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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, OFFICE OF CHINA AND MONGOLIA  

UNPAID VIRTUAL SUMMER 2024 INTERNSHIPS  

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 interns to join our team this summer.   

Opportunities include: 

Supporting the ITA on strategic projects to strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. industry and investments 

Researching and analyzing issues related to U.S.-China trade policy  

Participating in calls and virtual meetings with senior trade analysts 

Drafting briefing documents for U.S. Department of Commerce officials 

Networking with current ITA interns and alumni 

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.  Summer interns usually work 30-40 hours per week.  

How to apply:  Interested applicants are asked to please submit ONE document containing your resume and cover letter in pdf (preferred) or word format. Please use the following naming convention for your document: LASTNAME_Firstname (e.g., DOE_Jane.pdf).  Submit your application via Handshake or via email to Nicole Melcher (Nicole.Melcher@trade.gov) by Thursday, April 18, at 11:59 PM EST with the subject line “OCM Summer 2024 Internship Application”.  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. 

The U.S. Department of Commerce provides fair access, opportunities, and advancement for all, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, or work arrangement.