The International Trade Intern Program is a volunteer (non-paid) internship, which requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for 10-12 weeks.

The purpose of the International Trade Intern Program is to provide students the opportunity to:

• Work with professionals involved in trade at the local, state, national and international levels.
• Strengthen research skills.
• Gain practical office skills.
• Acquire hands on work experience in international trade.
• Learn how the state of Washington promotes international trade.

Intern research projects covers a broad range of requests for information. The majority of projects are focused on, but not limited to the following geographic regions - Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Western Europe, China, and Taiwan, - and targeted industries - aerospace, software, wood products, life sciences, education and industrial machinery. Specific responsibilities include:

• Responding to requests for information on products manufactured in Washington.
• Identifying and recruiting companies to exhibit at trade shows.
• Compiling statistical data relating to exporting and importing.
• Developing marketing materials for programs and events
• Escorting foreign trade delegations to meetings with businesses and government representatives.
• Other skills will be added based on skills and initiative.

Applicants should possess a high level of initiative, strong oral and written communication skills, research skills and an interest in international affairs. Applicants should also be junior or senior-level students or recent university graduates. Although a major in one of the following areas is helpful, it is not required:

• Business Administration
• International Studies
• Economics
• Public Administration
• Political Science
• Foreign Languages

Please complete and mail the application with a brief writing sample to:

Department of Commerce
International Trade Division
Attn: Pam Sandoz
2001 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121
Telephone (206) 256-6100

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Last Updated 4/24/2008