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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
Department for International Trade (DIT)

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the international business development agency of the Government of the United Kingdom and works to foster transatlantic business relations between the US and the UK.  UKTI USA, works closely with UKTI headquarters in London, with related agencies in the UK and with representatives of the English Regions and the UK’s Devolved Administrations in the US to assist US companies looking to invest in the UK. (See www.uktradeinvestusa.com)

The UKTI Los Angeles office is looking to recruit two (2) interns, helping to support the various trade and investment teams on specific projects, initiatives, researching, and adminstrative duties. The UKTI Team Internship will primarly focus (but not limited to) within the following sector areas:

  • Financial and Professional Business Services;
  • Energy and Environment;
  • Technology;
  • Creative and Media Industries.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the preparation, organisation and execution of outward and inward trade missions, networking receptions, visit programs and other platforms;
  • Assist with the delivery of the annual aid-funded business subscription service pertaining to the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank;
  • Conduct research and assist with writing reports tailored to UK Companies as part of UKTI’s Overseas Market Information Service (OMIS) program;
  • Conduct research on inward investment prospects into the UK from the Embassy’s consular region;
  • Enter contact details and interactions onto the Customer Relations Management Database in support of team targets;
  • Perform administrative duties in support of the overall UKTI office management and as needed by the team.

  • Must be a sophomore, junior or a senior in an undergraduate program, or enrolled in a graduate program by the start date of your internship (least 60 credit      hours of undergraduate coursework completed). Since this is an unpaid internship, students receiving college credit in exchange for their internships is required;
  • A self-starter - able to work independently and show initiative with limited supervision while operating as part of a wider US/UK team (with wide-ranging      objectives);
  • Strong research, reading comprehension, writing, and communication skills with attention to detail is essential;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is essential;
  • Excellent organisational skills are a necessity;
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team and under tight deadlines.
  • Prior experience planning or support both small and large scale events;
  • Strong research and brief writing skills;
  • Comfortable with data entry and management of a CRM system.

 

Under US State requirements, the Embassy may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Green Card holders, A or J1 Visa holders with valid Work Authorization Documents. If you hold a Visa other than an A or J1 Visa you are not eligible to work at the Embassy. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.

22 June 2016
Internship
Intern
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Los Angeles
British Consulate General
2
$100 per month
22 August 2016
This program offers internships for 15-25 hours per week during the semester. These are unpaid internships, for college credit only, but the Embassy does provide a stipend of $100 per month for transportation costs. This internship will start on 22 August 2016 and end on 9 December 2016.

Resume and a cover letter should be submitted by 22 June 2016. Please note in your cover letter if you are currently eligible to work at the Embassy. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.

The British Embassy is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a diverse workforce.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or other category protected by law.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.