Membership & Business Development Intern

1 week ago

Baltimore, United States World Trade Center Institute Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

Jump-start a career in foreign affairs, international relations 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 non-profits and international business, 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.


Membership & Business Development


Assist in Membership & Business Development activities including: 

  • Research Maryland’s top international companies and industry sectors;
  • Perform Customer Relationship Management tasks through database and account management;
  • Strategic planning for membership based on data collection and analysis;
  • Identify strategic outreach efforts to membership and sponsorship prospects;
  • Draft meeting notes agendas;
  • Prepare and organize new member onboarding material;
  • Event preparation;
  • Accurately communicate WTCI’s mission and benefits; and,
  • Miscellaneous duties as needed.


Skills needed:

  • Excellent writing and interpersonal communication;
  • Self-motivated;
  • Detail-oriented;
  • Comfortable working in a small office environment;
  • Strong Analytical skills;
  • Experience with Customer Relationships Management Software (i.e. Salesforce, ACT, Goldmine);
  • Ability to multi-task;
  • Experience managing multiple clients and/or accounts;
  • Desire to learn and foster partnerships between diverse local businesses;
  • Conduct business research and create company profiles; and,
  • Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).


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 is expected.   Positions are unpaid for the first semester, however, a stipend of $100 per month is granted for parking expenses. Interns who return to work with WTCI after the first semester receive a larger stipend for the whole semester worked, in addition to the stipend of $100 per month for parking expenses. The stipends vary depending on which semester interns return for. These stipends are listed below.

 

Spring Semester - $4,000

Summer Semester - $2,000

Fall Semester - $3,000

 

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 2024:  Monday, January 22, 2024 - Friday, June 21, 2024

Summer 2023:  Monday, June 17, 2024 - Friday, August 30, 2024

Fall:  Monday, August 28, 2023 - Friday, December 15, 2023

 

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.

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