(Full-time/Long-term Internship) 

Hours Per Week: Approximately 35 hours per week (standard business hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM). Schedules are flexible to accommodate current student class commitments.

Approximate Duration: May/June 2026 through early/mid-2027. Internships may last up to 11 months from the start date.

Hybrid Work Schedule: Interns are expected to work onsite Monday through Wednesday, with the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Basic Function of the Position: 
This position will support CTA's trade and supply chain policy advocacy within the Government Affairs Department.
 
Critical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on international trade policy developments, including tariffs, trade agreements, export controls, and regulatory changes.
• Assist in preparing policy memos, briefing materials, research reports, and slide decks related to CTA's trade policy priorities.
• Compile data and background information for presentations, reports, and policy discussions.
• Maintain and update the team’s trade policy advocacy document throughout the year to reflect current priorities and developments.
• Track legislative and regulatory developments by maintaining and updating the internal trade legislation tracker, tariff action tracker, and tariff rate tracker.
• Draft trade advocacy blurbs and updates for inclusion in the broader Government Affairs Council (GAC) newsletter.
• Assist in organizing meetings, events, and briefings with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes and action items for Trade Policy Working Group meetings.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for trade team activities related to CES and other events.

Work Experience:

• Excellent writing skills is strongly desirable.
• Prior internship, research, or academic experience related to public policy, international trade, economics, political science, government affairs, or a related field preferred.
• Experience conducting policy research or data analysis is a plus.
• Experience working for an association is also a plus.

Education and Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Recently completed Bachelor's or current Master's student in a degree field such as political science, public policy, economics, international business, international trade, international relations, or other related field.
• Fluency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are highly preferred.
• Personal interest in technology policy and issues.
• Personal interest in a career in international trade policy.

Additional Information:

• Travel to CES 2027 is required.
• PAID Internship.