Coalition of Service Industries Internships
The Coalition of Services Industries (CSI) is the leading industry association that represents the U.S. services economy, which employs over seventy-five percent of the U.S. work force and contributes to over $710 billion in U.S. exports. CSI regularly works with the U.S. Government, members of Congress, and foreign governments to promote the interests of its membership, which includes U.S.-based global services companies and their enterprises. In the last few years CSI has focused its advocacy efforts within trade and investment agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA), and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), among others.
Internship Overview
Internships are awarded on a semester basis, and is not paid.
CSI is looking for a part-time intern to assist in the office, participate in meetings, and attend events and conferences. S/he will be responsible for assisting in long-term Coalition projects which involve researching trade related issues and drafting educational material for Congress and the public. In addition, s/he will support the coordination and organization of CSI events, including the annual Global Services Summit.
CSI is a small team which supports a large membership and acts as the steward for the Team TiSA Coalition. Individuals interested in the internship must be comfortable taking responsibility for projects and working independently in addition to working in a team.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree (received or enrolled in program); advanced studies a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Experience with administrative tasks, i.e. taking phone calls, organizing meetings
- Expressed interest in trade, in particular trade in services issues
- Self-starter, highly motivated and proactive
- Marketing experience a plus
Contact Information
To apply, please send a cover letter and a resume to Tim Thompson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
