Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Summer Internships

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 11:23:25 -0500

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking interns for Summer 2016. USTR is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, and overseeing negotiations with other countries. USTR is headed by Ambassador Michael Froman, a Cabinet member who serves as the President’s principal trade advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on trade issues. The agency is also part of the Executive Office of the President. Through an interagency structure, USTR coordinates trade policy, resolves disagreements, and frames issues for presidential decision.

Opportunities are available in a variety of offices within the political component of USTR, including the Office of the Ambassador, Congressional Affairs, Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement, Private Sector Engagement, and Public Affairs. Interns within all of these offices are responsible for a range of duties and work closely with staff in supporting Ambassador Froman’s short-and long-term priorities.

Tasks include compiling briefing books, drafting memos, conducting

time-sensitive and substantive research projects, assisting with

scheduling, drafting correspondence, and covering meetings and events.

During the period of the internship, USTR will be engaged in a proactive

campaign for congressional passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the

centerpiece of President Obama’s foreign policy “rebalance” to Asia. It is

an extremely unique perspective for those interested in the formation and

intersection of international policy, economics, and public messaging.

Deadline: APRIL 8, 11:59PM

Apply Now:

1. Log in to UMBCworks

2. Click "Jobs" and search USTR or the Job ID: 9281806

3. Read the full description, including the qualifications. Note that a cover letter is required. (The Career Center can help!)

4. Follow the link to apply