International Affairs & Global Policy Internship – Spring 2027

U.S. Chamber of Commerce • Washington, DC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce offers a substantive internship for current college or graduate students and individuals who graduated within the past six months. Interns support a team while participating in professional development and networking programming, including company-wide meetings and social events, discussions with senior executives, and resume review and interview preparation workshops. Typical work includes research, drafting memos, content creation, and event planning and coordination; specific responsibilities vary by department and semester.

The internship is expected to run from February 1 through April 9, 2027. It is a paid, part-time hybrid position requiring interns to work in the office at least three days per week at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. Fully remote applicants will not be considered. Interns are responsible for arranging their own housing if needed. Students may receive academic credit if they meet their school’s criteria. The hourly rate is $18.00–$20.00.

Interns are matched with one of the International & Global Policy teams, which work on global trade, regulatory cooperation, and international policy initiatives across regions. Applicants should indicate their top two department preferences. The Europe team supports member engagement, summits, policy and delegation work, newsletters, event logistics, fundraising inputs, and Salesforce data. The Asia team supports research and writing, reports, events, and stakeholder communications. The Americas team supports policy research and briefing materials, programs and events, member communications, newsletters, and social media. The Global Intelligence Desk supports The Call, The Gist, and The Horizon through research, writing, social media content, member communications, and event logistics.

Applicants must have U.S. work authorization. Candidates with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and/or Optional Practical Training (OPT) are eligible. Applications are accepted until Thursday, November 12, and interviews will be conducted in November and December.

Requirements

• Be a current college or graduate student, or have graduated within the past six months.
• Have U.S. work authorization; candidates with CPT and/or OPT are eligible.
• Work onsite at the Washington, D.C. headquarters at least three days per week; fully remote applicants will not be considered.
• Indicate the top two department preferences in the application.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in transatlantic policy, international business, and hands-on event management for the Europe team.
• Interest in Asia-Pacific affairs, international relations, and member-facing engagement for the Asia team.
• Interest in trade, Latin American affairs, and international policy for the Americas team.
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is highly desirable for the Americas team.
• Interest in global affairs, media, and thought leadership for the Global Intelligence Desk.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and draft memos, essays, newsletters, reports, briefing materials, and other content, depending on department.
• Create content, including social media content, as assigned.
• Support event planning, preparation, coordination, logistics, and day-of execution.
• Support member, stakeholder, and other communications.
• For the Europe team, support fundraising inputs and log Salesforce data.
• For the Global Intelligence Desk, support The Call, The Gist, and The Horizon.
• Participate in professional development and networking programming.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $18.00–$20.00 per hour.
• Students may receive academic credit if they meet the criteria set by their school.
• Professional development and networking programming, including company-wide meetings and social events, discussions with senior executives, and a resume review and interview preparation workshop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed