BCIU Spring 2027 Internship - Washington, DC

BCIU•Washington, DC

18h

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 worldwide. Its internship program supports virtual and in-person events connecting BCIU members with government officials from the U.S. and around the world. Interns conduct research, manage correspondence, assist with proposal writing, and perform office administrative duties. The intern may report to either the Washington, DC, or New York office. The role includes creating and editing event materials and website entries, conducting outreach to senior government officials and global business leaders, tracking event participation, and assisting with event logistics. Research work includes identifying global firms with interests in particular markets or regions and tracking political and other relevant developments. Administrative tasks include maintaining CRM data and generating 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 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to use them in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of or interest in learning CRM database management.
Active and enthusiastic team-based mentality, high energy, and quick learning skills.

Nice To Haves

Interest in international affairs and trade.
Foreign language skills.

Responsibilities

Create and edit event materials.
Create and update event website entries to assist with program logistics.
Conduct outreach by phone and email to senior government officials and global business leaders, and track event participation.
Assist with coordinating logistics before, during, and after events.
Attend meetings and provide notes.
Research global firms with current or future interests in particular markets or regions.
Track political climate, international conference schedules, congressional confirmations for important officials, and other topics as needed.
Maintain and grow outreach lists based on country and sector priorities.
Maintain and clean up data in the CRM database.
Generate reports.
Assist with proposal writing and office administrative duties.