Internship

NFTC • Washington, DC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) seeks interns to support policy and program needs across workstreams including trade, tax, supply chain policy, economic security, and national security. Interns will gain exposure to U.S. and international economic policy issues. The internship is for the winter/spring semester and lasts approximately three months; the start date and schedule will be coordinated with the selected candidate.

Interns follow a hybrid work format, splitting time between NFTC’s downtown Washington, DC office and working from home. To be eligible, candidates must be enrolled in a relevant post-secondary or graduate program or have recently graduated from one.

The NFTC advances the interests of U.S. companies in international commerce through strategic advice, advocacy, analysis, meetings, and engagement with policymakers and other stakeholders. Its affiliated NFTC Foundation conducts educational efforts supporting an open, rules-based global economy, including through the Global Innovation Forum.

Requirements

• Be registered in a relevant post-secondary or graduate program, or have recently graduated from such a program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A background or interest in international tax, trade policy, or global business.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple assignments.
• Familiarity with Google Docs and Sheets, Microsoft Word and Excel, WordPress, and social media tools.
• A positive and professional attitude and willingness to learn and be mentored.
• Submit a cover letter describing interest and qualifications, a resume, and a 1–3 page writing sample on a topic related to the global economy or international relations.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to graduate students with undergraduate degrees in policy, business, international relations, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support NFTC policy functions, potentially including its National Security initiative, Supply Chain Working Group, International Tax Committee, International Trade Committee, and the Global Innovation Forum’s work with startups and small businesses.
• Conduct research and assist staff in drafting and editing materials.
• Summarize NFTC meetings and activities for distribution to its network.
• Prepare for and help execute meetings, conferences, and forums.
• Attend events at think tanks, Congressional hearings, and within diplomatic and policy communities, and report on developments related to NFTC priorities.
• Contribute to communications and membership functions, potentially including researching, drafting, and editing content for web properties, press releases, and social media; assisting with media outreach; and helping manage contacts and databases.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed