Spring 2027 International Diplomacy Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor committed to your success

Weekly professional development

Local and international networking

Collaborative, respectful, fun work

OPT/CPT, class credit, school stipend

Job summary

The International Center in Indianapolis is seeking a Protocol Intern to support Indiana’s Office of Protocol. You will assist with training, event planning, and logistics for visiting dignitaries, helping with flag displays and research.

You will gain exposure to international relations, etiquette, and project management through hands-on assignments, briefing books, and reports, while contributing to a collaborative, mentoring environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of international flag protocol and proper flag display.
• Ability to learn inventory management and organizational practices.
• Research and compile concise information across nations.

Responsibilities

• Curates The International Center’s United Nations flag collection.
• Assists in planning, developing, and implementing meetings, events, and protocol activities for clients.
• Research protocol and etiquette for various countries and produces briefing books, tip sheets, and presentations.
• Prepares protocol activity report.

Skills

Communication skills

Intl relations knowledge

Cultural awareness

Business ethics

Education

International Studies major

Job description

Position Summary

The selected intern works in direct support of Indiana’s Chief of Protocol and is involved in all aspects of the Office of Protocol operations and business program management. The selected intern helps complete program and project assignments such as protocol and etiquette training, event management, flag setups, nation research, and statewide logistical arrangements for visiting dignitaries.

Responsibilities

• Curates The International Center’s United Nations flag collection
• Assists in planning, developing, and implementing meetings, events, and protocol activities for clients
• Research protocol and etiquette for various countries and produces briefing books, tip sheets, and presentations
• Prepares protocol activity report

DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Understanding of international flag protocol and proper flag display, citizen diplomacy programs, local volunteer organizations and exchange programs
• Ability to learn to manage inventory, gain organizational skills, best business practices when working across nations, research various sources, (international and domestic) to develop concise information that is easily received by clients

Desired Skills & Competencies

• International Studies major
• General knowledge of international relations
• Communication skills
• Business ethics
• 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