The US Commercial Service Switzerland thanks you for your interest in the internship. We currently offer an internship position.

What do we do?

The U.S. Commercial Service assists U.S. companies entering the Swiss market and helps Swiss firms in their efforts to profit from their alliances with American companies either by representing American manufactures, utilizing American products, or through joint venture arrangements. To support these objectives, the office analyzes information on the Swiss market, facilitates contacts with Swiss businesses, promotes US products in the Swiss marketplace, and advocates US business interests.

What do interns do?

Interns assist Trade specialists by:

• conducting market research
• assisting companies seeking information
• organizing trade missions
• organization of and participation in commercial events
• administrative work
• updating this website

The Intern Experience

Learn what past interns had to say about their experience at U.S. Commercial Service Switzerland here.

Am I eligible?

In order to participate in this program you must meet the following qualifications:

• enrollment in a school
• fluency in German and English
• availability for at least 2 months (Mon-Fri 40hr week)
• good communication and computer skills
• Students of business, international relations, economics, and languages will benefit most from an internship at the Commercial Service.

Selection is made without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, or handicap. Every intern has to receive a positive security check by the U.S. Government prior to the start of an internship.

Payment

This internship is a volunteer service. Federal regulations prohibit financial compensation. An official letter of recommendation will be provided. Most Universities will award 3-6 credits for a completed internship.

Will I be insured?

No Federal Government liability is assumed.

How do I apply?

Your application (at least 6 months in advance) must include:

Cover Letter: Why you want to be an intern, what you have to offer and how you hope to benefit from the internship.
Resume: Future goals, computer skills, past experience, including academic accomplishments, citizenship, student status.
Official Identification Document: Copy of an official identification document (e.g. passport or drivers license).
Availability: Tell us which months you prefer for your internship.

Please send your application to the contact below.

Students are highly encouraged to apply for this rewarding internship. Please mail your complete application to the following address:

U.S. Commercial Service
American Embassy
Senior Commercial Officer
Jubiläumsstrasse 93
CH-3005 Bern, Switzerland
Email:jolanda.spychiger@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Tel: +41-31-357 76 42, Fax: +41-31-357 73 36