BCIU Spring 2027 Internship - Washington, DC

BCIU•Washington, DC

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. Its internship program supports BCIU’s virtual and in-person programming, which connects members with government officials from the United States and around the world. Interns conduct research, manage correspondence, assist with proposal writing, and perform office administrative duties. The internship offers the option to report to either the Washington, DC, or New York office. Interns assist with program logistics by preparing event materials and website entries, conducting outreach to government officials and business leaders, tracking participation, coordinating event logistics, and attending meetings to take notes. Research work includes identifying companies with interests in particular markets or regions and tracking political developments, international conferences, government confirmations, and other relevant topics. Interns also maintain outreach lists, update BCIU’s CRM database, 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 (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ability to use it in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of, or interest in learning about, 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 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, and 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.
Support correspondence, proposal writing, and office administrative duties.