World Trade Center Institute is hiring: Non-Profit Accounting Intern in Baltimor

Jump-start a career in international relations, non-profit management, and global business! Internships at the World Trade Center Institute offer unique hands-on experience and unparalleled networking opportunities. As an intern, you will gain insight into the world of non-profits and international business, learn from industry leaders and get to know about the local professional and business community. All interns are assigned real life tasks and given professional titles to be used throughout the semester. WTCI's interns attend all of our prestigious events and get a chance to practice valuable networking skills. Some of our best interns go on to full-time positions with many of our clients - some of Maryland's most prestigious institutions.

Non-Profit Accounting

Assist in Accounting activities, including:

• Assist in accounting-related activities such as accounts payable/receivable
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly expenses analysis and weekly financial reports
• Assist with office management tasks such as inventory management, mail retrieval, and troubleshooting of office IT issues
• Attend WTCI networking events
• Perform other miscellaneous duties

Skills needed:

• Professional attitude
• General understanding of financial operations
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with working in a small hybrid-team environment
• Detail-oriented
• Must be able to work independently
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365)
• Knowledge of QuickBooks preferred, but not necessary
• Knowledge of graphic software a plus

How does it work?

Interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Interns are expected to have some availability during standard business hours and come into the WTCI office at least one day per week. Attendance at WTCI signature events is required. Currently, WTCI is only seeking interns who are located in Maryland. All interns will design an end-of-semester presentation which will be presented to WTCI staff.

Interns receive a stipend depending on which semester the internship takes place. These stipends are listed below.

Spring Semester - $4,000

Summer Semester - $2,000

Fall Semester - None as no intern required for this semester

Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. This internship is not suitable for people with too much labor market experience. Longer than a semester internships are encouraged and arrangements can be made with the respective manager depending on the department's needs.

Dates for the Internship:

Spring 2025 - January 27-June 13, 2025

Summer 2025 - June 23-August 29, 2025

Other Benefits:

- College Credit
- Mentorship
- Professional references upon good performance
- Unique networking opportunities
- Participation in all WTCI events
- Interaction with business executives and foreign diplomats
- Access to the Top of the World Observation level

The Application Process:

Intern applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and answer the questions below via the application. The cover letter should clearly state the position the applicant is applying for, the semester of interest, the approximate date on which he/she would be available to begin work, if selected and why you would 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.

Internships at WTCI are quite competitive. The top three to five applicants will be invited for an interview by each manager in charge of the different departments. Each manager might interview at different times, so there is no set interview week. After the interviews, WTCI will notify selected interns.