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. 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:
Fall 2025: August 25, 2025 – December 12, 2025
Spring 2026: January 26, 2026 – June 5, 2026
Summer 2026: 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 application questions. 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.