Trade Compliance Intern

AeroVironment • Simi Valley, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Summer Internship Program is meticulously designed to provide students with an immersive and dynamic experience within our industry, offering a taste of what it's like to be part of our professional team. We strive to simulate a full-time job, enabling our interns to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology, contribute to meaningful projects, build strong relationships with coworkers, and develop strategic problem-solving skills. Our program is highly selective, hosting only a handful of interns each year, ensuring personalized attention and ample opportunities to work closely with AV team members. About the Role: Under the direction of the Trade Compliance Leadership, AV is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support AV’s Trade Compliance team. This internship is designed for individuals who are interested in international business, internation law, business administration management or supply chain/logistics. The ideal intern for this role should be interested in learning the basics of U.S. export regulations, international shipping, and corporate compliance processes. This role could by an entry for an individual to leverage minors or certifications in trade compliance, customs regulations, or international law to supplement their majors. No prior experience necessary, training will be provided.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a College University or recent graduate with a degree focused on International Business or something similar
• Must be able to work full time onsite in Simi Valley, CA or Huntsville, AL
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and ask questions.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with confidential information.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Shadow trade compliance professionals to gain exposure to daily operations.
• Gain valuable OCR EASE software knowledge.
• Support the Trade Compliance team by gathering and compiling information from internal systems.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to group initiatives and ongoing projects.
• Learn Assist with basic data entry tasks related to international shipments and export documentation.
• Perform administrative duties such as copying, scanning, and maintaining electronic records.
• Attend training sessions to learn about U.S. export laws (including ITAR and EAR).

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees