International Trade Intern Foreign & Commonwealth Office 15 reviews - Chicago, IL Contract, Internship Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) Being a member of that helps UK companies with the development of their US Market entry strategy and supports UK companies already active in the US Observes Trade and Investment Officers and Associates who help US companies looking to expand in the UK and support US companies aready active in the UK Shadows DIT staff while they work on the following projects: organizing trade missions, compiling visit programs for diplomats, planning company meetings, facilitating introductions and producing and managing networking events Attends DIT office meetings, receptions, conferences, and other events Meets and Speaks with high level UK and US company representatives and public officials Learns about how DIT works across the following sector: Advanced Engineering, Energy & Environment, Financial Services, Information Communication Technologies, Life Sciences, and Food, Drink & Retail Essential qualifications, skills and experience Must be a current junior, senior or graduate student at the time of internship, preferably, pursuing one of the following degrees: Economics, Global & International Studies, Business, Public Relations, Political Science, Marketing & Communications Must be available 16-25 hours per week between 27 Aug - 14 Dec 2018. Must have interest in UK and US business environment Must have an understanding of both private and public sector operations Must have effective communication skills, have a good team member attitude Must be a motivated individual who enjoys professional networking Under US State Department requirements, the Embassy/Consulate may only provide internship opportunities to persons who are US citizens, US Green Card holders or A or J1 Visa holders. If you hold a Visa other than an A or J1 Visa, you are not currently eligible to intern at the Consulate. All successful candidates will be subject to security clearances and background checks. Required competencies Collaborating and Partnering Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month Application deadline - year 20 June 2018 Grade Internship Type of Position Fixed Term, Intern Working hours per week 16-25 Region N. America, Caribbean and British Overseas Territories Country/Territory United States Location (City) Chicago Type of Post British Consulate General Number of vacancies 2 Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year 27 August 2018 End Date End Date - day End Date - month End Date - year 14 December 2018 Additional information 17 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site * International Trade Intern jobs in Chicago, IL * Jobs at Foreign & Commonwealth Office in Chicago, IL * International Trade Intern salaries in Chicago, IL Foreign & Commonwealth Office 15 reviews Let employers find you Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed Upload Your Resume