Events & Series Intern

Internship Opportunity at the World Trade Center Institute

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 and business cards 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.

Program Management - Events & Series

The work duties for the Program Management Intern include:

• Participate in the process of developing and executing our Signature Events and Series: Maryland International Business Leadership Awards, AGILE Series, Women Spanning the Globe, and State of the Ports management and logistics;
• Research and learn about Maryland's top international companies and industries;
• Utilize client management database, such as Salesforce and work management platform, such as Asana;
• Perform research on strategic alliances and potential new sources of revenue building for Signature Events and Series;
• Assist with Signature Events and Series participant retention and composition analysis;
• Communicate with potential participants and sponsors;
• Attend WTCI networking events;
• Other miscellaneous duties related to WTCI networking events, or Signature Events and Series

Skills needed:

• Interested in working with emerging global executives and learning about Baltimore's international business community;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Professional communication and attitude;
• Analytical skills;
• Detail-oriented;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. word and excel);
• Comfortable with working in a small virtual environment.

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. 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 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:

Summer 2026: June 22, 2026 - August 28, 2026

Fall 2026: August 24, 2026 - December 11, 2026

Spring 2027: January 25, 2027 - June 4, 2027

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.