Global Corporate Diplomacy Intern

Meridian International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian International is seeking an Intern for the Center for Corporate Diplomacy in Washington, DC. The role supports program operations, event coordination, and briefing materials for corporate diplomacy initiatives.

You will contribute to research, stakeholder tracking, and communications, while gaining exposure to international business and policy engagement with private sector partners.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree
• Any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• An undergraduate or graduate student in international studies or a related field, or the equivalent in experience
• A highly motivated self-starter with superb communication and organizational skills, and high attention to detail
• A team player with the ability to follow through on long‑term projects and to work independently
• Strong inter-cultural communication skills; maturity, cultural sensitivity, and tact suitable for working with individuals from around the world
• Commit 20‑29 hours per week to the internship
• Be fluent in verbal and written English
• Maintain residency in the DC, MD, or VA area

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of Center for Corporate Diplomacy programs and events, including Global Business Briefings through assembling materials, creating thematic and topical briefs, and drafting summaries for Meridian's website.
• Support the development, implementation, administration, and performance tracking of Corporate Council Working Groups, including maintaining and updating thematic tracks and related program materials.
• Research and develop briefing materials for stakeholder meetings on topics related to corporate diplomacy, international trade, economics, foreign policy, and other issues relevant to Meridian’s work.
• Maintain and update the Corporate Council Partner Directory to ensure accurate partner and stakeholder records.
• Maintain information in Salesforce to support donor engagement, event management, and corporate donor prospecting efforts.
• Complete organizational administrative responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-starter

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Inter-cultural communication

Fluent English

Team player

Commit 20-29 hours

Residency in DC/MD/VA area

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

MS Office

Canva

Zoom

Salesforce

Job description

Meridian International is seeking an Intern for the Center for Corporate Diplomacy in Washington, DC. The role supports program operations, event coordination, and briefing materials for corporate diplomacy initiatives.

You will contribute to research, stakeholder tracking, and communications, while gaining exposure to international business and policy engagement with private sector partners.