Internship and Entry-Level Opportunities

Our Organization

WITA will also consider other applicants on a rolling basis, so please feel free to send applications throughout the year. Actual start dates may vary depending on the schedule of the student(s) selected. Interested applicants should apply prior to the start of the appropriate selection month for highest consideration. Washington D.C.

WITA Academy Fellowship Program

The WITA Academy Fellowship Program generally runs from July to July, but can begin as soon as June, and conclude following the WITA/WITF Annual Dinner the following year (Dinner is typically held in July).
Washington D.C.

U.S Government

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Internship applications are also posted on USTR’s own website. Due dates are as follows: apply by November 15th for the spring session, apply by March 25th for the summer session, apply by July 15th for the fall session.
Washington, D.C.

U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
Interns may be hired on a temporary basis for up to one year for an initial period, or for an indefinite period, to complete the educational requirement. Interns may work either part- or full-time.
Washington, D.C.

U.S. Department of Commerce
Internship applicants are accepted on a rolling basis.
Washington, D.C.

U.S. Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration)
Internship applicants are accepted on a rolling basis.
Washington, D.C.

U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Pilot (USFCS) Fellowship Program
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Washington, D.C.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
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Washington, D.C. and more.

U.S. House of Representatives — Look for the Ways and Means Committee; and the Committee on Foreign Affairs
For the internship summer sessions, applicants should apply mid-spring. Internships may be offered in the spring and fall but should be confirmed with each committee and member office.
Washington, D.C.

U.S. Senate — Look for the Committee on Finance
When applications open, postings will be listed on the Senate Employment Bulletin and the Senate Internships Bulletin. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Washington, D.C.

White House – The Executive Office of the President
See details from each office for more information on full-time and part-time internship opportunities. Out of the 11 different offices, look for Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the Council of Economic Advisers for trade-related positions.
Washington, D.C.

For more government positions, please visit USAJOBS and the U.S. Office of Personal Management (OPM). Specifically, look out for the Pathways Program for entry-level opportunities and internships.

If you recently completed (or are about to obtain) a graduate degree and are interested in building relevant skills to find your policy fit with the U.S. government, look at the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program.

International Organizations

International Trade Centre
Internships are posted on internship roster on a rolling basis.
Geneva, Switzerland.

World Trade Organization (WTO)
The WTO Internship is open to applicants who have completed at least one year of postgraduate studies and are from WTO countries or customs territories engaged in accession negotiations.
Geneva, Switzerland.

Internship and Entry-Level Opportunities

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U.S Government

International Organizations

Industry and Business

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