SelectUSA Internships
SelectUSA, a dynamic and mission-driven program to encourage business investment into the United States, is housed within the Global Markets division at the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
SelectUSA has vacancies for unpaid internships in Washington throughout the year on a semester basis. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable experience and insight into business investment in the United States, international capital flows, and U.S. investment policy.
All interns are required to be U.S. citizens and currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school program. Selected candidates must meet minimum security requirements by submitting to a background check upon arrival.
All interns are required to be U.S. citizens and currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school program. Selected candidates must meet minimum security requirements by submitting to a background check upon arrival.
Strong candidates have:
- Academic and/or professional experience in international relations, international or general business, management, public policy, economics, international investment and/or trade issues
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Strong teamwork skills
- An ability to work independently, and are self-motivated
- Excellent analytical and research skills
- Attention to detail
- Professional computer skills (including MS Office applications like Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
If you are interested in applying for a specific team, please read the descriptions below and specify your team preference in your cover letter. If you do not indicate a team preference, your application will be considered for a non-team specific internship.
Priority will be given to candidates who are available full-time (35-40 hours per week), but part-time hours may be considered
Email your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), as one combined PDF attachment to us. Be sure to include your first and last name in the file name. In your cover letter, please include the dates of your availability and specifically address your interest in SelectUSA, how you would help support SelectUSA’s mission, and how the selected internship aligns with your future goals. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
Applications may be submitted on a rolling basis for spring, summer, and fall semester internships. Submission deadlines are:
Summer (May - August): April 15
Fall (September - December): July 15
Spring (January - May): December 1
APPLY NOW by emailing SUSAInternships@trade.gov
TYPES OF INTERNSHIPS
APPLY TO INTERN WITH SELECTUSA
Internship applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. If you are interested in applying to intern with SelectUSA, please email your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), as one combined PDF attachment to SUSAInternships@trade.gov.
Be sure to include your first and last name in the file name. In your cover letter, please include the dates of your availability and specifically address your interest in SelectUSA, how you would help support SelectUSA’s mission, and how the selected internship aligns with your future goals. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.