Internship – U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Consulate

The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Our office analyzes information on the German market, facilitates contacts with German businesses, promotes U.S. products in Germany and on the European marketplace, and advocates U.S. business interests. We assist trade missions to Germany and provide logistical support to U.S. companies holding product launches and exhibitions.

Interns learn from Commercial Service staff by:

• Collecting and analyzing information for market research reports for trade delegations and/or American companies on entry or expansion into Germany, including potential business partners, trade data, and in country promotions
• Assisting with our matchmaking services that help U.S. companies find partners and distributors in Germany
• Advising American and German companies in diverse trade issues
• Managing our trade.gov/germany website including publishing, updating, and managing content.

In order to participate in this program you must meet the following qualifications:

• Pass the U.S. government background check (all interns must provide detailed personal information for a security check)
• Be enrolled at a university or institute of higher education after the second year (sophomore year)
• Speak fluent English and German
• Be available for up to 3 months
• Have good communication and computer skills

Selection is made without regard to consideration of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, or disability. Every intern must receive a positive security check by the U.S. government prior to the start of his/her internship.