U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE-HOUSTON
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Are you interested in a career in international business?
The U.S. Department of Commerce/ U. S. Export Assistance Center located in Houston, Texas offers year round student volunteer internship opportunities to graduate and undergraduate students.
Located in the Mickey Leland Federal building in downtown Houston, we are part of the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, an extensive network of trade specialists located throughout the world devoted to assisting U.S. companies expand their international business presence. Our office provides services to 31 counties in the Houston Metro and surrounding areas with offices in 105 cities throughout the U.S. and in more than 150 cities around the world.
Our trade experts assist U.S. firms in exporting their products/services by providing comprehensive counseling and advice, through timely and accurate intelligence regarding foreign markets, by identifying qualified international buyers and representatives, by advocating on their behalf, and by providing comprehensive solutions to whatever challenges they may encounter.
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Would you like to gain real work experience that can provide an essential edge for entering today's job market?
International Trade Assistants (Student Volunteers) work directly with our trade experts, providing assistance in various areas of business.
- Research- country/international market research, statstics, market intelligence
- Counseling- respond to telephone inquiries from exporters regarding trade requirements, regulations, documentation, country issues, etc.
- Public Relations- export leads, cold calling, meeting planning, various marketing projects
- Database Management- data-entry, follow-up, maintenance
- Web/Graphic Design- Website maintenance, flyers, brochures, trade show signs, etc.
- Administrative- answering phones, correspondence preparation, faxing, typing, emailing current and potential clients
- Special Projects- trade shows, official visits, seminars
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Am I eligible?
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- U.S. Citizen
- Currently enrolled full-time or part-time in a graduate or undergraduate program
- Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week
- Good interpersonal and writing skills
- Computer skills- Windows XP or higher, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer- knowledge of Lotus Notes helpful, but not required
- Able to successfully complete background check
Major Areas of Study
- *All Business Majors
- *Political Science
- *Economics
- *Foreign Languages
- Public Policy & Administration
- International Relations
- Communication
- Sociology
- Goverment & History
* Denotes preferred major areas of study.
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How can I apply?
Intereseted applicants should submit a detailed resume and coverletter to:
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Nyamusi K. Igambi |
| Sr. International Trade Specialist |
| U.S. Export Assistance Center |
| 1919 Smith Street, Suite 1026 |
| Houston, TX 77002 |
| Phone: (713) 209-3112 |
| Fax: (713) 209-3135 |
Coverletter should explain why you want to intern for the U.S. Commercial Service, discuss your strengths and weaknesses, and explain how this opportunity would benefit you. All applications should be received no later than the listed deadlines. For more information about the U.S. Commercial Service contact us at (713) 209-3104.
This is an unpaid internship opportunity. Interns work as a student volunteer of the U.S. Department of Commerce. No compensation will be paid for participation.
Application Deadlines
| FALL SEMESTER | SPRING SEMESTER | SUMMER SEMESTER |
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| July 15th | November 15th | April 15th |
For more information on our organization visit: export.gov