PAID Summer Internship

PAID Sumner Internship

* Do you find international travel exciting?

*Are you interested in different cultures and languages?

* Do you think you would like to assist employees from different countries get acclimated in new cultures and locations?

Then you would really enjoy working with us!!!

IOR Global Services (“IOR”) is a leader in the rapidly growing market for global mobility and talent management solutions. For over 40 years, IOR has provided premier support services for global business travelers, employees and families on international assignments.  We partner with clients to help their employees work more effectively across cultures and advance their global talent.  IOR’s businesses include Destination Services, Language Training, Cultural Training and Global Talent Management Solutions.  IOR delivers its services in over 70 countries through a network of more than 2,000 independent consultants.  

The paid Summer Intern will be based at our headquarters in Northbrook, IL.  Starting and ending dates will be flexible based on school schedules.  

Summer Intern Job Description 

During the 8-10 week internship, the Summer Intern will gain exposure to all aspects of IOR’s business through a rotation in which he/she will work with the Destination Services, Language Training and Cultural Training groups.  He/she may also assist the Sales, Marketing and Technology teams and will work on projects with Senior Management.

The Summer Intern will have the opportunity to work directly with Directors of IOR’s Business Units and Senior Management.  He/she will also have an assigned mentor for the summer that will monitor workload and development.  There will be a brief training and overview of all the businesses the first week of the internship.  

Qualifications and Requirements 

• Completed Sophomore (preferably Junior) year of college 
• International Business or Studies, Real Estate or Humanities/Language major (preferred but not required)
• Intellectual curiosity; interest in foreign cultures
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm and can-do attitude 
• Team player, but also possessing the ability to work independently at times 
• Tech savvy; competent using Windows XP; MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to learn IOR’s program management system 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Organized and detail oriented 
• Proficient in at least a second language (preferred)
• International experience living/studying abroad (preferred but not required) 

Please send a resume and a brief 200 to 300-word letter outlining your career goals and a brief description of what you would like to gain from a summer internship to:  

Please submit your resume and letter by March 30th  or contact Leslie Day at or call  at 224-261-8344.

After reviewing resumes, interviews will be scheduled with qualified applicants in early April. 

The level of compensation for the internship will be discussed during the interview process. 

We invite you to visit our website at . 

Send us a resume and letter!! 

We are a great place to work and wish to support your learning and career goals!!

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications:

• 16 years or older