Jump-start a career in international relations, non-profit management, and global business! Internships at the World Trade Center Institute offer unique, hands-on experience and unparalleled networking opportunities. As an intern, you will gain insight into the world of public diplomacy, learn from industry leaders and get to know about the local professional and business community. All interns are assigned real life tasks and given professional titles to be used throughout the semester. WTCI’s interns attend all of our prestigious events and get a chance to practice valuable networking skills. Some of our best interns go on to full-time positions with many of our clients – some of Maryland’s most prestigious institutions.
Assist in Global Engagement activities, including:
- Support the design and execution of professional and cultural programming for visiting delegations of foreign professionals;
- Escort, or attend virtually, visiting foreign delegations to meetings with local experts;
- Conduct research on Maryland’s top international companies and industries:
- Utilize and maintain records in client management database, Salesforce:
- Attend all WTCI networking events and provide support in event planning;
- Other miscellaneous duties, as needed.
Skills needed:
- Professional attitude
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Dependability and reliability
- Comfortable working in a small hybrid-team environment
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to complete assignments on time
- Interested in working with foreign professionals and learning about foreign cultures and affairs
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365)
- Must be able to work independently
How does it work?
Interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Interns are expected to have some availability during standard business hours and come into the WTCI office at least one day per week. Attendance at WTCI events and an ability to assist in-person with visiting foreign delegates is expected. Interns receive a stipend depending on which semester the internship takes place. These stipends are listed below.
Spring Semester - $4,000
Summer Semester - $2,000
Fall Semester - None as no intern required for this semester
Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. This internship is not suitable for people with too much labor market experience. Longer than a semester internships are encouraged and arrangements can be made with the respective manager depending on the department’s needs. All interns will design an end-of-semester presentation which will be presented to WTCI staff.
Dates for the Internship:
Spring 2025 - January 27-June 13, 2025
Summer 2025 - June 23-August 29, 2025
Other Benefits:
– College Credit
– Mentorship
– Professional references upon good performance
– Unique networking opportunities
– Participation in all WTCI events
– Interaction with business executives and foreign diplomats
– Access to the Top of the World Observation level
The Application Process:
Intern Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and answer the questions below via the application. The cover letter should clearly state the position the applicant is applying for, the semester of interest, the approximate date on which he/she would be available to begin work, if selected and why you would be a good fit for the position desired. WTCI will invite 3-5 applicants for each position for an interview. After the interviews, WTCI will notify all interns regardless of the outcome.
Internships at WTCI are quite competitive. The top three to five applicants will be invited for an interview by each manager in charge of the different departments. Each manager might interview at different times, so there is no set interview week. After the interviews, WTCI will notify selected interns.