Location: Richmond, VA
About the Internship
The Commercial Service (CS) Richmond Field Office, a division of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service
of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is pleased to announce an internship opportunity. As part of the
Commercial Service internship program for the U.S. Department of Commerce, an intern will work closely
with the International Trade Specialists located in the Richmond office. This is a great opportunity for a
young professional to obtain experience working in the field of international trade and export promotion.
You will have the chance to meet companies that are exporting and learn about the export process all
while helping U.S. businesses grow internationally. Additionally, the intern will learn valuable skills such as
Salesforce, Hoover’s, LexisNexis, etc. The intern will become familiar with and learn the importance of the
U.S. Commercial Service domestic and international network of offices and export-related activities. To
learn more about our services, go to https://www.trade.gov/virginia-richmond
Intern Responsibilities include:
• Conduct industry and international market research on behalf of U.S. companies based in
Virginia and Washington, D.C.
• Identify sources of international government tenders and qualifications & conditions
needed for US companies to apply for said tenders
• Record meeting notes of counseling that U.S. companies receive from the federal
government
• Other duties as assigned, which could include; marketing, developing event flyers, monthly
newsletters, Salesforce entries and management, answering general inquiries from companies
interested in exporting, and identifying sales opportunities for U.S. companies
Qualifications:
• Enrolled full or part-time Junior or Senior of College or Graduate studies, preferably in a
field of International Business or International Relations
• The ability to effectively manage time, meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities
• The ability to work independently and proactively, be self-sufficient yet, cooperate and
work with a team
• Be able to work a flexible schedule of 16-20 hours a week during the term
• U.S. citizenship required
• Languages are a plus
• Two semesters preferred
The application process includes a security background check. This is an unpaid position.

**Deadline to Apply: Available until filled **

Application Instructions: Email resume, cover letter and writing sample stating your interest to
olga.molnar@trade.gov

*Due to COVID-19 this will be a virtual internship, until further notice. The office is located at 400 N. 8th
Street, Suite 1028, Richmond, VA 23219

About U.S. Commercial Service of Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Commercial Service recognizes that exporting is a critical part of ensuring a healthy future for the
U.S. economy and American jobs. We are the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s
International Trade Administration. Located across the United States and in U.S. Embassies and Consulates in
nearly 80 countries, our global network of trade professionals connects U.S. companies with international
buyers, providing them with market intelligence, trade counseling, business matchmaking, and
advocacy/commercial diplomacy support.
We help companies’ meet the challenges of the global economy by assessing their export readiness, providing
resources and counseling to help them learn the basics of exporting, providing market research on
international markets, helping companies identify and establish contacts with potential international business
partners, and conduct various trade seminars/conferences focused on specific industries, geographic areas or
on best practices in exporting. Additionally, we provide U.S. companies with promotional opportunities to
introduce their products and services worldwide.
About U.S. Commercial Service of Richmond, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International
Trade Administration. Located across the United States and in U.S. Embassies and Consulates in nearly 80
countries, our global network of trade professionals connects U.S. companies with international buyers,
providing them with market intelligence, trade counseling, business matchmaking, and
advocacy/commercial diplomacy support.