The U.S. Commercial Service New Delhi in India, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), offers internship opportunities throughout the year. The program is designed for college or university undergraduates and graduate students of Economics, Business Administration and related fields. It provides "hands-on" experience by working in a Commercial Service Office at the U.S. Embassy on research, trade events, and business issues for U.S. firms interested in the Indian market.   Student Internship program also provides an opportunity to continue your education, to train with people who manage the day-to-day business of the Federal government, and to combine your academic study with on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist Commercial Specialists in program activities, including trade show recruitment and participation, launching promotional campaigns for American firms, conducting market research, contacting the Indian business public to support product and event promotions, and identifying sources of supply in the United States for Indian buyers.

• Work closely with Commercial Service American Officers and Indian Trade Commercial Specialists to help U.S. executives understand India and Indian commercial opportunities

• Prepare industry specific market research

• Counsel U.S. Companies

• Edit Publications

• Participate in the organization of trade events and exhibitions

• Office management/administration projects on an as-need basis, including system administration IT management

• Attend various functions as a representative of the Commercial Service

• Work closely with other U.S. and Indian agencies on various projects

• Clerical work  

Internship Eligibility:

Ø  United States or Indian citizenship (students in United States)

Ø   Majors in business or public administration, economics, international affairs, or related field.

Ø  A superior academic rating and a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for undergraduates and graduates at the time of application.

Ø  Fluency in English language

Ø  Availability for a minimum of 3 to 6 months and are required to be full-time while working in India and, thus, work the equivalent 32-40 hours each week.

Ø  Excellent business communication, computer skills, and interpersonal skills

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

HOW DO I APPLY?

Procedure for Application - Each applicant needs to provide the following information regardless of whether he or she is currently residing overseas or domestically:
1.  Cover Letter: Why you want to be an intern, what you have to offer and how you hope to benefit from the internship.
2. Resume: Future goals, computer and language skills, past experience, including academic accomplishments, citizenship, and student status.
3. Two letters of recommendation – First, from a current/previous professor who is familiar with your work.  Second, from someone with processional credentials, preferable from a previous employer or someone who has known the applicant for more than two years. (Letters cannot be from any family relatives)
4. Official college transcripts
5. Five references – References must not be related to you, should know the applicant for a minimum of one year.  Applicant must provide contact information (email, phone number, address)

U.S.  Citizens:
Please submit all of the below listed forms (these forms can be downloaded from the page). The forms must not be dated any earlier than 120 days prior to the proposed commencement of the internship.
• Copy of completed and signed Volunteer Service Agreement;
• Completed and signed Credit Report Release Statement;
• Copy of U.S. passport (pages with picture and personal information);
• Completed and signed Form SF-85P and
• For male applicants only, the Selective Service Registration
• Resume
• (2) U.S. Department of Commerce Fingerprint Charts (SF-87)
• Required Information: Full name and Current Street Mailing Address (where to mail fingerprint charts)

Non-U.S. Citizens (students in United States)
Non U.S. Citizens students applying for an internship will have their Security Assurance Check (SAC) handled by the Regional Security Office at Post.
•  Volunteer Service Agreement Required Mandatory Information
•  Consumer Credit Report
• Pre-Appointment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration (for males ONLY)
• Student Volunteer Internship Submission Checklist
 
We accept applications on a rolling basis - first come, first served.

Please submit your application to Renie Subin/Smita Joshi, Intern Coordinator at the Commercial Service in New Delhi, India at the below mentioned address.
The American Center
24 Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi 110 001
Tel: 91-11-23472000 Fax: 91-11-2331 5172
Email: Renie.Subin@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov , Smita.Joshi@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
(Email Subject line (last name, first name) Internship Application)

Application deadline: March 31, 2009

After we receive your application, and if you meet the requirements, Renie Subin/Smita Joshi will contact you for an interview (in person or by telephone). If you are selected, a complete application package will be sent to you to begin the security screening. Note that it takes about 3-6 months to complete the application and security process.

Compensation
This internship is a voluntary position and is unpaid however academic credit is available; consult with your advising councilor. Students are responsible for obtaining their own transportation to and from post, housing, and personal expenses.
 Security Assurance Check (SAC) Request
As an intern for the U.S. Commercial Service you will go through a background security assurance check. A security assurance check is mandatory for the position.    No offer of employment is final until, a favorable assurance check is received.
Upon Completion
Once students have completed their internship with CS India, they will receive a certificate of completion. Further more, the time allotted for the internship can be applied towards the application process for employment with the U.S. Commercial Service. 

Volunteer Service Agreement

Required Mandatory Information