Global Engagement Intern

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.

The Global Engagement Intern will:

Support the design and execution of professional and cultural programming for visiting delegations of foreign professionals;

Escort visiting foreign delegations to meetings with local experts;  

Support the project proposal process by conducting research on Maryland companies, industries, and more;

Assist with creating social media posts;

Utilize and maintain records in client management database, Salesforce:

Assist in WTCI networking event planning;

Other miscellaneous duties, as needed. 

Skills and qualifications needed:

Interested in working with foreign professionals and learning about foreign cultures and affairs 

Proactive and 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

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 during standard business hours, with one day per week in the office. 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.

Fall Semester - $3,000

Spring Semester - $4,000

Summer Semester - $2,000

Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. This internship is not suitable for high school students or individuals with too much labor market experience. Longer than a single semester internships are encouraged and arrangements can be made with the respective manager depending on the department’s needs.

Dates for the Internship:

Fall:           August 25, 2025 - December 12, 2025

Spring:      January 26, 2026 - June 5, 2026

Summer:   June 22, 2026 - August 28, 2026

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.