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The
Northern California WTC’s internship program is designed to allow student interns to learn
about the dynamics of international trade by interacting with
international business professionals, conducting market research and
observing and participating in the daily operations of a non-profit
international trade promotion organization. The goal of the program is to
enable interns to build upon their educational background, enabling them
to gain valuable real-world experience in international business.
At
the Northern California WTC, we also encourage students to explore and develop their
academic interests through this internship program.
Interns are welcome to self-design a research project that is
related to their area of interest to submit for coursework credit. Please
check with your advisor to see if you can receive school credit for your
time at the World Trade Center.
Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to:
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Assist
staff with some administrative duties.
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Process
WTC membership applications and promote membership sales.
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Contribute
to the production of the WTC e-newsletter.
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Work
on special projects within all departments of the NCWTC.
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Assist
with the coordination of international trade events and educational
programs.
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Assist
with the professional programs for foreign delegations and dignitaries
participating in the International Visitors Leadership Program.
Benefits:
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Free
one-year World Trade Center membership.
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WTC
membership card which grants you access to 300 WTC in 90 countries.
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Interns
gain real-world experience in international trade.
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Free
enrollment in the International Business Leadership Program.
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Earn
school credit (subject to your school's discretion).
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Interaction
and networking opportunities with international business
professionals.
Requirements:
- Commitment
of two quarters/one semester. Minimum of 10 hours a week.
- Excellent
writing and verbal communication skills.
- A
major in one of the following fields preferred: Political Science,
International Relations, Government, International Business, or
Economics.
- Strong
research ability.
- Above
average organizational and time-management skills.
- Enthusiastic
and eager to learn.
- Self-motivated
with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Foreign
language skills are a plus.
- Computer
skills: MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, FrontPage (not required).
- Graduate
students are encouraged to apply.
To
be considered for the internship program, please e-mail a cover letter
explaining your interest in the program, along with a resume to
Maureen Johnson at mjohnson@norcalwtc.org.
This is a non-paid internship.
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