Sacramento Regional
Center for International Trade Development
Internship Program...

We are an experienced, leading edge, statewide organization helping to advance California’s economic growth and global competitiveness. The Sacramento Regional CITD is always looking for bright and energetic individuals to join our internship team.

We offer students a year-round volunteer internship program to gain invaluable practical business experience in the field of international trade. A keen ability to understand the international business environment and global geography is essential. Foreign travel, studies and language add important dimensions to applicants, however not required. This office is highly automated with access to nationwide databases, the internet and an advanced telecommunications network. Numerous opportunities will be available to interact with California businesses.

Daily Intern Activities:

International Trade Research Interns become involved in the daily operational aspects of managing a high-activity office. Projects range from coordinating market research to counseling local and foreign buyers seeking U.S. and foreign sources of products and services. Interns support the director and trade specialists with planning international strategies for northern California businesses. Interns will also assist with trade seminar development, foreign delegation certification and current international projects, as well as assist walk-in visitors, handle telephone calls, light clerical and administrative support duties.

Internship Eligibility:

International Trade Research Interns are chosen through a highly selective process. It is imperative that one is able to communicate in a professional environment, be enthusiastic, and willing to learn. The minimum time commitment is six months with 16 hours per week. This is a volunteer internship opportunity and interns must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at an accredited college or university.

In the past 10 years more then 100 students have improved their international trade knowledge, contributed to the development of CITD, and helped local businesses become more global.

If you are interested in attending an internship with us, please call 916.563.3200 or send an e-mail to info@sacramentocitd.org.