*** Now Recruiting for 2009 Fall and Winter Internships ***                                               

                 (2009 Summer positions are FULL)

Are you interested in a career in international business?

The U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) in Baltimore offers a range of internships during the school year, as well as the summer.  Each semester, 2 to 3 interns will be selected with priority given to the most outstanding students who have international studies and/or experience.

Internship Eligibility:

* Interns must be a U.S. citizen and a current student at a higher education institution. *

**Interns able to work for 2 semesters will be interviewed first. **                                  (ex: Spring/Summer or Summer/Fall  or Fall/Winter) 

Please note this is a non-paid internship. 

International Trade Interns are chosen through a highly selective process. It is imperative that one is able to communicate in a professional environment, be enthusiastic, and willing to learn. Course credit depends on the individual student's school; however, the USEAC will support any efforts for interns to receive course credit.

Major Areas of Study:

All Business Majors, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, International Relations, Marketing, Foreign Language, Communications, Sociology, Geography and History. Priority will be given to business and international majors.

Daily Job Activities

International Trade Interns become involved in the daily operational aspects of managing a high activity office. Projects range from coordinating market research to counseling U.S. companies seeking new international trade partners. Interns support trade specialists with development of trade seminars, presentations and other projects, as well as, assist walk-in visitors, handle telephone calls, light clerical and administrative support duties.

Required Skills and Computer Knowledge

• Proficient typing skills, data entry skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Lotus Notes;
• Proficient internet skills using Microsoft Internet Explorer, knowledge in information retrieval, search engines and cut/paste skills; and
• Basic telephone etiquette skills, fax knowledge, and e-mail proficiency.

**PLEASE NOTE: APPLY EARLY IN ORDER TO PROCESS INTERN PAPERWORK** 

Please complete the form below and send your resume to:                             janee.Pierre-Louis@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov  and Jolanta.Coffey@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov