FALL 2009 INTERNSHIP DATES
(3 months internships available as follows):
Tuesday, September 8 - Friday, December 18, 2009
Deadline for Applications:  Friday, May 22, 2009
Interview Dates:  Tues. May 26 and Wed. May 27, 2009 

Position Outline
The U.S. Trade Office in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC) requires a "Trade Assistant" to conduct trade research, analyze business summaries and write reports concerning local industry prospects with respect to opportunities for American businesses. A major portion of the research involves verbal communication and interaction with companies in the Lower Mainland of BC. The experience in a premier international business environment should be considered of foremost importance and benefit to the student. We are currently seeking students who possess and can demonstrate a high level of communication skills (both verbal and written), market research skills and "self-starter" characteristics to take on the exciting and challenging opportunities at the U.S. Department of Commerce, Commercial Service Vancouver.

STUDENTS APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE EITHER CANADIAN OR AMERICAN CITIZENS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS IN CANADA.

Note: Like other internship opportunities with the Government of the United States, this should be considered a NON-REMUNERATING position. The position is a relatively high profile opportunity targeted at students seeking to develop advanced business skills, in particular within the marketing discipline.

Skills/Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Strong market research skills
• Demonstrated superior initiative, maturity and creativity
• Extremely professional, in both manner and appearance
• Previous international and/or marketing experience an asset, but not required

This internship opportunity is open to Canadian or American citizens currently enrolled in university at either the undergraduate or graduate level. As such, we look forward to considering your application.

APPLICATION PACKAGE
Must include cover letter and resume with the following elements:.

Cover Letter: Why you want to be an intern, what you have to offer and what you hope to benefit from the internship.

Resume: Future goals, computer skills, past experience, including academic accomplishments, citizenship, student status.

Application Deadline:

Friday, May 22, 2009

Email or send your application package to Judy Simonite.  For further information, Contact: Commercial Assistant, Judy Simonite, at judy.simonite@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov