About the role#
The Inter-American Development Bank is seeking an undergraduate student for a paid internship focused on onboarding experience and AI innovation. This position is based at our headquarters and offers an opportunity to learn about development work and corporate management through on-the-job training.
What you'll do#
- Validate data accuracy, test user workflows, and optimize knowledge bases to support AI initiatives.
- Plan and execute virtual and in-person networking activities to help new hires connect.
- Provide logistical and operational support for onboarding events and orientation sessions.
- Design and deliver training sessions for onboarding facilitators.
- Develop and maintain orientation guides, toolkits, and reference materials for the New Hire Intranet.
What you'll need#
- You must be an active undergraduate student in Human Resources, communications, journalism, international relations, social sciences, or a related field.
- You must have completed at least your second year of undergraduate studies.
- Your graduation date must be after the internship period.
- Fluency in English is required, along with a working knowledge of Spanish, French, or Portuguese.
- You must be a national of an IDB member country.
- You must be a first-time participant in an IDB Group internship program.
- You cannot have family members working at the IDB or IDB Invest up to the fourth degree of consanguinity or second degree of affinity.
- International students must possess necessary work authorization such as CPT or OPT.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, full-time position (40 hours per week) located in Washington, District of Columbia.
- The internship term runs from January 16, 2027, to March 15, 2027.
- This role is a paid intern consultant position.
About Inter-American Development Bank
The Inter-American Development Bank provides long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development. Founded in 1959, the organization supports 48 member countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. It offers research, policy advice, and technical assistance to help plan and execute development projects. The bank maintains a staff of over 8,000 people and is based in Washington, DC.
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