BCIU Spring 2027 Internship - New York, NY

BCIU • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) is a nonprofit organization that works to expand international trade and commerce for businesses and governments. BCIU hosts virtual and in-person programming that connects its members with leading government officials from the United States and around the world. Interns support these programs through research, correspondence, proposal-writing assistance, event coordination, and office administration. The internship may be based in either the Washington, DC, or New York office.

Interns help prepare and edit event materials, update event website entries, conduct outreach to senior government officials and global business leaders, track participation, coordinate event logistics, and attend meetings to take notes. Research work includes identifying global firms with interests in particular markets or regions and tracking relevant political developments, conference schedules, official confirmations, and other topics. Interns also maintain outreach lists, clean and update CRM data, and generate reports.

Requirements

• Meticulous attention to detail and deadlines, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Market and web/database research capabilities across countries, regions, global organizations, and sectors.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to use it in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of, or interest in learning, CRM database management; BCIU uses Zoho.
• Interest in international affairs and trade.
• Active, enthusiastic team-based mentality, high energy, and quick learning skills.

Nice To Haves

• Foreign language skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit event materials.
• Create and update event website entries to support program logistics.
• Conduct phone and email outreach to senior government officials and global business leaders, and track event participation.
• Assist with logistics before, during, and after events.
• Attend meetings and provide notes.
• Research global firms with current or future interests in particular markets or regions, and track political climates, international conference schedules, congressional confirmations for important officials, and other relevant topics.
• Maintain and expand outreach lists based on country and sector priorities.
• Maintain and clean data in the CRM database.
• Generate reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed