NCWTC Internship Program

The NCWTC’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 NCWTC, 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 NCWTC. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·         Assist with the coordination of international trade events and educational programs

·         Organize professional programs for foreign delegations and dignitaries.

·         Type Visa invitation letters for Chinese delegations.

·         Provide up-to-date market research for client companies

·         Process NCWTC membership applications and promote membership sales

·         Contribute to the production of the NCWTC Quarterly Newsletter

·         Update NCWTC website content

·         Work on special projects for the Program Manager and Executive Director

·         Assist staff with some administrative duties

Benefits:

• Free one-year World Trade Center membership

• WTC membership card which grants you access to 300 WTC in 90 countries

• Interns gain real-world experience in international trade

• Free enrollment in the International Business Leadership Program 

• Earn school credit (subject to your school's discretion)

• Interaction and networking opportunities with international business professionals

Requirements:

• Commitment of two quarters/one semester. Minimum of 12 hours a week.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Junior, senior or graduate level students
• 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. Mandarin speakers strongly desired.
• 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, together with a resume, writing sample and a list of three references to Jennifer Younathan at jyounathan@norcalwtc.org. This is a non-paid internship.