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Unpaid Internships with Global Markets Asia in the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration

 

The Global Markets Asia unit at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration or ITA is seeking unpaid virtual interns on a full or part-time basis. Our mission is to create prosperity by strengthening the international competitiveness of U.S. industry, promoting trade and investment, and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements.

 

In the Global Markets Asia unit, you will be working with colleagues in the Office of South Asia, at our headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S. Foreign Commercial Service Officers, Locally Employed Staff in Embassies and Consulates in India and Bangladesh, and the Executive Director and Deputy Assistant Secretary. 

 

Job Duties May Include:

  • Researching and analyzing trade issues and data
  • Participating in meetings with companies, trade associations, foreign governments, and Commerce Department and other U.S. government agencies
  • Writing and editing briefing documents and preparing trip books for U.S. Department of Commerce Officials
  • Supporting regional and multilateral ITA initiatives
  • Networking with current ITA interns and alumni
  • Supporting strategic outreach to U.S. exporters, particularly in underserved communities
  • Supporting strategic communications including social media
  • Helping develop presentations and visualizations
  • Supporting Desk Officers in meetings with foreign governments
  • Supporting trade missions of U.S. small, medium, and large-sized businesses
  • Coordinating meeting arrangements
  • Reporting on events such as congressional committee hearings and think tank conferences.

 

Ideal applicants should have: 

  • A strong interest in U.S.-Asia trade policy and promotion
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • An ability to work independently and within a team
  • Research experience
  • Be able to work minimally 24 hours per week

 

Dates:

September 10, 2025, to December 12, 2025

 

Requirements: 

  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens and enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university.
  • Applicants must have reliable access to a laptop and internet.
  • Students must be a rising junior or above.
  • Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • *Internship hours and dates are flexible, but students must be able to work at least 24 hours (3 full days) per week, with accommodation made for class schedule.

 

How to Apply: 

Interested applicants are asked to apply for by submitting ONE document containing your cover letter, resume, transcript, and a writing sample in pdf (preferred) or word format DIRECTLY to Staren.Pierce@trade.gov. Please use the following naming convention for your document: LASTNAME_Firstname (e.g., DOE_Jane.pdf). Submit your application in Handshake by 11:59pm EST on September 5, 2025. 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.

 

ITA is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.