Spring 2027 International Business Development, Research Analysis & Consulting Intern

The International Center (Indianapolis); Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Weekly professional development

Local and international networking

Parking stipend

Job summary

The International Center (Indianapolis) seeks a motivated intern to work with the Vice President of Client & Partner Services to assist in marketing, management and execution of the Center’s international programs and services. You will engage in research, marketing and community outreach, administration and special projects; hybrid work is possible.

Typical schedule: ~20 hours/week in fall/spring, ~30 hours/week in summer; pay $15/hour plus an $80 parking stipend.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and strong written and verbal communication.
• Awareness of intercultural contexts and Indiana’s international landscape.
• Ability to research, analyze information, and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and provide program support for international leadership initiatives.
• Research country information for trainings and briefings.
• Support Indiana-based outreach and opportunities with international ties.
• Assist in planning international delegation programs and events.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The selected intern works directly with The International Center’s Vice President of Client & Partner Services to assist in the marketing, management and execution of The International Center’s international focused programs and services. The selected intern is involved in a complete process of research, marketing and community outreach, administration, and special projects

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare materials and provide program support for the 2023 James T. Morris Global Leadership Program
• Research and analyze country specific information for client trainings and briefings
• Research Indiana based industry representatives for incoming international delegations
• Research, analyze, and recommend prospective Indiana business opportunities with international ties
• Prepare, support, and facilitate international delegation programs, meetings and events

DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Become familiar with business development, client relationship management, and marketing strategy principles
• Gain experience executing client hospitality, meetings and programs, research analysis and reporting, project management, and multi-level communication and marketing
• Gain an understanding of intercultural sensitivities and Indiana’s international business landscape

DESIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Customer service
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Cultural awareness

EXPECTATIONS

• Be on time, be present, be engaged
• Communicate, participate, support your team and the mission

PAY & SCHEDULE

• $15/hour, plus $80 monthly parking stipend
• The Center’s office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
• Interns work an average of 20 hours per week during the fall and spring terms, and an average of 30 hours per week during the summer term
• Hybrid work possible, based on project needs and availability

BENEFITS

• Mentor committed to your success
• Weekly professional development programming
• Local and international networking opportunities
• Collaborative, respectful, fun work culture
• OPT/CPT, class credit, school stipend/scholarship application support