BCIU Spring 2027 Internship - New York, NY

BCIU•New York, NY

About The Position

The BCIU Spring 2027 Internship supports the Business Council for International Understanding’s virtual and in-person programming, which connects member organizations with leading government officials in the United States and around the world. Interns conduct research, manage correspondence, assist with proposal writing, and perform office administrative duties. The role may be based in either the Washington, DC, or New York office. The posting identifies New York, NY in its title.

Requirements

Meticulous attention to detail and deadlines.
Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Market and web/database research capabilities across areas such as 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 the Zoho platform.
Interest in international affairs and trade.
Active, enthusiastic team-based mentality, high energy, and quick learning skills.

Nice To Haves

Foreign language skills are desired.

Responsibilities

Create and edit event materials.
Create and update event website entries to support program logistics.
Contact senior government officials and global business leaders by phone and email, and track event participation.
Assist with event logistics before, during, and after events.
Attend meetings and take 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 topics as needed.
Maintain and expand outreach lists based on country and sector priorities.
Maintain and clean up data in the CRM database.
Generate reports.
Manage correspondence, assist with proposal writing, and perform office administrative duties.