International Trade Intern

Georgia Department of Revenue • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is Georgia’s primary economic development agency, with a mission to create jobs for Georgians. Its International Trade team supports existing Georgia manufacturers and professional services providers in entering or expanding international markets through trade promotion services, including market research, identifying international buyers, and organizing trade events domestically and internationally.

The intern works with the Department’s Division Director and Trade Managers to help Georgia manufacturers and professional service providers increase exports. The position is unpaid. Applicants must be currently enrolled during the internship in a Georgia high school, technical college, or university/college. The posting also describes the preferred academic focus as a four-year or advanced degree in international business, international trade, or a closely related field.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled during the internship in a Georgia high school, technical college, or university/college.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a team player, self-starter, and self-disciplined.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness.

Nice To Haves

• Currently pursuing a four-year or advanced college degree in international business, international trade, or a closely related field.
• Interest in political economy, current affairs, and international trade issues.

Responsibilities

• Create and disseminate research on Georgia’s connections to specific countries and prepare materials for briefing books.
• Respond to client requests, including conducting market research, identifying key contacts abroad, and researching how to sell into specific markets.
• Compile and analyze country-specific, industry-specific, and worldwide statistics on the international flow of goods through databases.
• Assist with company recruitment for events and trade shows.
• Support CRM database management.
• Assist with special projects and administrative tasks.

What This Job Offers

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