Trade Policy Intern

(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.