Program/Fellowship Description:

The Meridian Center for Corporate Diplomacy team supports the management, program implementation, and training of all Corporate partners and oversees corporate fundraising at Meridian International Center, including among the Meridian Corporate Council. The Fellow is an integral member of the team and is involved in all the projects of the Corporate Diplomacy Team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of Center for Corporate      Diplomacy programs – such as Global Business Briefings and the Corporate Diplomacy Global Leaders Program - and events through      assembling materials, creating thematic/topical briefs, and writing      summaries for the Meridian website. 
• Research and develop briefing materials for upcoming stakeholder      meetings, on topics related to Corporate Diplomacy, and any relevant topic      pertaining to international trade, economics, and/or foreign policy. 
• Maintain information in Salesforce database to support donor      engagement, event management, and Corporate donor prospecting. 
• Completing all      organizational administrative responsibilities in a timely manner
• Participation in Fellowship cohort activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be/have: 

• An undergraduate or      graduate student in international studies or a related field, or the      equivalent in experience 
• A highly motivated      self-starter with superb communication and organizational skills, and high      attention to detail 
• A team player with the      ability to follow through on long-term projects and to work independently 
• Strong inter-cultural      communication skills; maturity, cultural sensitivity, and tact suitable      for working with individuals from around the world

Applicants are required to: 

• Commit 16-29 hours per      week to the fellowship 
• Be fluent in verbal and written English
• Be proficient in the MS Office Suite
• Maintain residency in the DC, MD, or VA area

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.