What We Do:

The U.S. Commercial Service Germany at the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, and American Consulate General Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and Munich promote the exportation and advancement of U.S. goods and/or services into the German market and inward investment into the U.S. We provide a range of services and programs to help American companies export goods and services to Germany.

The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Our office analyzes information on the German market, facilitates contacts with German businesses, promotes U.S. products in Germany and European marketplace, and advocates U.S. business interests. We assist trade missions to Germany and provide logistical support to U.S. companies holding product launches and exhibitions.

Interns learn from Commercial Service staff by:

• Collecting and analyzing information for market research reports for trade delegations and/or American companies on entry or expansion into Germany; including potential business partners, trade data, and in country promotions;
• Assisting with our matchmaking services that help U.S. companies find partners and distributors in Germany;
• Advise American and German companies in diverse trade issues;
• Managing U.S. Commercial Service websites as well as our database Salesforce

Your application (submitted at least 4 months in advance)

• Cover letter
• Resume
• References (academic and/or professional): Name, relation, and contact information included or letter of reference
• Proof of enrollment at university or institute of higher education

Eligibility:

• Enrollment at a university or institute of higher education after second year of academic studies
• Fluency in German and English
• Good communication and computer skills
• Availability for at least 3 months
• Passing U.S. Government background check

American Consulate General Frankfurt

U.S. Commercial Service

Ulrike Riegeler

Gießener Straße 30

60435 Frankfurt

Tel: +49 69 7535 3157

Email: ulrike.riegeler@trade.gov