USTR Student Intern Program

United States Trade Representative

Location: Washington, D.C.

Major/Field of Interest:

Business , Economics, International Relations, Legal, Social Sciences

Description:

The student intern program at USTR is a volunteer program where undergraduate and graduate students gain knowledge and experience on U.S. trade policy and, in many cases, earn college credit at the same time.Assignments range from research, analyses, statistics, briefing books, report preparation, meeting and conference planning, letter writing, to covering Hill meetings, hearings, and markups as necessary.Applications will be processed by the Intern Coordinator and circulated to senior staff to determine if there is a need for volunteer assistance. These offices include, General Counsel; Congressional Affairs; Western Hemisphere; Europe and the Mediterranean; Japan; China; Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation; World Trade Organization and Multilateral Affairs; Industry, Agricultural Affairs; Public Affairs; Intergovernmental Affairs; Environment and Natural Resources; Services, Investment, and Intellectual Property; and our Geneva headquarters.

Compensation: Unpaid

Hours per Week: Full Time, Part Time

Duration: Not listed

Program Availability: Semester, Summer

Typical Application Deadline: March, September, November

Eligibility:

Must be a United States Citizen

Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Recent Graduates, Graduate Students

Web site:http://www.ustr.gov/Who_We_Are/USTR_Student_Internship_Program.html

Contact:

Deborah Tidwell
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Human Resources - Intern Coordinator
600 17th Street, N.W.
Winder Building
Washington, D.C. 20508