BCIU Summer Internship - New York, NY

BCIU • New York, NY

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) is a nonprofit organization of experts, educators, and advisors dedicated to expanding international trade and commerce for businesses and governments worldwide. BCIU is connected with 150 member companies, including global multinationals, and maintains an extensive network of government relationships globally. For sixty-five years, BCIU has focused on progress and shaping the future by addressing complex global challenges such as global health, cybersecurity, and agricultural sustainability. Through bespoke, transformative services, BCIU helps its partners deepen economic cooperation and enhance global growth across markets. The internship program supports BCIU's virtual and in-person programming by assisting with research, managing correspondence, aiding in proposal writing, and performing office administrative duties. Interns have the option to report to either the Washington, DC, or New York office.

Requirements

• Meticulous attention to detail and deadlines with outstanding organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Market and web/database research capabilities in various areas (countries, regions, global organizations, sectors, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) executed in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge or interest to learn about Client Relation Management (CRM) database management.
• Interest in international affairs and trade.
• Active and enthusiastic team-based mentality, high energy, and quick learning skills.

Nice To Haves

• Foreign language skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit event materials.
• Create and update event website entries to assist with program logistics.
• Conduct outreach via 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 various meetings and provide notes.
• Use a variety of databases and innovative (self-starter) methods to identify the top global firms with current or future interests in a particular market or region, tracking 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 CRM Database.
• Generate reports.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees