Internship, Fall 2024

We are pleased to offer an outstanding and substantive internship program for the nation’s best and brightest young leaders.

At the Chamber, you will obtain a hands-on, meaningful work experience designed to meet your academic and career goals. Our internships offer opportunities in research, writing, database management, policy, communications, and event preparation.

During the internship, you will network with colleagues and senior-level executives while participating in educational and professional activities designed to enhance your internship experience. 

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

The Chamber Internship Program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn at the world’s largest business organization. In addition to directly supporting a team in the organization, interns have an opportunity to participate in a variety of programming that will help build professional skills and networks.

Daily responsibilities for interns typically include research, drafting memos or content, and event planning and support. Specific responsibilities vary by department and semester.

The Chamber also offers programming each semester intended to provide professional development and networking opportunities for interns. In previous semesters, this has included a resume workshop, professional panel with Chamber experts, leadership luncheons, and more.

This internship is scheduled to run from the week of September 9^th to the week of December 2^nd. This is a hybrid internship, with the in-person component being at our U.S. Chamber of Commerce HQ in downtown Washington, DC.

This is a paid internship, where students may also receive academic credit if they meet the criteria set by their school. The pay rate varies based on current graduate level.

PROGRAMMING INCLUDES:

• Intern Orientation – Get to know more about the Chamber and connect with other interns in the program.
• Resume Workshop – Learn how to craft a standout resume and cover letter for your career next steps.
• Internship Speaker Series- Learn from senior level leaders at the Chamber about their career journey and how their teams impact the greater work at the Chamber.
• Networking Events – Connect with managers and senior leadership from across the Chamber as they share tips and tricks learned throughout their careers.
• Intern Farewell – Celebrate and reflect on your achievements in the program with other interns from the program.

DEPARTMENT MATCHING

The Chamber has more than 40 departments that cover multiple career fields. After you submit your resume, it will be reviewed by one of our recruiters and if your skills match what we are looking for, the relevant department will reach out for an interview.

Please review the departments below and in the application, you will indicate your top two department preferences.

• International

The International Affairs Division of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce leads the business community’s efforts to shape global policy.

The regions below all host interns:        

• Africa
• Turkey & Middle East
• Americas
• Europe
• Asia
• South Asia

• Strategic Advocacy

The Strategic Advocacy (SA) Division is responsible for managing the Chamber's policy priorities and creating data-driven resources to bolster policy initiatives. The SA interns will contribute to our workforce data centers, engage with ongoing policy priority projects, and provide support for various additional assignments. 

• Events

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the nation’s premiere voice for business, and the Chamber’s events team amplifies this voice to reach key stakeholders in Washington, DC, and across the country. Live convenings range from intimate salon dinners to multi-day executive retreats to industry thought leadership tentpole events. Across the year, we execute 2,500+ meetings and events gathering 65K+ business and policy leaders.

• Communications

The Communications Division positions and promotes the Chamber, its policy priorities, agenda, and brand to our various constituencies.

• Member Relations & Corporate Research

The Chamber’s Member Relations team serves as a bridge between the organization and its members, both current and prospective, leading member engagement and growth across all Chamber programs.

• Global Energy Institute

The purpose of the U.S. Chamber's Global Energy Institute is to unify energy stakeholders and policymakers behind a common strategy to ensure that America's supply of fuel and power is adequate, stable, and affordable, while protecting national security, and improving the environment.

• Executive Office

The Executive Office is Command Central for the U.S. Chamber's activities, this team strategically supports the CEO, other top executives, and the board of directors.

• Federation Relations & Grassroots Advocacy

The Federation Relations and Grassroots Advocacy division manages relationships with state and local chambers of commerce, trade associations and small businesses and has a membership presence in every state across the country.

• Cyber, Space, & National Security Policy

The Cyber, Space, and National Security division advocates on behalf of the Chamber’s members who have a direct stake in homeland and national security issues.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until July 12^th, 2024.

This internship requires US work authorization and is open to candidates with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and/or Optional Practical Training (OPT).

While we can't bring on every intern that applies, we do our best to bring on as many interns as possible. If you are not selected for this semester, we encourage you to apply for our Spring & Summer internship programs.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our recruitment and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity. 

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