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Idaho-Mexico Trade Office Internship

Internship

The Idaho-Mexico Trade Office in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, was established in 1994 to facilitate Idaho exports to Latin America. In cooperation with the Idaho Department of Commerce it is managed by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. In addition to serving Idaho exporters, each year, we actively seek university students that are interested in spending a semester in Guadalajara to intern in the trade office. Up to three intern opportunities are available each year. Currently, the internship is a non-paid position and students must cover their own travel and living expenses.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Junior/Senior class standing or recent university graduate
  • Proficient in Spanish
  • Major in International Business, International Studies, Spanish or a related field of study

Intern Duties Include:

  • Conducting research and assisting Idaho companies with entry strategies for Mexico/Latin American markets
  • Developing business leads for Idaho companies interested in Latin America
  • Responding to business-related questions from Idaho companies, universities and partners regarding Mexico
  • Interpreting and arranging appointments for visiting Idaho organizations and individuals
  • Aiding in the organization of trade events and commercial missions

Internship Period  Deadlines 
 May/June - August 2013 April 19, 2013 
September - December 2013 July 12, 2013 
January - April/May 2014  November 1, 2013 


Application Requirements:
  • Resumé of relevant work, academic, volunteer, extracurricular or other experience
  • Cover letter detailing the reasons for wanting to participate in this program
  • Two letters of recommendation (submit signed, scanned copies)

TO APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP POSITION, e-mail materials to:

Amanda Gibson
Trade Specialist, Latin America
Idaho State Department of Agriculture
(208) 332-8538
agibson@agri.idaho.gov