Internships

The World Trade Center Denver offers a limited number of unpaid internships to students on a trimester basis.

Eligibility

Candidates must be in their final year of undergraduate study or in graduate school
Strong interest in international business
Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
Interns must be able to commit to 20 hours per week (Spring and Fall Sessions) or 30 hours per week (Summer Session)

Strong English written and verbal communication skills

Intern Benefits

WTC Denver Network: Strengthen your contacts through various World Trade Center Denver networking opportunities.
Hands-on Experience: Enhance your resume and gain a competitive edge in the job market with hands-on experience on tangible projects.
Educational Trainings: Learn from the best instructors in international trade by taking advantage of the World Trade Center Denver’s invaluable trainings and seminars.
International Business: Walk away with international business know-how and in-depth knowledge of key issues facing Colorado companies in the global marketplace.

Duties

Interns will take part in projects based on level of experience, education and current needs of the World Trade Center Denver. Projects will involve exposure to international business trends and a degree of interaction with Colorado’s international business community.

Some duties include event preparation, membership services (marketing and communication), office and staff support, educational services, and research.

How to Apply

Spring Session: The spring internship session begins early January and ends the last week of May. If you are interested in applying for an internship in the spring, please submit your application materials by October 25th, and indicate in your cover letter the session for which you are applying. Individuals selected for an interview will be contacted in early November.
Summer Session: The summer internship session begins the first week of June and ends the second week of August. If you are interested in applying for an internship in the summer, please submit your application materials by April 7th, and indicate in your cover letter the session for which you are applying. Individuals selected for an interview will be contacted in late April.
Fall Session: The fall internship session begins during the third week of August and ends the second week of December. If you are interested in applying for an internship in the fall, please submit your application materials by July 1st, and indicate in your cover letter the session for which you are applying. Individuals selected for an interview will be contacted in mid-July.

Time Commitments:

Fall and spring internships are approximately 18 weeks and the summer internship is approximately 10 weeks. Interns must be able to commit to 20 hours per week (Fall and Spring sessions) and 30 hours per week (Summer session).

Thank you for your interest in becoming an intern for the World Trade Center Denver. Please review the following document regarding the World Trade Center Denver to familiarize yourself with our organization: About the World Trade Center Denver (PDF)

Submit a cover letter and résumé to internship@wtcdenver.org. Please include World Trade Center Denver Internship and the term for which you are applying in the subject line of the email. Due to the large volume of résumés received only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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