Internship

Summary

The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) seeks Interns to support its policy and program needs across our workstreams, from trade, tax and supply chain policy to economic and national security. Interns will have an opportunity to be exposed to a range of U.S. and international economic policy issues.

NFTC is accepting applications for the winter/spring semester and the spring/summer internship program. If you are only interested in being considered for the January 2027 intake or for June 2027, please specify on your application.

How to Apply: Applications will only be considered when a cover letter and resume are submitted via NFTC's online employment platform [https://nftcouncil.bamboohr.com/careers].

About the National Foreign Trade Council

The NFTC is a recognized leader in advancing the interests of U.S. companies in international commerce. For over 100 years, we have provided our members with strategic advice and advocacy to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the global economy. Today, NFTC is a thought leader and principal interlocutor between businesses and policymakers in areas ranging from international trade agreements and tax treaties to tariffs, supply chain flows, digital trade policies and export controls.

We serve as a resource and advocate for our members’ interests with the U.S. Executive Branch and Congress and globally through organizations including the OECD, WTO, and United Nations. We engage the media, think tanks and other interest groups to shape public conversations about the role of international tax, trade, supply chain and national security policies in contributing to U.S. economic growth and job creation. We conduct regular meetings and briefings, provide in-depth analysis and serve as a nimble and effective forum for companies to tackle critical and complex issues together.

The NFTC maintains an affiliated, independent 501(c)(3) educational organization, the NFTC Foundation, which conducts educational efforts in support of an open, rules-based global economy. The NFTC Foundation houses the Global Innovation Forum, an educational effort to engage a network of small businesses, nonprofit leaders and government officials to explore the role of trade policies and programs in fostering resilience and access to the global economy.

What You Will Do

Learn about the intersection of global business and public policy. An intern's responsibilities may include:

• Supporting NFTC's policy functions, potentially including its National Security initiative, Supply Chain Working Group, International Tax Committee and International Trade Committee, and the Global Innovation Forum's work to engage startups and small businesses;
• Conducting research and assisting staff in drafting and editing materials;
• Summarizing NFTC’s meetings and activities for distribution to its network;
• Preparing for and helping to execute meetings, conferences and forums;
• Attending events to report on developments pertaining to NFTC’s priorities at think tanks, Congressional hearings, or with the diplomatic and policy communities;
• Contributing to NFTC’s communications and membership functions, potentially including researching, drafting and editing content for NFTC’s web properties, press releases, and social media accounts, assisting with media outreach and helping to manage contacts and databases; and
• Executing other duties as assigned.
  

Work Schedule

Interns are expected to follow a hybrid work format that combines time in NFTC's office in downtown Washington, DC, with working from home.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A background or interest in international tax, trade policy, or global business.
• Attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills, and an ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple assignments.
• Familiarity with Google Docs/Sheets and Microsoft Word/Excel, WordPress, and social media tools.
• Preference will be given to graduate students with undergraduate degrees in policy, business, international relations, or a related discipline.
• A positive and professional attitude and a willingness to learn and be mentored.

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and qualifications, a resume and a 1-3 page writing sample on a topic related to the global economy or international relations. Submissions are accepted through COB December 10, 2026, for the winter/spring 2027 semester.