Asia Department Internship at the Dept. of Commerce

This internship is listed as full time, but if you're really interested, talk to the hiring manager about a part time opportunity.

U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

POSITION
Asia Department Internship

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the largest not-for-profit business federation representing state and local chambers, business associations, and millions of businesses. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Asia Department develops policy positions on trade and investment issues important to companies doing business in the Asia-Pacific region, and promotes these positions before the Administration, Congress, foreign governments, and the American public.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The work we do is an exciting combination of International Affairs, Government & Policy, and Business. This position would be well-suited for a candidate who is interested in the U.S.-Asia trade relationship, lobbying, commerce, and foreign politics. The internship provides opportunities for event planning, research, and writing in the China, Southeast Asia, and Pakistan departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Researching issues of importance in the U.S.-Asia commercial relationship;
· Assisting with large and small scale events such as Asia Task Force briefings from government and private sector speakers, Asia Sponsors events, foreign dignitary dinners, and other special programs;
· Attending and reporting on Capitol Hill briefings and area think tank events on Asia;
· Providing administrative help to the Southeast Asia team as it organizes a health care conference in Thailand
· Preparing for the fall China Business Grassroots tours;
· Assisting with database maintenance and other administrative tasks which include phone coverage for the Asia Department and International Division, expense reports, sorting incoming mail, trips to local embassies for visas and passports, language translation, faxing and photo copying documents
We are looking for an undergraduate or graduate student with background and interest in Asia, strong writing skills, and good attention to detail. This candidate should be willing to work hard in a fast-paced office environment.

*This is a full time, unpaid internship which offers a travel allowance.

If you are interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and short/ relevant writing sample to
Jean Hunt at jhunt@uschamber.com.