Get Involved
With Alabama International Education and Economic Partnership , you have the opportunity to develop your skills, challenge yourself and make a difference in your community! From our founders to our service member staff, we rely on volunteers and donors to continue bridging the gap in educational, economic and cultural equity in Alabama.
4 Ways To Get Involved
Volunteer
Make A Difference In Your Community!
There are a lot of reasons to join the team at Alabama International Education and Economic Partnership. We thrive on providing critical knowledge and services to our community and work with sharp, hardworking, self-motivated people who are as invested in the process as the outcome.
Employment Oppportunities
Learn more about our current job offers.
Teach with Alabama International Education and Economic Partnership
By partnering with local schools we provide foreign teachers with training, professional development and cultural immersion.
Partner
Alabama International Education and Economic Partnership is proud to partner with a select group of businesses and individuals to realize our mission of educational and economic prosperity in throughout Alabama. These relationships provide critical financial support, generous in-kind gifts and volunteerism that enables us to continue the services and programs we offer. We welcome sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships.
Why Should You Get Involved With AL Partnership?
- Make your mark on the world. We are committed to building a community that celebrates cultural diversity, educating the public and policymakers and creating global partnership and workforce opportunities.
- Develop your potential. As a change maker, problem-solver and global citizen, you endeavor to leave the world a better place than you found it. By employing your time, talents and unique perspective, you have the power to help us reach our goals and generate sustainable change.
- Be exceptional. We recognize that a single person or entity can make significant progress alone and we are committed to building an exceptional team by recruiting those who embody our core values. We have high standards for all team members to ensure we are able to provide long-standing progress globally, locally and in ourselves.
What it takes to bolster progress
In addition to aligning with our core values, you can make the most of your experience with Alabama International Education and Economic Partnership by demonstrating these characteristics:
- Boundless perseverance
The word “excuse” is not in your vocabulary. You follow through with your promises, remain committed to the cause, and adapt to sudden change. When you say you’ll do something, you give your best effort and persist against challenges to unveil a solution. Your drive to improve professionally, and personally, and impact change is made evident through your work ethic and willingness to learn. - Selfless leadership
Rarely, do you await instruction from other team members before embarking on a task. From the mundane to the exciting, your choice to be proactive in your participation allows you to push beyond your comfort zone and inspire your team. As a well-rounded leader, you listen attentively, share willingly, and manage your responsibilities effectively. - Respect for diverse experiences
You love meeting people with different perspectives and treat everyone you encounter with kindness. As an open-minded individual, you seek opportunities to broaden your worldview, support a diverse and inclusive environment, and demonstrate maturity when your ideas are challenged. Our team members come from all backgrounds but are united by the common goal of making significant contributions to the community and the world at large. - Professionalism and poise
From engagements with policymakers to afternoons with elementary students, you are able to conduct yourself professionally and appropriately in all situations. You are an articulate and confident communicator As a team member you understand that you are a direct representation of AL Partnership, its stakeholders, and supporters. Your legacy is important to you and you leave a pleasant impression on all with your positive attitude, appropriate dress, and aversion to conflicts of interest. - Awareness
You have familiarized yourself with the organization, identified what needs to be done, and started working towards the greater good. You are also attuned to the needs of your teammates and look for ways to support their success as it relates to the advancement of the organization. - Belief in the potential of others
As a member of our team, you respond to the opinions of others thoughtfully and respectfully with the belief that, like yourself, people bring their best effort to each task they pursue. You encourage your colleagues to reach their highest potential by honing in on their unique gifts and taking action that drives the organization forward. You recognize that our team is made better by treating each member as an invaluable asset with ideas and a set of skills that contribute to overall success.