Events and Series Intern at World Trade Center Institute

University of Delaware; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,320 - 44,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

College Credit

Mentorship

Professional references

Networking opportunities

Access to events

Job summary

The University of Delaware offers a Program Management Internship in Baltimore focusing on international business events. Interns will assist in event management, research companies, and engage in networking activities. Candidates should be detail-oriented and possess good interpersonal skills.

This unpaid position offers stipends for parking and valuable experiential learning opportunities. Successful interns may return for additional semesters with increased stipends, and they will participate in professional networking events.

Qualifications

• Interested in learning about Baltimore’s international business community.
• Comfortable with networking and attending events.
• Ability to work in a small team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing Signature Events.
• Communicate with potential participants and sponsors.
• Perform research on strategic alliances and revenue sources.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional communication

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking ability

Microsoft Office Suite knowledge

Adaptability in small virtual environments

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

Salesforce

Asana

Job description

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 acover 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.