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Office of China and Mongolia Virtual Summer Internship

US Department of Commerce - International Trade Administration - Headquarters
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OFFICE OF CHINA AND MONGOLIA 

UNPAID VIRTUAL SUMMER 2026 INTERNSHIPS

The Office of China and Mongolia (OCM) in the International Trade Administration (ITA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, DC, is seeking unpaid virtual interns to join our team in Summer 2026. 

Opportunities include:

  • Supporting the ITA on strategic projects to strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. industry.
  • Researching and analyzing issues related to U.S.-China trade policy.
  • Drafting briefing documents and meeting summaries for U.S. Department of Commerce officials.
  • Participating in virtual meetings with senior trade specialists.
  • Networking with current ITA interns and alumni.

Ideal applicants should have:  1) a strong interest in U.S.-China trade policy; 2) academic and/or professional experience with China-related issues; 3) research experience; 4) excellent oral and written communication skills; and 5) an ability to work in a team setting.  Chinese language reading skills are preferred but not required.

Requirements:  Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university in Fall (or Summer) 2026, and living in the United States.  Because these internships will be virtual, applicants will need to have a workspace, a personal computer with internet access, and a personal phone.  Summer interns are expected to work 30-40 hours per week. 

How to apply:  Interested applicants are asked to please submit a one-page cover letter and a one-page resume in PDF (preferred) or Word format.  (If possible, please include the cover letter and resume in one document.)  Please use the following naming convention for your document: LASTNAME_Firstname (e.g., DOE_Jane.pdf).  Submit your application via Handshake or via email to Nicole Melcher (Nicole.Melcher@trade.gov) by 11:59 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time) on Monday, May 18, with the subject line “OCM Summer 2026 VIRTUAL Internship Application”.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so submission before the deadline is highly encouraged.  Thank you for your interest!

If selected for an internship: 

-Applicants may wish to ask their school’s career center about financial aid or other funding options for public service or other unpaid internships and to research possible sources outside school. 

-OCM is open to accommodating students seeking academic credit if the internship meets their school’s requirements.