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Division of International Business

Internship - Year Round

Idaho Commerce is looking for Junior or Senior level International Business, Foreign Language, Marketing, International Studies major (or a related field of study) who will work within the International Business Division on various projects to support the Divisions efforts of providing services for Idaho companies.

Desired Experience/Knowledge/Interest:

  • Basic computer skills.
  • General business/marketing awareness and an interest in international business.
  • Good communication skills on the telephone and excellent customer service.

Specific Projects:

  • Assist in the preparations for upcoming international Trade Promotional Events.
  • Responsible for assisting with seminars, publications, and other International Projects geared toward helping companies market and export their products and services.
  • Work with the Boise Branch Office Chief for the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service (US & FCS) Federal Export Programs to become familiar with the US & FCS services.
  • Assist in making arrangements, scheduling business calls and developing itineraries for International Visitors from foreign government offices and businesses.

How to Apply:
All candidates should have Junior or Senior class standing. To apply for an internship position, students should submit a résumé of relevant work, volunteer, extracurricular or other experience, a cover letter explaining which division you are interested in and your reasons for wanting to participate in this program and two letters of recommendation. Mail materials to:

Idaho Commerce
Alicia Harper, Human Resources
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0093
Telephone: (208) 334-2650 ext 2136
E-mail: Alicia.harper@commerce.idaho.gov

Salary: $8.25 per hour. Up to 19 hours per week during the school year. 40 hours during the summer. 3 interns needed: one during fall semester, one during spring semester, and one during summer.

Deadlines for applicants:
  • Fall semester: 13 August 2008
  • Spring semester: 5 December 2008
  • Summer semester: 30 April 2009