International Trade Intern
About The Position
VEDP is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented International Trade Intern for Summer 2026 (10 weeks) to support the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program. VALET is a two-year international business acceleration program that provides Virginia businesses with international sales plan development services, educational events, funding for international activities, and customized market research. This intern will assist VALET colleagues in documenting and analyzing networks, strengthening alumni engagement, and communicating market intelligence and export-related opportunities. The position offers hands-on experience in strategic communication, data management, program analysis, and event coordination. The ideal candidate is passionate about international trade, eager to develop creative outreach strategies, and enthusiastic about supporting high-impact program events. Learn more about the International Trade division at https://exportvirginia.org . Interns will complete a project and develop a presentation to be shared with staff at the end of the internship. They will be part of an organization-wide cohort, providing networking and professional development opportunities throughout the summer.
Requirements
- Interest in global business, marketing, and program strategy
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with data organization or visual communication (e.g., infographics, social media posts)
- Effective time management and creative problem-solving capabilities
- Software skills using Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus
Nice To Haves
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in social science (economics, public policy, or political science), international business, marketing or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a log of company collaborations; develop case studies for presentations and newsletters.
- Propose and implement new alumni engagement formats; develop outreach templates and engagement reports.
- Audit and visualize country intelligence reports, designing infographics and briefs for digital platforms.
- Review and optimize Salesforce data, ensuring accuracy and usability for alumni and participant outreach; create dashboard/report templates and data hygiene protocols.
- Assist with planning and execution of the July VALET orientation and graduation event, including logistics, communications, and post-event content creation.
- Perform other tasks for the International Trade team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
