The Healthcare Products & Technologies Team of the Office of Health and Consumer Goods has an ongoing need for motivated and enthusiastic undergraduate and graduate students to intern in our office. We offer an excellent opportunity for students to assist in research and implementation of our global trade agenda, integrate academic theory and workplace requirements, gain relevant skills and knowledge, explore Federal career options, develop professional networks, and gain a greater awareness of the role of Federal agencies and export assistance programs designed to help U.S. companies export their products and services.

Interns may work between 20 - 40 hours per week on policy and economic issues affecting international and domestic competition and innovation. Examples of subject areas covered include market analysis, encouraging access to emerging markets (such as China and India), and trade negotiations.

As an intern, you will assist international trade specialists to complete a wide array of tasks, including researching and evaluating potential opportunities for growth for U.S. companies. Interns should be comfortable with a fast-paced work environment, deadline oriented, and have excellent oral and written communication skills. The internship is unpaid, but offers an excellent opportunity to meet and network with U.S. government officials and private sector representatives involved in international trade. We will work with you to get academic credit, if your college or university offers that option.

Essential Qualifications include:

U.S. citizenship
Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate school program at time of internship
Computer skilled - proficient in Excel, Word, WordPerfect, PowerPoint

Desirable Qualifications:

Formal study or professional experiences in international trade
Language proficiency in Chinese, Spanish, Russian, or French

How do I apply?

If you are interested in applying for an internship, please fax or e-mail a brief cover letter and your resume to Ms. Tajhesha Howard, International Trade Specialist, Healthcare Products & Technologies: fax (202) 482-0975; e-mail: Tajhesha.Howard@mail.doc.gov.

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U.S. Department of Commerce
International Trade Administration
Office of Health and Consumer Goods
1401 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20230