Responsibilities include:
- Assist the Sales and Business Development Manager in everyday duties
- Prepare New Members Welcome Packets
- Learn to maintain Customer Relationship Management (CDM) software records
- Assist in Business Development and Market research as needed
- Attend seminars/events as available to promote WTCI membership services
- Attending WTCI networking events
- Other miscellaneous duties
- Professional communication and attitude
- Attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to complete assignments on deadline
- Strong analytical skills
At the end of each semester all interns prepare a final presentation that outlines their incoming expectations and the highlights of their internship. Presentations are shared with WTCI team and interns.
.How does it work?
Interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Positions are unpaid, however, a stipend is granted for parking expenses. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. This internship is not suitable for people with too much labor market experience. Summer, Fall and Spring sessions are offered. Longer than a semester internships are encouraged and arrangements can be made with the respective manager depending on the department’s needs.
All intern applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume via http://bit.ly/WTCIInternshipApplication. The cover letter should clearly state the position(s) the applicant is applying for, the semester of interest, approximate date on which he/she would be available to begin work, if selected and why would this he/she be a good fit for the position desired. WTCI will invite 3-5 applicants for each position for an interview. After the interviews, WTCI will notify all interns regardless of the outcome.
Application Dates:
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible in advance of deadline. Invitations for interviews are sent on rolling basis starting approximately two weeks before the stated deadline below. Some exceptions are made for applications received after the listed deadline.
Spring Semester (end-January through end-May): Please submit your application by November 30.
Summer Session (end-May through end-August): Please submit your application by April 15.
Fall Semester (beginning of September through mid-December): Please submit your application by July 15.
Please apply here:http://bit.ly/WTCIInternshipApplication
Questions contact:
The World Trade Center Institute
Internship Program – c/o Janine Branch
401 E. Pratt Street, Suite 232
Baltimore, MD 21202
Ph. (410) 576-0022 ext. 108
Email: internships@wtci.org