We want to create a wide range of written communication documents and templates within our Indigenous Business Model.

Our Organization

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 to 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.

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

• Written cross-cultural communications education and experience, enabling them to potential work with Indigenous organizations and communities in the future
• Marketing communications skills, that is cross-cultural appropriate
• Social Media Content development experience for various platforms and various audiences, that is cross-cultural appropriate
• Verbal communication education and experience with Indigenous experts
• Written communications skills in various mediums including Newsletters, Media Releases, Published articles, internal communications, and external communications.

Prerequisite Skills

• Be a Natural wordsmith who thrives at producing and editing creative communications
• Is a demonstrative Team player
• Is very organized, able to multi-task, and meticulous to details;
• Has strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects, and can prioritize as necessary;
• Has excellent writing and substantive editing skills;
• Is enthusiast and passionate to work with a diverse community to help elevate their voices and perspectives.
• Has experience in a PR or Communications role, or education in Public Relations
• Has creative vision, tenacious drive, and the ability to see the best in everything
• Professionalism in working with diverse departments
• Has the discipline to work independently and within deadlines
• Familiar with Microsoft (Word and Excel), Google, Zoom,

Student's contact: Jeff Elliott

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.