*** Now Recruiting for 2009 Winter and 2010 Spring Internships ***
Are you interested in a career in international business?
The U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) in Baltimore offers a range of internships during the school year, as well as the summer. Each semester, 2 to 3 interns will be selected with priority given to the most outstanding students who have international studies and/or experience.
Internship Eligibility:
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be a student at the time of internship at a higher education institution.
- Interns able to work for 2 semesters will be interviewed
first.
(ex: Spring/Summer or Summer/Fall or Fall/Winter) - Available for a minimum of 16 hours per week
***Please note this is a non-paid internship. ***
International Trade Interns are chosen through a highly selective process. It is imperative that one is able to communicate in a professional environment, be enthusiastic, and willing to learn. Course credit depends on the individual student's school; however, the USEAC will support any efforts for interns to receive course credit.
Major Areas of Study:
All Business Majors, Economics, Political Science, Public
Administration, Law, International Relations, Marketing, Foreign
Language, Communications, Sociology, Geography and History.
Priority will be given to business and international majors.
Daily Job Activities
International Trade Interns become involved in the daily
operational aspects of managing a high activity office. Projects
range from coordinating market research to counseling U.S.
companies seeking new international trade partners. Interns
support trade specialists with development of trade seminars,
presentations and other projects, as well as, assist walk-in
visitors, handle telephone calls, light clerical and
administrative support duties.
Required Skills and Computer Knowledge
- Proficient typing skills, data entry skills;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Lotus Notes;
- Proficient internet skills using Microsoft Internet Explorer, knowledge in information retrieval, search engines and cut/paste skills; and
- Basic telephone etiquette skills, fax knowledge, and e-mail proficiency.
**PLEASE NOTE: APPLY EARLY IN ORDER TO PROCESS INTERN PAPERWORK**
Please complete the form below and send your resume to: janee.Pierre-Louis@mail.doc.gov and Jolanta.Coffey@mail.doc.gov