Internship, Center For Diplomatic Engagement

Description

Program/Internship Description

Leveraging 60 years of deep relationships with the diplomatic community, the Meridian Center for Diplomatic Engagement convenes programs across borders, parties and industries enabling participants to connect in intimate settings with top officials and policymakers, dive deeply into issues, understand how Washington works and strengthen peer-to-peer relationships. 

Requirements

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

· Support the MCDE team in the implementation and execution of the slate of convening programs 

       Insights@Meridian, DiplomacyRISE, Diplomacy Forum (spring), Summit (fall), others as scheduled

· Manage audience/attendee outreach and engagement for monthly programs – research potential attendees, disseminate invitations, track RSVPs, issue reminders and extend thank you letters

· Prepare internal and external briefings and program materials

· Research issues, organizations and leaders as related to the slate of programs

· Assist with enrichment and maintenance of Salesforce (CRM) database

· Contribute written content and curate photo galleries of events for Meridian’s blog, social media platforms and website 

· Assist with staffing other Meridian events as needed

· Completing all organizational administrative responsibilities in a timely manner

· Participate in Internship cohort activities

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be: 

· An undergraduate student in international studies or a related field, or equivalent experience

· A highly motivated self-starter with superb organizational and time management skills, high attention to detail, and a willingness to learn

· A team player with the ability to follow through on long-term projects and to work independently in a fast-paced environment

· Strong intercultural communication skills; maturity, cultural sensitivity, and tact suitable for working with individuals from around the world

· In addition to a resume and cover letter, please submit a 2-3 page writing sample

Applicants are required to: 

· Commit 28-29 hours of synchronous work per week to the internship

· Be able to work in-person at Meridian, as needed (likely 3-4 days per week)

· Be fluent in verbal and written English

· Be proficient in the MS Office Suite

· Have a residence in the DC, MD, or VA for duration of internship

How to Apply 

Specific requirements and a link to Meridian’s applications system can be found here.  Only candidates being considered for this position will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS in reference to this position will be accepted.