Fellow Program

PDI-POA offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on professional experience while getting a behind the scenes look into the world of protocol, diplomacy, and event management. 

The organization is looking for motivated, enthusiastic students who want to make an impact, gain valuable skills, and have fun doing it.

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Fellow Opportunities

PDI-POA currently offers three fellowship positions with two available terms.  

Spring 2027 Term

  • Dates: February - May 2027 
  • Format: Fully Remote
  • Positions available: 
    • Events Fellow 
    • Marketing and Outreach Fellow 
  • Estimated time commitment: 4-5 hours per month. 

Summer 2027 Term 

  • Dates: June - August 2027 
  • Format: Hybrid (Remote + on-site in Philadelphia, PA) 
  • Positions Available:
    • Summer Forum Fellow
      • This role will be required to attend the forum in person in Philadelphia, PA: July 19-22, 2027

Roles and Responsibilities

Events Fellow

  • Assist in developing the Annual members meeting agenda and materials 
  • Coordinate Virtual Events in collaboration with Staff
  • Support Speaker Outreach and Coordination for PDI-POA events 
  • Draft and send official event communications
  • Contribute to the execution of the 2028 Forum RFP Process
  • Assist in other projects associated with Forum pre-planning
  • Other duties assigned by the executive director
  • Forum On-Site (Summer Only)
    • Assist with on-site registration
    • Support Speaker coordination and logistics
    • Help manage educational sessions and attendee experience
  • Estimated time commitment: 4 - 5 hours per month with the exception of the Forum.

Marketing and Outreach Fellow

  • Curate and schedule content for PDI-POA's social media channels
  • Maintain and manage content calendar under the VP of Communication
  • Design Promotional Materials for events and membership campaigns
  • Support the VP of Membership in developing and executing a national outreach plan 
  • Build and maintain a protocol and resource directory
  • Assist with promotional efforts leading to the 2027 forum 
  • Estimated time commitment: 4-5 hours per month

Forum Fellow

  • Assist with on-site logistics and registration
  • Support speaker coordination and logistics
  • Help manage educational sessions and attendee experience
  • Assist in setting up authors corner during set times
  • Assist in other projects associated with pre-planning
    • If available, attend forum planning meetings
  • Other duties assigned by the executive director and staff
  • Estimated time commitment: 4-5 hours per month with the exception of the Forum. 8-9 hours on site at the Forum.

Program Benefits

  • Hands on experience in the protocol field 
  • College credit 
  • 1-year young professional membership with PDI-POA 
  • Connect with professionals from around the world and across diverse industries 
  • Flexible and remote schedule (Spring term is fully remote; open to international students)

Summer Forum Participation (Summer Fellow only)

  • Forum Registration (Summer Fellow Only)
    • Must be available to be on site for the entirety of the forum
  • Hotel Accommodations (Summer Fellow Only)
    • Must be available to be on site for the entirety of the forum 

Application Timeline 

  • Application Opens: October 26, 2026
  • Spring Priority Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
  • Spring Interviews Conducted: December - January
  • Offers extended: January
  • Spring Fellowship begins: February 1, 2027
  • Summer priority deadline: March 1, 2027
  • Summer Interviews Conducted: March - April
  • Summer Fellowship begins: June 1, 2027 

Application Requirements

  • Resume
  • Optional: Letter of Recommendation
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Questions? Contact [email protected].