Spring 2027 International Diplomacy Intern

The International Center (Indianapolis); Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor support

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Work culture

OPT/CPT support

Job summary

The International Center in Indianapolis offers a hands-on internship supporting the Chief of Protocol. You will assist with protocol operations, event management, flag setups, nation research, and statewide logistics for visiting dignitaries.

Responsibilities include curating flag collections, planning meetings and events, researching etiquette, and producing briefing materials. Hybrid work is possible depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an International Studies major or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills and professional ethics.
• Cultural awareness and cross-cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Curates The International Center’s United Nations flag collection.
• Plans and implements meetings, events, and protocol activities for clients.
• Researches protocol and etiquette for various countries and produces briefing materials.
• Prepares protocol activity reports.

Skills

International Studies major

General knowledge of international rel

Communication skills

Business ethics

Cultural awareness

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