IDB. Undergraduate Administrative & Communications Intern

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, DC is seeking an active undergraduate student for a paid Internship in Administration and Communications. The 2027 Winter Internship Program runs January 16 to March 15, 2027, in Headquarters, offering on-the-job learning and exposure to corporate management.

The role focuses on administrative procedures, document preparation, internal communications, and casual design of guides.

Qualifications

• Active undergraduate student in Business Administration, Communications, International Relations, Economics or related field; graduation after internship period.
• Fluency in English with working knowledge of another Bank language (Spanish/French/Portuguese) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient in Excel; experience with PowerPoint/Canva; familiarity with SharePoint/Teams.

Responsibilities

• Update guidance materials into clear, visual step-by-step guides for Bank personnel.
• Streamline and optimize internal trackers, including Excel-based tracker for contracts/mission info.
• Organize and standardize division's internal shared files and folders for easy navigation.
• Support Front Office with scheduling, correspondence, document prep, and mailbox upkeep.
• Help translate technical information into accessible content for Bank personnel.

Skills

Learn continuously

Collaborate and share knowledge

Client focus

Communicate and influence

Innovate and try new things

Education

Undergraduate student in Business Administration/Communications/International Relations/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Canva

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

IDB. Undergraduate Administrative & Communications Intern Job Description IDB. Undergraduate Administrative & Communications Intern City: Washington DC Company: IDB Posting End Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM EST

We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

The IDB Group is looking for an active undergraduate student to be hired as an intern under the Consultant modality.

The 2027 Winter Internship Program is a competitive paid opportunity, based in Headquarters, for university students from member countries to learn about development work and corporate management of the Bank, and to acquire work experience at the professional level through on-the-job learning.

What you’ll do

• Update internal guidance materials on key administrative procedures (travel authorizations, statement of expenses, timesheet reporting, and related processes) into clear, visual step-by-step guides for Bank personnel.
• Streamline and optimize internal trackers, including the Excel-based tracker used to monitor contract and mission information.
• Organize and standardize the division's internal shared files and folders, ensuring each is complete, consistent, and easy to navigate.
• Support the Front Office team with day-to-day administrative tasks, including but not limited to scheduling, correspondence, document preparation, and mailbox upkeep.
• Assist with internal communications from Front Office team, helping translate technical or procedural information into accessible content for Bank personnel.

What you'll need

• Education: An active undergraduate student in Business Administration, Communications, International Relations, Economics, or a related field from an accredited University. The graduation date should be after the Internship period.
• Languages: Fluency in English with a working knowledge of one other Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Key Skills: Learn continuously, collaborate and share knowledge, focus on clients, communicate and influence, innovate and try new things
• Soft Skills: Result-driven, collaborative, innovative, client-oriented, strong communicator, self-motivated, eager to learn, and excellent time management skills.
• Technical skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, tables, data organization); experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and/or visual design tools (e.g., Canva) to create guides and infographics; familiarity with SharePoint or Microsoft Teams file organization is a plus.

Requirements

• Citizenship: Be a national of an IDB member country.
• Active student: Enrolled in an undergraduate (bachelor’s) program as of the starting date of the internship program. The graduation date should be after the Internship period.
• Consanguinity: Not have family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB or IDB Invest.
• First job at the IDB Group: Be a first-time participant in an Internship Program held by the Bank or Inter-American Investment Corporation (“Corporation” also known as “IDB Invest”). In addition, you have not been a former staff member, Complementary Workforce (“CW”), contractor for the Bank or the Corporation, or have previously provided services to the Bank or the Corporation through a contractor or under any other contractual modality.

Notes

• You must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from January 16th to March 15th, 2027. These dates are fixed and cannot be modified. Interns must complete their assignments within this period.
  • If you are an international student in the U.S.A., your work authorization is through CPT or OPT. Consult your school advisor before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week, many international students are limited to working part-time, depending on their academic standing.

Type of contract and duration

• Type of contract: Intern Consultant
• Length of contract: Two (2) months
• Dates of the contract: January 16th to March 15th, 2027
• Location: Washington, D.C. – United States of America

*Internship dates may be adjusted slightly to accommodate holidays.

Our culture

At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions. In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at [e-mail] .

About the IDB Group

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

About IDB

We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

About IDB Invest

IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to promoting the economic development of its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. IDB Invest finances sustainable companies and projects to achieve financial results and maximize economic, social, and environmental development in the region. With a portfolio of $14.1 billion in asset management and 325 clients in 25 countries, IDB Invest provides innovative financial solutions and advisory services that meet the needs of its clients in a variety of industries.