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U.S. Commercial Service Manila Internship Program

About the Internship Program


The U.S. Commercial Service has an active internship program throughout the year, and we welcome applications from suitable candidates to work alongside our staff at the U.S. Embassy in Manila.

The U.S. Commercial Service promotes exports of U.S. goods and/or services into the Philippine 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 the Philippines.

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 Philippine market, facilitates contacts with local businesses, promotes U.S. products, and advocates U.S. business interests. We assist trade missions to the Philippines and provide logistical support to U.S. companies holding product launches and exhibitions.

Intern Duties


The intern’s work assignments will provide exposure to our full range of activities and services. Every attempt is made to give hands-on experience where appropriate. It must be stressed, however, that the immediate requirements of the mission program must take precedence over other considerations.

Intern assignments may include:

  • Collecting and analyzing information for use in market research reports
  • Responding to enquiries from U.S. companies
  • Assisting our staff in the preparation of trade events and trade missions
  • Assisting with our matchmaking services that help U.S. companies find partners and distributors in the Philippines
  • Assisting with promoting and implementing the SelectUSA program, U.S. federal initiative to promote, facilitate, and encourage business investment in the United States.

While we prefer interns with International Business, Business Administration or Marketing majors, we will consider all appropriate applicants.

Please note that interns do not receive any compensation, and no housing or other financial assistance is available. All interns must pass a Security Clearance in order to start their internship.

Requirements

In order to qualify for an internship, potential candidates should be:

U.S. Citizens

  • Juniors, Seniors, or Postgraduate students during the semester of their internship
  • Available for a minimum of two months
  • Able to work three to four days a week
  • Enrolled in an accredited U.S. academic program and returning to studies immediately after the internship
  • If the candidate is studying in the Philippines, we require a written confirmation from their university that the internship is part of their coursework

Local Candidates

  • Must be citizens or permanent legal residents of the host country (The Philippines)
  • Applicant must be enrolled in an institution of the Philippines.
  • Must be at least 18 years old. However, due to the nature of the work expected, the ideal candidate would be at least of junior standing at the university level
  • Must be enrolled as a student in an academic program and be considered not less than half-time status
  • Must be of good academic standing (verified by transcript)
  • Have medical insurance for the duration of the internship

How To Apply

The process is different for U.S. citizens and local interns, but as a first step please send the following information to Ms. Lut Calupaz at Lut.Calupaz@trade.gov.

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter that includes desired internship period
  • Letter of Recommendation

Due to the lengthy security clearance process, you must submit these documents at least 4 months before your desired. All application materials must be in English.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview and be instructed on next step procedures for the application.

Guidance for U.S. Citizen Candidates

Guidance for Local Candidates



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