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Internship: British Consulate-General, Chicago

Internship length: typically 4 months; full time

A broad-based business development opportunity to join a team focused on fostering transatlantic business relations between the US and its top economic partner in Europe. Applications are invited for an unpaid full time internship position at the British Consulate General (BCG) Chicago.

Job Summary:

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is the United Kingdom Government’s international business development agency. UKTI is charged with transatlantic trade development between the US and the UK and with assisting US companies looking to invest in the UK. (See www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk).

Main Job Functions:

· Assisting UK companies in developing their US market entry strategy and support UK companies already active in the US.

· Providing assistance to US companies looking to set up or expand in the UK and support US companies already active in the UK market.

· Working with partner organisations and the UKTI-US network, contribute to trade missions, compile visit programs, plan company meetings and introductions, and produce and manage events;

· Developing and implementing marketing programs to build market awareness, identify and develop key sponsorship activities, and attend association events/trade shows to build relationships and generate leads;

· Co-ordinate as necessary with UKTI’s internal network and partners, and with inward investment agencies of the English regions and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland;

· Working across teams to ensure both Trade and Investment objectives are identified and realized for all events.

Applicants should have all of the following:

· Good educational background;

· Excellent research, analysis and report writing skills, particularly the ability to produce good quality outputs across a wide and often unfamiliar sectoral range;

· A good knowledge of UK and US business cultures;

· The ability to work in a team environment towards shared goals;

· An understanding of both private and public sector operations;

· Good networking and communication skills;

· Proven administrative skills;

· High self-motivation and initiative;

· Computer literacy in standard Microsoft applications.

The appointment is subject to successful completion of reference checks and security clearance. All applicants must have existing eligibility to work in the United States.

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their cover letter and resume.

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Compensation: Unpaid internship
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