The Philadelphia U.S. Export Assistance Center is pleased to announce internship opportunities for local, enrolled college students in the Philadelphia region. If you are interested in participating in the export process, please take a moment to read the information below and fill out our application.

What kind of work can I expect as an intern?

Major Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate global opportunities for the purpose of presenting to targeted business groups.
• Prospective client follow up calls
• Campaign support to generate attendance at trade shows and events
• Maintain database by entering, verifying, and backing up data

 Job Requirements

• A relevant (for example, Marketing or Business Administration) major is not required, but is preferred 
• Excellent telephone communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to effectively manage time, meet deadlines, and balance multiple priorities
• The ability to work independently and proactively, yet cooperate and fit into a team
• A strong and consistent academic background, solid analytical skills, and the ability to present information – written and orally – in an organized, logical manner

Strong candidates will have marketing expertise, an ability to build strong relationships with clients and the internal staff, and possess problem solving and organizational skills.

What requirements and qualifications do you look for in an intern?
*You must be a U.S. Citizen
*You must be able to work a minimum of 16 hours per week during the Fall/Spring school semester and 24 hours per week in the summer
Students with a wide mix of skills have completed successful internships with us, with undergraduate majors ranging from business, cultural studies, languages, economics, and political science.  In short, we look to your capabilities, motivation and attitude more so than a specific major or grade point average when evaluating our candidates. Some general qualifications include a strong and consistent academic background, solid analytical skills, and the ability to present information – written and orally – in an organized, logical manner. We look for evidence of personal motivation, resourcefulness, initiative and professionalism. This intern program is on a volunteer basis and is unpaid.  Off-campus work-study eligibility can usually be applied to this program.  Academic credit can also be offered as arranged by your educational institution.

***PLEASE NOTE: Due to new federal government security procedures, we will now be hiring for longer time periods (two semesters instead of one) and further in advance.  Right now interviewing is being done for the following:  Fall 2008/Spring 2009; and Spring 2009/Summer 2009.  We now need interns to work with us for about six months, but this could be somewhat negotiable.

For more information, please contact:
Leandro Solorzano, International Trade Specialist or
David Periquito, International Trade Specialist 

U.S. Export Assistance Center Philadelphia
The Curtis Center
601 Walnut Street, Suite 580 West
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Telephone: 215-597-6101
Fax: 215-597-6123
E-mail: Leandro.Solorzano@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov or
David.Periquito@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov