Office of China and Mongolia Spring 2023 Internship Program (Virtual)

The Office of China and Mongolia (OCM) in the International Trade Administration (ITA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce is seeking several unpaid virtual part-time interns for Spring 2023. Interns will have the opportunity to work with OCM staff at our headquarters in Washington, DC, and with Foreign Commercial Service employees based at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and in U.S. Consulates in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Hong Kong.

 

 

Ideal applicants should have: a strong interest in U.S.-China trade policy and promotion, excellent oral and written communication skills, an ability to work in a team setting, and research experience. Chinese language reading skills are preferred but not required.

 

Requirements: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university, and living in the United States. Because these internships will be virtual, applicants will need to have a workspace, a personal computer with internet access, and a personal phone. Spring interns are expected to work a minimum of 14 hours per week.

 

How to apply: Interested applicants are asked to please submit your resume and cover letter via Handshake by Monday, December 5, at 11:59 PM EST. Applications will be reviewed as they are received so submission before the deadline is highly encouraged. Thank you for your interest!

If selected for an internship: Applicants may wish to ask their school’s career center about financial aid or other funding options for public service or other unpaid internships and to research possible sources outside school. OCM is open to accommodating students seeking academic credit if the internship meets their school’s requirements. ITA interns may join U.S. Department of Commerce Employee Resource Groups.