Intern, Corporate Diplomacy

Meridian International Center

. Support development and implementation of Center for Corporate Diplomacy programs and events, including Global Business Briefings .

Posted 10/27/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while supporting the development and implementation of corporate diplomacy programs and events. Proficient in research and material preparation for stakeholder engagement, with a focus on international trade and foreign policy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Undergraduate DegreeFluent In EnglishProficiency In Microsoft OfficeExperience With SalesforceStrong Intercultural Communication Skills

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Soft Skills

Highly Motivated Self-StarterSuperb Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailCultural Sensitivity

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft OfficeCanvaZoomMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Corporate DiplomacyInternational TradeEconomicsForeign PolicyStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development and implementation of Center for Corporate Diplomacy programs and events, including Global Business Briefings
Assemble materials, create thematic and topical briefs, and draft summaries for the Meridian website
Support development, implementation, administration, and performance tracking of Corporate Council Working Groups
Maintain and update thematic tracks and related program materials
Research and develop briefing materials for stakeholder meetings on corporate diplomacy, international trade, economics, foreign policy, and related issues
Maintain and update the Corporate Council Partner Directory
Maintain Salesforce information for donor engagement, event management, and corporate donor prospecting
Complete organizational administrative responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree
Undergraduate or graduate student in international studies or a related field, or equivalent in experience
Highly motivated self-starter with superb communication and organizational skills and high attention to detail
Ability to follow through on long-term projects and work independently
Strong intercultural communication skills, maturity, cultural sensitivity, and tact
Commit 20–29 hours per week to the internship
Fluent in verbal and written English
Maintain residency in the DC, MD, or VA area
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Experience with Canva, Zoom, and Salesforce is helpful
Submit both a resume and a cover letter

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity
Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions
20–29 hours per week internship schedule