Our mission is exciting and has far reaching impact. We adjudicate import injury cases and provide the President and Congress with high quality analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff, and competitiveness issues. We are seeking academically successful and motivated students who are particularly interested in our mission.
This summer employment opportunity will be assisting staff members and managers in our most primary and technical occupations - Economists, International Trade, and Legal. While not anticipated, other program areas may be filled, should the need arise. Employment will be under the requirements of the Pathways Intern Program, which requires that you either be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, on at least a half-time basis, at a qualifying educational institute. Your enrollment must be for the purpose of obtaining a diploma, degree, or certificate. While not widely anticipated, internships may be extended through the school year based on workload requirements and budget availability. This appointment does not confer permanent Federal status. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement based on need.
Desired Majors: Economics, International Trade, and Pre-Law.
All summer interns will be working under the direction of senior staff members in the targeted occupation of the internship, performing support functions associated with the primary mission of the organization. Based on academic background and assignment, we have detailed typical work activities in the primary hiring tracks below. In addition, all interns are subject to performing a variety of administrative functions, based on the needs of the organization.
Economist - Student Trainee - GS-0199- opportunities available at grades 4, 5, and 7
You will be engaged in the conduct of qualitative and quantitative analysis which will be used to critique, design, and improve management planning systems, surveys, and decision models.
You will analyze data and information related to international trade and import injury investigations. You will be involved in data collection from secondary sources (e.g. Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, OECD). You may conduct literature reviews and other targeted research on international trade issues and topics, including summarizing findings through written products.
Industry Trade Analyst - Student Trainee - GS-0099- opportunities available at grades 4 , 5, and 7
You will perform specific industry and trade related research, analysis, and associated functions. You will be conducting research and data analysis of policies, trade, or other issues, within the framework of a larger project. Based on project parameters, you may independently handle conventional or moderately complex portions of larger projects.
To be eligible for basic consideration, all summer interns must:
- Be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, on at least a half-time basis, at a qualifying educational institution
- Be seeking a diploma, degree, or certificate
- Be in good academic standing and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50
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