Description:
As a Commercial Service Intern for the US Department of Commerce
you will be expected to assist International Trade Specialists on
various day-to-day operations, conduct yourself in a professional
manner in person and on the phone, have knowledge of Microsoft
Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc), and be
dependable.
What kind of work can I expect as an intern?
You will work in conjunction with our Pontiac team of
International Trade Specialists 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. In doing so, you will have access to our
market research as well as opportunities for contact with our
colleagues in our offices in U.S. Embassies and Consulates around
the world. You will gain familiarity with export finance,
marketing, cultural issues, and rigorous analyses in a real-world
setting.
Daily Internship Activities
- Provide support to International Trade Specialists in outreach, market research, trade promotion, and international trade and policy development
- Opportunity to take part in trade development meetings with American and foreign government officials and executives, in key industries
- Research and analysis on commercial markets in Latin America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
- Research on policy and regulatory issues involving global markets
- Writing on international trade and regulatory issues involving trade negotiations
- Planning and Promotion of industry trade events
- Database management
- Networking opportunities with major companies in Michigan and abroad
Major Areas of Study
All Business Majors, Economics, Political Science, Public
Administration, Law, International Studies and Relations,
Marketing, Finance, and Foreign Language.
What requirements and qualifications do we look for in an
intern?
You must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to work a minimum of 16-20
hours per week during one of our intern periods of Fall, Spring,
or Summer. 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
academic credit may be offered as arranged by your educational
institution.
To apply for an internship position please fill out the
application form below.
Thanks!