The Harrisburg U.S. Export Assistance Center is pleased to announce internship opportunities for local, enrolled college students in the Central Pennsylvannia region. If you are interested in participating in the export process, please take a moment to read the information below and fill out our application.
What kind of work can I expect as an intern?
You will work with the Director of the Harrisburg U.S. Export Assistance Center on a range of international business projects designed to give practical assistance to businesses in the region. You will be asked to research questions and help in the preparation of client proposals with market research and evaluation. You will gain familiarity with export finance, marketing, cultural issues, and rigorous analyses in a real-world setting.
What requirements and qualifications do you look for in an intern?
You must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during one of our intern periods of Fall, Winter, or Summer. Students with a wide mix of skills have completed successful internships with us, with undergraduate majors ranging from business, cultural studies, languages, economics, political science, anthropology, philosophy, and engineering. In short, we look to your capabilities, motivation and attitude more so than a specific major or grade point average when evaluating our candidates. Some general qualifications include a strong and consistent academic background, solid analytical skills, and the ability to present information – written and orally – in an organized, logical manner. We look for evidence of personal motivation, resourcefulness, initiative and professionalism. This intern program is on a volunteer basis and is unpaid, however work-study eligibility can usually be applied to this program. Academic credit can also be offered as arranged by your educational institution.
For more inquiries, please contact:
Deborah Doherty, Director, Harrisburg U.S. Export Assistance Center
Email: deborah.doherty@mail.doc.gov
If your interested in an internship opportunity, please fill out the form below: