About this Internship:
1. The steel industry is important for U.S. trade policy given its role in many sectors of the economy and infrastructure of the United States. This industry is especially relevant to current trade policy because it is central to many trade disputes and covered by numerous trade measures in countries around the world. The Industry Monitoring and Analysis Unit (IMAU), within Enforcement & Compliance’s Office of Policy, makes information widely available by publicly monitoring early U.S. import trends in the steel industry and other manufacturing industries. This allows the public to make market-based decisions and helps implement Commerce’s steel strategy.
2. This internship will give the successful candidate first-hand exposure to the implementation of public trade policies on both a national and international level. The incumbent will have the opportunity to learn about tools the government has available to address trade distortions in the manufacturing sector, as well as learning how to identify and evaluate trade trends and investment patterns that affect global steel trade. In addition, this internship will provide an understanding of potential trade-related career paths in the U.S. Federal Government.
3. The intern will primarily assist the IMAU team with their responsibilities of monitoring U.S. imports of steel mill products and global trade/investment patterns in the steel industry. Tasks will include helping to draft reports that inform the public about recent developments in the world’s largest steel importing and exporting countries and conducting research into trade distortion patterns on steel and other industries. The intern may also assist in preparing briefing materials for Commerce and other agency officials.
Desired knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experiences needed to successfully achieve the deliverables of this assignment:
- Ability to multi-task; work in a multi-faceted environment.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Looking for a highly-motivated and detail-oriented individual who has the ability to work as part of a team.
- Candidates should have an interest in and some knowledge of international affairs
- Minimum of 20-24 hours per week, unpaid internship.
Application Instructions: Please submit through the following materials by midnight on Friday November 23, 2018 (late applications may also be considered on a case-by case basis):
- Resume
- Short cover letter addressing why you want to intern with IMAU and what academic or work experiences qualify you for the position.
- Recent college or graduate school transcript (unofficial is fine, but the selected candidate will be required to submit an official transcript before the position begins)
- A short writing sample
- Email your complete application to Julia Hancock and Derek King at Julia.Hancock@trade.gov or Derek.King@trade.gov, respectively.
About International Trade Administration – Headquarters: The International Trade Administration (ITA) strengthens the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promotes trade and investment, and ensures fair trade through the rigorous enforcement of our trade laws and agreements. ITA works to improve the global business environment and helps U.S. organizations compete at home and abroad.
