Fellow Program

PDI-POA offers an opportunity for collegiate students to gain a wealth of professional experience and get a behind-the-scenes view into the protocol profession. The organization is looking for motivated students who are looking for hands-on experience, who are wanting to make an impact, and have fun. 

Fellow Opportunities & Applications

PDI-POA currently offers two fields of interest. The fellowship would begin in December 2024 and conclude at the end of August 2025. 

Communication - Social Media
  • Coordinate social media calendar under guidance of the VP of Communications
  • Curate social media content
  • Upload and update Event app information as needed with staff
  • Forum - on-site
    • Assist at registration
    • Manage photographer(s)
    • Identify a shot list
    • Update app notifications
    • update/post social media throughout the Forum
    • Organize daily photographs provided by photographer(s)
    • Other duties as assigned by the executive director
  • Estimated time commitment: 4 - 5 hours per month with the exception of the Forum.
 Communication - Marketing
  • Coordinate communication calendar under guidance of the VP of Communications
  • Design marketing materials for upcoming PDI-POA events, membership, etc.
  • Upload and update Event app information as needed with staff
  • Forum - on-site
    • Assist at registration
    • Update app notifications
    • Other duties as assigned by the executive director
  • Estimated time commitment: 4-5 hours per month with the exception of the Forum
 
Events
  • Coordinate virtual events under guidance of the executive director
  • Forum - pre-planning
    • Assist in coordinating speaker materials
    • Upload and update Event app information as needed with staff
    • Assist in other projects associated with the pre-planning
    • If available, attend Forum planning meetings
  • Forum - on-site
    • Assist at registration
    • Point of contact for breakout speakers
      • Ensuring rooms are set-up
      • Assistance with any items
    • Author’s Corner 
      • Assist in setting up author’s corner during set times
      • Under direction of Book Club coordinator
    • Other duties as assigned by the executive director
  • Estimated time commitment: 4 - 5 hours per month with the exception of the Forum.

Program Benefits

  • Hands on experience in the protocol field
  • Forum registration - if duties align
    • Must be available to be on-site for the entirety of the Forum
  • Hotel accommodations - if duties align
    • Must be available to to be on-site for the entirety of the Forum
  • College credit

Timeline

  • September 19 - October 18, 2024 - Application Open
  • October 21 - November 6 - Interview Fellow Candidates
  • November 15 - Candidates notified
  • December - Fellow program begins
  • August 29, 2025 - Last day of Fellow program

 

The 2024-2025 Fellow Program application is now closed.

Questions? Contact [email protected].