U.S. Government
White House – The Executive Office of the President
See details from each office for more information on full-time and part-time internship opportunities. Out of the 11 different offices, look for Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the Council of Economic Advisers for trade-related positions,
Washington, D.C.
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Internship applications are also posted on USTR’s own website. Due dates are as follows: apply by November 15th for the spring session, apply by March 25th for the summer session, apply by July 15th for the fall session.
Washington, D.C.
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
Interns may be hired on a temporary basis for up to one year for an initial period, or for an indefinite period, to complete the educational requirement. Interns may work either part- or full-time.
Washington, D.C.
U.S. Department of Commerce — Look for the International Trade Administration (ITA)
Internship applicants are accepted on a rolling basis.
Washington, D.C.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
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Washington, D.C. and more.
U.S. House of Representatives — Look for the Ways and Means Committee; the Committee on Foreign Affairs
For the internship summer sessions, applicants should apply mid-spring. Internships may be offered in the spring and fall but should be confirmed with each committee and member office.
Washington, D.C.
U.S. Senate — Look for the Committee on Finance
When applications open, postings will be listed on the Senate Employment Bulletin and the Senate Internships Bulletin. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis
Washington, D.C.
For more government positions, please visit USAJOBS and the U.S. Office of Personal Management (OPM). Specifically, look out for the Pathways Program for entry-level opportunities and internships.
If you recently completed (or are about to obtain) a graduate degree and are interested in building relevant skills to find your policy fit with U.S. government, look at the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program.
International Organizations
International Trade Centre
Internships are posted on internship roster on a rolling basis.
Geneva, Switzerland.
World Trade Organization (WTO)
The WTO Internship is open to applicants who have completed at least one year of postgraduate studies and are from WTO countries or customs territories engaged in accession negotiations.
Geneva, Switzerland.
Industry and Business
WITA Sponsors & Members
Others
Non–Profit Organizations, Trade Associations, and Think Tanks
WITA Sponsors & Members
American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA)
Consumer Technology Association
Motion Picture Association of America
National Assocation of Manufacturers
National Foreign Trade Council
National Pork Producers Council
Semiconductor Industry Assocation
Others
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
George W. Bush Presidental Center
Information Technology Industry Council
Institute for Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI)
National Milk Producers Federation
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Additional Opportunities
Australian Trade and Investment Commission