schedule is typically 5-10 hours a week, but will vary by week. Students must commit to working for a full academic year. Interns will typically start 1-2 weeks before school begins in August.
Applying: Start an application for the 2024/25 Marketing and Outreach Intern position! The application deadline is July 15th, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. Once the application is opened, you can access it by logging in to your MyCUAbroad portal.
Contact: Kayla Armstrong-Weier, Program Manager & Marketing Coordinator, Kayla.Weier@Colorado.EDU
Global Start Ambassador
Did you study abroad on CU's Global Start: First Semester in London program? Are you excited about encouraging other first-year students to study abroad? If so, this could be the job for you!
Position: The Global Start Ambassador will assist with marketing, outreach, and pre-departure mentorship of the next Global Start cohort. Responsibilities include presenting to students and parents on the program, tabling at fairs, developing marketing content (including flyers, social media posts, etc.), and connecting with prospective and accepted applicants on student life questions.
Schedule: The work schedule will vary by week but will usually be 5-10 hours per week. This is a January - August position.
Applying: Start an application for the 2025 Global Start Ambassador position!
Contact: Hannah Farrar, Global Start Program Manager, hannah.farrar@Colorado.EDU