The Australian Trade Commission located at the Embassy Internship

The Australian Trade Commission located at the Embassy of Australia in Washington, DC is seeking an Investment & Business Development intern. We would appreciate you publicising the internship to your students, especially those who have studied or worked abroad in Australia. The application deadline is 19 March 2012.

The intern will assist in researching and formulating an in-depth market report of the mid-Atlantic region (i.e., DC, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, and Kentucky). In addition, the successful candidate may also assist with event management, business development, online social media, marketing, and database/administrative tasks.
Desired Skills
The successful candidate will ideally:
• have completed at least three years of college (with a GPA of 3.2) with a concentration on International Relations, Economics or Business • possess strong written and verbal communication skills • be proficient with Microsoft Office • possess strong Internet research skills • have the ability to work independently and in a team • have the ability to show initiative and perseverance • have a personal interest in the fields of international business and marketing • have previous work or study experience in Australia To apply, visit: http://www.usa.embassy.gov.au/whwh/AustradeInvestmentBusinessDevelopmentInternship.html