Spring 2027 International Business Development, Research Analysis & Consulting Intern

The International Center (Indianapolis); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Weekly professional development

Local and international networking

Collaborative work culture

OPT/CPT, school credit support

Job summary

The International Center (Indianapolis) is seeking an intern to work with the Vice President of Client & Partner Services to support marketing, management and execution of the center’s international programs and services. You will participate in research, marketing and community outreach, plus admin and special projects.

The role offers hands-on experience in business development, client relationship management and marketing strategy, with exposure to intercultural contexts and Indiana’s

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

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