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Glee Church

Executive Assistant Intern

Bowie, MD

In this role, you will work closely with the Lead Pastor, scheduling, coordinating, and providing administrative support on an executive level. To be successful as an intern, you should be willing to ...

Glee Church

Executive Assistant Intern

Bowie, MD · On-site

In this role, you will work closely with the Lead Pastor, scheduling, coordinating, and providing administrative support on an executive level. To be successful as an intern, you should be willing to ...

Glee Church

Executive Assistant Intern

Bowie, MD · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

In this role, you will work closely with the Lead Pastor, scheduling, coordinating, and providing administrative support on an executive level. To be successful as an intern, you should be willing to ...

Disability Partnerships

Marketing Intern

Rockville, MD

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

The executive director will serve as a mentor for the intern. This is an excellent opportunity to gain additional work experience in the fields of marketing and communication and social media ...

FACT Coalition

Advocacy Intern

Washington, DC

$17 - $22.75/hr

S/he will also assist the Executive Director and the Deputy Director in any other coalition issues ... Intern" in the subject line of the email before August 24th, 2016 at 11:59pm. Due to the expected ...

FACT Coalition

Advocacy Intern

Washington, DC · On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

S/he will also assist the Executive Director and the Deputy Director in any other coalition issues ... Intern" in the subject line of the email before August 24th, 2016 at 11:59pm. Due to the expected ...

Disability Partnerships

Marketing Intern

Rockville, MD · On-site

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

The executive director will serve as a mentor for the intern. This is an excellent opportunity to gain additional work experience in the fields of marketing and communication and social media ...

CORNERSTONES INC

Intern, Training & Development

Reston, VA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Intern, Training and Development Reports to Job Role: EVP, HR FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly) R/S/T/O/I: Intern Level: Team Member Descriptive Summary The Training and Development Intern will assist with ...

ACLCA

Program Intern

Washington, DC

$17 - $22.75/hr

The Program Intern will work primarily with the Executive Director and members of the Education Committee. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in identifying resources to be shared with ACLCA Members ...

ACLCA

Program Intern

Washington, DC · On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

The Program Intern will work primarily with the Executive Director and members of the Education Committee. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist in identifying resources to be shared with ACLCA ...

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An Executive Intern is a student or recent graduate who works closely with senior executives or management teams to gain hands-on experience in business operations and leadership. Their responsibilities often include attending meetings, conducting research, preparing reports, and assisting with special projects. This role is designed to provide interns with exposure to high-level decision-making processes and strategic planning, helping them develop valuable skills for future leadership positions. Executive internships are typically offered by large organizations or corporations and can be an important stepping stone for those interested in executive or managerial careers.

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As an Executive Intern, you can expect to work on a variety of projects that support senior leadership, such as conducting market research, preparing presentations, analyzing business data, and assisting with strategic initiatives. You may also be tasked with scheduling meetings, drafting reports, and collaborating with other departments to complete cross-functional assignments. This role provides exposure to high-level decision-making processes and often involves working directly with executives, offering valuable insight into organizational leadership and operations. Interns are encouraged to take initiative, ask questions, and seek mentorship for professional growth.

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To thrive as an Executive Intern, you typically need strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and a background in business or a related field, often demonstrated through current undergraduate or graduate studies. Familiarity with productivity software such as Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools, and sometimes CRM platforms is usually expected. Strong communication, adaptability, and professionalism are standout soft skills for this role. These abilities help interns effectively support executive teams, manage multiple tasks, and contribute meaningfully to organizational goals.

What is the difference between Executive Intern vs Business Intern?

AspectExecutive InternBusiness Intern
CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a degree in business, management, or related fieldsUsually students or recent graduates in business, marketing, or related areas
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, executive departments, or leadership teamsVarious departments within a company, including marketing, finance, or operations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in corporate, finance, and consulting firms for high-level internship rolesCommon across industries for general internship roles in business functions

Executive Interns typically work closely with senior management in corporate settings, focusing on strategic projects, while Business Interns gain experience across different business units. The main difference lies in the level of responsibility and exposure to executive decision-making.

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Executive Intern - Spring 2027

Washington, DC • On-site

International Justice Mission
Non-Profits • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about International Justice Missionexternal

$36K - $43K/yr

Other

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Executive Intern

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking an Executive Intern to join the 2027 Spring Internship class.

The Executive Intern will support various initiatives executed by the CEO's Office, which provides oversight and leadership to IJM's 1,400 person workforce. Tasks may include:

  • Supporting Board of Directors meetings;
  • Supporting general executive administration priorities;
  • Assisting with internal communications; and
  • Participating in departmental and general IJM administrative support.

This position can be fully in-person or hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays) in the Washington, DC area. It reports to the Coordinator, CEO's Office. The position requires 20-40 hours per week, primarily during the hours of 8:30am-5:30pm EST. As volunteers, interns and fellows receive a monthly stipend to help defray their expenses related to participating in the internship program. This volunteer stipend is not an hourly wage, nor wages paid for services provided by the intern or fellow.

Spring internship program dates are January 11 – April 9, 2027.

General Qualifications and Required Skills

  • Prospective interns need to have completed at least two years of undergraduate study by the start of their internship.
  • At least one prior professional internship experience or significant leadership experience in extracurricular, campus, volunteer, or community-based organizations.
  • Ability to commit to a schedule consistent with the required time commitment listed above (20, 30, or 40 hours per week during standard business hours).
  • Experience in event planning.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

Critical Qualities

  • Mature orthodox Christian faith;
  • Humble and resilient;
  • Pursues excellence;
  • Culturally aware and appreciative of difference;
  • Strong service ethic;
  • Innovative problem solver;
  • Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others;
  • Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges;
  • Tenacious in achieving goals; and
  • Professional.

Application Process:

Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith* in one PDF document.

*What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate's value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.

At IJM, we're committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices. IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment. While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God's work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily. That's why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles' Creed.

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.

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