Interning with Commercial Service Greece
Volunteer Service Intern Program

The U.S. Commercial Service Greece offers internship opportunities throughout the year. The internship provides college/university students in the fields of international affairs, business administration or related sectors "hands-on" experience working in the Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy.

What Commercial Service is doing

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

Interns assist Trade specialists by:

Conducting market research
Assisting companies seeking information
Assisting to organize Trade Missions
Organization of and participation in commercial events
Administrative work

Who is eligible

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

Enrollment in a school
Fluency in Greek and English language
Availability for at least 5 months (Mon-Fri, 24hrs per week)
Good communication and computer skills

Students of Business, International Relations, Economics, and Languages will benefit most from an internship at the Commercial Service.

Every student has to receive a positive security check by the U.S. Government prior to the start of an internship.

For more information please contact: Maria.Georgousi@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov