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What is the Organization's purpose/product/service?

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 international business, learn from industry leaders and get a head-start on your career. All interns are given professional titles and business cards to be used throughout the semester. Some of our best interns go on to full-time positions with many of our clients – some of Maryland's most prestigious institutions.

Describe the interns responsibilities.

Responsibilities include: • Assist the IVP Manager in everyday duties • Prepare professional and cultural programming for visiting foreign delegations • Escorts visiting foreign delegations to meetings with local experts in various fields • Get acquainted with various government and private sector resources in MD • Maintain and update contacts database and website • Perform research projects as needed  Attending WTCI networking events  Other miscellaneous duties in the internship program field, event planning, or office management

Describe the skill sets a successful candidate will have for this position.

Skills Needed: • Interested in working with foreign professionals and learning about foreign cultures and affairs • Good interpersonal skills • Professional communication and attitude • Detail oriented  Ability to multi-task  Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite needed (i.e. word and excel)  Comfortable with working in a small office environment  Command of a foreign language preferred but not required

Additional Comments

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible in advance of deadline. Invitations for interviews are sent on rolling basis starting approximately two weeks before the stated deadline below. Some exceptions are made for applications received after the listed deadline.

World Trade Center Institute
www.wtci.org
401 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Category: Other

Organization Fields: Communications/ public relations, Government, International relations/business, Public affairs/social sciences, Travel/tourism

Nina Bankova
Internship Coordinator
Phone: (410) 576 0022 x103
Fax: (410) 576 0751
Email: nina@wtci.org

Department:
Internship Position: International Visitors Program (IVP) Internship

Semester: Fall (September - December)
Year: 2010
Preferred Areas of Study/Major(s):

Workdays Required: Interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Positions are unpaid, however, a stipend is granted for parking expenses. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. This internship is not suitable for people with too much labor market experience. Summer, Fall and Spring sessions are offered. Longer than a semester internships are encouraged and arrangements can be made with the respective manager depending on the department’s needs.
Hours Per Week:
Pay: No
Salary:
Stipend:
Authorization Requirements:

Application Deadline: July 16, 2010
Required: Resume, Cover Letter
Preferred Application Method: Students should send resume and cover letter to the internship coordinator listed above.
Materials are accepted electronically.

All intern applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume by email or mail. The cover letter should clearly state the position(s) the applicant is applying for, the semester of interest, approximate date on which he/she would be available to begin work, if selected and why would this he/she 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.