Meridian International Center Intern Program

Meridian International Center’s Intern Program exposes rising students and professionals to public diplomacy, international relations, exchanges, cultural and corporate diplomacy, and more.

Interns develop the professional experience that will allow them to explore the fields of diplomacy and international affairs by gaining an overview of the operations of a nonprofit public diplomacy center. The internship includes professional development activities, including mentorship, training and education sessions, lunches with senior leadership, and an opportunity to create a capstone project that can be used as part of a professional portfolio.

All Interns will be paid the Washington, D.C. minimum wage. In addition, all interns working in person will be eligible for a $75 per month Metro SmartBenefits contribution.

The Meridian Intern Program is located in Washington D.C., and Meridian requires MD, DC, or VA residence for all employees. Interns must have current authorization to work in the United States. Meridian does not sponsor work visas. The position may work partially remotely until further notice.

• Winter - Spring: Second Monday of January to final Friday in May
• Summer: First Monday in June to final Friday in August
• Fall: Second Monday in September to last Friday before December 25

The application periods are:

• Winter - Spring: October/November
• Summer: Meridian is no longer accepting applications for summer. 
• Fall: June/July

Qualified applicants may apply here. Note that applications will only appear during the open application period for each cohort.

Education Requirements

• Open to undergraduate students, master’s candidates, or recent graduates of associate’s programs, bachelor’s programs, or graduate programs OR
• Emerging professionals looking to shift their career focus.

Preferred Experience

• Interns will have competitive applications if they demonstrate school, internship, volunteer, or equivalent experience in administrative work, event planning, virtual facilitation, marketing, data management, or relevant topical experience pertaining to the individual internships.
• Meridian is a collaborative workplace that utilizes Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to carry out day-to-day work. Teams also utilize a variety of other tools, including but not limited to, Salesforce, Pardot, Canva, Canvas Learning Management System, and Zoom. Please indicate in your application if you possess experience with any of these platforms or applications.

Technical Requirements

• All Interns must have residency in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia as of their start date and must maintain this residency throughout their internship.
• Ability to commit a maximum of 29 hours per week.
• Interns may work partially remotely until further notice.
• Some positions may have additional requirements. Please read the position postings carefully.
• Non-US citizens are encourage to apply but must have US work authorization in order to begin work. Meridian does not sponsor visas.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply through Meridian’s online application system. All candidates must provide a resume (one page preferred) and a cover letter that addresses the following:

1. What skills and experiences would you bring to the Meridian Center(s) or programs you selected above?
2. Please tell us why you think an internship at Meridian would be beneficial to your future career goals.

Only candidates being considered for a position will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS or EMAILS in reference to this position will be accepted.

Employer's Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Meridian promotes equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, family responsibilities, marital, veteran or military status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be offered and maintained to all persons at every stage and condition of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.