Intern, Center for Corporate Diplomacy

Description Title: Intern, Center for Corporate Diplomacy Employment Status: NON-EXEMPT Supervisor Title: Associate Director, Corporate Diplomacy Date Revised: July 2026

Summary of Position

The Meridian Center for Corporate Diplomacy team develops and implements programs, events, and engagement opportunities that connect the private sector with global leaders and diplomatic stakeholders. To facilitate this mission, Meridian receives funding support from FedEx to provide an internship within the department. The intern is an integral member of the team, supporting corporate engagement initiatives through research, program and event coordination, stakeholder tracking, database management, and the development of briefing and communications materials for Meridian's Corporate Council and broader corporate community.

This position is located in Washington D.C. and Meridian requires MD, DC, or VA residence for all employees. The position may work partially remotely until further notice.

Requirements

Position Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of Center for Corporate Diplomacy programs and events, including Global Business Briefings and the Corporate Diplomacy Global Leaders Program, through assembling materials, creating thematic and topical briefs, and drafting summaries for the Meridian website. Support the development, implementation, administration, and performance tracking of Corporate Council Working Groups, including maintaining and updating thematic tracks and related program materials. Research and develop briefing materials for stakeholder meetings on topics related to corporate diplomacy, international trade, economics, foreign policy, and other issues relevant to Meridian’s work. Maintain and update the Corporate Council Partner Directory to ensure accurate partner and stakeholder records. Maintain information in Salesforce to support donor engagement, event management, and corporate donor prospecting efforts. Complete organization